RT Journal Article SR Electronic A1 Foret, Miroslav A1 Foretová, V. T1 Marketing research and place image JF Acta Universitatis Agriculturae et Silviculturae Mendelianae Brunensis YR 2014 VO 54 IS 6 SP 239 OP 248 DO 10.11118/actaun200654060239 UL https://acta.mendelu.cz/artkey/acu-200606-0024.php AB The paper deals with some problems of the image and identity of two towns (Brno and Zlín) as well as the whole country (Czech Republic). It starts with theoretical explanation of terms place image, identity and culture and its interrelated influences. Than own empirical marketing research of Brno image is presented and compared with theory of marketing communication, especially with the problems of place identity, unified visual style and logo.