Brand authenticity building effect of brand experience and downstream effects
Journal of Product & Brand Management
ISSN: 1061-0421
Article publication date: 7 March 2023
Issue publication date: 15 August 2023
Abstract
Purpose
This study aims to demonstrate that brand experiences can influence perceived brand authenticity, and perceived quality mediates this link. The proposed nomological net also assesses the impact of perceived quality and brand authenticity on consumers’ loyalty intentions, a key consumer-level outcome.
Design/methodology/approach
A survey method based on data from a sample of 405 new car owners was used for empirical analysis. Structural equation modeling was performed to test the hypotheses.
Findings
The results provide broad support for the framework. All the direct effects and the key indirect effect are significant, as predicted.
Social implications
As consumers are seeking brands that are genuine in its communication and behavior, building authenticity will be crucial to engage customers and create meaningful social values.
Originality/value
This work develops a framework and empirical evidence of how experiential marketing can contribute to brand authenticity directly and through perceived quality.
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Citation
Murshed, F., Dwivedi, A. and Nayeem, T. (2023), "Brand authenticity building effect of brand experience and downstream effects", Journal of Product & Brand Management, Vol. 32 No. 7, pp. 1032-1045. https://doi.org/10.1108/JPBM-02-2021-3377
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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