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http://dx.doi.org/10.14400/JDC.2018.16.1.293

Analyzing the Brand Values of Online Shopping Website in China - Focused on Taobao and Jingdong -  

Cui, Yu (Dept. of Communications, Dankook University)
Kim, Jong Moo (School of Communications, Dankook University)
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Journal of Digital Convergence / v.16, no.1, 2018 , pp. 293-303 More about this Journal
Abstract
This paper aimed to research the brand personality, brand equity, and brand value of Taobao and Jindong (JD) as well as the difference between the two brands. Chinese consumers receive the questionnaire survey in groups. A total of 321 questionnaires were distributed, of which, 162 for Taobao and 159 for JD. The findings, first, determine the brand personalities of Taobao(sincerity, sophistication, competence and excitement) and JD(competence, sophistication, and excitement). Second, find the influential relationship between brand personality and brand equity. For Taobao, the sincerity of personality has a positive impact on brand loyalty, image and perceived quality. The competence impact on brand loyalty, awareness, and image. The sophistication impact on brand image and perceived quality. Competence and sophistication of the JD personality impact on the brand equity. Excitement of JD impact on the perceived quality. Third, the brand loyalty and perceived quality of Taobao have a positive influence on the brand value; and brand loyalty, image, and perceived quality of JD have a positive influence on the brand value. In the future research, the findings of the research provide a theory basis for the brand management, and can take more consideration into the relations among other variables in the context of online shopping environment.
Keywords
Taobao; Jingdong; Brand personality; Brand equity; Brand value;
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