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The Business Of Being Good: Crm Strategies And For-Profit Organizations, Danielle Crepeau
The Business Of Being Good: Crm Strategies And For-Profit Organizations, Danielle Crepeau
Honors Projects in Marketing
Many studies have measured the impact of cause related marketing (CRM) strategies on non-profit organizations, however few have been able to measure the impact that these strategies can have on the for-profit organizations employing them. This study hypothesizes that a co-branded CRM strategy will have greater benefits for a for-profit organization than will a jointly-branded strategy or no strategy at all. This hypothesis was tested using two studies, both with a 2x3 factorial design for firms with both a positive and negative brand reputation. It was found that, for an organization with a negative image, consumers viewed the organization more …
How Technology Has Changed Direct Selling, Robert Anthony Norris
How Technology Has Changed Direct Selling, Robert Anthony Norris
Honors Projects in Marketing
Traditional direct selling has undergone a dramatic transformation as new technology, products, and methods have developed over the last few years. The industry has adapted to these advancements in order to stay relevant in today’s changing market place. In some ways, these technological advancements have created opportunities, though some believe the essence of direct selling is now at risk. There has been little research in the field of direct selling and even less on the impact technological advances have on the industry or players involved. The purpose of this research is to uncover how the development of technology and social …