Brand Loyalty and Online Brand Communities

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 50-61
Author(s):  
Katherine Barnet ◽  
Sharmila Pixy Ferris
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Brand Loyalty ◽  
Consumer Engagement ◽  
Brand Communities ◽  
Online Social Media ◽  
Food Network ◽  
Online Brand Communities ◽  
Content Analyses ◽  
Social Media Network

This research explores the use of the online social media network Pinterest in brand-to-consumer engagement and brand loyalty. The basis of the study was formed upon previous research on brand loyalty, online brand communities, brand experiences, and emotional connections to brands. Brand loyalty is defined in this study as pins, likes, or comments on a post by one of three food brands: Cooking Light, Food Network, and Kraft Foods. Content analyses were conducted over a two-week period to observe the number and types of posts by the three brands and the interaction with their Pinterest followers. It was found that consumers who engage with brands on social networks sites, such as Pinterest, do have positive brand experiences, which has been previously linked to increased brand loyalty.

Brand Loyalty and Online Brand Communities

2018 ◽  
pp. 533-544
Author(s):  
Katherine Barnet ◽  
Sharmila Pixy Ferris
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Brand Loyalty ◽  
Consumer Engagement ◽  
Brand Communities ◽  
Online Social Media ◽  
Food Network ◽  
Online Brand Communities ◽  
Content Analyses ◽  
Social Media Network

This research explores the use of the online social media network Pinterest in brand-to-consumer engagement and brand loyalty. The basis of the study was formed upon previous research on brand loyalty, online brand communities, brand experiences, and emotional connections to brands. Brand loyalty is defined in this study as pins, likes, or comments on a post by one of three food brands: Cooking Light, Food Network, and Kraft Foods. Content analyses were conducted over a two-week period to observe the number and types of posts by the three brands and the interaction with their Pinterest followers. It was found that consumers who engage with brands on social networks sites, such as Pinterest, do have positive brand experiences, which has been previously linked to increased brand loyalty.

Consumer engagement in online brand communities: a social media perspective

2015 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 28-42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laurence Dessart ◽  
Cleopatra Veloutsou ◽  
Anna Morgan-Thomas
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Consumer Engagement ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Brand Communities ◽  
Online Brand Communities ◽  
Social Media Platforms ◽  
Online Brand Community ◽  
Conceptual Relationships

Purpose – This paper aims to delineate the meaning, conceptual boundaries and dimensions of consumer engagement within the context of online brand communities both in term of the engagement with the brand and the other members of the online brand communities. It also explores the relationships of consumer engagement with other concepts, suggesting antecedents of engagement. Design/methodology/approach – Data are collected through semi-structured interviews with 21 international online brand community members, covering a variety of brand categories and social media platforms. Findings – This paper suggests that individuals are engaging in online communities in social network platforms both with other individuals and with brands. The study also identifies three key engagement dimensions (cognition, affect and behaviours). Their meaning and sub-dimensions are investigated. The paper further suggests key drivers, one outcome and objects of consumer engagement in online brand communities. These findings are integrated in a conceptual framework. Research limitations/implications – Further research should aim at comparing consumer engagement on different social media and across brand categories, as this study takes a holistic approach and does not focus on any particular category of brands or social media. Consumers’ views should also be evaluated against and compared with marketing managers’ understanding of consumer engagement. Originality/value – This paper contributes to the fast-growing and fragmented consumer engagement literature by refining the understanding of its dimensions and situating it in a network of conceptual relationships. It focusses on online brand communities in rich social media contexts to tap into the core social and interactive characteristics of engagement.

Consumer engagement in online brand communities: a solicitation of congruity theory

2018 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-45 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jamid Ul Islam ◽  
Zillur Rahman ◽  
Linda D. Hollebeek
Keyword(s):  
Brand Loyalty ◽  
Brand Image ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Consumer Engagement ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Brand Communities ◽  
Online Brand Communities ◽  
Congruity Theory ◽  
Value Congruity ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The purpose of this paper is threefold: first, to study the influence of self-brand image congruity and value congruity on consumer engagement in online brand communities (OBCs); second to test whether gender moderates this effect; and third, it also examines the role of consumer engagement as a driver of brand loyalty. Design/methodology/approach Using an online questionnaire, 443 responses were collected from consumers who are members of at least one OBC on Facebook. Structural equation modeling was used to analyze the data. Findings The results revealed that both self-brand image congruity and value congruity significantly affect consumer engagement. A positive effect of consumer engagement on brand loyalty was also attained. Third, the results revealed that gender did not moderate the examined relationships. Practical implications This research integrates and broadens existing explanations of different congruity effects on consumer engagement. This study thus suggests the value of developing their OBCs to exhibit congruence with customers’ self-image and value, which in turn, will contribute to the development of brand loyalty. Originality/value This research applies congruity theory to examine the impact of self-brand image- and value congruity on consumer engagement in OBCs. Through the establishment of this novel theoretical link, this study furthers insight into the domain of social media marketing.

