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1 – 1 of 1Ligia Fagundes, Christian Gomes-e-Souza Munaier and Edson Crescitelli
Brand equity (BE) can be strengthened by the strategic association of brand heritage (BH) with social media (SM) in business-to-business (B2B) markets.
Abstract
Purpose
Brand equity (BE) can be strengthened by the strategic association of brand heritage (BH) with social media (SM) in business-to-business (B2B) markets.
Design/methodology/approach
Qualitative research using cognitive maps.
Findings
BH empowers BE and should be explored within B2B communications.
Research limitations/implications
Brand image and other BH dimensions should be measured in next studies.
Practical implications
BH strongly influences SM, especially the fan loyalty, and impacts BE in all dimensions.
Social implications
Research shows marketing mix impacted, BE reinforcement and willingness to pay a premium price.
Originality/value
Interaction between BH, SM and BE in B2B has not been evaluated yet.
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