• 복식
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• 제61권5호
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• pp.64-76
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• 2011

Consumers attribute human personality to products or stores as well as brands. As brand personality is imprinted to a consumer's mind, in e-commerce, the concept of store personality needs to be examined by comprehending the e-brand personality. Unlike the recent studies that focus primarily on the portal site, we attempt to identify e-brand personality of online shopping malls that sell fashion products. This study also examined the impact of the parent company's attributes on e-brand personality. A survey was conducted to 240 females and 240 males in their 20s or 30s. E-brand personality of three different types of the Internet shopping mall was evaluated by 160 respondents, respectively. As a result, we found that Internet shoppers perceive that e-brands have four distinct personality dimensions: young, reliable, sophisticated, and creative. Among the four dimensions, "young" and "reliable" showed the most significant influence on intention to visit the shopping mall site. Besides, e-brand personality varied with parent companies' attributes such as reputation, credibility, and fashion industry-relatedness. Especially, credibility of the parent company showed a strong positive relationship with e-brand personality.

• Asia Marketing Journal
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• 제21권2호
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• pp.99-115
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• 2019

Branding strategy is important in the hyper-competitive luxury industry. In digitalized market environments, it is critical for luxury brands to transfer their established brand equity from the offline market to the online market. The purpose of this study is to examine the causal relationships between offline brand equity (i.e., brand awareness, brand image, and perceived quality)toward online consumer responses, including satisfaction and loyalty, in the context of luxury brands. In addition, this study investigates the moderating effects of offline brand trust on the relationship between offline brand equity and online satisfaction and loyalty. Data was collected via online surveys. For empirical validation of the proposed hypotheses, a structural equation modeling technique was employed. The results show that offline luxury brand awareness, brand image, and perceived quality have a positive effect on consumers' online satisfaction. Also, offline brand image has a positive effect on online consumer loyalty. The results indicate that there is a significant moderating effect of offline brand trust on the relationship between brand image and e-loyalty. The results of the present study provide implications for luxury brand managers and retailers to develop effective online sales strategies.

• Journal of Korea Trade
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• 제23권5호
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• pp.102-117
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• 2019

Purpose - This paper tried to identify the impact of electronic word of mouth (eWOM) on purchase intention (PI) of Korean-brand cars in the context of Russian consumers, taking into consideration the credibility, quality, and quantity of eWOM while also considering the mediation effects of brand image (BI) and perceived quality (PQ). Although there is a considerable number of studies discussing the impact of eWOM determinants on PI, not many studies were conducted focusing on the Russian market. Design/methodology - This paper is considered to fill this gap between eWOM and (PI) and, in order to do so, 211 Russian respondents were randomly selected. Descriptive analysis, factor, and reliability analysis were conducted using SPSS version 22.0. While structural equation modeling was conducted using AMOS version 24.0. Findings - The results display that, in terms of Russian consumers' perception, eWOM credibility, quality, and quantity for Korean-brand cars show a substantial impact on PI. The mediation effects of brand image, as well as perceived quality, were also supported by analysis. In the final part of the paper, theoretical and managerial implications alongside limitations with further research suggestions are presented. Originality/value - This study endeavored to explore the degree of impact of eWOM and mediating roles of BI and PQ on Russian customer intentions to buy Korean-brand cars.

• 유통과학연구
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• 제17권6호
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• pp.15-23
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• 2019

Purpose - This study evaluates the effects of e-marketing communication on brand loyalty in the mobile communication market in Kosovo. given that no prior studies of this nature are found. It explores the relationships, between e-marketing communication, brand image and customer satisfaction, and their impact on the brand loyalty. Research design, data, and methodology - The research model of four constructs was developed. The data was collected via online surveys, 423 completed surveys from mobile subscribers were received. To test the relationship between the individual variables and multiple variables with the dependent variable several test were performed including data validity and reliability, bivariate correlation, simple linear and multiple regression analysis using stepwise method. Results - Positive significant effect of e-Marketing communication on brand loyalty, as well its significant effect on both brand image and customer satisfaction, which subsequently have significant impact on brand loyalty as it was confirmed by previous studies. Conclusions - The findings confirm that e-Marketing communication is key factor in building well perceived brand image, fostering customer satisfaction, and leading to customer commitment and loyalty towards brands of mobile operators in Kosovo.

• 정보학연구
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• 제5권3호
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• pp.181-195
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• 2002

인터넷상에서 롱런을 하기 위한 브랜드 관리 전략에는 다양한 내용이 있다. 인터넷 브랜드, 닷컴(.com) 브랜드, 넷(Net) 브랜드, 온라인(On-line) 브랜드, 최근 미국 유명 경영지에 화두로 떠오르는 단어들이다. 인터넷에서도 브랜드가 중요해지고 있다는 것을 의미한다. 더구나 인터넷기업 주가의 거품론이 확산되고 있는 시점에서 강력한 브랜드의 중요성은 더욱 커져 간다고 본다.

• 패션비즈니스
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• 제17권6호
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• pp.125-140
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• 2013

The aim of this study was to analyze e-commerce sites of luxury fashion brands in order to provide insights on how to enhance online site quality. For the research, forty-eight components of thirty-one luxury fashion brands' e-commerce sites were investigated during October 2013. For the analysis of clustering e-commerce site components and segmenting e-commerce sites of luxury brands, a hierarchical cluster analysis was applied through using the Ward's method and squared Euclidian distance for binary data. Further, Fisher's exact test was applied in order to distinguish three groups of characteristics in the luxury e-commerce sites. These analyses were carried out by SPSS 21. The result indicated that the components of e-commerce sites were grouped into three categories: basic elements, additional elements and elements of building brand identity. These components were categorized by whether their functions were basic and essential or additional and advanced. The other norm of categorization was related to brand identity. Furthermore, the luxury brands' e-commerce sites were segmented into three groups: a group of endeavoring to promote goods, a group of undistinguished performance, and a group of endeavoring to intensify brand identity. In this segmentation, brand identity or promotional aspects were decisive. Overall, luxury brands were trying to convey their traditional strength through their e-commerce sites. In order to achieve this purpose, brand identity or promotional aspects played an important role.

