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How Feeling Like A Minority Affects Preferences For Autonomous Digital Interfaces, Ye Seul Kim
How Feeling Like A Minority Affects Preferences For Autonomous Digital Interfaces, Ye Seul Kim
USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations
This dissertation examines the novel aspect of minority perception and how feeling-like-a-minority influences the consumption of digital interfaces in a service context. The focus on the perception of minority consumers is important given greater emphasis on minority-related issues catalyzed by recent social events. Examining the effects on the choice likelihood for digital interfaces such as service robots is also relevant given the increasing widespread use of such technology. The findings across eight studies including six online studies and two field experiments demonstrate that individuals who perceive themselves as a minority in a service setting show defensive behavior by choosing a …
The "Catch-22" Of Amazon's Argument To Function As An Auctioneer: The Implied Warranty Of Merchantability, Kyle A. Batson
The "Catch-22" Of Amazon's Argument To Function As An Auctioneer: The Implied Warranty Of Merchantability, Kyle A. Batson
St. Mary's Law Journal
No abstract provided.
Effectiveness Of Checkout Charities: Exploring Generational Differences, Shaylee R. Ferguson, Lauren Beverly, Jamye Foster
Effectiveness Of Checkout Charities: Exploring Generational Differences, Shaylee R. Ferguson, Lauren Beverly, Jamye Foster
Association of Marketing Theory and Practice Proceedings 2023
As consumer-brand relationships continue to evolve, the role of cause-related marketing (CRM) is becoming increasingly complex (Mohr et al., 1998). A specific type of CRM, checkout charities, is becoming common in brick-and-mortar and online retailers (Sudbury & Vossler, 2021). Previous check-out-charity research has focused on consumer stress and cause fit while ignoring the influence of generational differences on perceptions and participation. Research has found that some generational groups differ in motivations for giving and donation expectations, thus impacting consumer behaviors in the context of checkout charities. Therefore, this study will attempt to answer the following research question: Do younger generations …
Our Voices: Getting To Know Autism - Creating An Informative Website For Autistic College Students, Ashley Wagner
Our Voices: Getting To Know Autism - Creating An Informative Website For Autistic College Students, Ashley Wagner
Honors Theses
This study was done in effort to understand the thoughts and feelings of autistic adults relative to life transitions and resources available. We surveyed key stakeholders; specifically autistic students, but also family/caregivers of adults. Six surveys were created, each based upon different themes: camouflaging, life transitions, managing mental health, overstimulation, social communication, and family and caregiver perceptions. Our surveys were marketed on Western Michigan University’s campus and through social media and are still ongoing. Trends in the data, however, suggest that overall autistics have concerns about how their disabilities impact life in or shortly after college. Many respondents expressed they …
Invited Case Study - Shreni: A Digital Platform For Business Resilience During The Pandemic, Rajashri Sai, Vanita Viswanath
Invited Case Study - Shreni: A Digital Platform For Business Resilience During The Pandemic, Rajashri Sai, Vanita Viswanath
Subsistence Marketplaces
We describe how community weavers and artisans who operated various Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Karnataka, India, during the pandemic, and how they were able to sustain and grow their business despite the challenges brought on by the pandemic. We used data from two rounds of surveys conducted by Shreni Samudaya[1], along with Impactree Data Technologies Private Limited. The textile industry recorded negative growth during the pandemic, with the smaller MSMEs experiencing the biggest losses. Despite numerous enterprises shutting down and facing heavy losses, weavers and artisans were able to sustain and upscale their business, reach …
Seeming Ethical Makes You Attractive: Unraveling How Ethical Perceptions Of Ai In Hiring Impacts Organizational Innovativeness And Attractiveness, Serge P. Da Motta Veiga, Maria Figueroa-Armijos, Brent B. Clark
Seeming Ethical Makes You Attractive: Unraveling How Ethical Perceptions Of Ai In Hiring Impacts Organizational Innovativeness And Attractiveness, Serge P. Da Motta Veiga, Maria Figueroa-Armijos, Brent B. Clark
Marketing & Entrepreneurship Faculty Publications
More organizations use AI in the hiring process than ever before, yet the perceived ethicality of such processes seems to be mixed. With such variation in our views of AI in hiring, we need to understand how these perceptions impact the organizations that use it. In two studies, we investigate how ethical perceptions of using AI in hiring are related to perceptions of organizational attractiveness and innovativeness. Our findings indicate that ethical perceptions of using AI in hiring are positively related to perceptions of organizational attractiveness, both directly and indirectly via perceptions of organizational innovativeness, with variations depending on the …
Open Textbook For Art 27, Nate Cooper
Open Textbook For Art 27, Nate Cooper
Open Educational Resources
Work in Progress - In the Spring of 2023, I will endeavor to work collaboratively with students to develop an open textbook for the Art 26: UX Visual Design course. As this class has only been offered once in the past and in general the UX courses are new at Kingsborough there isn't an obvious single authority on the subject. As a practitioner in the field professionally, I grow concerned that even if a solid text could be found in print that industry changes happen so frequently that the only helpful authority will need to be a dynamic work. Hence, …
What’S Gender Got To Do With It? Beyond Binary Gender In Market Research Resources, Amanda Pirog
What’S Gender Got To Do With It? Beyond Binary Gender In Market Research Resources, Amanda Pirog
Midwest Business Librarian Summit (MBLS)
No abstract provided.
