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2. Customer Value and Sustainable Choice Behaviour in Social Commerce
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Kanimozhi G. and Sengottuvel C.
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social commerce ,customer value ,sustainable choice behavior ,social media platforms ,purchase decisions ,online brand communities ,m3 ,m30 ,m31 ,m37 ,m39 ,Business ,HF5001-6182 - Abstract
The emergence of Social Commerce, facilitated by social media platforms such as Facebook, Snapchat, and Instagram, has revolutionized electronic commerce, reshaping consumer behavior and business dynamics. This study investigates the connection between customer value and sustainable choice behavior in Social Commerce, focusing on individuals aged 18 and above actively engaged with these platforms. Employing a convenience sampling method and a survey of 383 participants, a structural equation model was utilized to assess various hypotheses. The findings highlight the significant impact of word of mouth, intention, offers, and trust on purchase decisions within Social Commerce. These factors play pivotal roles in shaping customer perspectives, emphasizing the importance of integrating online brand communities into marketing and communication strategies. By leveraging social media, vendors can facilitate the discovery, sharing, recommendation, and transaction of goods and services, enhancing customer value and promoting sustainable choices. This study contributes to the understanding of consumer behavior in the context of Social Commerce, offering insights for businesses to adapt and thrive in an increasingly digital marketplace.
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- 2024
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3. Do Consumers Seek Terroir Elements When Choosing a Wine? Insight from Four Generational Cohorts
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Mamalis, Spyridon, Kamenidou, Irene (Eirini), Karampatea, Aikaterini, Bouloumpasi, Elisavet, Skendi, Adriana, Tsounis, Nicholas, editor, and Vlachvei, Aspasia, editor
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- 2024
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4. Male Cohort Differences Based on Religious Memorable Tourism Experiences
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Kamenidou, Irene, Stavrianea, Aikaterini, Mamalis, Spyridon, Katsoni, Vicky, editor, and Cassar, George, editor
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- 2024
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5. Winery Features Considered Significant for Visiting Choice
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Mamalis, Spyridon, Kamenidou, Irene, Fourkioti, Glykeria, Katsoni, Vicky, editor, and Cassar, George, editor
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- 2024
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6. The Effects on Corporate Reputation of Corporate Social Irresponsibility, Philanthropy, and Customer Value Orientation
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Mainardes, Emerson Wagner and dos Santos, Julio Simão
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- 2024
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7. The influence of packaging design visual elements on consumers' purchase intention: a comparison study on organic food and non-food products.
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El Oraiby, Maryam and Kiygi-Calli, Meltem
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Consumers are showing a growing interest in organic products. This study investigates how visual packaging design elements influence the consumers' purchase intention toward organic food products compared to organic non-food products. We apply a questionnaire and ask respondents to rate the different packaging designs for organic dry pasta and soap bars. We use the orthogonal design method to obtain representative stimulus designs and conduct a conjoint analysis to determine the utilities of each design and assess the relative importance of color, material, and tagline typeface. Our results reveal that for the organic food and non-food products, packaging color is the most decisive factor, followed by material and typeface, independently to the participants' demographic characteristics. The combination of visual elements with the highest utility score includes plastic for the packaging material, the color cream, and the typewritten typeface for the organic claim for both organic pasta and organic soap. This study also integrates a benefit-based segmentation approach with conjoint analysis. Our study contributes to understanding consumers' preferences with valuable insights for the organic industry. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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8. Generation Z Intention to Comply with Non-mandatory Government Measures for Self-protection of COVID-19 and SARS-CoV-2 Variants After Restriction Withdrawals
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Kamenidou, Irene (Eirini), Stavrianea, Aikaterini, Mamalis, Spyridon, Bara, Evangelia-Zoe, Mylona, Ifigeneia, Pavlidis, Stavros, Tsounis, Nicholas, editor, and Vlachvei, Aspasia, editor
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- 2023
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9. Segmenting Generation Z Based on Organic Food Decision-Making: A Preliminary Study
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Mamalis, Spyridon, Kamenidou, Irene (Eirini), Gkitsas, Stergios, Stavrianea, Aikaterini, Gkagkani, Despoina, Pavlidis, Stavros, Tsounis, Nicholas, editor, and Vlachvei, Aspasia, editor
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- 2023
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10. Exploring Gender Differences in Hotel Choice Safety Factors in the Early Post-COVID-19 Era
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Mamalis, Spyridon, Kamenidou, Irene, Stavrianea, Aikaterini, and Katsoni, Vicky, editor
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- 2023
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11. Advances in Search Engine Optimization Through Web Analytics Development: GuinRank’s Web Analytics Case Study
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Bentameur, Keltoum, Belmihoub, Isma, Sedkaoui, Soraya, editor, Khelfaoui, Mounia, editor, Benaichouba, Rafika, editor, and Mohammed Belkebir, Khalida, editor
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- 2022
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12. Differences in Generational Cohort Satisfaction from a Public Hospital Medical Personnel: Insights from Generation Cohorts X, Y, and Z
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Kamenidou, Irene, Mamalis, Spyridon, Stavrianea, Aikaterini, Mylona, Ifigeneia, Tsounis, Nicholas, editor, and Vlachvei, Aspasia, editor
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- 2022
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13. Application of the Experiential Value Scale in Online Booking Conditions: Are There Consumer Demographic Characteristic Differences?
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Stavrianea, Aikaterini, (Eirini) Kamenidou, Irene, Mamalis, Spyridon, Mylona, Ifigeneia, Tsounis, Nicholas, editor, and Vlachvei, Aspasia, editor
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- 2022
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14. Segmenting the Generation Z Cohort Based on Evaluation of Hotel’s Environmental Policy
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Kamenidou, Irene, Mamalis, Spyridon, Bara, Evangelia-Zoi, Mylona, Ifigeneia, Pavlidis, Stavros, Katsoni, Vicky, editor, and Şerban, Andreea Claudia, editor
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- 2022
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15. Technologies for Promoting a Company on the Internet Using Telegram Messenger
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Voronov, Andrei G., Voronov, Dmitry G., Voronov, Gennady B., Nefedov, Ivan Yu., Kacprzyk, Janusz, Series Editor, Gomide, Fernando, Advisory Editor, Kaynak, Okyay, Advisory Editor, Liu, Derong, Advisory Editor, Pedrycz, Witold, Advisory Editor, Polycarpou, Marios M., Advisory Editor, Rudas, Imre J., Advisory Editor, Wang, Jun, Advisory Editor, and Popkova, Elena G., editor
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- 2022
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16. Motivations of guests contributing sWOM on social media: a case in Vietnam
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Thanh Ha, Le Thi and Thu, Vo Thanh
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- 2022
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17. Does brand-relationships matter? The role of brand attachment in salesperson performance in retailing
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Chinelato, Flavia Braga, Filho, Cid Gonçalves, and Júnior, Clodoaldo Lopes Nizza
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- 2022
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18. Does brand-relationships matter? The role of brand attachment in salesperson performance in retailing
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Flavia Braga Chinelato, Cid Gonçalves Filho, and Clodoaldo Lopes Nizza Júnior
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retailing ,salesperson ,brand attachment ,organizational commitment ,job satisfaction ,sales performance ,small business ,m0 ,m1 ,m30 ,m31 ,m39 ,Marketing. Distribution of products ,HF5410-5417.5 - Abstract
Purpose – Salesperson performance is accepted as a relevant factor of retailing success. However, scarce studies reveal the relationship between sales performance and brand relationship. The purpose of this study is both, from one side, to empirically demonstrate the impact of salesperson brand attachment (SBA) on sales performance and, on the other side, to identify the mediators of this relationship in small retailing. Design/methodology/approach – A survey was conducted with a sample of 206 small retailers from different sectors of an emerging country. The proposed model was tested using partial least squares–structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) in SmartPLS3. Findings – The results demonstrated that SBA is relevant to driving sales performance through two relevant paths – one following SBA–satisfaction–performance and one path following the SBA–commitment–performance. The model was able to explain 63% of the outcome performance. Practical implications – Regarding small retailers, where the owners, employees and managers have higher levels of interaction than the large national retail chains, the marketing executives must invest in improving the attachment to the brand and create emotional bonds and cognition between marketers and the brand. They must develop strategies to promote job satisfaction and organizational commitment because they determine performance. Originality/value – Despite the relevance of small businesses for economies worldwide and the importance of salesperson brand relationships, no study has been developed to demonstrate the impacts of such relationships on salesperson performance in retailing. Furthermore, in addition to the central role of organizational commitment in the sales research, to the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first study to explore how to mediate the relationship between brand attachment and sales performance.
