Publication: Makro-influencerların tüketici güveni ve marka imajı üzerindeki etkisi: Kadın kişisel bakım ürünleri kategorisinde bir pilot çalışma
Abstract
Markalar, ürün ve hizmetlerini tüketicilere tanıtmak için geleneksel pazarlama iletişimi faaliyetleri
yanı sıra dijital pazarlama iletişimi faaliyetlerini de içeren çeşitli pazarlama iletişimi yöntemlerini
kullanmaktadır. Influencer pazarlama, dijital pazarlamadaki önemli konulardan biri haline
gelmiştir. Influencer, tüketici satın alma davranışını önemli ölçüde etkileyen üçüncü bir taraf olarak
tanımlanmaktadır (Brown ve Hayes, 2008). Influencer pazarlama, şirketlerin ürün ve hizmetlerini sosyal
medya platformlarında influencerlarla iş birliği yaparak tüketicilere tanıtmaya çalışmaları olarak ifade
edilmektedir (Leung et al., 2022). Influencerlar, ulaşabilecekleri hedef kitleye yani takipçi sayılarına
göre sınıflandırılmaktadır. Bu sınıflandırmaya göre inflencerlar, nano-influencer, mikro-influencer, ortaseviye, makro-influencer ve mega-influencer şeklinde isimlendirilmektedir (Karagür et al., 2022).
Bu çalışma, makro-influencerların tüketicilerin influencerlara duydukları güven ve satın alma öncesi
ve sonrası davranışları üzerindeki etkisini incelemektedir. Araştırma verileri çevrimiçi olarak anket
aracılığıyla toplanmıştır. Çalışmanın örneklemini, kadın kişisel bakım ürünleri kategorisinde yer alan
bir marka ile iş birliği yapmış en az bir influencerı takip eden bireyler oluşturmuştur. Çalışmaya 337
kişi katılmıştır. Anketten elde edilen veriler, SPSS yazılımı kullanılarak analiz edilmiş ve faktör analizi
ile regresyon analizi yapılmıştır. Çalışmanın sonuçları, marka imajının kadın kişisel bakım ürünleri
kategorisindeki makro-influencer’larına olan güvene ve güvenin satın alma öncesi ve sonrası davranış
üzerinde olumlu bir etkisi olduğunu göstermektedir.
Brands present their products and services to consumers by using various marketing communication methods such as traditional marketing communication activities as well as digital marketing communication activities. Influencer marketing is one of the important topics in digital marketing. Influencer can be defined as a third-party who influences consumer purchase behavior significantly (Brown and Hayes, 2008). Influencer marketing can be explained as companies trying to promote their products and services to consumers by collaborating with influencers on social media platforms (Leung et al., 2022). Influencers are classified based on their followers which means the target audiences they can reach. This classification is stated as nano-influencer, micro-influencer, mid-tier, macro-influencer, and mega-influencer (Karagür et al., 2022). This study examines the effect of macro-influencers on consumer trust and pre and pro purchase behavior. The research data were collected through an online survey. The study’s sample included men and women who follow at least one influencer promoting brands in the women personal care products category. 337 people participated in the study. The obtained data from the survey were analyzed using SPSS software and were conducted factor analysis and regression analysis. Results of the study show that brand image has a positive impact on trust and trust in macro-influencers in the women personal care products category has a positive impact on purchase decision.
Brands present their products and services to consumers by using various marketing communication methods such as traditional marketing communication activities as well as digital marketing communication activities. Influencer marketing is one of the important topics in digital marketing. Influencer can be defined as a third-party who influences consumer purchase behavior significantly (Brown and Hayes, 2008). Influencer marketing can be explained as companies trying to promote their products and services to consumers by collaborating with influencers on social media platforms (Leung et al., 2022). Influencers are classified based on their followers which means the target audiences they can reach. This classification is stated as nano-influencer, micro-influencer, mid-tier, macro-influencer, and mega-influencer (Karagür et al., 2022). This study examines the effect of macro-influencers on consumer trust and pre and pro purchase behavior. The research data were collected through an online survey. The study’s sample included men and women who follow at least one influencer promoting brands in the women personal care products category. 337 people participated in the study. The obtained data from the survey were analyzed using SPSS software and were conducted factor analysis and regression analysis. Results of the study show that brand image has a positive impact on trust and trust in macro-influencers in the women personal care products category has a positive impact on purchase decision.
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Keywords
Sosyal ve Beşeri Bilimler, İşletme, Pazarlama, Social Sciences and Humanities, Management, Marketing, Sosyal Bilimler (SOC), Ekonomi ve İş, İŞLETME, YÖNETİM, Social Sciences (SOC), ECONOMICS & BUSINESS, BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, Karar Bilimleri (çeşitli), Genel Karar Bilimleri, Strateji ve Yönetim, İşletme ve Uluslararası Yönetim, Genel İşletme, Yönetim ve Muhasebe, Sosyal Bilimler ve Beşeri Bilimler, Decision Sciences (miscellaneous), General Decision Sciences, Strategy and Management, Business and International Management, General Business, Management and Accounting, Social Sciences & Humanities, Makro-Influencer, Influencer Pazarlaması, Güven, Marka İmajı, Regresyon Analizi, Macro-Influencer, Influencer Marketing, Consumer Trust, Brand Image, Regression Analysis
Citation
Karapınar E., Mazı S., \"MACRO-INFLUENCERS' EFFECT ON CONSUMER TRUST AND BRAND IMAGE: A PILOT STUDY IN WOMEN PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS CATEGORY\", 5th International Acharaka Congress on Humanities and Social Sciences , 11 - 13 Kasım 2023, ss.46-54
