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https://doi.org/10.21256/zhaw-4720| Publication type: | Article in scientific journal |
| Type of review: | Peer review (publication) |
| Title: | Source credibility model, source attractiveness model and match-up-hypothesis : an integrated model |
| Authors: | Seiler, Roger Kucza, Gunther |
| DOI: | 10.21256/zhaw-4720 |
| Published in: | Journal of International Scientific Publications: Economy & Business |
| Volume(Issue): | 11 |
| Issue Date: | 2017 |
| Publisher / Ed. Institution: | Info Invest |
| ISSN: | 1314-7242 |
| Language: | English |
| Subjects: | Credibility; Match-up-hypothesis; Testimonials |
| Subject (DDC): | 658.8: Marketing management |
| Abstract: | Customers find themselves in a flood of information and testimonials are one way of gaining the customer’s attention. Previous studies have shown the positive effects of testimonials on purchase intentions. In this present study, different types of testimonials (celebrity and expert) are tested, and the fit between the product (ring, motorcycle and in/out-trays) congruency of the testimonial with the customer’s image is introduced and analysed. Furthermore, not only is source credibility measured, but source attractiveness and expertise are also measured and combined in a new model integrating these three theories. The model shows direct and indirect effects of credibility and congruency on attitudes and purchase intentions. Product fit, in contrast to congruency, has a positive effect on attitude towards the ad and in turn influences attitude towards the brand, affecting purchase intention. Credible testimonials strongly influence this effectiveness, with trustworthiness being a main driver. |
| URI: | https://digitalcollection.zhaw.ch/handle/11475/11165 |
| Fulltext version: | Published version |
| License (according to publishing contract): | CC BY 3.0: Attribution 3.0 Unported |
| Departement: | School of Management and Law |
| Appears in collections: | Publikationen School of Management and Law |
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Seiler, R., & Kucza, G. (2017). Source credibility model, source attractiveness model and match-up-hypothesis : an integrated model. Journal of International Scientific Publications: Economy & Business, 11. https://doi.org/10.21256/zhaw-4720
Seiler, R. and Kucza, G. (2017) ‘Source credibility model, source attractiveness model and match-up-hypothesis : an integrated model’, Journal of International Scientific Publications: Economy & Business, 11. Available at: https://doi.org/10.21256/zhaw-4720.
R. Seiler and G. Kucza, “Source credibility model, source attractiveness model and match-up-hypothesis : an integrated model,” Journal of International Scientific Publications: Economy & Business, vol. 11, 2017, doi: 10.21256/zhaw-4720.
SEILER, Roger und Gunther KUCZA, 2017. Source credibility model, source attractiveness model and match-up-hypothesis : an integrated model. Journal of International Scientific Publications: Economy & Business. 2017. Bd. 11. DOI 10.21256/zhaw-4720
Seiler, Roger, and Gunther Kucza. 2017. “Source Credibility Model, Source Attractiveness Model and Match-up-Hypothesis : An Integrated Model.” Journal of International Scientific Publications: Economy & Business 11. https://doi.org/10.21256/zhaw-4720.
Seiler, Roger, and Gunther Kucza. “Source Credibility Model, Source Attractiveness Model and Match-up-Hypothesis : An Integrated Model.” Journal of International Scientific Publications: Economy & Business, vol. 11, 2017, https://doi.org/10.21256/zhaw-4720.
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