How brand interest mediates the relationship between cross-media investments and word-of-mouth and purchase intention

2021 ◽  
pp. 289-305
Author(s):  
Patrick De Pelsmacker ◽  
Nathalie Dens ◽  
Peter Goos ◽  
Leonids Aleksandrovs
Keyword(s):  
Purchase Intention ◽  
Word Of Mouth ◽  
Cross Media ◽  
The Relationship

scholarly journals Consumers’ Attitude towards Digital Social Responsibility: Impacts on Electronic Word of Mouth and Purchase Intention

2022 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 64-74
Author(s):  
Wilert Puriwat ◽  
Suchart Tripopsakul
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Purchase Intention ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Word Of Mouth ◽  
Electronic Word Of Mouth ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Digital Platforms ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

Social responsibility is understood to be one of the crucial strategic responsibilities for organizations across the globe. In the digital era, firms have transformed social responsibility initiatives into digital platforms. This study aims to investigate the effects of digital social responsibility (DSR) on electronic word of mouth (eWOM) and purchase intention (PI) in the social media context. This survey research is based on 214 samples, collected via an online questionnaire as a research tool. Structural equation modelling has been used to validate the proposed hypotheses. The results show that perceived DSR has significant positive influence on consumers’ attitude (b = 0.408) and eWOM (b = 0.238). The mediation analysis indicates that consumers’ attitude partially mediates the relationship between DSR and eWOM (DE = 0.238, IE = 0.154), and fully mediates the relationship between DSR and PI (DE = 0.08, IE = 0.173). Since few previous studies have explored the impact of DSR toward eWOM and PI, our study confirms the effects of DSR on consumers’ attitudes and eWOM. This empirical study can provide managers with further understanding of the effects of DSR via social media on consumers’ attitude and eWOM. Our results should also encourage firms to implement DSR initiatives to enhance consumers’ positive attitudes and spread positive word of mouth about firms. Doi: 10.28991/ESJ-2022-06-01-05 Full Text: PDF

scholarly journals Don't be so emotional! How tone of voice and service type affect the relationship between message valence and consumer responses to WOM in social media

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (7) ◽  
pp. 905-920 ◽  
Author(s):  
Freya De Keyzer ◽  
Nathalie Dens ◽  
Patrick De Pelsmacker
Keyword(s):  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Purchase Intention ◽  
Word Of Mouth ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Consumer Responses ◽  
Moderating Variables ◽  
Service Type ◽  
Tone Of Voice ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to shed light on the boundary conditions of the effect of the valence of word-of-mouth on social networking sites (sWOM) on consumer responses (attitude toward the service provider, purchase intention and positive word-of-mouth intention). Specifically, the authors examine two moderators: the tone of voice (factual vs emotional) of the sWOM and service type (utilitarian vs hedonic) of the service that the sWOM is about. Design/methodology/approach A 2 (message valence: positive vs negative) × 2 (tone of voice: factual vs emotional) × 2 (service type: utilitarian vs hedonic) full-factorial between-subjects online experiment with 400 respondents was conducted and the data were analyzed using Hayes’ PROCESS macro. Findings The results show that message valence exerts a greater impact on consumer responses with factual sWOM messages compared to emotional ones. Furthermore, the impact of message valence is stronger for hedonic services compared to utilitarian services. In contrast to the authors’ expectations, there is no significant impact of matching the tone of voice to the service type. Practical implications First, for sWOM senders, factual messages are found to be more influential: backing an sWOM up with arguments and specific details increases the chance of it affecting consumers’ responses. As a result, marketers, especially of predominantly hedonic services, should encourage their followers and customers to spread positive factual sWOM about their service. Originality/value The study tests two previously unstudied moderating variables that affect the relationship between message valence and consumer responses to sWOM messages. Moreover, this study provides interesting insights for marketers and bloggers or reviewers.

