scholarly journals Places of Phygital Shopping Experiences? The New Supply Frontier of Business Improvement Districts in the Digital Age

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (23) ◽  
pp. 13150
Author(s):  
Diogo Silva ◽  
Herculano Cachinho
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Local Governance ◽  
Digital Marketing ◽  
Place Marketing ◽  
Business Improvement Districts ◽  
Place Management ◽  
Operational Strategies ◽  
Business Plans ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Operational Activities

Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) have flourished as local governance structures to foster the vitality and viability of traditional shopping districts that have struggled to adapt to retail changes. This paper examines the evolution of placemaking activities that former UK government-funded pilot BIDs have delivered over the last 15 years. Drawing on an exploratory sequential research design that combines a qualitative and quantitative thematic analysis of 72 BIDs’ business plans, the findings suggest that UK BIDs have described a non-hierarchical operational framework as services providers considering that: (i) elementary placemaking services, such as ‘clean, green and safe’, have regained thematic relevance due to recent environmental sustainability concerns; (ii) higher-tier lobbying and advocacy services have been an operational priority since BIDs’ inception; (iii) while consumer and place marketing/branding services have seen continual thematic reductions, digital presence and marketing services have emerged as a new category of operational activities. These results extend place management and BID-related literature by discussing the growing role that digital marketing services may perform in the management of town centers and high streets and are relevant to practitioners as it discusses how place management organizations should reposition their operational strategies towards the creation of places of phygital shopping experiences.

scholarly journals Mining Industry Impact on Environmental Sustainability, Economic Growth, Social Interaction, and Public Health: An Application of Semi-Quantitative Mathematical Approach

Processes ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 972
Author(s):  
Muhammad Mohsin ◽  
Qiang Zhu ◽  
Sobia Naseem ◽  
Muddassar Sarfraz ◽  
Larisa Ivascu
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Energy Source ◽  
Coal Mining ◽  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Mining Industry ◽  
Provincial Government ◽  
Mining Operations ◽  
Human Needs ◽  
The Government ◽  
Operational Activities

The mining industry plays a significant role in economic growth and development. Coal is a viable renewable energy source with 185.175 billion deposits in Thar, which has not been deeply explored. Although coal is an energy source and contributes to economic development, it puts pressure on environmental sustainability. The current study investigates Sindh Engro coal mining’s impact on environmental sustainability and human needs and interest. The Folchi and Phillips Environmental Sustainability Mathematics models are employed to measure environmental sustainability. The research findings demonstrated that Sindh Engro coal mining is potentially unsustainable for the environment. The toxic gases (methane, carbon dioxide, sulfur, etc.) are released during operational activities. The four significant environment spheres (atmosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, and lithosphere) are negatively influenced by Thar coal mining. The second part of the analysis results shows that human needs and interests have a positive and significant relationship except for human health and safety with Sindh Engro coal mining. Environmental pollution can be controlled by utilizing environmentally friendly coal mining operations and technologies. Plantation and ecological normalization can protect the species, flora, and fauna of the Thar Desert. The government of Pakistan and the provincial government of Sind should strictly check the adaptation of environmental standards. Furthermore, the researchers should explore the environmental issues and solutions so that coal mining becomes a cost-efficient and environmental-friendly energy source in Pakistan.

scholarly journals Evaluation of the Policy Effect of China’s Environmental Interview System for Effective Air Quality Governance

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (17) ◽  
pp. 9006
Author(s):  
Xue Jin ◽  
Ussif Rashid Sumaila ◽  
Kedong Yin ◽  
Zhichao Qi
Keyword(s):  
Air Quality ◽  
Environmental Protection ◽  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Local Governance ◽  
Assessment System ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Interview System

The Ministry of Ecology and Environment of the People’s Republic of China formally proposed an environmental interview system in May 2014, which applies pressure on local governments to fulfill their responsibility toward environmental protection by conducting face-to-face public interviews with their officials. In this paper, 48 cities that were publicly interviewed from 2014–2020 were considered the experimental group and 48 cities surrounding them were the control group. First, the dynamic panel model is applied to initially determine the effect of the policy. Then, a regression discontinuity method (Sharp RD) is used to analyze the short-term and long-term effects and compare the reasons for the differences observed among the estimates of various types of samples. Finally, a series of robustness tests were also conducted. The results show that the environmental interview system can improve air quality. However, because an emergency short-term local governance system exists at present, the governance effect is not long-term and, therefore, not sustainable. Therefore, it suggests that the government should continue to improve the environmental interview system, establish an optimal environmental protection incentive mechanism, and encourage local governments to implement environmental protection policies effectively in the long term. The results of the research are of great significance to the environmental impact assessment system of the world, especially in countries with similar economic systems, which are facing a trade-off between economic growth and environmental sustainability.

scholarly journals Digital marketing activities by Dutch place management partnerships: A resource-based view

Cities ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 123 ◽  
pp. 103548
Author(s):  
Daphne Hagen ◽  
Anne Risselada ◽  
Bas Spierings ◽  
Jesse Willem Jochanan Weltevreden ◽  
Oedzge Atzema
Keyword(s):  
Digital Marketing ◽  
Place Management ◽  
Resource Based View ◽  
Marketing Activities

scholarly journals Marketing communications in the digital age

2019 ◽  
Vol 135 ◽  
pp. 04044
Author(s):  
Zhazira Idrysheva ◽  
Nataliya Tovma ◽  
Kyz-Zhibek Abisheva ◽  
Meiramkul Murzagulova ◽  
Nazym Mergenbay
Keyword(s):  
Theoretical Basis ◽  
Digital Age ◽  
Digital Marketing ◽  
Marketing Communications ◽  
Global Marketing ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Logical Method ◽  
Traditional Marketing

