Search for dissertations about: "brand communities"

Found 4 swedish dissertations containing the words brand communities.

  2. 1. The Rise of Luxury Brands Online : A study of how a sense of luxury brand is created in an online environment

    Author : Anita Radón; Per Olof Berg; Miriam Salzer-Mörling; Micael Dahlén; Lars Strannegård; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Luxury; Luxury Brands; Brand Image; Brand Identity; Internet; Online Environment; Communities; Counterfeits.; Business studies; Företagsekonomi; företagsekonomi; Business Administration;

    Abstract : Luxury brands have only recently tapped into the online market in an attempt to increase revenues and expand their businesses. This leap onto the online world has resulted in several new challenges, including the luxury brand paradox. READ MORE

  4. 2. Assessments of Advertisements on Social Networking Sites

    Author : Hossam Deraz; Gabriel Awuah; Klaus Søilen; Gerson Tontini; Tim Foster; Högskolan i Halmstad; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Internet Marketing; Advertisements; Social networking sites; Assessment of advertisements; National Culture; Brand communities;

    Abstract : Advertisements (ads) in social networking sites (SNSAs) have been considered by many researchers as a crucial area of research. However, the scope of the existing studies on consumers’ assessments of SNSAs has been very limited. READ MORE

  5. 3. Social Networking Sites – Consumers’ assessment of the value of advertisements (Extended Model)

    Author : Hossam Deraz; Gabriel Baffour Awuah; Gerson Tontini; Tim Foster; Högskolan i Halmstad; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Internet marketing; advertisements; online social networks; assessment of advertisements; value of advertisements; national culture; brand communities;

    Abstract : In light of the identified shortcomings in the earlier studies of consumers’ assessment of advertisement value on social networking sites, and the relative importance of explaining advertisement value, the overall purpose of this dissertation is to develop and empirically test a conceptual framework that can advance knowledge and increase our understanding of how online consumers assess the value of advertisements on social networking sites. In reference to this purpose, this doctoral dissertation has sought to answer the following overarching research question: What are the relevant variables that predict online consumers’ assessment of advertisement value on social networking sites, and how do these variables affect their assessment?To achieve the purpose of this study and to answer its overarching research question, a mixed method approach was used, adapting both quantitative and qualitative methods. READ MORE

  6. 4. Open Source Vendors’ Business Models

    Author : Thomas Rosenfall; Anna Öhrwall Rönnbäck; Staffan Brege; Mogens Kühn Pedersen; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Open Source Software; Business Models; Open Source Business Models; Open Source Communities; Software Licensing;

    Abstract : It may seem controversial that open-source software (OSS), i.e. software created by voluntary contributions that is available to use, change, and distribute for free, can be utilized for business purposes. Yet, for some firms, commercial OSS software products are the primary source of revenue. READ MORE