Brand extension feedback effects: What do we know and where should we go?

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this study is to review and summarise the current body of literature on brand extension feedback effects and to identify which research issues are inhibiting advancement in this stream of literature. Based on this analysis, suggestions for future research are provided.

Design/methodology/approach

In a systematic literature review, criteria were used to identify relevant journal publications that have specifically investigated brand extension feedback effects (n = 53). Research articles were subsequently evaluated for further analysis.

Findings

Several issues may inhibit advancement in the literature on brand extension feedback effects. These include issues related the conceptual, methodological and context of research, as well as related to the consumer, product, brand and marketing. Specific research questions are provided which address issues found in this literature stream.

Research limitations/implications

This paper aims to resolve issues in research on brand extension feedback effects to facilitate more rapid advancement in this stream of literature.

Originality/value

This research fills a need to summarise the current state of the literature and identifies research issues that need to be addressed in the future.

Citation

Childs, M. (2017), "Brand extension feedback effects: What do we know and where should we go?", Journal of Product & Brand Management, Vol. 26 No. 7, pp. 671-689. https://doi.org/10.1108/JPBM-01-2016-1087