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- 2022
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19. Motivations of guests contributing sWOM on social media: a case in Vietnam
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Le Thi Thanh Ha and Vo Thanh Thu
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swom contribution ,experiences ,opinion leadership ,reflection of self ,need for unique ,m30 ,m31 ,m39 ,Economics as a science ,HB71-74 - Abstract
Purpose – This paper examines whether guests contribute sWOM (social word of mouth) on different SNSs (social networking sites) regarding various personal motivations. SNSs have changed the way guests eat and experience their food and dishes. Marketing managers have effectively targeted SNSs as a marketing tool, yet have little research about drivers of guests' sWOM contribution on SNSs has been done. A model including the significant motives: (1) experiences, (2) opinion leadership, (3) reflection of self and (4) need for unique is tested to investigate their positive effects on contribution behavior of social media guests. Design/methodology/approach – The data collected from 411 guests by using the snowball method was used for analysis. The structural equation modeling was applied to examine the relationships among the constructs and test the eight proposed hypotheses. Findings – Results reveal that experiences, opinion leadership, reflection of self and need for unique were positively associated with contributing sWOM of restaurants. Furthermore, those who have positive experiences tend to be opinion leadership and reflection of self. And guests who show reflection of self, they are more likely to have opinion leaders and show need for uniqueness. Our study expands the existing frameworks of sWOM contribution by identifying various motivations and labeling sWOM. Findings provide restaurant managers with managerial implications for online marketing strategies on SNSs to attract sWOM contribution among guests. Research limitations/implications – It has some limitations while discovering the motivations of positive sWOM contribution. First, we only focused on the motivation of contributing positive sWOM, while negative sWOM received many arguments in changing attitudes toward buying products or services. Second, we collected data in Vietnam only without comparing with different countries. Future research could explore further cross-cultural perspectives to fill the gap. Third, this study explored sWOM contribution in service environment, sWOM contribution from service context may be slightly different from those of product brands. Practical implications – These findings highlight the motivations of sWOM contribution that restaurant managers must recognize and make use of it. SNSs have given power to consumers to post everything at anytime and anywhere they like, therefore restaurant managers need to deeply understand why their consumers contribute sWOM. In digital era, customers and guests have become the ultimate tools for promoting product or service brands. The marketing managers should create an online platform in order to facilitate their consumers to discuss their brand frequently (Charu et al., 2018). Restaurants should have policies to push positive eWOM maximally and also reduce advertising costs. Originality/value – This is one of the first studies on sWOM contribution of what motivate guests to contribute their sWOM on SNSs. Theoretically, this study offers deep insights into the links between various motivations and sWOM in foodservice context. Managerially, understanding these motivations allow marketing managers create effective policies that motivate guests to contribute positive word of mouth.
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- 2022
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20. Perception of brand globalness and localness: the role of brand competence in stereotype-building and value consciousness
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Abrantes, Bruno F. and Ali, Rana Basit
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- 2023
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21. Filter or No Filter? An Instagram View on Modern Visual Culture
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Stavrianea, Aikaterini, Besleme, Evangelia, (Eirini) Kamenidou, Irene, Tsounis, Nicholas, editor, and Vlachvei, Aspasia, editor
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- 2021
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22. Digital Strategy Implementation in Marketing: New Performance and Risks
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Gerasimenko, Valentina and Konina, Natalia, editor
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- 2021
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23. Comparative analysis of service quality of Big Bazaar and Spencer's: a fuzzy approach
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Sama, Hanumantha Rao, Gupta, Sanjay, Mathew, Manoj, and Gupta, Swati
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- 2021
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24. The Interaction Between Customer Experience, Satisfaction and Positive Word of Mouth: A Study on City Marketing in Afyonkarahisar
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Özmen, Alparslan, author and Ögel, İlkin Yaran, author
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- 2020
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25. Social media and consumer buying behavior decision: what entrepreneurs should know?
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Palalic, Ramo, Ramadani, Veland, Mariam Gilani, Syedda, Gërguri-Rashiti, Shqipe, and Dana, Leo–Paul
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- 2021
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26. Patterns of the Distribution of the Demand of End-Consumers among Retailers in the Zone of their Residence
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Galkin Andrii, Zaytsev Vitaliy, Shyshkin Viktor, Obolentseva Larysa, and Popova Yuliia
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end-consumers ,logistics ,zone ,service ,nonlinearity factor ,slope factor ,m31 ,m39 ,c93 ,d19 ,l69 ,Management. Industrial management ,HD28-70 ,Business ,HF5001-6182 - Abstract
The rapid development of retail and e-commerce is forcing marketing and logistics to be competitive and adapt to the demands of end-customers. At the same time, accurately determining the demand for goods allows to better understand customers and plan deliveries. The purpose of this article is to study the change in patterns of probability of choosing the option to purchase goods among end-consumers with and without the presence of e-commerce. The study consisted of research buyers, determining the probability of purchasing goods from “consumer basket” in the traditional way and over the Internet, which is considered for the example of one of the Kharkiv districts. The results develop e-commerce potential in Ukraine and are intended to determine the motives of consumers when choosing a shopping option.
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- 2021
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27. Creating a New, Sustainable Mindset through Responsible Consumption: A Case Study of the International Chain of Sustainable Restaurants
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Seretny Marek, Gaur Deepika, Sobczyk Katarzyna, and Kaabour Maya
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sustainable lifestyle ,mindset ,conscious consumption ,organic ,health-conscious consumers ,sustainable marketing ,m3 ,m30 ,m31 ,m39 ,Management. Industrial management ,HD28-70 ,Business ,HF5001-6182 - Abstract
This paper presents research conducted in the United Arab Emirates with the management of Bareburger, the chain of sustainable restaurants, as well as among its clients. In our project, we are interested in the relation between the offer of sustainability and the culture of conscious consumption. The opinions of industry experts and customers collected in an interview session are analyzed to derive the answer to the research questions. The research focuses on finding the possibility of changing the mindset and habits of consumers and creating an impact on consumer behavior by offering a responsible and sustainable nutrition model. An experiment was conducted to analyze the effect of sustainable restaurants on consumer culture in terms of cultivating healthy food habits. In our case study, we analyze Bareburger, a healthier fast-food chain that originated in the United States, which took the concept of sustainability to a completely new level, from ideation to implementation. Observing this process, we checked whether the unhealthy eating habits that we observe in the Middle East can be changed through the carefully composed model of a responsible restaurant.
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- 2021
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28. Managing Crisis Communication Via Social Media
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Špoljarić Anja
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public relations ,crisis situation ,social media ,crisis communication ,consumer perspective on crisis communication ,m31 ,m39 ,Business ,HF5001-6182 - Abstract
Social media is becoming omnipresent in everyone’s daily life, which is changing the way consumers think, act and buy. Organizations are aware of the possibilities that may occur from developing social media communication strategies, but oftentimes forget to predict and block negative consequences. Information spreadability and bad communication practices are the perfect trigger of a social media crisis, which is why it is crucial for organizations to know what kind of communication, both internal and external, they need to implement. To explore consumers’ opinions on social media crisis communication, an online survey was conducted. 125 participants gave their insight into their expectations of the types and tone of social media messages organizations should communicate during a time of crisis. These findings could be used as a guideline for crisis communication planning, considering they examine what types of messages consumers prefer, and which medium of communication they prefer. Even though it is recognized that crisis situations can have a huge impact on an organization’s wellbeing, consumers’ perspective on crisis communication still has not been researched thoroughly.
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- 2021
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29. Service quality dimensions as predictors of customer loyalty in mobile payment services: moderating effect of gender
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Liana, Pamela, Jaensson, Jan-Erik, and Mmari, Goodluck
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- 2023
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30. Value Co-Creation and Value Co-Destruction – A Case of Online Consumption
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Dziewanowska Katarzyna and Kacprzak Agnieszka
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value ,co-creation ,co-destruction ,online consumption ,young consumers ,m30 ,m31 ,m39 ,e20 ,Finance ,HG1-9999 ,Economic theory. Demography ,HB1-3840 - Abstract
Research background: The paper focuses on value co-creation and co-destruction during online consumption. The current understanding of the concept of value is based on the premise that value emerges from interactions leading to exchange among multiple actors, including customers and companies. This implies the active role of all participants and leads to diversified outcomes, both positive (value co-creation) and negative (value co-destruction). The phenomenon of value co-destruction is studied in the context of online consumption, which is particularly suitable as it allows for consumer proactivity and participation in the process of exchange.
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- 2020
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31. Assessing the Utility of Retailer Based on Generalized Costs of End-Consumers
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Halkin Andrii
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end-consumers ,zone ,non-linearity factor ,slope factor ,generalized costs ,m30 ,m31 ,m39 ,l66 ,Management. Industrial management ,HD28-70 ,Business ,HF5001-6182 - Abstract
This paper gives a methodology to estimate the generalized costs of end-consumers visiting any retailer. The attractiveness and utility of retailers for end-consumers have been calculated based on their possible generalized costs according to their choice. According to the developed model, analysis of the consumer market visiting all shops in the described zone has been made. Research provides explanation of generalized costs of end-consumers. Generally, the utility function of end-consumers visiting retailers depends on the price and non-price factors. The regression models describing the time spent on transit to a retailer and inside of it provide monetary assessment of costs associated with the purchase process. The monetary level of fatigue was evaluated using the calories spent during the purchase process. The attractiveness of the retailer in an urban zone was assessed as an inverse function of the generalized costs.
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- 2020
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32. Linear Model for Brand Portfolio Optimization
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Kral Pavol, Janoskova Katarina, and Durana Pavol
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brand strategy ,brand portfolio ,optimisation ,resources ,m31 ,m39 ,l19 ,Business ,HF5001-6182 ,Economics as a science ,HB71-74 - Abstract
Research purpose. The aim of the paper is to create a model that allows building an optimal brand portfolio, allowing an organisation to achieve its goals. The created model is based on the bivalent programming theory. A mathematical model of optimum brand portfolio is created based on linear programming with restricting conditions being the maximum acceptable risk level and budget. The basic types of resources and basic types of relations between brands are explained, which are part of the process of brand portfolio optimization.
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- 2019
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33. Culture-Based Rejection of Taboo-Infringing Imports
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Brice William D., Chu Edward, and Brice Anastasiya
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culture-based ,import rejection ,taboo ,taboo-infringing ,international marketing ,spain ,usa ,culture dimensions ,gender ,international journal of globalization and small business ,f18 ,f19 ,m30 ,m31 ,m39 ,y9 ,z10 ,z13 ,z19 ,Business ,HF5001-6182 - Abstract
This empirical study analyzes the cultural basis of the United States market response to imported Spanish products that seem to violate strongly-held cultural taboos. Survey responses were obtained from students in two contrasting majors, Art and Business, in two distinct cities and universities, i.e. Little Rock at the University of Arkansas, and Dominguez Hills at California State University. The study focused on a baby doll marketed to piggy-back on the new movement towards breastfeeding babies. Although accepted in its original European market, the United States media reports strong moral objections to this product among U. S. citizens. The toy was overwhelmingly rejected in some, but not all, population sub-groups. This study attempts to discern the cultural basis for product rejection by comparing responses between regions, college majors, genders and gender/major combinations. Differences in acceptance between groups are correlated with specific cultural constructs.
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- 2017
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34. The role of micro-influencers for luxury fashion brands
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Pedro, Isabel Lourenço Martins and Bilro, Ricardo Godinho
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Customer engagement ,Influencer marketing ,M31 ,M Business administration and business economics - Marketing - Accounting - Personnel economics ,Valor da marca -- Brand value ,Purchase intention ,Luxury fashion brands ,Ciências Sociais::Economia e Gestão [Domínio/Área Científica] ,M39 ,Brand equity ,Indústria de produtos de luxo ,Marketing de influenciadores ,Micro-influencers ,Intenção de compra ,Micro-influenciadores - Abstract
Recently, marketers have been turning to social media influencers as cost-effective and wide- reaching alternatives to traditional marketing, propelling the growth of influencer marketing. Nevertheless, brands are now shifting away from macro-influencers to micro-influencers, with less followers but higher engagement rates and perceived as credible and original. Luxury fashion brands, despite initial scepticism, are improving their digital presence by investing in influencers with common values. Notwithstanding some articles addressing influencers and fashion brands in general, given the topic’s novelty, there are still plenty unanswered questions and a significant gap can be identified when it comes to connecting luxury fashion brands and micro-influencers in particular. Thus, this dissertation’s purpose is to understand if partnerships with micro-influencers can be profitable for luxury fashion brands. More specifically, comprehending whether micro-influencers’ characteristics, such as credibility, content quality and originality, have an impact on customer engagement, as well as assessing if this customer engagement subsequently influences luxury fashion brands’ purchase intention and brand equity. The data collection and analysis have been performed through quantitative methodology, supported by an online questionnaire constructed based on previous research articles regarding the topic previously mentioned. Findings show that micro-influencers’ credibility and originality positively impact customer engagement, which in turn has a positive influence on luxury fashion brands’ purchase intention and brand equity. From this study’s results, luxury fashion managers and marketers can recognize the importance of investing in partnerships with micro-influencers, given their significant influence on brands’ purchase intention, brand equity and overall success. Recentemente, marketers têm visto influenciadores como alternativas rentáveis e de grande alcance ao marketing tradicional, impulsionando o crescimento do marketing de influenciadores. No entanto, as marcas estão agora a passar dos macro-influenciadores para os micro-influenciadores, com menos seguidores, mas com taxas de engagement mais altas e considerados credíveis e originais. As marcas de moda de luxo, apesar do ceticismo inicial, estão a melhorar a sua presença digital investindo em influenciadores com valores partilhados. Apesar de alguns artigos abordarem os influenciadores e as marcas de moda em geral, dada a novidade do tema, ainda existem perguntas sem resposta, podendo ser identificada uma lacuna quando se trata de relacionar marcas de moda de luxo e micro-influenciadores em particular. Logo, o propósito desta dissertação é perceber se parcerias com micro-influenciadores podem ser vantajosas para marcas de moda de luxo. Mais especificamente, compreender se as características dos micro-influenciadores, como credibilidade, qualidade do conteúdo e originalidade, têm impacto no customer engagement, bem como avaliar se esse engagement influencia posteriormente a intenção de compra e o valor das marcas de moda de luxo. A recolha e análise de dados foram realizadas através de metodologia quantitativa, suportada por um questionário online construído com base em artigos de diferentes autores sobre o tema referido. Os resultados demonstraram que a credibilidade e a originalidade dos micro-influenciadores têm um impacto positivo no customer engagement que, por sua vez, tem uma influência positiva na intenção de compra e no valor das marcas de moda de luxo. Com base nos resultados deste estudo, gestores e marketers de moda de luxo podem reconhecer a importância de investir em parcerias com micro-influenciadores, dada a sua significativa influência na intenção de compra, no valor de marca e no sucesso em geral.
