Effects of susceptibility to normative influence and type of testimonial on attitudes toward print advertising
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2008
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Resumo |
In two experiments, we show how a consumer’s susceptibility to normative influence (SNI) offers useful insights into the effectiveness of two types of testimonials: a typical person endorsement (Study 1) and a celebrity endorsement (Study 2). Specifically, we suggest that two variables moderate testimonial effects—SNI and product attribute information. Results show that in forming their evaluations, high-SNI consumers place a greater emphasis on the testimonial than on the attribute information. In contrast, low-SNI consumers are more influenced by attribute information. A mediation analysis shows that advertising attitudes for high-SNI consumers are mediated by testimonial thoughts, whereas the attitudes for low-SNI consumers are mediated by their attribute thoughts. Theoretical and managerial implications are presented. |
Identificador | |
Publicador |
M.E. Sharpe, Inc. |
Relação |
Martin, Brett, Wentzel, Daniel, & Tomczak, Torsten (2008) Effects of susceptibility to normative influence and type of testimonial on attitudes toward print advertising. Journal of Advertising, 37(1), pp. 29-43. |
Fonte |
QUT Business School; School of Advertising, Marketing & Public Relations |
Palavras-Chave | #150502 Marketing Communications #150599 Marketing not elsewhere classified #150506 Marketing Theory #advertising #traits #normative influence #testimonials #attitudes |
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Journal Article |