Relationship between communication and corporate identity: A descriptive approach from a review of the academic literature

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Guerrero-Haro, Eddy Santiago
Rios-Gaibor, Christian Geovanny
Macías-García, Fernando Antonio
López-Jerez, Marlon Isaac

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This article analyzes the relationship between communication and corporate identity through a review of recent academic literature, using a qualitative approach. Mediating factors such as organizational culture, sociocultural context and digital technologies were identified as essential in the construction and maintenance of corporate identity. The findings show that internal communication strengthens organizational values, promoting cohesion and commitment, while external communication projects an identity consistent with corporate values, consolidating stakeholder trust. In addition, the strategic integration of digital technologies amplifies interaction with audiences, but requires consistency to avoid inconsistencies that may harm external perception. The study concludes that strategically managing these factors is key to building a solid, authentic and sustainable identity, generating competitive advantages in a globalized and dynamic environment. This analysis provides a theoretical and practical basis for implementing effective communication strategies in organizational management.

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Guerrero-Haro, Eddy Santiago, Investigador independiente

Engineer in Advertising Graphic Design at the Universidad Tecnológica Equinoccial, Master in Communication and Corporate Identity at the Universidad Internacional de la Rioja-UNIR. He has worked as a teacher of secondary and higher education at the Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador. He has provided professional services as an audio visual producer, social manager and publicist for different local, national and international brands for more than 9 years. In the public sector he has worked in the Municipality of Santo Domingo as Dircom and currently in the Government of Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas.

Rios-Gaibor, Christian Geovanny, Instituto Superior Técnico Consulting Group Ecuador

Commercial engineer and Master in management and financial advisory, has experience as auditor of African palm companies for 3 years; 12 years of experience in the public sector; Treasurer in the property registry; Chief financial officer of the IESS day hospital; Provincial Director of IESS Santo Domingo; Teacher at the CADE Institute; Teacher at the Los Andes Institute; Currently teacher at the Consulting Group Ecuador Institute; Director of the IESS Santo Domingo Provincial Director; Teacher at the CADE Institute; Teacher at the Los Andes Institute; Currently teacher at the Consulting Group Ecuador Institute.

Macías-García, Fernando Antonio, Hospital de Especialidades Portoviejo

Surgeon, specialized in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Master of Teaching in Health Sciences at the Universidad San Gregorio de Portoviejo, which allows him to enrich his professional work with a pedagogical approach and comprehensive training of future professionals in the field of health. He is currently working as a teacher in the career of Physiotherapy at the Instituto Tecnológico Superior Portoviejo, and in operational functions as a specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Hospital de Especialidades de Portoviejo, with a solid academic background and a vocation to improve the quality of life of patients.

López-Jerez, Marlon Isaac, Investigador independiente

Electromechanical engineer with a master's degree in INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS, OCCUPATIONAL RISK PREVENTION, QUALITY, ENVIRONMENT AND CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. He has worked as an occupational risk technician for 6 years and as provincial head of pension insurance, occupational risks, third party funds and unemployment insurance for 4 years at the provincial directorate of IESS Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas.

How to Cite

Guerrero-Haro, E. S., Rios-Gaibor, C. G., Macías-García, F. A., & López-Jerez, M. I. (2025). Relationship between communication and corporate identity: A descriptive approach from a review of the academic literature. Journal of Economic and Social Science Research, 5(1), 360-372. https://doi.org/10.55813/gaea/jessr/v5/n1/181

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