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- 2023
35. Brand experience manual: bridging the gap between brand strategy and customer experience
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Motta-Filho, Mauricy A.
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- 2021
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36. The use of AI in consumer experience: How independent self construal and attachment influence avoidance of similarity in beauty industry
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Marques, Laura Sofia Catarino and Loureiro, Sandra Maria Correia
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Intimate knowledge ,Artificial intelligence ,Indústria cosmética ,M31 ,M Business administration and business economics - Marketing - Accounting - Personnel economics ,Brand attachment ,Inteligência artificial ,Emotional attachment ,Ciências Sociais::Economia e Gestão [Domínio/Área Científica] ,M39 ,Cosmetic industry ,AI-enabled customer experience ,Independent self construal ,Avoidance of similarity - Abstract
Digital transformation has been disrupting companies’ operations, provoking significant changes in the value creation processes and on business models. The beauty industry is no exception. The potential for Artificial Intelligence is enormous as it is a sector where there is a significant amount of data being produced across various distribution channels. Furthermore, the cosmetic consumers have several needs that must be fulfilled, hence there is a strong necessity for effective personalization and targeted marketing strategies. Despite the relevance of the topic, there is a scarcity of theoretical and empirical research on customer experiences enabled by AI, which makes the present research questions: 1) does the relationship between a consumer and a beauty brand impacts consumer's willingness to experiment with new ways of shopping, powered by AI, and 2) does a shopping experience empowered by AI reinforces the uniqueness desired by consumers who perceive themselves as independents? This dissertation has an exploratory nature and includes a literature review grounded on an originally developed framework and a qualitative empirical study based on a survey. The AI tool L’Oréal Paris Skin Genius was used as reference. The result of this dissertation suggests that: 1) customers’ attachment to an established beauty brand is a key measurement to assume the level of commitment and willingness to adopt a shopping experience endorsed by AI and 2) the use of AI during the shopping experience does not influence customers’ view on the self, meaning they will still devaluate and avoid products that are perceived as commonplace. A transformação digital está a revolucionar as operações das empresas, provocando mudanças nos processos de criação de valor e nos modelos de negócios. A indústria da beleza não é exceção. O potencial da Inteligência Artificial é enorme visto que existe uma quantidade significativa de dados produzidos através dos múltiplos canais de distribuição. Além disso, os consumidores têm várias necessidades que precisam de ser satisfeitas, o que resulta na forte necessidade de existir uma personalização eficaz e estratégias de marketing direcionadas. Apesar da relevância, existe uma escassez de investigação teórica e empírica sobre as experiências dos clientes facilitadas pela IA, o que conduz às seguintes questões: 1) a relação entre um consumidor e uma marca de beleza tem impacto na vontade do consumidor de experimentar novas formas de comprar, alimentada pela IA, e 2) uma experiência de compra apoiada pela IA reforça a singularidade desejada pelos consumidores que se identificam como independentes? Esta dissertação tem um carácter exploratório, e inclui uma revisão bibliográfica baseada num framework original e um estudo empírico qualitativo apoiado num questionário. A ferramenta ‘L'Oréal Paris Skin Genius’ foi usada como referência. O resultado desta dissertação sugere que 1) o attachment dos clientes a uma marca é uma avaliação chave para atribuir o nível de compromisso face a uma experiência de compra apoiada pela IA e 2) o uso da IA durante a experiência de compra não influencia a perceção dos clientes sobre si, o que significa que continuarão a evitar produtos que são apreendidos como comuns.
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- 2022
37. 'Yes, I forgive you, but…': Exploring the Individual’s willingness to forgive a human brand when a transgression occurs
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José, Bárbara Sofia Lucas and Guerreiro, João Marques
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Perdão ,Brand trust ,M31 ,M Business administration and business economics - Marketing - Accounting - Personnel economics ,Confiança -- Trust ,Lealdade ,Coping behaviours ,Resiliência à informação negativa ,Ciências Sociais::Economia e Gestão [Domínio/Área Científica] ,M39 ,Resilience to negative information ,Compromisso ,Commitment ,Brand forgiveness ,Comportamentos de cópia ,Human brand ,Brand loyalty ,Marca pessoal - Abstract
With the increased usage of social media platforms, performing transgressions by individuals are more likely to occur, and human brands are no exception. The present study aims to understand an individual's willingness to forgive a human brand when the human brand performs a transgression and, therefore, fulfil the literature gaps. With this, the conceptual framework aims to analyse if Affection, Passion, Connection and Authenticity influence Commitment; Relatedness and Competence influences Resilience to Negative Information; Attractiveness, Expertise and Trustworthiness impact Brand Trust. Moreover, to understand these relationships towards Brand Forgiveness and its impact on Brand Switching, Fighting, and Reengage, which are related to consumer coping behaviours and the outcome of Brand Forgiveness. A questionnaire was developed to collect data. With a total of 332 answers, the collected data were analysed using the partial squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM). The study focuses on U.S. residents and addresses the most followed social media influencers, Kylie Jenner and Selena Gomez, on Instagram and Charli D'Amelio on TikTok. Moreover, a scenario of an incongruity transgression was introduced to understand the respondent's willingness to forgive. Results demonstrate that Commitment, Resilience to Negative Information, and Brand Loyalty positively influences Brand Forgiveness. Moreover, individuals do forgive human brands when a transgression occurs. However, they may switch or say negative things about it to others. Com a crescente utilização de redes sociais, torna-se mais provável que ocorram transgressões por parte das pessoas e as marcas pessoais não são a exceção. Este estudo visa compreender a capacidade de uma pessoa perdoar quando uma marca pessoal executa uma transgressão e, portanto, pretende preencher as lacunas existentes na literatura. Com isto, o modelo conceptual visa analisar se o Afeto, Paixão, Conexão e Autenticidade influenciam o Compromisso; se a Relação e a Competência influenciam a Resiliência à Informação Negativa; se a Atratividade, Perícia e Confiança têm impacto na Confiança. Além disso, compreender as relações entre o Perdão e o seu impacto na Mudança, Combate e Reconexão em relação à marca pessoal, que estão relacionadas com os comportamentos adotados pelas pessoas quando perdoam. Foi desenvolvido um questionário para recolher os dados. Com um total de 332 respostas, os dados recolhidos foram analisados utilizando partial squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM). O estudo centra-se nos residentes dos EUA e aborda os mais seguidos influenciadores das redes sociais, Kylie Jenner e Selena Gomez, no Instagram e Charli D'Amelio no TikTok. Além disso, foi introduzido um cenário de uma transgressão incongruente para compreender a vontade de perdoar do inquirido. Os resultados demonstram que o Compromisso, a Resiliência à Informação Negativa e a Lealdade influenciam positivamente o Perdão. Além disso, os indivíduos perdoam as marcas pessoais quando ocorre uma transgressão. No entanto, podem na mesma mudar ou dizer coisas negativas sobre as mesmas a outros.