The roles of mass media, word of mouth and subjective norm in family takaful purchase intention

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-73 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maizaitulaidawati Md Husin ◽  
Noraini Ismail ◽  
Asmak Ab Rahman
Keyword(s):  
Mass Media ◽  
Purchase Intention ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Word Of Mouth ◽  
Subjective Norm ◽  
Kuala Lumpur ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Convenience Sampling ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose – This paper aims to address the influence of mass media (MM) and word of mouth (WOM) on subjective norm (SN) and the intentions to purchase a family takaful scheme among Muslim Malaysians. Design/methodology/approach – Data were collected from 384 Muslim consumers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, using a convenience sampling approach. The hypotheses were tested by applying structural equation modelling. Findings – The results revealed that MM and WM were able to influence SN. In addition, the results also found that SN significantly influences intentions to purchase a family takaful scheme. Practical implications – By examining MM and WM on SN, the study validated the importance of both constructs in affecting consumers’ SN and purchase intention. This study would be useful for takaful operators, as the findings would help them to formulate strategies for promotional activities. Originality/value – This paper empirically justifies the relationship between MM and WM on SN and purchase intention of family takaful schemes in an integrated model.

scholarly journals WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THEY LAUGH: HOW HUMOROUS ADVERTISEMENTS HAVE AN EFFECT ON CONSUMERS’ ATTITUDES, WORD OF MOUTH INTENTIONS, AND PURCHASE INTENTIONS, WITH THE NEED FOR HUMOR PLAYING A MODERATING ROLE

2019 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 117
Author(s):  
Alfian Budi Primanto ◽  
Basu Swastha Dharmmesta
Keyword(s):  
Purchase Intention ◽  
Word Of Mouth ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Campaign Strategy ◽  
Intent To Purchase ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Telecommunications Companies ◽  
Moderating Role

Introduction/Main Objectives: Even thought there is a risk from using humor as an advertising campaign strategy in industries which rely on trust and their technological prowess, like the telecommunications sector, the fact that there are a great number of humorous advertisements arranged by telecommunications companies in Indonesia needs to be researched. Background Problems: This research aims to narrow the phenomenon by investigating the effect of humorous advertisements with the need for humor as a moderating role on consumers’ attitudes, consumers’ intent to purchase, and their word of mouth intention. Novelty: By adding the need for humor in a moderating role, and the word of mouth intention as an endogenous variable, this research aims to extend the existing models of humorous advertising’s effectiveness. Research Methods: The research was designed to focus on consumers who can be classified as young adults (18 to 34 years old) and are not users of the mobile SIM card brands that the ad they perceived as funny ones. The researcher conducted a survey with a five point Likert scale, an online questionnaire, and purposive sampling as the primary data collection methods. Finding/Results: The result shows that although a humorous advertisement has a significant impact on the attitude toward the advertisement and the word of mouth intention, the humorous advertisement has no significant impact on the attitude toward the brand and the consumers’ intent to purchase. The need for humor failed to moderate the relationship between the humorous advertisement and the attitude toward the advertisement in this study.  Conclusion: The researcher concludes that the impact of a humorous advertisement was limited to only entertaining the consumers, and to encourage their word of mouth intention, not their purchase intention.

scholarly journals The Relationship with Ad Clicks and Purchase Intention: An Empiricial Study of Online Consumer Behaviour

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 25
Author(s):  
Şakir Erdem ◽  
Beril Durmuş ◽  
Osman Özdemir
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Purchase Intention ◽  
Consumer Behaviour ◽  
Word Of Mouth ◽  
Social Network Sites ◽  
Research Model ◽  
Online Consumer ◽  
Use Of Social Media ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Online Consumer Behaviour

This study examines the ads on social media and word of mouth marketing lead to ad clicks. Motivation, congruity, attitudes to ad on social media and word of mouth marketing lead to ad clicks, which respectively affect purchase intention in research model. The study aims to develop an understanding of how ad clicks affect to purchase intention on social media. Findings of the study presents the importance of consumer behaviour to use of social media and to purchase intention among Turkish consumers. Consequently, in the study all variables are positively related to each other. These results suggest that marketers need to take into account and manage actively social media and specifically their social network sites.