Role Of Social Media On Travel Destination Decision-Making: Young American’S Motivation, Attitude, And Behavioral Intention, Wooyang Kim, Dale A. Cake, Hyun Sang An
Role Of Social Media On Travel Destination Decision-Making: Young American’S Motivation, Attitude, And Behavioral Intention, Wooyang Kim, Dale A. Cake, Hyun Sang An
Association of Marketing Theory and Practice Proceedings 2023
This study aims to examine how social media influences American Millennials’ and Gen Zers’ travel destination decision-making process in an integrative theoretical framework of the Uses and Gratification Theory and Theory of Reasoned Action. Young generations, who desire escapism and entertainment in order to relax through their everyday lives, are looking for value brought to their lives from vicarious out-of-routine experiences through social media, which engenders process gratification. This process evokes the desire to experience and explore the destination they viewed on social media, inducing vicarious pleasure that leads to affective responses toward the travel destination. Notably, a positive …
Engaging Gen Z Through Humor, Wendy Gillis, Fred Pozin
Engaging Gen Z Through Humor, Wendy Gillis, Fred Pozin
Association of Marketing Theory and Practice Proceedings 2023
ABSTRACT
The current generation of undergraduate students in the classroom (Gen Z) is the loneliest generation in the U.S. (Twenge, 2017), and they know it. What are they spending time on? Their phones. What are they not spending time on? Time with friends (Twenge, 2017). Gen Z has more of a life online versus offline, yet Gen Z yearns for in-person interaction, and the pandemic has only made it worse. The authors’ advice? Tell a joke. By combining theories from psychology, management, and marketing, this conceptual paper explores the relationship between humor, trust, and persuasion.
The Emergence Of “Createch” As A Required Or Desired Skill For Digital Marketing Internships, Theresa Clarke, Jordan A. Pratt, Canessa N. Collins
The Emergence Of “Createch” As A Required Or Desired Skill For Digital Marketing Internships, Theresa Clarke, Jordan A. Pratt, Canessa N. Collins
Association of Marketing Theory and Practice Proceedings 2023
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Margin Variance Analysis For Informing Customer Engagement Strategy, Timothy J. Smith
Margin Variance Analysis For Informing Customer Engagement Strategy, Timothy J. Smith
Association of Marketing Theory and Practice Proceedings 2023
A margin variance analysis measures the sources of difference in gross margins between pieces of business within a larger set of business. When the piece of business is defined as the the total sales to an individual customer over a period of time, sales and marketing managers can use this analysis to define customer specific engagement strategies to improve customer profitability. In this paper, we clarify how customer engagement strategies can be driven by a margin variance analysis, provide derivations of two equally-valid forms of a simple customer margin variance analysis, and demonstrate the margin variance analysis and the development …
Secondbrand Exchange: When Traditional Retail Brands Resell Used Products, Peter Silverstein, Catherine Armstrong Soule, Sara Hanson
Secondbrand Exchange: When Traditional Retail Brands Resell Used Products, Peter Silverstein, Catherine Armstrong Soule, Sara Hanson
Association of Marketing Theory and Practice Proceedings 2023
This paper explores the novel context of secondbrand exchange, wherein traditional “firsthand” retail brands directly engaging in the reselling of their own previously used items. This research is the first to investigate how and why traditional brands engage in secondhand activities and to consider the influence of this strategy on consumer judgements about new products, used products, and the brand. The authors outline four consumer motives (frugality, sustainability, fashionability, and durability) for purchasing used items that are mapped onto strategic positioning for secondbrands. A framework of item transformation is introduced from refresh to renew to remake. Next, using brand extension, …
The Power Of Algorithms And Big Data: A Marketing Perspective On Consumer Manipulation In Business, Jordan C'Rene Reuille-Dupont
The Power Of Algorithms And Big Data: A Marketing Perspective On Consumer Manipulation In Business, Jordan C'Rene Reuille-Dupont
University Honors Theses
