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Motywacja klientów do zaangażowania w społeczność wokół marki
Customers' Motivation to Engage in the Brand Community

Author(s): Monika Skorek
Subject(s): Economy, Business Economy / Management
Published by: Wydawnictwo Naukowe Uniwersytetu Szczecińskiego
Keywords: brand; brand community; commitment; community; motivation

Summary/Abstract: Market researchers have been interested in brand communities for nearly two decades. This study attempts to answer two questions: what is the motivation of consum- ers participating in brand communities and what tangible benefits can both consumers and brand managers have of the remaining communities? Literature analysis was used in this study. It allowed us to conclude that the motivation for joining into brand groups comes from several levels, and both the participants themselves and the managers can draw tangible benefits from it. For example, a group of brand fans is a valuable source of information for brand owners, helping to build lasting relationships between different stakeholder groups.

  • Issue Year: 47/2017
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 241-250
  • Page Count: 10
  • Language: Polish