...momentum of social media and social networking, technology-enabled social commerce has emerged to combine the power of online social networking with shopping. This study examines an emerging area in E-commerce, i.e., social commerce. Extending the online consumer behavior typology, this study categorizes online consumer behaviors into three types: transactional, informational, and social. While traditional E-commerce supports the transactional and informational aspects of online shopping, social commerce fulfils the social aspects of shopping, and potentially enhances the informational aspect as well. This research examines the online shopper as a prospective user of an emerging social commerce platform, the social shopping website, which are sites designed specifically to support social interactions while online consumers shop. The study augments the Technology Acceptance Model with constructs that enhance the specificity of the model to the social shopping application of social commerce. The model was empirically tested and supported. The results provide empirical evidence to support the importance of distinguishing the social aspect of shopping from the information and transactional aspects, as well as the potential advantage to using technology to promote social interactions on E-commerce sites. Implications and future research are discussed. Keywords: E-commerce, internet, shopping, social networking Ecommerce and the Internet Social networking...
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...4/11/2012 SOCIAL MEDIA - AN OPPORTUNITY FOR FASHION BRNDS MARKETING IN CHINA Table of Contents Chapter 1 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Introduction 1 1.2 Background 2 1.3 Rationale of the Research 2 1.4 Problem statement 3 1.5 Aim and Objectives 3 1.5.1 Aim of the Study 3 1.5.2 Objectives of the Study 3 1.5 Research Questions 4 1.7 Significance of the Research 5 1.8 Dissertation Structure 5 Chapter II 6 Literature Review 6 2.1 Introduction 6 2.2 Consumers’ decision making and Internet 7 2.3 Consumer Behavior and Fashion trends 7 2.4 Branding and the Internet 9 2.5 Communication and Fashion 10 2.6 Sustainable Fashion and the Internet 12 2.7 Global Followers 12 2.8 Internet in China 13 2.8.1 The Public Containment 14 2.8.2 The Power of Internet in China 14 2.8.3 Internet and Politics in China 15 2.9 The Use of Internet in China 15 2.9.1 Socio-culture of China and the Internet 16 2.10 Fashion and Marketing 16 2.10.1 Consumer Intention 17 2.11 Summary 18 Chapter III 19 Research Methodology 19 3.1 Introduction 19 2.11 3.2 The philosophy of research - Positivism 20 2.12 Strategies for research 21 3.4.2 Sampling Procedures 21 3.4.3 Questionnaire Designing 22 2.13 3.6 Time Horizon 23 3.7.1 Secondary data Collection 23 3.8 Data Analysis Methods 23 CHAPTER IV 25 Data Analysis &Findings 25 4.1 Introduction 25 4.2 Data Analysis and Findings 25 4.2.1 Gender Distribution 26 4.2.2 Age Distribution 27 4.3 Internet and Social Networks usage...
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...Influences of Electronic Word- Of-Mouth and Social Media on Tourists Decision-Making Process in Deciding Tourism Destinations Helen Pham ( Pham Thu Hien) Diploma 2 Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction........................................................................3 Chapter 2 Literature Review................................................................3 2.1 Theorical Framework.......................................................................3 2.1.1 Social Media....................................................................................4 2.1.2 The eWOM ( Electronic Word Of Mouth)…………………………………………………….5 2.1.3 Decision-Making Process...................................................................6 2.2 The influence of Social media and electronic word of mouth on consumer decision-making process of Tourism Destination……………….8 2.2.1 The Impacts of Social Media on Tourists’ Decision-making Process of Tourists..................................................................................................8 2.2.2 eWOM ( Electronic Word-of-mouth) effect in the tourist purchase decision making process on destination of choice……………………………………………………………..9 Chapter 3 Conclusion and Recommendations……………………………….11 References…………………………………………………………………………………12 List of Figures: Figure 1: Isra Garcia (2010) Social Media Integration Theory Model Figure 2: Kotler (2005) Decision-making process model Figure 3: Degree of trusts in advertising...
