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Exploring B2b Brand Equity: Beyond The Traditional Models, Rick Mathisen, Michael Musante
Exploring B2b Brand Equity: Beyond The Traditional Models, Rick Mathisen, Michael Musante
Association of Marketing Theory and Practice Proceedings 2010
The original concept of brand equity was proposed by David Aaker in 1991. Subsequently Keller also proposed that concept of reseller brand equity. Brand equity in Aaker’s and Keller’s models was based on the value of the brand to the consumer. Little research or models have been proposed that address brand equity of B2B products. Yoo and Donthu tested a model of brand equity in the consumer market. The inputs were based on distribution intensity, store image, pricing, advertising and price deals. These were found to affect perceived quality, brand loyalty and brand associations consistent with the Aaker model. The …
Tthe Effect Of Acculturation On Franchise Relationships, Sally Baalbaki
Tthe Effect Of Acculturation On Franchise Relationships, Sally Baalbaki
Association of Marketing Theory and Practice Proceedings 2010
Buyer-seller relationships and franchisee-franchisor relationships, have been studied excessively in the past. One of the causes of the growing importance of research on franchising has been the increased reliance on the service sector in many developed countries. However, the role of the franchisee has not been adequately studied in the literature outside of the buyer-seller relational framework, and especially not in conjunction with the concept of acculturation. Interpersonal relationships are critical in a service industry, offering an important reason to undergo a study of culture and acculturation within this industry, specifically from the franchisee perspective. The purpose of this research …