When will consumers be ready? A psychological perspective on consumer engagement in social media brand communities

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 704-724 ◽  
Author(s):  
Linlin Liu ◽  
Renjing Liu ◽  
Matthew Lee ◽  
Jiawen Chen
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Brand Loyalty ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Brand Community ◽  
Consumer Engagement ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Brand Communities ◽  
Engagement Theory ◽  
Community Identification ◽  
Personal Engagement

Purpose The purpose of this paper is twofold: first, to explain whether consumer engagement in social media brand communities (SMBCs) motivates consumer brand loyalty; and second, to explore the antecedents of consumer engagement by developing a model based on personal engagement theory. Design/methodology/approach Online survey data from 279 brand community members of Weibo (one of the most popular social media websites in China) were used to test the proposed model. Structural equation modeling with partial least squares was performed to test both the measurement model and the structural model. A hierarchical multiple regression analysis was conducted to examine the interaction effects. Findings The findings show that three factors, namely, recognition, community identification and self-efficacy, had significant positive effects on consumer engagement in SMBCs, which consequently enhanced brand loyalty. Self-efficacy moderated the effects of both community identification and recognition on consumer engagement. The impacts of three factors on consumer engagement are contingent upon the type of SMBCs. Originality/value This study extends and advances the literature on consumer engagement by explaining consumer engagement in SMBCs from a new theoretical lens. This study also enriches personal engagement theory by investigating the effects of the interaction between different conditions of engagement. In addition, this study contributes to brand loyalty literature by providing empirical evidence of the impact of consumer engagement on brand loyalty. Finally, this study contributes to the online brand community study by introducing personal engagement theory into SMBC context, and examining the moderating role of SMBC types.

scholarly journals Customer Engagement in Online Brand Communities: An Exploratory Study on "Masarap Ba? Facebook Community"

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Gwenetha Pusta
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Online Communities ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Customer Engagement ◽  
Brand Community ◽  
Consumer Engagement ◽  
Brand Communities ◽  
Online Brand Communities ◽  
Consumer Feedback ◽  
Online Brand Community

As social media serves as a new marketing platform, there are more opportunities for greater consumer-to-consumer interaction enabling consumer to connect, interact, and engage with wider audience (van Doorn et al., 2010). Consequently, this engagement shifted to a different social form such as the creation of online communities that links engagement to social media more than ever before. Looking on this perspective, the study will explore on nature and value dimensions of consumer engagement in online brand communities. With its focus on online brand community, <i>Masarap Ba? Facebook Community</i>, the study aims to address how hedonic and utilitarian dimensions influence consumer engagement in terms of (1) consumer communication; (2) consumer feedback and (3) consumer collaboration. It also investigates on which value as hedonic or utilitarian is a stronger driver of consumer engagement

scholarly journals Brand loyalty in online brand communities in Malaysia: A Uses and Gratifications perspective

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 2-21
Author(s):  
Chin Fong Ong ◽  
Chun Teck Lye
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Online Communities ◽  
Brand Loyalty ◽  
Uses And Gratifications ◽  
Economic Value ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Brand Communities ◽  
Functional Value ◽  
Online Brand Communities ◽  
Perceived Values

This study examines the online communities’ gratifications of social media usage and to understand how their perceived values within an online brand page environment can affect brand loyalty. In addition to the content-oriented and relationship-oriented aspects of uses and gratifications of online brand communities, this study also includes economic value to the existing model considering online promotions and rewards may encourage consumer brand engagement and subsequently lead to brand loyalty. The data collected via snowball sampling method consisted of the responses of 150 respondents who are in one or more online brand communities of different brands in Malaysia. The result shows that functional value and hedonic value are the most important motivators to drive brand loyalty in online brand communities. The result implies that the brand loyalty in online brand communities in Malaysia depends on the functionality and pleasant sensations experienced from the brand fan page. The result suggests that brand page should deliver informative, rich and customised information contents to fulfil the satisfaction of online communities. This study provides insight on social media users’ perceived values that drive their satisfaction and loyalty towards the brand via the fan page, which in turn helps brand marketing practitioners in Malaysia to understand on how these perceived values may influence the brand loyalty of online communities, particularly from the perspective of the Uses and Gratifications theory.

scholarly journals Customer Engagement in Online Brand Communities: An Exploratory Study on "Masarap Ba? Facebook Community"

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Gwenetha Pusta
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Online Communities ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Customer Engagement ◽  
Brand Community ◽  
Consumer Engagement ◽  
Brand Communities ◽  
Online Brand Communities ◽  
Consumer Feedback ◽  
Online Brand Community

As social media serves as a new marketing platform, there are more opportunities for greater consumer-to-consumer interaction enabling consumer to connect, interact, and engage with wider audience (van Doorn et al., 2010). Consequently, this engagement shifted to a different social form such as the creation of online communities that links engagement to social media more than ever before. Looking on this perspective, the study will explore on nature and value dimensions of consumer engagement in online brand communities. With its focus on online brand community, <i>Masarap Ba? Facebook Community</i>, the study aims to address how hedonic and utilitarian dimensions influence consumer engagement in terms of (1) consumer communication; (2) consumer feedback and (3) consumer collaboration. It also investigates on which value as hedonic or utilitarian is a stronger driver of consumer engagement

scholarly journals Developing Brand Loyalty through Consumer Engagement with Brand Communities in Social Media

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jee-Sun Park ◽  
◽  
Sejin Ha ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Brand Loyalty ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Product Involvement ◽  
Dimensional Model ◽  
Consumer Engagement ◽  
Brand Communities ◽  
Brand Involvement

Despite the importance of consumer engagement in social media, the theoretical meaning and dimensionality remain unclear to date. This paper addressed this void by proposing consumer engagement as a multi-dimensional model consisting of cognitive, affective and behavioral dimensions and testing the model along with its antecedents (brand and product involvement) and consequence (brand loyalty) in the context of brand-hosted social media communities in South Korea. This study used a web-based survey method for data collection (N = 364). Results of SEM provided empirical evidence that supports consumer engagement as a three-dimensional construct. Further, both brand involvement and product involvement were found to positively influence all three dimensions of consumer engagement which further contribute to brand loyalty. This study contributes to the social media marketing literature by validating the three-dimensional model of consumer engagement within brand social media communities. Additionally, the results guide marketers to take consumer differences in product and brand involvement into account in facilitating consumer engagement with brand communities on social media.

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