In this article we examine the role of corporate image in extending service brands to new and traditional markets in the telecommunications sector. With regards to corporate image, service brand extensions are primarily associated with innovation-related attributes, such as order of entry (i.e., pioneers versus followers). Increasingly, ®rms are extending their services to markets that are beyo...

customers extend robust trust to a business when they believe the business puts their interests first. good experience of banking services and recommendations of other customers can increase trust. loyalty and word of mouth (wom) is accepted as key factors successes of marketing. this paper seeks to discover the affecting factors on positive word of mouth and loyalty based on trust enhancement ...

One of the most important intangible assets for firm’s competitiveness is brand image, reflecting all that which leads to the firm. In the current competitive scenario, the brand must be able to meet stakeholder’s expectations not only regarding visible components of the marketing mix, but also the firm’s value system, including both economical and social values. Thus, corporate social responsi...