Open AccessElectronic word-of-mouth as a Branding Tool for Sunset Restaurants
Author(s) -
Aristeidis Gkoumas
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
global journal of management and business research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2249-4588
pISSN - 0975-5853
DOI - 10.34257/gjmbrevol19is5pg1
Subject(s) - visitor pattern , advertising , word of mouth , empathy , business , reciprocity (cultural anthropology) , content analysis , marketing , psychology , sociology , computer science , social psychology , social science , programming language
This paper aims to investigate the effect of electronic-word-of-mouth(e-WOM)on brand awareness and equity for the emerging segment of sunset restaurants. By applying the method of user-generated content analysis the current research examines the impact of reviews posted on TripAdvisor regarding sunset restaurants in Thailand. The findings of the study indicate that certain contextual elements along with content characteristics enhanced the brand relationships between the travelers and dining establishments. The meta-commentary interpretation of the online content reveals that recommendation reciprocity and review consensus stimulate the affinity among the users while increasing the visitor empathy for particular restaurants