Mahdi Talebpour

Bio: Mahdi Talebpour is an academic researcher. The author has contributed to research in topics: Popularity. The author has an hindex of 1, co-authored 1 publications receiving 3 citations.

ADIDAS Sportswear Brand Popularity Model in Iranian Consumers

Abstract: Purpose: This research aimed to test the influential factors that lead to the popularity of sportswear brands like Adidas AG in consumers from the perspective of physical education students.Methodology: The methodology utilized in this research was descriptive and based on a survey. The data collection tools used for brand popularity took from Carroll and Ahuvia (2006) questionnaires. The statistical population of the study included 457 students of physical education at the Ferdowsi University of Mashhad. According to the Cochran formula, 210 samples were chosen by a simple random sampling method. The K-S test, T-test, and SEM were used for the confirmatory factor of data analysis.Findings: The results revealed a significant positive correlation of factors affecting brand popularity. The affection to a brand had a significant impact, while the attitude strength component had the most negligible influential effect on the popularity of a brand. Thus, sportswear apparel manufacturers may plan and apply these components to increase the popularity of their brand. The sportswear industry could improve along with brands increasing their market share in competitive markets through the affection of consumers and implementing other components of brand popularity.Originality: For the first time, the popularity of a reputable sports brand in the world has been investigated in Iran.

Consumer emotional attachments to the brand: prerequisites and outcomes

Abstract: Research Objective: This research aims to investigating the factors that influence consumer’s emotional attachment to the brands and results of this relationship for the companies. Design/methodology/approach: A questionnaire-based survey was used to test the hypotheses based on the proposed theoretical model. This paper is based on confirmatory studies that provide a model that explains the relationship between consumer's emotional attachment, prerequisitesand outcomes. A Structural equation modeling is used to assess the hypothetical links. Findings: The findings of the structural model confirm the majority of the hypothesized Relationships. It is found that consumer’s emotional attachment affected by brand experience and brand attitudes. In contrast, consumer’s satisfaction and brand knowledge have no significant impact on emotional attachment to the brands. Also, emotional attachment to the Brand is considered as an important input to brand loyalty, W.O.M and willing to pay extra prices for brand. Research limitations/implications: Limitations of this study include use of a student sample. Student subjects constitute the sample and the findings are cautiously generalizable to adult populations. Findings of this study will be useful for senior managers of brands operating in competitive and complex business-to-business networks. It is recommended that practitioners use brand relationship measures and develop strategic and tactical initiatives that ensure that consumers are satisfied with the brand, trust it and feel attached to it.

The Influence of External and Internal Determinants on Generation Z’s Purchase Intention for Sport Shoes: A PLS-SEM Approach

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