• Asia Marketing Journal
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• 제17권1호
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• pp.97-121
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• 2015

In this research, we examine whether and why temporal distance influences evaluations of two different types of brand extensions: concept-based extensions, defined as extensions primarily based on the importance or relevance of brand concepts to extension products; and similarity-based extensions, defined as extensions primarily based on the amount of feature similarity at the product-category level. In Study 1, we test the hypothesis that concept-based extensions are evaluated more favorably when they are framed to launch in the distant rather than in the near future, whereas similaritybased extensions are evaluated more favorably when they are framed to launch in the near rather than in the distant future. In Study 2, we confirm that this time-dependent differential evaluation is driven by the difference in construal level between the bases of the two types of extensions - i.e., brand-concept consistency and product-category feature similarity. As such, we find that conceptbased extensions are evaluated more favorably under the abstract than concrete mindset, whereas similarity-based extensions are evaluated more favorably under the concrete than abstract mindset. In Study 3, we extend to the case for a broad brand (i.e., brands that market products across multiple categories), finding that making accessible a specific product category of a broad parent brand influences evaluations of near-future, but not distant-future, brand extensions. Combined together, our findings suggest that temporal distance influences brand extension evaluation through its effect on the importance placed on brand concepts and feature similarity. That is, consumers rely on different bases to evaluate brand extensions, depending on their perception of when the extensions take place and on under what mindset they are placed. This research makes theoretical contributions to the brand extension research by identifying one important determinant to brand extension evaluation and also uncovering its underlying dynamics. It also contributes to expanding the scope of the construal level theory by putting forth a novel interpretation of two bases of perceived fit in terms of construal level. Marketers who are about to launch and advertise brand extensions may benefit by considering temporal-distance information in determining what content to deliver about extensions in their communication efforts. Conceptual relation of a parent brand to extensions needs to be emphasized in the distant future, whereas feature similarity should be highlighted in the near future.

• 마케팅과학연구
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• 제15권3호
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• pp.67-92
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• 2005

본 연구는 브랜드 확장의 단점에도 불구하고 마케팅의 효과 및 효율측면에서 항상 고민하는 마케터들이 전략적으로 브랜드확장을 꾀하고자 할 때, 브랜드확장의 위험을 줄이고 성공가능성을 높이는데 일조하고자 실시되었다. 특히 본 연구는 제품유형을 실용제품과 쾌락제품으로 구분하고, 모 브랜드의 제품유형과 일치하는 제품유형으로 브랜드 확장을 하는 경우와 불일치하는 제품유형으로 확장하는 경우에 소비자가 확장 브랜드에 대하여 보이는 반응을 조사하였다. 연구결과에 따르면, 모 브랜드의 제품유형과 일치하는 제품유형으로 확장한 브랜드가 불일치하는 제품유형으로 확장한 브랜드보다 소비자에게 보다 긍정적으로 평가를 받았다. 또한 브랜드확장 전략 수행 시 모 브랜드와 제품유형을 일치시키는 것이 모 브랜드의 제품유형이 쾌락제품일 경우보다 실용제품일 경우 더욱 중요한 것으로 나타났다. 여기에서 나아가 소비자가 몰입하는 인지적 또는 감성적 관여유형에 따라 브랜드확자엥 대한 보지가의 평가는 모 브랜드의 제품유형 및 일치 불일치 확장유형에 따라 달라질 수 있음을 알 수 있었다.

• International Journal of Human Ecology
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• 제4권1호
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• pp.1-14
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• 2003

This study examines apparel brand extensions in terms of types and leverage effects. The researchers identified types of apparel brand extensions based on recent data gathered from the Korean apparel market. Three hundred forty eight Korean female subjects in their 20's evaluated three hypothetically extended brands from a major casual brand which actually exists in the Korean market. Major findings of the study follow. First, apparel brands are extended to different product categories by adjusting mostly target profiles as well as product usage, product class, and distribution channel. Secondly, leverage effects, the extent of image transfer from the parent brand to extended brands, are different according to the extension types.

