DOI: 10.24311/jabes/2013.217.02

Abstract

This study examines the effect of brand commitment on brand passion. It also investigates the role of some selected promotion-mix elements (i.e., advertising and public relations) in brand passion. A model depicting these relationships was tested with a sample of 386 consumers in HCMC, Vietnam. The results show that attitudes toward advertising and public relations have positive impacts on brand passion, and subsequently brand passion is a key factor influencing brand commitment. These findings imply that a firm is able to enhance brand passion through advertising and public relations. In so doing, the firm will enjoy the benefit created by committed consumers of its brands.

Keywords

Brand Passion; Brand Commitment; Public Relations; Advertising.