Managing brand equity in the brewing sector
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21296438 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Barbara Francioni (0009-0006-6632-1845, University of Urbino, corresponding author), Ilaria Curina (0000-0001-7702-7664, University of Urbino), Sabrina M Hegner (0000-0003-4901-3657, Hochschule Bremen), Marco Cioppi (0000-0002-4488-435X, University of Urbino), Tonino Pencarelli (0000-0002-7247-3689, University of Urbino) |
| Year | 2022 |
| Volume | 124 |
| Issue | 13 |
| Pages | 501-519 |
| Publication date | 2022-12-19 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | British Food Journal (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0007-070X • E-ISSN: 1758-4108 |
| Publisher | Emerald (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1108/bfj-10-2021-1160 |
| OpenAlex | W4284713537 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 67 |
Purpose The paper analyzes the effect of country of origin (COO) image, word-of-mouth (WOM) and brand distinctiveness toward overall brand equity (OBE) and its dimensions (brand awareness/associations; perceived quality; brand loyalty) in the brewing sector. Design/methodology/approach A quantitative research has been conducted by adopting the survey technique and structural equation modeling based on a sample of 401 Italian beer consumers. Findings Results corroborate a positive effect of (1) COO image and brand distinctiveness on brand awareness/associations, perceived quality and brand loyalty; (2) WOM on perceived quality and brand loyalty; (3) brand awareness/associations and brand loyalty on OBE. Findings also verify the mediating effects of the OBE dimensions on the relationships between the analyzed antecedents (COO image, WOM and brand distinctiveness) and OBE. Research limitations/implications Although the selection of a sample composed of Italian students guarantees good research internal validity, findings are not generalizable. Practical implications The study offers valuable strategies for brewing firms to reach high levels of brand equity. In particular, it identifies the key role of COO image, WOM, brand distinctiveness and OBE dimensions in realizing careful brand management processes. Originality/value The paper focuses on analyzing the influence of COO image on brand equity in the brewing industry, thus enriching an area of investigation that requires further insights within an under-investigated sector
Advertising · Brand awareness · Brand equity · Brand Loyalty · Brand management · Business · Creativity · Loyalty · Optimal distinctiveness theory · Originality · Quality (philosophy) · Structural equation modeling · Computer Science · Consumer Behavior in Brand Consumption and Identification · Consumer Market Behavior and Pricing · Marketing · Psychology · Social Psychology · Wine Industry and Tourism
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| Citations per year | 1 |
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| Citation span | 2025 - 2025 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |