As the influence of personalized media grows, many companies are trying to introduce personalized brands and products. Although the importance of anthropomorphic brand is increasing, academic research on the effects of anthropomorphic brand image is n...
As the influence of personalized media grows, many companies are trying to introduce personalized brands and products. Although the importance of anthropomorphic brand is increasing, academic research on the effects of anthropomorphic brand image is not enough. The purpose of this study is to propose a conceptual framework of the anthropomorphic brand image and test the model by conducting an empirical.
The study was conducted by utilizing an experimental approach and regression method. The main results are as follows. First, anthropomorphism images affect consumers' intention to buy. Second, anthropomorphism images can affect brand perception. Third, brand perception mediates the effect of anthropomorphism image on consumers' purchase intention. Finally, the degree of luxury and independence moderate the mediating process of the brand images on purchase intention through brand recognition. Specifically, in case of high luxury levels consumers prefer aggressive facial expressions. And, consumers prefer friendly facial expressions with low level of luxury. The fact that independence plays a mediating role can be seen as a motivation that the anthropomorphism image affects how consumers connect with others.