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  DIGITAL MARKETING IN RETAIL BANKING – ANALYSIS OF MANAGERS’ ATTITUDES

  This study explores the digitalization of the banking sector in Serbia and the attitudes of bank managers towards digital communication channels and the future of the industry. A survey was conducted with 87 bank mangers of marketing departments. Descriptive statistical methods were used to analyse the research data and to describe the attitudes ... This study explores the digitalization of the banking sector in Serbia and the attitudes of bank managers towards digital communication channels and the future of the industry. A survey was conducted with 87 bank mangers of marketing departments. Descriptive statistical methods were used to analyse the research data and to describe the attitudes of the managers regarding the purpose of the paper. Firstly, there is a positive correlation between a positive attitude towards digital retail banking services and motivation for their current use in Serbia. Most respondents (75.9%) believe that digital sales channels will replace traditional bank branches in the foreseeable future. This reflects a general acceptance and recognition of the role of digitalization in the banking sector. In this regard, 24.2% believe that digital transformation is critical for driving business performance and increasing market share. This research contributes to the growing body of knowledge on digital transformation in the banking sector and provides valuable insights for banks in Serbia and beyond.

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  SOFIA CITY TOURIST IMAGE IN SELECTED SOCIAL MEDIA

  The pandemic situation greatly changed the entire tourism sector and influenced the digital search and importance of the tourist destination image and presence in social media. Moreover, the virtual trips, open galleries and museums for virtual tours are expected to generate future interest and enhance the tourist arrivals in post-pandemic era. ... The pandemic situation greatly changed the entire tourism sector and influenced the digital search and importance of the tourist destination image and presence in social media. Moreover, the virtual trips, open galleries and museums for virtual tours are expected to generate future interest and enhance the tourist arrivals in post-pandemic era. At the same time the identification of recognizable image-making attractions at destination level is complex process and difficult measure and manage. The purpose of the study is to identify and evaluate the presence of major tourist attractions in different digital channels – social media and platforms, as recognizable image-making sites about capital city. The methodology is primary data analysis of freely shared digital content based on key words and hashtags used in social media such as Instagram, Pinterest, Flikr. The data was gathered manually from 15th Apr 2015-15th May 2021 and 17000 posts in total were analysed for this study. The impact of the content was evaluated by type of pictures, major attractions and number of likes, comments and shares on the post. The results showed that there is limited number of digital contents related to the selected specific key words. There is no clear image of the Sofia city in the analysed social channels.

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  HUMAN RESOURCE MARKETING – HOW TO WIN THE WAR FOR TALENTS

  Human resources marketing is a relatively new branch of economic science, routed at marketing and human resources management and organisational governance domains and building upon their concepts. It has a substantial potential – if applied properly by the organisations, to help them attract, motivate, retain and manage their human resources, ... Human resources marketing is a relatively new branch of economic science, routed at marketing and human resources management and organisational governance domains and building upon their concepts. It has a substantial potential – if applied properly by the organisations, to help them attract, motivate, retain and manage their human resources, making sure they are well equipped with the needed skills and qualification, thus obtaining competitive advantage in the war for talents. The paper, on the basis of a dedicated desk-research, examines the evolution of the human resources marketing concept and its theoretical foundations in order to suggest models for successful practical application. It also charts avenues for further theoretical studies.