Comparison of Brand Personality Perceptions of Generations X and Y: The case of BİM Cover Image

X ve Y Kuşaklarının Marka Kişiliği Algılamalarının Karşılaştırılması: BİM Örneği
Comparison of Brand Personality Perceptions of Generations X and Y: The case of BİM

Author(s): Kadri Gökhan Yilmaz, Müjde Duygu Bilgin
Subject(s): Business Economy / Management, Socio-Economic Research
Published by: İşletme Araştırmaları Dergisi
Keywords: Brand; Brand Personality; Brand Perception; Generation X; Generation Y;

Summary/Abstract: Purpose: The aim of this study is to compare the brand personality perceptions of the X (born between 1965 and 1979) and Y (born between 1980 and 1999) generations. As the case study, BİM that was turnover leader in Turkey's retail sector in 2018 has been selected. Design/methodology/approach – Face to face questionnaire technique, which is one of the quantitative research methods, is preferred as the data collection method of the research. The research included 408 participants who visited BİM stores at least once. Findings – As a result of the analyzes, it was found that there are differences in brand personality perceptions of generations X and Y. "Competence" , which is one of the dimensions of brand personality, can be higlighted as the basic reason of this difference. Discussion – The brand personality, which is an intangible part of brand identity, consists of people's perceptions.

  • Issue Year: 11/2019
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 1465-1481
  • Page Count: 17
  • Language: Turkish