We provide a framework for empirical analysis of negotiated-price markets. Using mortgage market data and a search and negotiation model, we characterize the welfare impact of search frictions and quantify the role of search costs and brand loyalty for market power. Search frictions reduce...

This paper examines the academic literature on brand loyalty and presents a comprehensive bibliography on the subject via classification schemes molded in the examination. With this purpose, this study scanned seven different online databases and accessed about 400 studies published between 2001...

Social network brand sites are increasingly attracting the attention of scientists and managers intrigued by their potential application for brand value creation. The aim of this research is to fill the gap in understanding how users choose among social networking sites as an act of brand...

Recent brand relationship research has paid attention to brand love, brand credibility, and brand loyalty. In market and society, various collaborations and co-creations derived from brand relationships generate various social network markets and open business innovations. Brand relationships...

Social network brand sites are increasingly attracting the attention of scientists and managers intrigued by their potential application for brand value creation. The aim of this research is to fill the gap in understanding how users choose among social networking sites as an act of brand...

The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of brand loyalty on the country of origin, in the context of cosmetic and skin-care products (i.e. makeup). The study also examines the students’ demography on the relationship between brand reputation and purchase behavior. In this study,...

The passion that unites us all : the culture and consumption of sport fans / Brandon Mastromartino, The University of Georgia, Wen-hao Chou, The University of Georgia, James Zhang, The University of Georgia -- The antecedents and consequences of brand fandom in an emerging market : a grounded...

Preface -- The concept of brand identity -- The concept of social media -- Managing brands through social media -- Social media branding strategy -- Branded content on the social media -- Role of social media in types of brand building -- The impact of social media on brand loyalty -- About the...

Background: The purpose of this paper was to explore the impact of brand variables such as brand awareness, brand loyalty, brand attachment, and perceived brand quality on compulsive buying behavior. Methods: A self-administered questionnaire, containing demographic items and items related to...

This paper examines how consumers react to the financial distress of durable goods manufacturers by looking at the Swedish new car market. We employ a difference-in-differences matching methodology whereby we compare sales of carmaker Saab with those of a carefully constructed control group of...