Hands‐on simulations are increasingly used in vocational oriented curricula to create meaningful, occupation‐related learning experiences. However, more insight is required about precisely what characteristics in hands‐on simulations enhance outcomes that students need for their future occupation, such …

Purpose: To explore the recent emergence of “authenticity” in fashion in terms of its linkingvalue in the context of tribal brand cultures in conjunction with value co-creation processes inmediated environments. Methodology: This study adopts a qualitative approach in the form of a case study of a youngNew …

The history has shown that the economy has impeccable impact on the fashion industry and despite it is not visible to everyone, the current impact of the recession on the fashion industry is clearly present. Clothes with disposable prices are loosing their appeal with uncertain incomes. The consumer …

This report is created for advertising agencies that are looking for ways to reach the 50+ consumer by means of the marketing communication technique: branded content. The report contains information about the implementation of branded content as integrated part of the marketing communication strategy …

The purpose of this study was to provide insight into the interplay between student perceptions of competence-based assessment and student self-efficacy, and how this influences student learning outcomes. Results reveal that student perceptions of the form authenticity aspect and the quality feedback …

This research paper focuses on how the use of the internet can be a potential marketing tool for restaurants and local businesses such as bars and cafés. The goal of this research is to set up a consultancy company, specialized in proposing strategies for restaurants using online tools, to enable them …

Online platforms for collecting local memories are often claimed to be a driving force of empowerment for individuals, groups and the community as a whole. Long term online participation especially plays a key role in the claims for empowerment on group and community level. However, the present research …

For centuries the Netherlands had struggled against water. After years of struggle the Netherlands had turned from a swampy and unstable river delta into an orderly country with a strong agricultural image. Since 1990, however, the Netherlands are no longer primarily known as the country that reclaimed …

Part III Producing and Consuming Idols, Chapter II Since the first series of Pop Idol aired in the UK just over a decade ago, Idols television shows have been broadcast in more than forty countries all over the world. In all those countries the global Idols format has been adapted to local cultures and …

Since the first series of Pop Idol aired in the UK just over a decade ago, Idols television shows have been broadcast in more than forty countries all over the world. In all those countries the global Idols format has been adapted to local cultures and production contexts, resulting in a plethora of …