In this article, the author raises the issues of marketing communications in the digital age. The article also presents the differences between traditional marketing communications and digital marketing.The theoretical basis includes the analysis of digital marketing tools and marketing communications. The empirical part of the study is carried out using two methods of research qualitative and quantitative parts in the form of questionnaires and logical method. As a result, based on theoretical and empirical findings, the author will provide recommendations and suggestions. In conclusion, it is revealed that digital marketing is a new trend in global marketing, aggressively and quickly pushing traditional advertising into the background.

scholarly journals An Exploration of Determinants of Entrepreneurial Characteristics, Motivation, and Challenges in Palestine

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (9) ◽  
pp. 53
Author(s):  
Maisa Y. Burbar ◽  
Suzan J. Shkukani
Keyword(s):  
Research Method ◽  
Financial Resources ◽  
Critical Factors ◽  
Business World ◽  
Business Plans ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Political Situation ◽  
Palestinian Economy ◽  
Small Medium Enterprises ◽  
Medium Enterprises

Being an entrepreneur is becoming an anabranch in the business world. In addition, many young adults are preparing to be entrepreneurs in the future. Worldwide, many intellectuals view entrepreneurship as necessary to small-medium enterprises (SMEs) in general because it is critical to development. Micro, small-medium enterprises (MSMEs) are crucial in Palestine because MSMEs dominate the Palestinian economy. This study highlights the specific characteristics of entrepreneurship and the factors motivating and challenging people when starting up their enterprises in Palestine and dealing with these challenges and obstacles. The research method combines qualitative and quantitative tools, each of which was used to study relevant aspects. The qualitative tools used are interviews with the entrepreneurs in Palestine, while the quantitative tool included a designed questionnaire. The collected data was then analyzed using SPSS v 23. Findings indicated that entrepreneurs in Palestine are self-confident, passionately seeking new opportunities with a good network of professionals, patient, persistent, and determinant, and can adapt to change.  The results further highlighted that the most motivational factors behind being an entrepreneur in Palestine include being their boss and increasing income to have a better financial future. However, Lack of savings, political situation, competition, and the fear of risk associated with starting a business is the significant challenges and obstacles they face., Finally, Results indicate that gaining experience, developing business plans, managing financial resources, and motivating employees are the critical factors they have to consider. At the same time, they deal with these challenges and obstacles.

scholarly journals Producers’ and Consumers’ Perception of the Sustainability of Short Food Supply Chains: The Case of Parmigiano Reggiano PDO

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 721 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Mancini ◽  
Davide Menozzi ◽  
Michele Donati ◽  
Beatrice Biasini ◽  
Mario Veneziani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chains ◽  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Food Supply ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Food Supply Chains ◽  
Short Food Supply Chains ◽  
Parmigiano Reggiano

Recent literature has highlighted the importance of testing the sustainability performances of supply chains. Nevertheless, this field of research is still in its early stages, in particular with reference to short food supply chains (SFSCs). This research analyzed producers’ and consumers’ perception of the economic, social and environmental sustainability of two SFSCs of a specific quality of cheese (Parmigiano Reggiano PDO) placed in two different contexts: the first is a rural area in the Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park mountains and the second is a peri-urban area in Parma surroundings, both in Italy. The case study also analyzed the carbon emissions of shopping for Parmigiano Reggiano at dairy shops. Qualitative and quantitative methodologies were employed to achieve the aims of the present study. For producers in both areas, the SFSC is a successful strategy to sell a part of their output in their own outlets, gain reputation, reduce costs and at the same time increase their levels of self-esteem. Product quality is the biggest factor attracting consumers to the outlet; moreover, it is associated with trust in the producers and the idea of combining “leisure with pleasure”. However, the environmental impact of the consumers’ purchase activities is a drawback.

scholarly journals Spatial taste formation as a place marketing tool: the case of live music consumption

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 497-503 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexandros Skandalis ◽  
John Byrom ◽  
Emma Banister
Keyword(s):  
Management Strategies ◽  
Marketing Research ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Place Marketing ◽  
Place Management ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Live Music ◽  
Music Consumption ◽  
The Creation ◽  
Branding Value

Purpose The aim of this paper is to explore how spatial taste formation and the interrelationships between place and taste can inform the development of contemporary place marketing and/or place management strategies. Design/methodology/approach The paper draws on previous research conducted within the context of live music consumption and, in particular, within live musical spaces such as festivals and concert halls. Findings This paper illustrates how spatial taste formation can inform the development of topographies of taste which focus on the creation of field-specific experiences. It also offers insights for understanding the phenomenological uniqueness of various places and the role of place users and other stakeholders in the creation of place marketing and branding value. Originality value The paper elaborates upon the potential usefulness of spatial taste formation for place management and marketing research practice and draws out implications for future research. It advances a holistic and phenomenological understanding of place which illustrates how users’ perceptions of place are shaped by their experiences in various places and by the interplay of these experiences with their individual tastes and vice versa.

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