Global Brand and Local Brand
Global brands Vs. Local Brands
Introduction
According to Ger, Belk and Lascu (1993), advances in communications and information systems technology have shrunk distances, thereby linking markets through flows of information across markets. These trends enhance the management of global operations and drives up the need to deal effectively with global competition. As firms enter international markets, branding plays an important role in its marketing strategy. Many consumers use brands as clues to indicate product performances, instead of engaging themselves in search for information when deciding between competing brands. Consumers use brands as cues to make decisions to purchase or try products. During the recent years, there has been a great shift from local brands to global brands due to the display of similar needs and preferences by the consumers.
This study aims in analyzing the consumer’s perception of global brands vs. local brands. The research explores and comprehends consumers’ perceptions of global brand vs. local brand.
Body
According to Wolfe (1991) local brands are brands that exist in one country or in a limited geographical area. Local brands belong to a local, international, or global firm. Local brands provide a link between the national economy and individual well-being.
Levitt (1983) said that global brands as brands that use the same marketing strategy and mix in all target markets. Global brands benefit from the scale and scope of having presence in multiple markets.
The authors have defined well global brands and local brands. The researcher agrees with the authors definitions. A global brand is a brand that is marketed under the same name in multiple countries with similar and centrally coordinated marketing strategies.
Akram, Merunka & Akram (2011) added that quality is the subjective judgment of consumers towards a product or brand superiority and distinction. Perceived quality is important in determining consumer preferences
Introduction
According to Ger, Belk and Lascu (1993), advances in communications and information systems technology have shrunk distances, thereby linking markets through flows of information across markets. These trends enhance the management of global operations and drives up the need to deal effectively with global competition. As firms enter international markets, branding plays an important role in its marketing strategy. Many consumers use brands as clues to indicate product performances, instead of engaging themselves in search for information when deciding between competing brands. Consumers use brands as cues to make decisions to purchase or try products. During the recent years, there has been a great shift from local brands to global brands due to the display of similar needs and preferences by the consumers.
This study aims in analyzing the consumer’s perception of global brands vs. local brands. The research explores and comprehends consumers’ perceptions of global brand vs. local brand.
Body
According to Wolfe (1991) local brands are brands that exist in one country or in a limited geographical area. Local brands belong to a local, international, or global firm. Local brands provide a link between the national economy and individual well-being.
Levitt (1983) said that global brands as brands that use the same marketing strategy and mix in all target markets. Global brands benefit from the scale and scope of having presence in multiple markets.
The authors have defined well global brands and local brands. The researcher agrees with the authors definitions. A global brand is a brand that is marketed under the same name in multiple countries with similar and centrally coordinated marketing strategies.
Akram, Merunka & Akram (2011) added that quality is the subjective judgment of consumers towards a product or brand superiority and distinction. Perceived quality is important in determining consumer preferences
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