Marketing Strategy for Unusual Brand Differentiation: Trivial Attribute Effect

M. Deniz Dalman () and Junhong Min
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Junhong Min: MTU - Michigan Technological University

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Abstract: "This research investigates that brand differentiation creating superior values can be achieved not only by adding meaningful attributes but also meaningless attributes, which is called "trivial attribute effect." Two studies provided empirical evidences as following; first, trivial attribute effect creates a strong brand differentiation even after subjects realize that trivial attribute has no value. Second, trivial attribute effect is more pronounced in hedonic service category compared to the utilitarian category. Last, the amount of willingness to pay is higher when trivial attribute is presented and evaluated in joint evaluation mode than separate evaluation mode. Finally, we conclude with discussion and provide suggestions for further research."

Date: 2014-09-28
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Published in International Journal of Marketing Studies, 2014, 6 (5), 63-72 p. ⟨10.5539/ijms.v6n5p63⟩

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DOI: 10.5539/ijms.v6n5p63

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