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Exploring the Interplay of Museum and City Reputation: Insights from the Uffizi Case Study

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  • Paola Beccherle

    (University of Florence)

  • Luciana Lazzeretti

    (University of Florence)

  • Stefania Oliva

    (University of Florence)

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This study examines the concept of a museum’s reputation and its interaction with the reputation of the city. In particular, it reflects on their interplay in the online environment. To contribute empirically to the reflection, the case of the Uffizi Galleries and Florence was analyzed. The research adopts an holistic approach, reviewing literature from management, branding, regional economics, and sociology. The study employs a single case study methodology, utilizing interviews, participant observation, and secondary data analysis. Additionally, topic modeling, sentiment analysis, and emotions analysis were conducted on articles from three newspapers—local, national, and international. Key findings highlight the impact of the museum's digital strategies, leadership, and collaborations on its reputation. The analysis of online media reveals positive sentiment and emotions associated with the Uffizi, reinforcing its reputation as a prestigious cultural institution. However, limited interaction between the museum’s and the city’s reputation emerged. Even if the Uffizi enhance Florence's attractiveness as a tourist destination, from the analysis it emerged that the Uffizi Galleries’ brand is distinct and autonomous form the city of Florence’s brand. The paper concludes with practical recommendations for museums to invest in digital strategies, cultivate strong leadership, and develop collaborations to enhance their reputation, and policy recommendation for cities that want to leverage their museums to enhance the city’s reputation contributing to urban economic and cultural vitality.

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  • Paola Beccherle & Luciana Lazzeretti & Stefania Oliva, 2024. "Exploring the Interplay of Museum and City Reputation: Insights from the Uffizi Case Study," Working Papers - Business wp2024_02.rdf, Universita' degli Studi di Firenze, Dipartimento di Scienze per l'Economia e l'Impresa.
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    Keywords

    reputation; online communication; museum; Uffizi Galleries; Florence.;
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    JEL classification:

    • M20 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Economics - - - General
    • O33 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Innovation; Research and Development; Technological Change; Intellectual Property Rights - - - Technological Change: Choices and Consequences; Diffusion Processes
    • Z11 - Other Special Topics - - Cultural Economics - - - Economics of the Arts and Literature

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