THE VALUE OF IT HABIT IN MICROBLOGS ON BRAND LOYALTY

Authors

  • Hong Zhang University of Science and Technology of China/City University of Hong Kong
  • Kem Z.K. Zhang University of Science and Technology of China
  • Matthew K.O. Lee City University of Hong Kong
  • Feng Feng University of Science and Technology of China

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7903/ijecs.1069

Keywords:

Microblogs, Virtual Community, Brand Loyalty, IT habit, Satisfaction

Abstract

With the prevalence and potential value of microblogs, many marketers have leveraged this technology to build brand community for broadcasting products and attracting consumers. However, from a marketing point of view, few studies address how practitioners can benefit from microblogs in terms of building brand loyalty. This study investigates the effects of IT habit on brand loyalty within microblogs. We develop a research model and empirically test it using data collected from a survey on a Chinese microblog site. The findings suggest that consumers’ habit of using microblogs to follow their preferred brands can significantly affect their brand loyalty. Satisfaction, importance, and social interaction are found to be important antecedents of IT habit. Theoretical and practical implications are offered.

To cite this document: Hong Zhang, Kem Z.K. Zhang, Matthew K.O. Lee, and Feng Feng, "The value of it habit in microblogs on brand loyalty", International Journal of Electronic Commerce Studies, Vol.5, No.1, pp. 63-80, 2014.

Permanent link to this document:
http://dx.doi.org/10.7903/ijecs.1069

Author Biography

Hong Zhang, University of Science and Technology of China/City University of Hong Kong

Information and Systems

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Published

2014-07-25

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 1 (2014)

Section

Regular Articles