The impact of source effects and message valence on word of mouth retransmission

2014 ◽  
Vol 56 (2) ◽  
pp. 249-263 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeffrey P. Radighieri ◽  
Mark Mulder
Keyword(s):  
Word Of Mouth ◽  
Viral Marketing ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Design Strategies ◽  
Source Effects ◽  
Study Find ◽  
The Impact

The impact of word of mouth (WOM) on consumer actions is more pronounced now than ever due to technology. Modern advancements have made engaging in WOM and contributing to viral marketing very commonplace. This notion can be troubling for firms, as consumers can say anything about any firm with virtually no chance of repercussions. Therefore, it is important to study the flow of WOM to help firms design strategies to influence its transmission. This study compares the impact of WOM sender expertise and valence of the WOM message on consumer likelihood to contribute to viral marketing by retransmitting messages to others. Results of our study find that messages from experts and non-experts are equally influential when the valence is positive (PWOM), but messages from experts are more influential than those from non-experts when the valence is negative (NWOM). Explanations for this result are given, as are contributions to both theory and practice.

The impact of PHTPS on trip quality, trip value, satisfaction and word of mouth

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 1517-1538
Author(s):  
Mohamed Battour ◽  
Muhammad Khalilur Rahman ◽  
Md. Sohel Rana
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Word Of Mouth ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Tourism Destination ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Four Dimensions ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The study aims to determine the impact of non-Muslim tourists’ perception of halal tourism products and services (PHTPS) on trip quality, trip value, satisfaction and word of mouth (WOM) towards halal tourism destination. Design/methodology/approach A total of 375 non-Muslim tourists were surveyed in Malaysia using partial least square technique. Findings The findings showed that PHTPS has a significant impact on all four dimensions. The strongest relationship was found between PHTPS and trip quality, followed by PHTPS–WOM, PHTPS–satisfaction and PHTPS–trip value. Originality/value This study provides new insights into the theory and practice of non-Muslim tourists’ PHTPS and WOM towards halal tourism destination. The findings are valuable to tourism operators, managers and marketers with the understanding and responsibility to develop halal tourism products and services from non-Muslim tourists’ insights.

Analyzing the Effect of Perceived Risk and Information Diagnosticity on Word-of-Mouth and Viral Marketing

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 65-81
Author(s):  
Jose Pius Nedumkallel ◽  
Deepak Babu ◽  
Michelle Francis
Keyword(s):  
Brand Loyalty ◽  
Perceived Risk ◽  
Word Of Mouth ◽  
Online Reviews ◽  
Moderating Effect ◽  
Viral Marketing ◽  
Marketing Activities ◽  
Negative Perceptions ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

This study investigates the moderating effect of perceived risk and information diagnosticity on the relationship between brand loyalty and word-of-mouth (WOM) as well as viral marketing activities (VMA) in e-retailer websites. Although extant research in marketing suggests that brand loyalty leads to positive WOM, this study examines the moderating effect of the consumer's perceived risk on this relationship in the context of e-retailer websites where customers repeatedly encounter new and uncertain situations every time they visit the e-retailer. This study also examines the moderating effect of information diagnosticity on the interaction relationship stated earlier. Findings reveal that risk perception negatively moderates the impact of brand loyalty on WOM and VMA and information diagnosticity of online reviews can help reduce the negative perceptions caused by risk factors.

scholarly journals The Influence of Quality on eWOM: A Digital Transformation in Hotel Management

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gloria Sánchez-González ◽  
Ana M. González-Fernández
Keyword(s):  
Word Of Mouth ◽  
Digital Transformation ◽  
Hotel Management ◽  
Design Strategies ◽  
Objective Quality ◽  
On Line ◽  
Hotel Managers ◽  
Use Of Internet ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Potential Customers

