this world of ever increasing competition and removal of barriers to trade due to the enforcement of the WTO (World Trade Organization)‚ branding has become even more important. In a situation where a multitude of alternatives are available to the consumer at lower prices‚ the establishment of a strong brand name is extremely important. A strong brand can make all the difference between a successful brand and a failure. Branding is at the heart of marketing. The reason for this statement is that
Premium Brand Branding Brand management
UNIVERSITY GRADUATE STUDENTS’ PURCHASE BEHAVIOR SANITPONG SAITHIP CHUNHAPAK MOUNGTHONG PAMITTASIL UNGTAWORNDEE An Independent Study Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement for the Master of Business Administration Degree (International Program) May 2008 Copyright 2008 by Naresuan University The independent study entitled “Purchase of Cosmetic Products: A Study of Factors Influencing Naresuan University Graduate Students’ Purchase Behavior”‚ submitted in partial fulfillment of
Premium Cosmetics Brand
Proceedings 2nd CBRC‚ Lahore‚ Pakistan November 14‚ 2009 EFFECTS OF ADVERTISEMENT ON CONSUMER BEHAVIOR OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS Aneeza Bashir University of Sargodha Najma Iqbal Malik University of Sargodha najmamalik@gmail.com ABSTRACT The present study was conducted to find out the effects of advertisement on consumer behavior of university students (N = 150). A self-explanatory questionnaire was used to measure the effects of advertisement. The sample was comprised of university students
Premium Advertising Brand Marketing
Consumer Behavior and Marketing Strategy The study of consumers helps firms and organizations improve their marketing strategies by understanding issues such as how • The psychology of how consumers think‚ feel‚ reason‚ and select between different alternatives (e.g.‚ brands‚ products); • The the psychology of how the consumer is influenced by his or her environment (e.g.‚ culture‚ family‚ signs‚ media); • The behavior of consumers while shopping or making other marketing decisions;
Premium
the effect of celebrity endorsement on consumer buying behaviour - January 5th‚ 2010 The crescendo of celebrities endorsing brands has been steadily increasing over the past 20 years or so. Marketers overtly acknowledge the power of celebrity in influencing buyer ’s purchase decision. They have firm believe that likeability or a favorable attitude towards a brand is created by the use of a celebrity. The crore of rupees spent per year on celebrity endorsement contracts show that celebrities like
Premium Advertising Brand
How Subliminal Messaging Affects Consumer Behavior The subject of subliminal messaging in relation to consumer behavior presents an interesting dichotomy between the scientific community and the general public. The purpose of this paper is to discover what‚ if any‚ effect subliminal messaging has on consumer behavior‚ as well as shed light on the differing positions regarding this controversial subject‚ and provide a brief historical background on the material. Before the topic of subliminal
Premium Scientific method Advertising
“FACTOR OF AFFECTING GROWTH OF SMEs in PACKAGING” Industry Internship Program Report Submitted in Partial Fulfilment For The Degree Of Post Graduate Diploma in Management By Pankaj bajaj Roll No 49 Batch: 2012-14 Under the guidance of Prof. Rajlakshmi Vel. Mr. K Subramanian (CEO) Lecturer Mr
Premium International trade Financial services Bank
regent’s college – ebs-l | Consumer Behavior Analysis | Volkswagen Golf car | | | Table of contents Objectives 3 Introduction 3 Terms of references 4 Findings 4 1. A profile of the likely target customer segments for the product. 4 A. Presentation of the Company and product 4 B. Likely target customer segments/segmentation bases 5 2. External factors that may influence customers 8 A. Reference groups 8 B. Non commercial sources 8 C. Socio-cultural influences 8 3. A typical chronological
Premium Volkswagen Automotive industry Renault
Journal of Management and Marketing Research Consumers and credit cards: A review of the empirical literature Phylis M. Mansfield Penn State University – Erie Mary Beth Pinto Penn State University – Erie Cliff A. Robb University of Alabama ABSTRACT Research in the area of consumer credit card attitude and behavior has provided an abundance of literature in the business‚ psychology‚ and public policy fields. Beginning in the 1960s‚ the work revolved around descriptive characteristics and evolved
Premium Credit card Marketing Credit cards
Is consumer behavior diverging rather than converging? Many would say that because of globalization‚ the income‚ media and technology would suggest that consumer’s needs‚ taste‚ lifestyles and wants have become homogeneous‚ giving special emphasis on technology and internet. But what people do with their possessions does not converge. Some believe that global companies will achieve success by concentrating on what everybody wants rather than worrying about the details of what everyone things they
Premium Geert Hofstede