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38. Social media influencers and body positivity: How a movement can influence Instagram engagement
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Cardoso, Beatriz Gouveia and Brochado, Ana
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Influenciadores digitais -- - Digital influencers ,Engagement ,M31 ,M Business administration and business economics - Marketing - Accounting - Personnel economics ,Media sociais -- Social media ,Instagram ,Body positivity ,Positividade corporal ,Ciências Sociais::Economia e Gestão [Domínio/Área Científica] ,M39 - Abstract
It is essential for influencers that they can create a connection with their followers in order to retain them. For this, it is necessary to interact with followers by providing them with the content they are looking for. This study aims to show how the use of body-positive content can influence the interaction between influencers and followers, leading the latter to interact more frequently with influencers who produce body-positive-related content rather than those that produce content that does not address this movement. Having this in mind, a research model and its hypotheses were developed. In order to test the hypotheses developed in the model, a questionnaire was conducted based on the literature, and two influencers were used for this, Sarah Nicole Landry to represent the Body Positivity side and Kylie Jenner to represent the non-Body Positivity side. Once the data were collected, they were analyzed on SPSS, thus reaching the conclusions drawn from this study. Thus, it is concluded that effectively using body-positive content influences how users interact with influencers, and there is a greater probability of interacting with influencers' content when they approach the Body Positivity movement. É essencial para os influenciadores que estes consigam criar uma conexão com os seus seguidores de modo a conseguir retê-los. Para isto é necessário interagir com os seguidores, fornecendo-lhes o conteúdo que eles procuram. Este estudo tem como principal objetivo mostrar como o uso de conteúdo body-positive pode influenciar a interação entre os influenciadores e os seguidores, levando estes últimos a interagirem mais frequentemente com os influenciadores que produzem conteúdo relacionado com o movimento Body Positivity ao invés daqueles que produzem conteúdo que não aborda este movimento. Posto isto, foi desenvolvido um modelo de investigação e respetivas hipóteses. De modo a testar as hipóteses desenvolvidas no modelo foi realizado um questionário com base na literatura, tendo sido usadas para isto duas influenciadoras, Sarah Nicole Landry para representar o lado Body Positivity e Kylie Jenner para representar o lado não Body Positivity. Recolhidos os dados, procedeu-se à análise dos mesmos no SPSS, chegando assim às conclusões retiradas deste estudo. Conclui-se assim, que efetivamente o uso de conteúdo body-positive influencia a maneira como os utilizadores interagem com os influenciadores, existindo uma maior probabilidade de interagir com o conteúdo dos influenciadores quando estes abordam o movimento Body Positivity.
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39. The use of artificial intelligence in luxury fashion retail: The use of robots and virtual assistants to increase purchase intention in physical stores
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Vitória, Mariana Lazáro and Bilro, Ricardo Godinho
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Robô ,Artificial intelligence ,Robot ,M31 ,M Business administration and business economics - Marketing - Accounting - Personnel economics ,Intenção de uso ,Moda de luxo ,Inteligência artificial ,Purchase intention ,Ciências Sociais::Economia e Gestão [Domínio/Área Científica] ,M39 ,Intention to use ,Intenção de compra ,Virtual assistant ,Assistente virtual ,Luxury fashion - Abstract
Several Luxury Fashion brands have already implemented AI systems in their businesses. However, with the emergence of robots and virtual assistants, it became essential to understand if and how customers could adopt these new services inside the stores to buy Luxury Products. The robots/virtual assistants aim to offer customers an innovative and personalized shopping experience. This thesis aims to understand which factors contribute most to the Intention to Use these services and how this influences the Purchase Intention. The data for the development of this study were collected by a questionnaire, distributed online, and built based on the research on the topic of this dissertation. Through the analysis, it is possible to conclude that Fun, Ease of Use, and Quality of Service positively influence the Trust one has in that Service. Convenience is positively influenced by Ease of Use and Service Quality. Enjoyment and Service Quality negatively influence the Need for Human Interaction, decreasing this Need. Furthermore, Trust and Convenience positively influence Use Intention, while Need for Human Interaction has a negative effect on Use Intention. Thus, it is concluded that Use Intention positively impacts Purchase Intention. Thus, Luxury Brands need to create communication and implementation strategies that facilitate the adoption process of these services. Diversas marcas de Moda de Luxo já implementaram sistemas de IA nos seus negócios. Com o aparecimento de robots e assistentes virtuais, tornou-se importante perceber se e de que forma os clientes poderiam adotar estes novos serviços dentro das lojas para comprar Produtos de Luxo. Os robots/assistentes virtuais têm como grande objetivo oferecer ao cliente uma experiência de compra inovadora e personalizada. Esta tese visa compreender quais os fatores que mais contribuem para a Intenção de Uso destes serviços, e de que forma isso influencia a Intenção de Compra. Os dados para o desenvolvimento deste estudo foram recolhidos por um questionário, distribuído online e construído com base na pesquisa sobre a tópico desta dissertação. Através da análise feita, é possível concluir que o Divertimento, a Facilidade de Utilização e a Qualidade do Serviço influenciam positivamente a Confiança que se tem nesse Serviço. Já a Conveniência é influenciada positivamente pela Facilidade de Utilização e pela Qualidade do Serviço. A Necessidade de Interação Humana é influenciada negativamente pelo Divertimento e pela Qualidade de Serviço, ou seja, diminuem essa Necessidade. Para além disso, é possível verificar que a Confiança e a Conveniência influenciam positivamente a Intenção de Uso, enquanto a Necessidade de Interação Humana tem um efeito negativo na Intenção de Uso. Conclui-se desta forma, que a Intenção de Uso tem um impacto positivo na Intenção de Compra. Desta forma, as Marcas de Luxo necessitam de criar estratégias de comunicação e de implementação que facilitem o processo de adoção destes serviços.
