Open AccessChronicles of Consumer-Brand Experience: A Systematic Review and Research Agenda
Author(s) -
Sara Amoroso
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
international journal of marketing studies
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1918-7203
pISSN - 1918-719X
DOI - 10.5539/ijms.v11n1p100
Subject(s) - conceptualization , marketing , key (lock) , business , work (physics) , conceptual model , sociology , management science , computer science , economics , engineering , mechanical engineering , computer security , database , artificial intelligence
This study makes an effort to unify and consolidate the concept of experience in marketing research by analyzing all the academic articles since its inception in a systematic way. The review of existing literature reveals gaps in the conceptualization, definition, relations and measurement of Consumer-Brand Experience (CBEx) from theoretical and practical perspectives. Therefore, this study significantly contributes by exploring and discussing the concept of CBEx, proposing a definition, describing its state of the art dimensions, relationships and measurement. A new and broader conceptual model is provided too. This work also highlights important challenges for future research and practice. Academics and managers are called to consider CBEx as a key determinant of consumer behavior and as an important strategic objective for brands. In particular, CBEx is the key to creating uniqueness and long-lasting brands so managers should take into account this concept in defining their marketing strategies.