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...the leading social networking site is the Facebook. There are 1.59 billion users are active all over the world and still counting. Facebook has affected the social life and activity of people in various ways. Facebook allows people using computers or mobile phones to continuously stay in touch with friends, relatives and other acquaintances wherever they are in the world, as long as there is access to the internet. Before, we can only see advertisement through television, posters, and newspapers, but now that Facebook has launched a new portal for marketers, it is easy for them to promote their products. BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Facebook is a social networking service launched in February 4, 2004. It was founded by Mark Zuckerberg with his college roommates and fellow Harvard University student Eduardo Saverin. The website’s membership was initially limited by the founders to Harvard students, but was expanded to other colleges in Boston area, the Ivy League, and gradually most universities in Canada and the United States corporations, and by September 2006, to everyone of age 13 and older with a valid email address. Facebook has two names before it was called “Facebook”; Facemash and Thefacebook.com. Facemash, was opened on October 28, 2003. Initially, the website was invented by Mark Zuckerberg, Andrew McCollum, Chris Hughes andDustin Moskovitz. Zuckerberg wrote the software for the Facemash website when he was in his second year of college. The website was set up...
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...How has social media affected the Music Business in recent times? Introduction This report will discuss in relative brief; how social media, has affected music industry and the power of record labels. It will attempt to review the effects that social media has had on the music business; discuss the changing roles of record labels; and the methods in which the industry is trying to adapt in order to reap the highest potential benefit from this modern global digital landscape. Audio Engineers are a group of people in an industry that has been subject to rigorous changes in recent years courtesy of the the digital age, the internet and social media. It is therefore important to understand the effects of social media, the changes in the music industry, and the possible solutions in order to attempt to forecast the future of the industry. Technology since the turn of the millennium has advanced with great strides and in the future will most likely be perceived as the true beginning of the digital age. The digital age has undoubtedly advanced humanity in many aspects, including in music, but is not without its problems. Piracy is a major cause for concern in the music industry caused by a lack of control within the music distribution channels, particularly in the earlier stages of p2p file sharing. This was a time when the industry did not really know how to react to digital music downloads; to embrace or fight it. Regardless of legal issues and lawsuits still happening...
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...How Marketing Strategies Impact on Buying Behavior of Customers, A Case Study of TESCO Table of Contents Chapter 1; Introduction to Topic Introduction Introduction to Tesco Aim of the Study Importance of the Study Research Questions Research Objectives Research Strategy Chapter 2; Background Literature Review Chapter 3; Methodology Research Design Research Approach Research Methodology Reason for Methodology Selection Data Collection Tools for Data Collection Sampling Methods Data Presentation Sample Size Data Analysis Validity Reliability Ethics of Research Limitations of the Research Chapter 4; Data Analysis Introduction Tesco Marketing Strategies of a retail Business Consumer Behavior Determinants Marketing Strategies to Affect Consumer Psychology Potential Fail Points of Retail Marketing Effect of Marketing Strategies on Consumer Behavior Chapter 5: Conclusion Introduction Retail Marketing Strategies Determinants of Consumer Behavior Consumer Psychology based Marketing Strategies Retail Marketing Fail Points Marketing Effects on Consumer Behavior Conclusion References CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION TO TOPIC 1.1. INTRODUCTION The world today is subjected to globalization that has affected every part of the business. Business strategies have changed; customer is more aware of what he actually needs, multiple options are available much conveniently then were ever before. This over competitive environment has increased the pressure...
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... Innovation and execution for consumer brands Incite | Innovation League Table 01 Introduction Innovation matters for any brand. It’s the number one influencer of consumer purchasing behaviour and it has a big impact on sales potential. But it’s wrong to assume that only shiny technology products attract consumer plaudits for innovation. Read on to learn which brands are seen as the most innovative in FMCG, Retail, Finance, Automotive, Technology and Charity, as well as how you can influence how consumers feel about the innovation your brand displays – without relying on products. Incite, the market research consultancy, has produced its Innovation League Table for 2013, revealing who’s got the right formula, as well as how brands can apply new strategies to excel at innovation. Incite surveyed 3,000 UK consumers both unprompted and then based on over 500 popular brands to rank their perceptions of the UK’s most innovative brands. For the first time since its inception, the study also measured the degree of perceived innovation in marketing communications to investigate consumer attitudes towards what makes a brand innovative and how this relates to its overall perception. We know that marketers have the power to drive innovation, but in order to woo consumers, brands need to understand the underlying factors that are perceived to drive innovation in order to apply it to their brand. Is it about inspiring advertising? Making consumers’ lives easier? Being first to market...
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...be approximately 100 words per question. 1. What are the different forms of social media that exist today? Provide examples of different social media and their primary purposes. The different forms of social media are the internet, World Wide Web, instant messaging and social networking sights. Some examples of these are Facebook, MySpace, utube, Flickr, Google and twitter. The primary purpose of social media is to turn communication into a two way street for open communication. It allows you to read and process information as well as give your response and opinion on the matter. This can also be very influential either way and can sway consumers decisions on things such as movies, products, decisions, electronic devices, clothes even music. 2. What are the greatest benefits of social media for individuals and society? The greatest benefits of social media are the fact that everyone stays up to date on news and important things going on in the world as well as keeping people connected with their family and friends. It also tries to bring understanding to events that affect us all. This gives everyone in the entire world access to news around the globe and gives us all the same information as well major updates on weather and political problems. 3. What are the greatest problems of social media for individuals and society? The greatest problem with social media is that you cannot always believe what you read. The media sometimes misrepresents...
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...Twitter have a useful information function in business. ‘The Internet is becoming the town square for the global village of tomorrow’ (Gates 2003). Over the past decade we have witnessed this statement slowly coming to fruition. We are in the age of social media, networking, and more specifically in the business world; microblogging. How has this changed business so far, and what are its prospects for the future? I will be looking at its wide ranging effects, positive and negative, and plan on evaluating the story so far. I intend to analyse the applications for the small and large businesses, including the use of SMM (social media marketing) whilst looking at the pitfalls that people and companies have, and will continue to, come across. Many small businesses are taking advantage of the social networking scene by using it as their primary medium for updating their customers. It presents a unique opportunity to keep connected to customers, wherever they may be. Not only does the consumer benefit through keeping in touch with the stores products and availability, but they may also take advantage of ‘twitter only’ promotions. According to a recent survey of 1000 users of social networking, ‘44% of those following brands on twitter said they did so because of the exclusive deals the firms offered to users’ (Economist, 2010). Straight away it can be seen how the ever important business-consumer relationship is working. In return for free, willing advertisements, consumers are offered...
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...of our everyday life and that is undeniable. People can do pretty much anything on the internet; join a social network, earn college credits, purchase goods and services, exchange information, share memories, play games, or even find a potential mate-- the possibilities and options are endless. Unfortunately, these technological advances and opportunities have led to a developed sense of dependency amongst our society. With this new found sense of user dependency, potential for companies to gain a leg up on markets is increasing exponentially. Companies are finding new ways to advertise, while gaining massive publicity through consumer feedback. With new technologies being introduced every day, the increasing availability of the internet, and the abundance of “smart” devices, accessibility to information is endless and consumers are eager to share what they experience. (SOURCE) For years, advertising and publicity was fairly simple to obtain. However, with all of the changes and advances in networking and technology, new advertising opportunities are presenting themselves while, at the same time, providing major influence in the purchasing decision of consumers. (SOURCE) The increases in access to technology means that consumers are no longer constrained to certain sources or specific locations while pursuing needed items. No single source is driving the purchasing decision but, rather, multiple sources, leading to an empowered customer purchase. (SOURCE) These sources include...
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...JOURNAL OF BEHAVIOUR The influences of social e-shopping in enhancing young women’s online shopping behaviour Charles Dennis, Brunel University, UK* Alesia Morgan, UltraSoft Technologies Ltd., UK Len Tiu Wright, Business School, De Montfort University, UK Chanaka Jayawardhena, Loughborough University Business School, UK Abstract The background to this paper is that shoppers, particularly women, are motivated by a variety of different reasons, including socialising and enjoyment. Despite the growth of Internet retailing (e-retailing), these social needs are largely unmet in e-shopping. In the high street, women do most of the shopping but online shopping (e-shopping) tends to be dominated by male shoppers. At the same time, social networking is growing fast and is especially popular amongst young females. The purpose of this paper is to draw on prior research about why people shop in order to explore the concept of social e-shopping, based on combining e-shopping with social networking. We propose that shoppers, particularly young females, will prefer social e-shopping to traditional e-shopping. We carried out a qualitative study for our propositions with a comparison experiment, semistructured questionnaire and focus group, to compare a traditional e-shopping website with a social e-shopping one. The findings reveal that young women prefer social e-shopping sites. Both utilitarian and hedonic young adult female shoppers found social e-shopping enjoyable and useful. However...