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40. Acceptance of the usage of genetic data for marketing purposes
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Gil, João Carlos de Pina and Guerreiro, João
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Dados genéticos ,Cálculo de privacidade ,Genetic data ,Privacidade de dados pessoais ,Privacy calculus ,Genetic marketing ,M31 ,M Business administration and business economics - Marketing - Accounting - Personnel economics ,Aceitação ,Ciências Sociais::Economia e Gestão [Domínio/Área Científica] ,M39 ,Personal data privacy ,Acceptance ,Marketing genético - Abstract
Genetic marketing is a burgeoning topic of research that forces the field of marketing to contend with new paradigms, both in terms of the potential it brings to theory and practice, and the concerns it raises regarding personal data privacy. As companies are becoming growingly interested in employing these kinds of practices, they may also face multiple challenges due to the novelty of the subject. One of these obstacles relates to how the implementation of genetic marketing impacts the attitudes of consumers towards organizations that use these techniques. This study seeks to fill the research gap related to the perception of the implementation of genetic marketing practices by exploring consumers’ acceptance of the usage of genetic data for marketing purposes, aiding companies in understanding if they should implement genetic marketing and how they may approach it. This research conducts a survey from a sample of 310 Portuguese consumers to gather data on the issue and utilizes partial least squares structural equation modelling to empirically analyze the answers. The results show that perceived benefits and perceived level of control of information play a significant and positive role in improving levels of acceptance. Furthermore, it indicates that institutional reputation contributes positively to the benefits consumers perceive. This study concludes that creating benefits for the disclosure of information, establishing a positive reputation for the organization, and building systems that empower consumers in terms of control over their genetic data help them accept genetic marketing practices. Marketing genético é um recente tópico de investigação que força o campo de marketing a enfrentar novos paradigmas, quer em termos do potencial que acrescenta à teoria e prática, quer a nível de preocupações com privacidade de dados que levanta. Enquanto as empresas se tornam cada vez mais interessadas neste tipo de práticas, enfrentam também múltiplos desafios devido a quão recente é o tema. Um destes obstáculos relaciona-se com como a implementação de marketing genético impacta as atitudes dos consumidores relativamente a organizações que usem estas técnicas. Este estudo preenche a falha na investigação relacionada com a perceção da implementação de práticas de marketing genético ao explorar a aceitação dos consumidores do uso e monetização dos seus dados genéticos para propósitos de marketing, auxiliando empresas a compreender se devem implementar marketing genético e como o fazer. Esta pesquisa realiza um inquérito junto de consumidores portugueses, através de uma amostra de 310 participantes, para reunir dados sobre a questão e utiliza modelação de equações estruturais com partial least squares para analisar empiricamente as respostas. Os resultados mostram que benefícios percecionados e nível de controlo de informação percecionado têm um papel positivo e importante na melhoria dos níveis de aceitação. Adicionalmente, indicam que reputação institucional contribui positivamente para os benefícios percecionados pelos consumidores. Este estudo conclui que criar benefícios na divulgação de dados, estabelecer uma reputação positiva para a organização, e criar sistemas que empoderem consumidores em termos de controlo sobre os seus dados genéticos ajudam-nos a aceitar práticas de marketing genético.
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41. New habits of purchase and consuption in the cleaning products category after the Covid-19 lockdowns
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Costa, Hugo Miguel Marques da and Dionísio, José Pedro da Cunha Catalão
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Comportamento do consumidor -- Consumer behavior ,Produtos de limpeza ,FMCG ,Lockdown ,M31 ,M Business administration and business economics - Marketing - Accounting - Personnel economics ,COVID-19 ,Confinamento ,Cleaning products ,Ciências Sociais::Economia e Gestão [Domínio/Área Científica] ,M39 - Abstract
Covid-19 forced Portugal to enter in two lockdowns, which consequently, highly affected our daily routines and freedoms. This scenario arose the need to evaluate what would be the consequences of this period on the purchasing and consumption habits of the Portuguese families. In order to answer to this topic, a collaborative study was conducted out by six students, with the guidance of Marketing Future Cast Lab, using the qualitative methodology of In Situ. This methodology allowed us to observe pattern behaviors and to have nondirective interviews with all family members, about their beliefs, attitudes and behaviors regarding pandemic and post pandemic period, concerning cleaning products. The findings obtained shown that there were changes in what regards the FMCG purchase habits during the most critical period of the pandemic. A significant number of consumers began to go less to the supermarkets or the hypermarkets, opting to make larger purchases compared to what they did before. Nevertheless, the habits that were more accepted, after the lockdowns, were the purchase in stores near to the consumer’s address and the online purchase. In what concerns to the cleaning products, most of the interviewed maintained their behaviours. However, the vast majority of the changes that took place, translated in an increase in the purchase and the consumption of these products. There were more changes related to the disinfectants, as this product was perceived by the consumer as a way of protection against the Covid-19 pandemic. A Covid-19 obrigou a Portugal a entrar em dois confinamentos, que como se consequência, fizeram com que as nossa rotinas diárias e liberdades foram altamente afetadas. Este cenário fez com que surgisse a necessidade de avaliar qual seriam as consequências deste período nos hábitos de compra e consumo das famílias portuguesas. Para responder a este tema foi conduzido um estudo colaborativo por seis alunos, com a orientação do Marketing Future Cast Lab, utilizando uma metodologia qualitativa de In Situ. Esta metodologia permitiu-nos observar padrões, comportamentos e ter entrevistas não diretivas com todos membros da família, acerca das suas crenças, atitudes e comportamentos a respeito do período pandémico e pós pandémico, relativamente aos produtos de limpeza. Os resultados obtidos mostram que houve alterações no que diz respeito aos hábitos de compra de FMCG durante o período mais crítico da pandemia. Um número significativo de consumidores começou a ir menos vezes aos supermercados ou hipermercados, optando por fazer compras maiores do que faziam anteriormente. Porém, os hábitos que foram mais aceites, após os confinamentos, foram as compras em lojas perto de casa e as compras online. No que diz respeito aos produtos de limpeza, a maioria dos inquiridos manteve os seus comportamentos. Contudo, a larga maioria das alterações que houve, traduziram-se pelo aumento da compra e do consumo destes produtos. Verificou-se mais alterações nos desinfetantes, uma vez este produto era percebido pelo consumidor, como uma forma de se proteger contra a pandemia Covid-19.