In marketing, predictive analytics molds big data into tools that can create demographics, target pleasurable neuromodulator chemicals like dopamine, and influence individual and societal behavior patterns. Professionals and scholars alike can use machine-based computation to transform big data into usable knowledge that accurately represents and tracks human behavior. In the past couple of decades this has led to the acceleration of the attention economy and has fueled the age of information. It has pushed countries to not only enforce new laws and regulations, but also race to secure control over data science technologies. The research for this thesis will ultimately …
The Dedicated Truck To Take You To The Train Station: A Case Study On Ram's Marketing Strategy Through The Hit Series, Yellowstone, Hailey Keidel
The Dedicated Truck To Take You To The Train Station: A Case Study On Ram's Marketing Strategy Through The Hit Series, Yellowstone, Hailey Keidel
Experience Industry Management
A company’s marketing strategy is crucial to said company’s success and expansion throughout its lifecycle. When looking at the automotive industry and its marketing standards, RAM is taking a step beyond with its partnership with Yellowstone. The purpose of this study was to analyze RAM’s marketing strategy in the Paramount series, Yellowstone. A case study was conducted on RAM through a tool created by the researcher with data collected from RAM’s core site, Yellowstone’s core site, and a variety of news and statistic outlets. The results of this study determined that RAM’s marketing strategy is highly successful in connection with …
What Is The Entrepreneurship Process For Communication Design Enterprises?, Con Kennedy
What Is The Entrepreneurship Process For Communication Design Enterprises?, Con Kennedy
Doctoral
The literature indicated that entrepreneurship plays a crucial role in economic development and that understanding what entrepreneurship is has changed with the development of society and entrepreneurship theory (Murphy et al., 2006). However, there is an identified skills deficit in understanding entrepreneurship in the communication design sector (Design Enterprise Skillnet, 2021; Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, 2016; Intertrade Ireland, 2009; Design Council, 2007; Enterprise Ireland, 1999). Nevertheless, within each of these studies, the deficit has not been addressed, nor is the entrepreneurship process for communication design enterprises established. The literature on entrepreneurship generally ignores entrepreneurship in the design sector, …
Ace! How The Waste Management Phoenix Open Rose From The Ash Heap To Become A Sponsorship Exemplar, Lee P. Mcginnis, Keevan Statz
Ace! How The Waste Management Phoenix Open Rose From The Ash Heap To Become A Sponsorship Exemplar, Lee P. Mcginnis, Keevan Statz
Journal of Applied Sport Management
Waste Management leverages the PGA TOUR’s so-called “People’s Open” in a manner that is unparalleled in the sport industry. The Waste Management Phoenix Open (WMPO) is not only a zero-waste event but also utilizes activation tactics that maximize this value proposition for consumers through sponsored activities that engage fans of all ages, backgrounds, and motivations. After an extensive analysis of the event and what makes it distinct, we propose a framework that we term ACE (Activation optimization, Cohesive value propositions, and Experientially focused programs), which can serve as a three-pronged test that event/property owners and sponsors alike can use to …
The Future Of Private Label Markets: A Global Convergence Approach, Katrijn Gielens, Marnik G. Dekimpe, Anirban Mukherjee, Kapil R. Tuli
The Future Of Private Label Markets: A Global Convergence Approach, Katrijn Gielens, Marnik G. Dekimpe, Anirban Mukherjee, Kapil R. Tuli
Research Collection Lee Kong Chian School Of Business
Private-label (PL) shares are characterized by considerable heterogeneity across both countries and categories, not only in their current level, but also in the rate at which they are growing. This creates ambiguity about their remaining growth potential. To offer insights into the likely long-run PL shares, we take a forward-looking perspective by means of a convergence model. We apply the model to two unique datasets that together span more than 50 countries, both emerging and developed, across more than70 CPG categories. We find evidence of partial PL convergence: even though PL shares will become more similar, part of the currently …
Sophisticated Vs. Rugged: Examining Gendered Brand Communication Styles And Social Media Engagement, Joanne T. Cao, Jamye Foster, Gallayanee S. Yaoyuneyong, Lacey K. Wallace
Sophisticated Vs. Rugged: Examining Gendered Brand Communication Styles And Social Media Engagement, Joanne T. Cao, Jamye Foster, Gallayanee S. Yaoyuneyong, Lacey K. Wallace
Faculty Publications
