The Dynamics of Value Creation in Online Brand Communities: Strategy Map Approach

Rizwan Shabbir, Chatchai Pitsaphol and Waseem Hassan

Information Management and Business Review, 2015, vol. 7, issue 1, 48-58

Abstract: As the clout of social networking is growing, brand managers are exploring diversified marketing strategies and consumer attitudes. The current study reveals the impact of value creation practices and brand loyalty in online brand communities based on perceived benefits enjoyed by consumers. Based on quantitative research approach, a sample of 308 respondents were collected to investigate relationships among online brand community participation, value creation practices and brand loyalty. The results highlighted hedonic, learning, self-esteem and social benefits as antecedents for online brand community participation. Moreover, value creation practices are derived as essential factor for enhancing brand loyalty among online community members. The finding exhibited valuable insights about developing corporate strategies to achieve customer intimacy for long-term relationship. Managerial implications are explained by identifying value-creation practices as a mechanism for enhancing consumer engagement and relationship management.

Date: 2015
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DOI: 10.22610/imbr.v7i1.1138

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