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Narzędzia marketingu rekomendacji w ujęciu teoretycznym i praktycznym
Tools of Word of Mouth Marketing in Theoretical and Practical Depiction

Author(s): Anna Niedzielska
Subject(s): Theory of Communication, Marketing / Advertising, Business Ethics
Published by: Instytut Badań Rynku, Konsumpcji i Koniunktur
Keywords: word of mouth marketing; buzz marketing; shilling; amplifying;

Summary/Abstract: An aim of the article is to present the specificity of word of mouth marketing (WoMM) and to describe its selected tools in both theoretical and practical depiction, on the assumption that this sort of activity, despite being unethical in some cases, significantly affects an increase of the interest in brand, idea or undertaking. The considerations are based on literature review, analyses of trade reports, and author’s own observation of WoMM activity, mostly online. The selected results of some research accessible in secondary sources, own observation and business experts’ opinions presented in the article confirm the significant influence of WoMM on purchase decisions, mostly on the Internet. Growth of WoMM activity, conducted both by customers being brand ambassadors and by professional trade agencies, is its consequence.

  • Issue Year: 361/2016
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 345-354
  • Page Count: 10
  • Language: Polish