There is no doubt that the use of Internet for purchasing products and services has constituted a crucial change in how people go about buying them. In the era of digital transformation, the possibility of accessing information provided by other users about their personal experiences has taken on more weight in the selection and buying processes. On these lines, traditional word-of-mouth (WOM) has given way to electronic word-of-mouth (eWOM), which constitutes a major social change. This behavior is particularly relevant in the services area, where potential users cannot in advance assess what is on offer. There is an abundant literature analyzing the effects of eWOM on different variables of interest in this sector. However, little is known about the factors that determine eWOM. Thus, the main objective of the present paper is to analyze the impact of two variables (objective quality and perceived quality) on eWOM. Both of them are crucial for potential customers in the process of finding hotel accommodations and they can motivate people to make such comments. The results demonstrate that these variables truly have a significant impact on whether or not users make comments on line. Moreover, it proved possible to observe certain differences according to the profile of the tourist involved and the destination where the hotel is located. In the current changing environment, this information is of great use for hotel managers in order to design strategies according to the type of guest they wish to attract.

scholarly journals Conceptual basis for financial policy formation of Russian Internet companies

2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (12) ◽  
pp. 2660-2678
Author(s):  
Marina V. CHARAEVA
Keyword(s):  
Development Strategy ◽  
Policy Formation ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Financial Policy ◽  
Design Strategies ◽  
Information Economy ◽  
Sustainable Business ◽  
Financial Flows ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Internet Companies

Subject. To ensure rapid growth of the Russian economy, tools for creating a sustainable business development model are required. Positive changes should start from the non-tradable sector related to information and network services. Objectives. The study aims to identify main opportunities for improving the financial policy by the Internet industry companies through the use of basic financial and economic instruments. Methods. I employ fundamental methods and advanced technologies of basic theoretical, methodological and practical developments of domestic and foreign specialists in the theory and practice of corporate finance management. Results. The study demonstrates the need to work out financial policy issues, considering system restrictions that do not coincide with the guidelines for the information economy development, tasks of economy modernization, and the socio-economic development of the country. The findings can be used to design strategies for individual Internet companies and the entire domestic IT industry, in particular, for regional IT clusters. Conclusions. An agile financial development strategy based on the use of adapted information about consumers of goods and services can act as a mechanism limiting the impact of consequences of the financial crisis and globalization risks. The information economy can reduce barriers to promote financial flows.

Techniques of Viral Marketing

2019 ◽  
Vol 118 (6) ◽  
pp. 97-99
Author(s):  
Arockia Jeyasheela A ◽  
Dr.S. Chandramohan
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Word Of Mouth ◽  
Viral Marketing ◽  
Consumer Perception ◽  
Key Word ◽  
The Right ◽  
A Company

This study is discussed about the viral marketing. It is a one of the key success of marketing. This paper gave the techniques of viral marketing. It can be delivered word of mouth. It can be created by both the representatives of a company and consumer (individuals or communities). The right viral message with go to right consumer to the right time. Viral marketing is easy to attract the consumer. It is most important advertising to consumer. It involves consumer perception, organization contribution, blogs, SMO (Social Media Optimize), SEO (Social Engine Optimize). Principles of viral marketing are social profile gathering, Proximity Market, Real time Key word density.

THE IMPACT OF VIRAL MARKETING ON CONSUMER INTEREST ON INDIHOME PRODUCT

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 103-107
Author(s):  
Yani Restiani Widjaja ◽  
Ruth Alexandra
Keyword(s):  
Viral Marketing ◽  
Consumer Interest ◽  
The Impact

Chinese brand–individual values congruity and willingness of consumers from other countries to use positive word of mouth

2020 ◽  
Vol 48 (8) ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Xi Chen ◽  
Qing Fang ◽  
Zhenyuan Wang
Keyword(s):  
Word Of Mouth ◽  
Brand Commitment ◽  
Positive Word ◽  
Individual Values ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Perceived Values ◽  
Word Of Mouth Communication ◽  
Positive Word Of Mouth ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

Congruity of brand and individual values is the degree of fit or similarity between consumers' personal values and the perceived values of a certain brand. In this study, we took Huawei as the test brand and investigated 525 consumers in 30 countries to examine whether congruity of brand and individual values influences consumer word-of-mouth communication in an international context. The results show that (a) brand commitment played a mediating role in the effect of brand–individual values congruity on word of mouth, (b) the consistency of a brand's practices and its values (brand behavior congruity) moderated the relationship between brand–individual values congruity and the consumers' brand commitment, and (c) brand behavior congruity moderated the mediating role of brand commitment in the relationship between values congruity and positive word of mouth. Our findings provide insight into the impact of values congruity for consumers.

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