Denis Simunovic

CURRENT POSITION:

Dr. Denis Šimunović is Adjunct Professor at IULM University, Milan, and a Research Fellow at CECOMS – the Center for Strategic Communication. He holds a PhD in Communication, Markets & Society from IULM University and was a Visiting Postdoctoral Researcher at the Department of Communication and Media Research (IKMZ), University of Zurich.

LINES OF RESEARCH:

His research examines the role of strategic communication in addressing pressing global challenges, with a particular focus on climate change and the communication of science and innovation.
His current projects investigate corporate climate lobbying and environmental journalism, supported by the Climate Social Science Network (Brown University). He co-leads the European Network of Emerging Scholars (EUNES) within EUPRERA and is committed to strengthening the impact of academic research and to fostering collaboration between scholarship and practice.
Key areas of research:
Strategic communication
Environmental and science communication
Media, journalism and public discourse.

DISCIPLINARY GROUP:

13/ECON-07

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Strauß, N., Šimunović, D. (2025), "Communicating net-zero: A conceptual model for effective strategic communications". Public Relations Review, 51(3), 102580. DOI: 10.1016/j.pubrev.2025.102580.

Romenti, S., Šimunović, D., Murtarelli, G., Colleoni, E. (2025), "Il ruolo dello spazio nella comunicazione strategica aziendale". Research Report, The International Corporate Communication Hub.

Šimunović, D., Murtarelli, G., Romenti, S. (2024), "Sustainability data distortions: the use of visual impression management techniques in corporate sustainability reporting". Journal of Communication Management, 28(1), pp. 93-109. DOI: 10.1108/JCOM-12-2022-0134.

Romenti, S., Šimunović, D. (2024), "Experiential driver. The communicative dynamics that affect buildings". In Romenti, S. (Ed.) Inside Nuvola Lavazza. A Hub for Strategic Communication, Company Values, and Vision, Milano: EGEA – Bocconi University Press, pp. 187-199. ISBN: 9788831322973.

Murtarelli, G., Šimunović, D., Colleoni, E., Romenti, S. (2023), "Sustainable marketing communication via social media: searching for a balance in corporate and consumer dialogue". In Masengu, R., Bigirimana, S., Chiwaridzo, O., Bensson, R., Blossom, C. (Eds) Sustainable Marketing, Branding, and Reputation Management: Strategies for a Greener Future, Hershey (PA): IGI Global, pp. 144-159. DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-0019-0.ch007.

Romenti, S., Colleoni, E., Olivieri, M., Šimunović, D. (2022), "Fake news: percezioni, attori, strategie". Research Report, The International Corporate Communication Hub.

Although IULM University takes all necessary care to ensure the publication of correct, updated and complete information, it is not responsible for the contents of the curricula published online on the Portal www.iulm.it. The holder of this curriculum vitae is the exclusive guarantor and responsible for the correctness and truthfulness of the information contained therein.