Brand Image Essay

1243 Words3 Pages

REVIEW OF LITERARURE

According to Hsieh, Pan, and Setiono (2004), "a successful brand image enables consumers to identify the needs that the brand satisfies and to differentiate the brand from its competitors, and consequently increases the likelihood that consumers will purchase the brand". A company or its product services, which constantly holds a favorable image by the public, would definitely gain a better position in the market, sustainable competitive advantage, and increase market share or performance (Park, Jaworski, & MacInnis, 1986). In addition, several empirical findings have confirmed that a favorable image (i.e. brand, store/retail) will lead to loyalty (e.g. Koo, 2003; Kandampully & Suhartanto, 2000; Nguyen & LeBlanc, 1998),
The brand image consists of various associations in consumers’ mind attributes, benefits and attributes. Brand Attributes are the functional and mental connections with the brand that the customers have. They can be specific or conceptual benefits are the rationale for the purchase decision. There are three types of benefits: Functional benefits what do you do better (than others) do, emotional benefits - how do you make me feel better (than others), and rational benefits/support - why do I believe you (more than others). Brand attributes are consumers overall assessment of a brand.
Brand Image has not to be created, but is automatically formed. The brand image includes products' appeal, ease of use, functionality, fame, and overall value. Brand image is actually brand content. When the consumers purchase the product, they are also purchasing its image. Brand image is the objective and mental feedback of the consumers when they purchase a product. Positive brand image is exceeding the customers’ expectations. Positive brand image enhances the goodwill and brand value of an

Open Document