Advertising and marketing managers understand that not all brands need to be on social media, but what is not clearly understood is consumers’ engagement expectations for brands that are on social media. Therefore, this study investigates the impact of brand personality, specifically sophisticated and rugged brands, and gendered communication styles on consumers’ expectations of social media engagement. A scenario-based experiment is performed to test the hypotheses using a mock brand. The main study consisted of a Qualtrics consumer panel, and a MANOVA was utilized to examine three components of social media engagement (consumption, contribution, and creation) on the two brand …
How Likely Are Viewers To Watch Television Commercials: A Connectedness Perspective, Velitchka D. Kaltcheva, Anthony Patino, Dennis Pitta
How Likely Are Viewers To Watch Television Commercials: A Connectedness Perspective, Velitchka D. Kaltcheva, Anthony Patino, Dennis Pitta
Journal of Applied Marketing Theory
With the recent return to more advertising-generated content by entertainment providers, it again becomes important to understand what will drive consumers to view commercials. We utilize the construct of television connectedness developed by Russell, Norman, and Heckler (2004) to predict viewers’ propensity to watch television commercials. Based on data derived from a survey completed by 816 residents of the United States, we estimate a logistic regression model and find that older (35+) viewers high on connectedness are more likely to view television commercials. We further employ correspondence analysis of free-response data to uncover differences in motivations to view commercials among …
Using The I3 Model To Understand Overeating, Kenneth Herbst, Mark Peterson, Suman Saha
Using The I3 Model To Understand Overeating, Kenneth Herbst, Mark Peterson, Suman Saha
Journal of Applied Marketing Theory
This paper uses a conceptual framework, the I3 Model (pronounced the ‘I-Cubed Model’), for understanding the influence of external and internal factors on eating behavior. According to the I3 Model (Instigation, Impellance and Inhibition), three processes can explain how overeating can occur. This paper provides support for the I3 Model through a field experiment and two laboratory experiments. The I3 Model sheds light on the nature of overeating when a perfect storm arises in which instigation and impellance are strong and inhibition is weak. The identification of this perfect-storm condition suggests that …
The High Tide Inn Rebrand, Caroline Turnbull
The High Tide Inn Rebrand, Caroline Turnbull
Graphic Communication
For my Senior Project, I found a small Inn in Maine that was just purchased by a new owner. The previous owner of The High Tide Inn was very old and had owned the Inn for a long time, running on word of mouth and the quaint charm of the location. Their website was not a priority and had not been updated in decades. It was not mobile friendly, up to date, or easy to navigate. The logo reflects a charming sign on the property, but does not translate well digitally. In addition to this, there is no vector file …
Harnessing The Power Of Video Ads, Linyi Li
Harnessing The Power Of Video Ads, Linyi Li
Asian Management Insights
In digital advertising, video ads as a top-of-funnel function have a longer-lasting efect than display and search ads on a consumer's consciousness.
The Sport Marketing Portfolio Matrix: A Theory-Integrative Exploration Of Fans’ “Buy,” “Hold,” And “Sell” Behaviors, Kirk Damon Aiken, Richard M. Campbell, Ajay Sukhdial
The Sport Marketing Portfolio Matrix: A Theory-Integrative Exploration Of Fans’ “Buy,” “Hold,” And “Sell” Behaviors, Kirk Damon Aiken, Richard M. Campbell, Ajay Sukhdial
Journal of Applied Marketing Theory
The field of sport marketing lacks a comprehensive understanding of how fan behaviors link directly to sport products. This work introduces a model that accurately categorizes sport products, better recognizes fan behaviors, and simultaneously provides strategic guidance to sport managers. The model integrates the foremost theories of fan behavior with the financial theory of portfolio management. This novel perspective posits that sport fans should be viewed as “investors” who buy, hold, and sell athletes and teams. Fans manage their individual portfolios in line with personal goals, values, and social influences. The integration of theories bears significant implications regarding how sport …
Dunites Wine Company: Digital Redesign, Alexandra Messner
Dunites Wine Company: Digital Redesign, Alexandra Messner
Graphic Communication
This project is a digital redesign for Dunites Wine Company, a small San Luis Obispo wine brand. By improving their website usability and consistency, Dunites Wine Co. can generate excitement and awareness about their brand. The end deliverables will include photography, refreshed branding, and an updated website.