scholarly journals The Relationship between ES-QUAL Model and Online Purchase Intention in the Context of Rising Global Marketplace of E-Commerce

ETIKONOMI ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 319-338
Author(s):  
Sana Baqai ◽  
Jawaid Ahmed Qureshi ◽  
Ejindu Iwelu MacDonald Morah
Keyword(s):  
Purchase Intention ◽  
Word Of Mouth ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Brand Image ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Electronic Word Of Mouth ◽  
Global Marketplace ◽  
System Availability ◽  
Online Purchase ◽  
The Relationship

The electronic service quality (ES-QUAL) of the e-commerce service providers plays a central role. The primary purpose of this paper is to investigate the effect of the ES-QUAL model's four dimensions (efficiency, fulfillment, privacy, and system availability) on purchase intention and examine ES-QUAL's relationship with electronic word-of-mouth (EWOM), brand image, and purchase intention. This research uses Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) for empirical analysis.  Results show ES-QUAL model positively and significantly impacts purchase intention, and the effect of the ES-QUAL model relatively increases when mediated by electronic word of mouth (EWOM) and brand image. This research provides insights to E-marketers, entrepreneurs, and e-commerce players to improve online consumers' purchase intention, sales, and services. Practitioners can gain customers' attention by enhancing the quality of their websites and by assuring efficiency, privacy, system availability, and fulfilling their promise about delivering products. They also need to consider EWOM and brand image, as both positively impact online purchase intention, which can lead to the overall sustainable development of an organization.JEL Classification: M31, L81How to Cite:Baqai, S., Qureshi, J. A., & Morah, E. I. M. (2021). The Relationship Between ES-QUAL Model and Online Purchase Intention in the Context of Rising Global Marketplace of E-Commerce. Etikonomi, 20(2), xx– xx. https://doi.org/10.15408/etk.v20i2.20677.

Examining the Role of Mobile Self-Efficacy in the Word-of-Mouth / Mobile Product Reviews Relationship

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 40-60 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher P Furner ◽  
Robert Zinko ◽  
Zhen Zhu
Keyword(s):  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Purchase Intention ◽  
Information Quality ◽  
Word Of Mouth ◽  
Product Reviews ◽  
Product Review ◽  
On Line ◽  
The Relationship

This article examines the role that mobile self-efficacy plays in the relationship between word of mouth and mobile product reviews. Using a mobile product review simulator, the authors demonstrate an inverted U-shape relationship where individuals prefer moderate information quality rather than either low or excessive information quality when assessing the trustworthiness of on-line reviews. Furthermore, mobile self-efficacy was shown to interact with information quality to increase trust and purchase intention.

scholarly journals Seeing is Believing

2021 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 85-104
Author(s):  
Robert Zinko ◽  
Helene de Burgh-Woodman ◽  
Zhan Zhang Furner ◽  
Soo Jung Kim
Keyword(s):  
Consumer Behavior ◽  
Purchase Intention ◽  
Word Of Mouth ◽  
Online Reviews ◽  
Electronic Word Of Mouth ◽  
Online Consumer Behavior ◽  
Product Categories ◽  
Online Consumer ◽  
Hedonic And Utilitarian Products ◽  
The Relationship

Images are frequently used in online reviews, yet little research explores the effects that images have on online consumer behavior. This two-study investigation examines the effects of images in electronic word of mouth (eWOM) for both hedonic and utilitarian products. Results show that images affect the relationship between review text and purchase intention as well as trust for both product categories. However, images were shown to be more effective for hedonic than utilitarian products. Interestingly, it was found that congruence between the image and text is not a significant predictor of trust or purchase intention in some conditions (i.e., the images may not have to perfectly reflect the text to facilitate these outcomes for utilitarian products).

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