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42. Exploring the relationship process between customers and social robots in the hospitality industry
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Rodrigues, Ana Filipa Alves Correia Lourenço and Loureiro, Sandra Maria Correia
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Customer-robot identification ,Identificação entre cliente-robot ,M31 ,M Business administration and business economics - Marketing - Accounting - Personnel economics ,Robots sociais ,Indústria hoteleira ,Customer-robot relationship ,Relação entre cliente-robot ,Social robots ,Ciências Sociais::Economia e Gestão [Domínio/Área Científica] ,M39 ,Hospitality industry ,Bem-estar do cliente ,Customer well-being - Abstract
It is well known that new technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence and Robotics are revolutionizing the way organizations establish relationships and provide experiences to their customers, especially in the hospitality industry. Therefore, this investigation aims to better understand the relationship process between social robots and humans, in the hospitality industry, and the influence of identification in the creation of attachment, connection, commitment and love. The possible contributions of the customer-robot emotional relationship on customers’ feelings of wellness were also subject of study. Thus, a conceptual framework and several hypothesis were formulated, being mostly based on the brand relationship theory. Indeed, this research was based on primary data, obtained through four questionnaires, each containing 100 valid answers and focusing on different types of robots. The results show that a deep relationship between humans and social robots in the hospitality industry can be established, being Customer-Robot Identification a positive influence on the levels of Customer-Robot Relationship. In addition, it was concluded that Customer-Robot Relationship was crucial for the development of Customer Well-Being, fact that was reinforced in the mediation analysis, since Customer-Robot Identification, alone, is not sufficient to promote wellness to customers. Through the Multi-Group Analysis, it was understood that there aren’t significant differences between the robots under study. After the exposed, this study suggests hospitality businesses to create strategies regarding human-robots relationships, that focus on social robots capable of establishing an emotional bond with customers and of providing unforgettable experiences, creating more value and ensuring long-lasting relationships. É sabido que as novas tecnologias, como a Inteligência Artificial e a Robótica, estão a revolucionar a forma como as empresas estabelecem relações e proporcionam experiências para os seus clientes, especialmente na indústria hoteleira. Esta investigação tem, assim, como principal objetivo compreender o processo de relacionamento entre humanos e robots sociais na indústria hoteleira, e a influência da identificação na criação de apego, conexão, compromisso e amor. Também os possíveis contributos da relação emotiva cliente-robot na criação de bem-estar do cliente foram estudados. Assim, o modelo de investigação e várias hipóteses foram formuladas, sendo maioritariamente baseadas na teoria do relacionamento. De facto, este estudo baseou-se em dados primários, obtidos de quatro questionários, cada um contendo 100 respostas válidas e focando-se em diferentes tipos de robots. Os resultados demonstram que pode ser criada uma relação profunda entre humanos e robots sociais, na indústria hoteleira, tendo a identificação cliente-robot influenciado positivamente os níveis de relacionamento cliente-robot. Além disso, concluiu-se que a relação cliente-robot é essencial para o desenvolvimento de bem-estar do cliente, facto esse que foi reforçado através da análise de mediação, pois a identificação cliente-robot, por si só, não é suficiente para promover o seu bem-estar. Na Análise Multi-Grupo entendeu-se que não há diferenças significativas entre os robots. Assim, este estudo sugere que as empresas hoteleiras criem estratégias sobre as relações humanos-robots sociais, devendo focar-se no desenvolvimento de robots capazes de estabelecer um vínculo emocional com os clientes e proporcionar experiências inesquecíveis, criando mais valor e garantindo relações de longa duração.
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43. The relevance of voice assistants on intention to use: An empirical research on the self-driving industry
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Malhadeiro, Tiago Maria Manso Gonçalves and Bilro, Ricardo Godinho
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Comportamento do consumidor -- Consumer behavior ,Voice assistants ,Carros autónomos ,Assistentes por voz ,M31 ,M Business administration and business economics - Marketing - Accounting - Personnel economics ,Self-driving cars ,Ciências Sociais::Economia e Gestão [Domínio/Área Científica] ,M39 - Abstract
In the past few years, it has been possible to watch a rise in technological developments in all areas, especially in Marketing, in terms of understanding better consumer’s behaviour. Hence, Voice Assistants were created in order to enhance people’s quality of life by simply doing tasks users want them to do. Additionally, self-driving cars were also an invention that could help people’s daily lives since it allows excellent efficiency in smart cities and reduces stress and costs for companies. This thesis decided to fulfil the gap and connect both technologies mentioned before since there was a lack of literature. Here, it is possible to understand which drivers affect the perceived usefulness and ease of use in adopting Voice Assistants and autonomous vehicles. Thus, it discusses consumers’ intentions to purchase self-driving cars with Voice Assistants embedded and how willing people are to spread positive feedback to their peers about these technologies together. Data collection and analyses were performed using quantitative analyses, with the help of an online survey developed based on previous literature of different researchers regarding the topics mentioned previously. Throughout this thesis, it is discussed the main conclusions withdrawn to help companies and scholars perform better in their future strategies and studies. Nos últimos anos, tem sido possível observar um aumento da evolução tecnológica em todas as áreas, especialmente em Marketing, em termos de melhor compreensão do comportamento do consumidor. Assim, foram criados Assistentes por Voz a fim de melhorar a qualidade de vida das pessoas, simplesmente fazendo tarefas que os utilizadores querem que elas façam. Além disso, os carros autónomos foram também uma invenção que pode ajudar a vida diária das pessoas, uma vez que permite uma eficiência perfeita em cidades inteligentes e reduz o stress e os custos para as empresas. Esta dissertação pretende preencher essa lacuna e juntar as duas tecnologias mencionadas anteriormente, uma vez que não existia literatura que o fizesse. Aqui, é possível compreender que fatores afetam a perceção da utilidade e da facilidade de utilização na adoção de Assistentes por Voz e de veículos autónomos. Assim, também é abordada a intenção dos consumidores em comprarem carros autónomos com Assistentes por Voz incorporados e o quão dispostos os consumidores estão a divulgar uma opinião positiva às pessoas mais próximas sobre estas tecnologias. A recolha de dados e as análises foram realizadas utilizando análises quantitativas, através de um questionário online que foi desenvolvido com base na literatura existente de diferentes investigadores relativamente aos tópicos anteriormente mencionados. Ao longo desta dissertação, são discutidas as principais conclusões retiradas para ajudar empresas e investigadores a terem um melhor desempenho nas suas estratégias e estudos futuros.
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44. The art of grocery shopping: A consumption and shopping behaviours' study in the era of Covid-19
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Mendes, Leonor Vitória da Costa and Esteves, Pedro
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Comportamento do consumidor -- Consumer behavior ,M31 ,M Business administration and business economics - Marketing - Accounting - Personnel economics ,COVID-19 ,Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) ,Ciências Sociais::Economia e Gestão [Domínio/Área Científica] ,M39 - Abstract
Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) are products that are a part of everyday lives of all human beings. Because these products are bought and used regularly and, on a loop, they are indeed a matter of several studies. This is one of them. This dissertation explores the shopping, consumption, and post purchase behaviours of individuals regarding culinary broths. More than that, this study was conducted during the covid-19 era in order to determine a change of habits. Resorting to an In Situ methodology, the data was collected. This approach represents a transparent and closer to reality way of gathering individuals’ opinions on a specific topic when compared to in-depth interviews. The results provide valuable insights for FMCG retailers when selling their products in a world that still coexists with covid-19. Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) são produtos que fazem parte da vida quotidiana de todos os seres humanos. Uma vez que, estes produtos são comprados e utilizados regularmente e, em loop, são de facto um tópico de vários estudos. Este é um deles. Esta dissertação explora os comportamentos de compra, consumo e pós-compra dos indivíduos relativamente aos caldos culinários. Mais do que isso, este estudo foi realizado durante a era covid-19 com o objetivo de estudar uma possível mudança nos hábitos dos consumidores. Os dados foram recolhidos recorrendo a uma metodologia In Situ. Quando comparada com as entrevistas tradicionais, esta abordagem representa uma forma mais transparente e próxima da realidade de recolher as opiniões dos indivíduos sobre um tema específico. Os resultados obtidos proporcionam conhecimentos importantes aos retalhistas de FMCG, especialmente porque ainda têm que comercializar os seus produtos num mundo em que existe covid-19.
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45. Range effect on extremeness aversion.