• Asia Marketing Journal
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• 제9권3호
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• pp.1-32
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• 2007

본 연구에서는 비유사 확장 시 확장제품에 대한 평가는 목표확장제품으로 직접확장하였을 경우보다는 순차적 확장을 하였을 경우 더욱 호의적이라는 선행연구에 근거하여, 이러한 브랜드확장 유형(순차적 확장 vs. 직접확장)에 따른 확장제품평가의 차이가 브랜드 컨셉(기능적 브랜드 vs. 상징적 브랜드)과 목표확장제품의 가격(저가 vs. 고가)에 따라 어떻게 달라지는지 두 차례의 실험을 통해 그 조절적 역할을 검증하였다. 실증분석결과, 선행연구에서와 마찬가지로 비유사 확장 시 목표확장제품에 대한 평가는 직접확장보다 순차적 확장 시 더욱 호의적이었다. 하지만 브랜드확장 유형에 따른 목표확장제품의 평가차이는 기능적 브랜드보다 상징적 브랜드일 경우 현격히 줄어들었으며, 목표확장제품의 가격이 저가일 경우에 비해 고가일 경우 크게 줄어들었다. 즉, 브랜드 컨셉과 목표확장제품의 가격이 브랜드확장 유형의 주효과를 조절하는 변수로서의 역할을 하고 있음이 확인되었다.

• 복식문화연구
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• 제23권1호
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• pp.102-116
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• 2015

This study aimed to identify the effects of fashion brand extensions types, preannouncing and consumers' regulatory focus on preference towards extension products. To that end, the study used a 2 (fashion brand extension types: similar vs. non-similar) ${\times}2$ (preannouncing: near preannouncing vs. far preannouncing) ${\times}2$ (regulatory focus: promotion focus vs. prevention focus) three mixed elements. The subjects of the study were 280 men and women in their 20~40s living in Seoul and Chungnam province and total of 229 data were analyzed. Data were analysed with SPSS 19.0 program and three-way ANOVA, simple interaction effects and simple main effects analysis were conducted. The results of this study are as follows: First there were significant differences in preference based on fashion brand extension types and preannouncing. Second, there were significant interaction effects in preference between extension types of fashion brand and regulatory focus. But there was no difference in preference toward extension products according to types of preannouncing and regulatory focus. Lastly, fashion brand extension types, preannouncing and regulatory focus showed significant interaction effects on preference. Thus even in cases of non-similar brand extensions which carry more risk of failing, the appropriate marketing communication strategies such as preannouncing will result in brand preference. Also marketing activities should be comprehensive and strategical based on consumers' tendencies in order to derive positive evaluations.

• 복식문화연구
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• 제26권5호
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• pp.714-726
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• 2018

This study investigates the effects of the type of advertisement, brand extension, and consumer innovativeness on the credibility of fashion advertisements. The factorial design is constructed as a 2(type of fashion advertisement: general vs. cross-media) ${\times}2$(consumer innovativeness: high vs. low) ${\times}2$(the type of fashion brand extension: similar vs. dissimilar) three-way mixed design in which consumer innovativeness is the between-subjects variable. Subjects of this study included 210 men and women in their 20s and 30s who resid in Seoul and had SNS experiences. Frequency analysis, credibility analysis, three-way ANOVA, and simple interaction analysis were conducted using the SPSS 20.0 statistics package. The results are as follows: First, the type of fashion advertisement had a significant effect on advertising credibility. Cross-media advertisements had a more positive effect than general advertisements on all of the dependent variables. Also, the type of brand extension and consumer innovativeness showed significant effect on advertising credibility and the interaction effect between the type of fashion advertisement and consumer innovativeness was significant. Lastly, the effect of different types of brand extensions on advertising credibility showed a significant difference according to consumer innovativeness. Thus, a marketing strategy using cross-media advertising is proven to be effective in gaining consumer trust for a fashion brand.