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...Literature study | 5 | 2.2 Previous studies | 6 | 2.2.1 Measure of viral marketing impact on purchasing decision. | 6 | 2.2.2 Determinants of Customer Satisfaction in Fast Food Industry. | 6 | 2.2.3 The Viral makes you aware -How is brand association affected by viral marketing through individual networks? | 7 | 2.3 Fast food restaurants firms’ effort in social media | 7 | 2.4 Dimensions of viral marketing affecting customers’ satisfaction. | 10 | 2.4.1 Promotion | 10 | 2.4.2 Brand Awareness | 10 | 2.4.3 The Brand Trust | 12 | 2.4.4 Brand Association | 14 | Chapter 3 | | 3.1 Conceptual Model and Hypotheses | 15 | references | 16 | Chapter 1 1.1 Introduction Viral marketing is becoming a key instrument in marketing strategies now days, used by a lot of firms to achieve there goals. viral marketing uses the instincts of humans to communicate share knowledge and socialize with each other , due to the wide spread of the internet among all people now days, and the tendency of people from deferent ages to spend more time on the internet to use the social media, some times more than the time spent on watching TV ; viral marketing is getting this advantage as it can penetrate the social networks of any person as easy as a click of a mouse from one friend to defuse among all friends in the same social network, and...
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...The Impact of Social Media in Marketing Management Journal of Business; ISSN 2233-369X; Volume 3, Issue 1, 2014 The Impact of Social Media in Marketing Management Giorgi BAGATURIA* Margaret JOHNSON** Abstract The advent of the social media has brought about tremendous changes and advancement in the marketing process and has made it much better on the one hand and much worse on the other. However, nowadays, it has been widely accepted that social media is the next big trend in the marketing world and several studies have shown that these media or channels are often more effective than the traditional ones. Since the turn of the century, social media has steadily emerged ahead of the mass media as the most used media. Both print circulation and TV viewership have been falling consistently over the years; for instance, TV viewership has gone down almost 50% since 2002. In contrast, social media has reported massive gains since the early days of MySpace, with social media usage among U.S. adults increasing by 800% over the past eight years (Edwards, 2013). For marketers, this is a huge advantage because the rapid transition from mass to social media presents the opportunity to create impactful, relevant marketing messages. This data-powered personalized marketing approach is not only much more effective, but also more costefficient and scalable. Recently, social media has become a term synonymous with business marketing. Although still in its early stage, there is still so...
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...generating along with time increased 2 3. The rise of online presence in modern business 2 4. One kind of online presence --- websites 3 4.1 Impacts of websites on business operations 3 4.1.1 Procurements & sales 4 4.1.2 Employment 7 4.1.3 Promotions 9 4.1.4 Security and privacy 11 4.2 Influences of websites on commercial environment 13 4.2.1 Industry environment 13 4.2.2 Social environment 14 5. Advantages and disadvantages of some other online presence 15 5.1 Blogs & microblogs 16 5.2 Search engines 16 5.3 Social networks 17 6. Conclusion 18 7. Bibliography 19 1. Introduction ‘Over time, trade became a more formalized, structured process, evolving from one-to-one transactions into many-to-many exchanges’ (PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP SAP AG, 2001, P1); in addition, modern business is partial to be built electronically on a network in order to be more efficient and convenient. This report will chiefly discuss how the online presence websites impact on the business operations which cover procurements and sales, employment, promotions, and security and privacy; furthermore, introduce the significant changes which are brought by the websites on the commercial environment. Finally, both benefits and limitations of blogging & microblogging, search engine marketing, and online social networking also will be demonstrated. 2. Traditional conditions and issues in business operations and commercial environment 2.1 Previous...
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...The Confessions of Online Shopaholics Introduction We all know that we are in the midst of a social, business, and cultural revolution. Our generation today is often termed as “technology savvy”, especially now that the internet has new revolutionary trends. Nowadays, businesses are not just using databases but also the internet. Since 1995, electronic commerce (e-commerce) has grown in the United States from a standing start to $310 billion retail, travel, and media business and a 3.3 trillion worth total of business-to-business databases, bringing about enormous changes in business firms, markets and consumer behavior quickly. Economies and business firms around the globe got affected rapidly. Today, e-commerce has become the platform for new, unique services and capabilities that are not found in the physical world. In 2011, e-commerce is entering a new period of explosive entrepreneurial activity focusing on social networks, and the mobile digital platform created by smartphones and netbooks (Laudon, 2012). As stated by Rayport (2002), “We are in a revolution that is enabled and accelerated by technological change and at the center of this change is the internet, and, more specifically, economies” (p 2). Whenever we read the morning papers, we observe interesting stories on companies helping the growth of the internet and so the day goes-with constant stimuli related to the internet, e-commerce and the new economy- as we work, shop, dine, or drive through our...
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