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Padamwar, Pravesh Kumar, Dawra, Jagrook, and Kalakbandi, Vinay Kumar
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AVERSION ,CONSUMER behavior ,CHOICE (Psychology) ,CLASSROOM environment ,MATHEMATICAL models - Abstract
Extremeness aversion is the tendency of choice makers to avoid extreme options and choose an intermediate option. This leads to an increase in the relative choice share of an extreme alternative (target) by the introduction of a new extreme alternative that makes the target an intermediate option. This paper examines the range effect, which is the impact of the increase in the perceived distance between the target alternative and the new extreme alternative, on extremeness aversion. To examine the research question, an experimental study is conducted in a classroom setting using four product categories. The results show that extremeness aversion is the highest when the distance between the new extreme alternative and the target alternative is such that the target alternative is placed exactly at the center in the trinary choice set. This paper validates the existing models of extremeness aversion. The findings of this paper support the reference-dependent model, which is based on the principle of loss aversion. The findings of this paper have noteworthy practical implications for the design of extreme alternatives to achieve effective extremeness aversion. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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46. Patterns of the Distribution of the Demand of End-Consumers among Retailers in the Zone of their Residence
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Viktor Shyshkin, Yuliia Popova, Larysa Obolentseva, Vitaliy Zaytsev, and Andrii Galkin
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Service (business) ,Slope factor ,l69 ,HF5001-6182 ,business.industry ,logistics ,Strategy and Management ,d19 ,nonlinearity factor ,m31 ,Distribution (economics) ,end-consumers ,HD28-70 ,Purchasing ,m39 ,c93 ,Management. Industrial management ,slope factor ,The Internet ,Residence ,service ,Business ,Marketing ,business ,zone - Abstract
The rapid development of retail and e-commerce is forcing marketing and logistics to be competitive and adapt to the demands of end-customers. At the same time, accurately determining the demand for goods allows to better understand customers and plan deliveries. The purpose of this article is to study the change in patterns of probability of choosing the option to purchase goods among end-consumers with and without the presence of e-commerce. The study consisted of research buyers, determining the probability of purchasing goods from “consumer basket” in the traditional way and over the Internet, which is considered for the example of one of the Kharkiv districts. The results develop e-commerce potential in Ukraine and are intended to determine the motives of consumers when choosing a shopping option.
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47. PRACTICAL IMPLEMENTATION OF NEUROMARKETING IN DIFFERENT BUSINESS INDUSTRIES: CHALLENGES AND TRENDS
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Sevic, Nevenka Popovic
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neuroscience ,trends ,limitations ,customer behaviour ,M31 ,challenges ,neuromarketing ,M39 ,D87 - Abstract
Over the last decade, new technological progress has enabled the researchers to use neuroscience not only for scientific but also for marketing studies, so they can explore, at the same time, conscious and unconscious drivers of consumer behaviour in real daily situations. Applying brain science to consumer behaviour, neuromarketing—a new innovative marketing research discipline—examines consumers’ response (sensory, motor, and cognitive) to advertising stimuli. This article focuses on three key areas: literature review, challenges and limitations of neuromarketing, and neuromarketing trends, with several concrete real-life examples in different business industries. Practical challenges and limitations within the neuromarketing research, such as ethics, accessibility, costs and timing, but also side effects, are discussed. At the end, this article emphasizes many practical implementations of neuromarketing in different business branches, with the adoption of academic and scientific neuroscience researches to commercial purposes.
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48. Are sponsors blamed for edging off? Consumer reactions to sponsorship terminations.
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Schnittka, Oliver, Himme, Alexander, Papies, Dominik, and Pellenwessel, David
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Firms regularly terminate sponsorships, even without publicly known misconduct by the sponsee such as athlete doping. Consumer reactions to these sponsorship terminations by firms have not been studied despite being a regular occurrence. Using a set of experimental studies, this paper analyzes consumer reactions to these sponsorship terminations (i.e., early and non-renewal) that were not caused by a sponsee's misconduct, the underlying process that causes the reactions, and the role of several moderating factors (trust, power balance, and locus of control). Our findings reveal that sponsorship terminations have a negative effect on sponsors' brand images-particularly early terminations that occur before the end of a contract-because consumers perceive these sponsorship terminations as unfair. The results also suggest that a termination is particularly harmful for the sponsor's perceived fairness if the sponsor is powerful and if the termination decision is under the sponsor's control. Further, the termination effect is particularly strong for firms that consumers trust. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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49. Influence of sensory stimuli on brand experience, brand equity and purchase intention.
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Moreira, António C., Fortes, Nuno, and Santiago, Ramiro
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CONSUMER behavior ,BRAND equity ,SENSORY stimulation ,ECONOMIC competition ,BRAND differentiation ,RELATIONSHIP marketing - Abstract
Sensory stimulation is used by various brands to induce desired behaviours among their customers. Although its effectiveness is recognised in business contexts, little research has been conducted on sensory marketing. In order to contribute to filling this gap, this study sought to build a model that explains how sensory stimulation influences intentions to purchase a brand. Brand experience and brand equity were expected to mediate this relationship. The empirical validation of the model was conducted by carrying out an online survey with a convenience sample of 302 customers of a brand of the catering industry. The data collected were processed using PLS-SEM methodology. The results reveal that sensory stimulation positively influences brand experience and brand equity, which, in turn, have a positive impact on intentions to purchase the brand in question. The relevant contributions that emerged from this study include not only bridging the aforementioned gap in the literature but also offering significant managerial implications. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]
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- 2017
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50. Value Co-Creation and Value Co-Destruction – A Case of Online Consumption
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Agnieszka Kacprzak and Katarzyna Dziewanowska
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Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management ,Process (engineering) ,m30 ,m31 ,Context (language use) ,m39 ,Microeconomics ,HB1-3840 ,value ,Phenomenon ,0502 economics and business ,Co-creation ,co-destruction ,Economic theory. Demography ,e20 ,Marketing ,Consumption (economics) ,05 social sciences ,Proactivity ,young consumers ,online consumption ,Value (economics) ,Premise ,HG1-9999 ,Business, Management and Accounting (miscellaneous) ,050211 marketing ,Business ,General Economics, Econometrics and Finance ,050203 business & management ,Finance ,co-creation - Abstract
Research background: The paper focuses on value co-creation and co-destruction during online consumption. The current understanding of the concept of value is based on the premise that value emerges from interactions leading to exchange among multiple actors, including customers and companies. This implies the active role of all participants and leads to diversified outcomes, both positive (value co-creation) and negative (value co-destruction). The phenomenon of value co-destruction is studied in the context of online consumption, which is particularly suitable as it allows for consumer proactivity and participation in the process of exchange. Purpose: The first purpose of the study is the conceptualization and operationalization of value co-creation and co-destruction. The second aim is to estimate the frequency of activities that can be conceptualized as various dimensions of online value co-creation/co-destruction. Research methodology: The empirical part presents the results of an exploratory study based on a survey (PAPI) conducted on a sample of 212 university students. Results: The main findings suggest that although young people regularly practice online consumption, they tend to behave in a rather passive manner and their value co-creation/co-destruction behaviours are limited to mostly price and promotion related activities. Novelty: Value co-destruction is a recent and understudied phenomenon. This paper proposes a conceptualization and operationalization of a value co-destruction concept.
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- 2020
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