• 한국콘텐츠학회논문지
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• 제21권11호
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• pp.294-306
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• 2021

브랜드 경쟁 시대에 기업은 소비자의 브랜드 신뢰도 및 충성도를 높이기 위해 많은 노력을 하고 있다. 기업의 사회적 책임이 기업의 브랜드 신뢰도 및 충성도를 높이는데 큰 역할을 하고 있다. 한편, 현재의 Covid-19 유행은 기업의 디지털 전환 속도를 가속화 했으며 소비자가 기업의 온라인 평가에 더 많은 관심을 기울이게 만들었다. 본 연구는 중국 소비자 시장을 기반으로 기업의 사회적 책임, 인터넷 입소문(e-WOM), 브랜드 신뢰를 통해 브랜드 충성도에 어떠한 영향을 미치는지에 대해 연구하였다. 이러한 연구목적을 확인하기 위해 본 논문에서는 중국과 한국에 있는 중국인 소비자를 대상으로 설문 조사를 실시하였다. 총 469개의 유효 설문이 사용되었고 수집된 데이터는 SPSS21.0를 활용해 실증 분석하였다. 연구 결과는 다음과 같이 요약된다. (1) 기업의 사회적 책임은 브랜드 신뢰에 긍정적인 영향을 미친다. (2) 기업의 사회적 책임은 브랜드 충성도에 긍정적인 영향을 미친다. (3) 브랜드 신뢰는 브랜드 충성도에 긍정적인 영향을 미친다. (4) 브랜드 신뢰와 인터넷 입소문은 기업의 사회적 책임과 브랜드 충성도의 사이에 긍정적인 매개효과가 나타낸다.

• 산경연구논집
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• 제13권4호
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• pp.35-49
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• 2022

Purpose - According to the recently changing consumer smart environment and consumer decision-making process, this study investigates the structural relationship between electronic(online) WOM information characteristics and brand community experience value types on specific brand reliability and brand transformation. In particular, the characteristics of word of mouth information and the experience value of brand community users were divided into detailed fac tors and approached. Methodology - In order to proceed with this study, we review previous studies and setting hypotheses. The hypothesis was verified through a survey that was conducted for the consumers with online consumption activities in less than six months. With reference to previous studies, operational definition was made for the questionnaire design. In order to verify the hypothesis, 282 people were statistically analyzed through the survey This data were used for AMOS for confirm hypothesis established. Results - eWOM information characteristics were classified into usefulness, timeliness and un-bias, and online community experience values were classified into interaction, playfulness, and virtuality. In addition, it is to investigate the relationship between the brand reliability and user's experience value in brad community. The main results are as follows. The first result was that usefulness and un-bias, which are the eWOM information characteristics had a positive effect on forming brand reliability. However, the factor of timeliness did not affect brand reliability. Second, in terms of user experience value and brand reliability in the brand community. It was fo und that experience values such as interaction, playfulness, and vituality all had a positive influence on brand reliability. Third, it was found that brand reliability has a positive influence on the on-line conversion activity of users. Conclusions - Through this study, the field of online consumer behavior research is expanding, and this study suggested that careful management is necessary according to the type or characteristics of eWOM information. Additionally, it presents the importance of the user's empirical value in the brand community influencing brand attitude and reliability. In practice, the implementation of the marketing communication mix in digital marketing has recently been underway to enhance the conversion behavior of users. At this level, it also reveals the preceding factors that increase user conversion behavior.

• 한국의류학회지
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• 제37권4호
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• pp.540-553
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• 2013

This study examined the awareness of Chinese in their 20s in regards to Korean fashion brands and brand personality; in addition, it analyzed the effect of brand personality on brand preference and purchase intention. This study investigated the differences of the brand personality effect on brand preference and purchase intention according to brand, sex, and age. The results were as follows: 1) The three highly recognized fashion brands were Teenie Weenie, E-land, and The Basic House. 2) Brand personality was comprised of factors for competence, vitality, innovation, and emotion. 3) Brand preference was affected by vitality, competence, and innovation. Purchase intention was directly affected by brand preference and brand personality factors such as vitality, competence, and innovation. 4) The effect of brand personality on brand preference and purchase intention were different according to brand, sex, and age. These results can be used as basic data or information to help fashion companies develop marketing strategies for young Chinese people.

• The Journal of Asian Finance, Economics and Business
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• 제8권3호
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• pp.1339-1347
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• 2021

Indonesia has a population of more than 260 million, of which, by 2020, Generation Y is predicted to account for 70% of the total. With different birth years, Generation Y is the backbone of Indonesia's product purchasing. Generation Y is interested in establishing strong relationships with specific brands on social media. They are also interested in working with companies to design a product. Most Generation Y utilizes more than one electronic device and they are also brand loyal. Therefore, this study seeks to examine the effect of social media (i.e., e-WOM, online community, and online advertising) on brand image and loyalty in Generation Y in Indonesia. The sampling method employed was purposive sampling. A total of 150 respondents in the age range of 23-30 years were involved as the sample. Using multiple regression model in data analysis, this study proved that e-WOM, not only have a positive and significant effect on the brand image, but also on brand loyalty. Furthermore, online community also positively and significantly affects brand image and brand loyalty. Likewise, online advertising has a positive and significant effect on brand image and brand loyalty. This study's findings indicated that all the proposed hypotheses were well accepted.