A Cross-Cultural Analysis Of Ridesharing Intentions And Compliance With Covid-19 Health Guidelines: The Roles Of Social Trust, Fear Of Covid-19, And Trust-In-God, Md Nazmus Sakib, Fuad Hasan, Md Al-Emran, Reto Felix
A Cross-Cultural Analysis Of Ridesharing Intentions And Compliance With Covid-19 Health Guidelines: The Roles Of Social Trust, Fear Of Covid-19, And Trust-In-God, Md Nazmus Sakib, Fuad Hasan, Md Al-Emran, Reto Felix
Marketing Faculty Publications and Presentations
Ridesharing services such as Uber and Lyft have been substantially affected by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Drawing on social capital theory, the current research investigates how social trust relates to three types of trust in compliance with COVID-19 guidelines and consumers' ridesharing intentions. Analyzing data from two economically and culturally distinct countries, the results suggest that social trust positively affects trust in platform companies' compliance with COVID-19 guidelines (TPC), but not (or to a lesser extent) trust in drivers' (TDC) and other riders (TRC) compliance with COVID-19 guidelines in both the United States and Bangladesh. Importantly, TPC, TDC, and TRC …
Chamber Of Commerce Membership: An Explanatory Model Of Member Organizations’ Normative, Continuance And Affective Commitments, Shawn F, Clouse, Simona Stan, Nader H. Shooshtari
Chamber Of Commerce Membership: An Explanatory Model Of Member Organizations’ Normative, Continuance And Affective Commitments, Shawn F, Clouse, Simona Stan, Nader H. Shooshtari
Journal of Applied Marketing Theory
Organizations join associations to gain a wide range of benefits, such as advocacy in the local community, more expertise, or access to markets and new technologies. However, these benefits do not always result in readily observable positive outcomes as compared to the monetary costs and time investment for businesses. Such value judgements may result in lower commitment to the association and ultimately dropped memberships. The purpose of this study is to better understand the factors that drive member organizations’ commitment to a chamber of commerce. The results of the empirical study show a positive impact of members’ role expectancies and …
Comments From The Editors, Tulay Girard, Melek Meral Anitsal
Comments From The Editors, Tulay Girard, Melek Meral Anitsal
Journal of Applied Marketing Theory
We welcome you to the current issue of the Journal of Applied Marketing Theory. The objective of Journal of Applied Marketing Theory (JAMT) is to provide a reputable platform for publishing academic research that advances marketing knowledge and offer insights for marketing managers.
What Drives Cryptocurrency Adoption? Exploring The Role Of Psychological Traits And Environmental Orientation, Sooyeon Choi, Seungho Shin
What Drives Cryptocurrency Adoption? Exploring The Role Of Psychological Traits And Environmental Orientation, Sooyeon Choi, Seungho Shin
Journal of Applied Marketing Theory
Cryptocurrency is gaining worldwide recognition. This research examines the psychological determining factors of consumers’ cryptocurrency adoption behavior based on the theory of planned behavior. 452 samples are collected from U.S consumers and the data are analyzed by PLS-SEM. The findings reveal that consumer innovativeness has positive influences on the attitude and perceived behavioral control for cryptocurrency and in turn affects the intention to use cryptocurrency. Subjective norm is a significant predictor of cryptocurrency intention and the LOHAS lifestyle moderates the influence of attitude on the intention. This research offers theoretical and practical implications for the cryptocurrency market.
Sophisticated Vs. Rugged: Examining Gendered Brand Communication Styles And Social Media Engagement, Joanne T. Cao, Jamye Foster, Gallayanee S. Yaoyuneyong, Lacey K. Wallace
Sophisticated Vs. Rugged: Examining Gendered Brand Communication Styles And Social Media Engagement, Joanne T. Cao, Jamye Foster, Gallayanee S. Yaoyuneyong, Lacey K. Wallace
Journal of Applied Marketing Theory
Advertising and marketing managers understand that not all brands need to be on social media, but what is not clearly understood is consumers’ engagement expectations for brands that are on social media. Therefore, this study investigates the impact of brand personality, specifically sophisticated and rugged brands, and gendered communication styles on consumers’ expectations of social media engagement. A scenario-based experiment is performed to test the hypotheses using a mock brand. The main study consisted of a Qualtrics consumer panel, and a MANOVA was utilized to examine three components of social media engagement (consumption, contribution, and creation) on the two brand …