This master thesis deals with analysis of crisis communication of the Volkswagen Group in the Czech Republic and its presentation in media. The theoretical part presents particular components of public relations and the crisis communication and its rules as a part of them. Then some basic principles in media analysis and marketing research are presented. The practical part starts with an in-depth overview of the emission scandal as a crisis situation for Volkswagen with an analysis of selected PR components impact of several indicators and also analysis of the media picture of the company. The research focuses on customer s attitude towards the emissions issue and VW s reaction. Finally the SWOT analysis is assembled and on its basis the solution for post-crisis communication is offerred
