We analyze the impact of vertical integration when a monopolistic producer can make a capital commitment before deciding on output. For the vertically separated industry structure, we ̄nd that opportunism resulting from competition between retailers leads to a longrun underinvestment in capital. With vertical integration, the capital investment is e±cient but output is monopolistically restrict...

Many branding consumer-based models focus on analysing the influencing effects of the brand; however, not in relation to Generation Y. Given the size and influence of Generation Y, and that a number of brands (i.e. Red Bull) focus specifically on capturing Generation Y, increasingly their relevance to branding practitioners and branding academics is being realised. This study examines the relev...

Abstract This study investigates the effect of self-expressiveness and hedonic brand aspect on jealousy through love female fashion clothing brands. Conceptualized research framework is empirically tested utilization Smart PLS. Data are collected questionnaire survey from 313 consumers with convenience sampling. It proven that positively related indirectly associated for Brand in association en...

This paper provides insight into the brand identity elements co-creation phenomenon and explores the effect of co-creation claim on brand identification. The paper also verifies the moderated effect of product involvement and self-construal. The experimental study and the analysis of variance demonstrate that co-creation claim is confirmed to influence brand identification positively. On the ot...

Brand loyalty develops as an intermixing of self-image and brand image, and anthropomorphized brands succeed when their ideal traits are utilized as brand personality components. To test the relationship between anthropomorphism and ideal traits, the researcher surveyed 211 Elon students and compared their preference for four brands from two industries. One brand from each industry utilized ant...

B has emerged as a top management priority in the last decade due to the growing realization that brands are one of the most valuable intangible assets that firms have. Driven in part by this intense industry interest, academic researchers have explored a number of different brand-related topics in recent years, generating scores of papers, articles, research reports, and books. This paper iden...

This study aims to investigate the mediating effects of consumer satisfaction on the relationship between consumer-based brand equity and brand loyalty in the hotel and restaurant industry. Based on a sample of 378 customers and using structural equation modelling approach, the five dimensions of brand equity—physical quality, staff behaviour, ideal selfcongruence, brand identification and life...

Technological advances sharpen competition in the cosmetics industry and force companies to innovate stay competitive continuously. The study aims test analyze influence of brand personality, experience, self-brand connection, love & trust on loyalty Wardah Cosmetics users. This research proposes a modified model from previous model, which is expected produce that can predict Brand Loyalty ...

Companies have recognized the relevance of brand personality in shaping consumer behavior and thus necessarily incorporate it in their brand management strategies. Previous research has suggested that brand personality increases consumer preference and usage. Given the potential utility of brand personality for marketers, this paper reviews and analyses the relevant research and thereby identif...