Abstract
Influence marketing and of social causes has proven to be an interesting tool for product and brand outcomes. However, little is known about the relationship between influencers and social causes as a way to change consumer behavior. The present study aims to understand how the association of influencers with social causes can alter the behavioral intentions of followers. An experimental study with Instagram users reveals the importance of coherence between the influencer and the type of social cause to increase the intentions of association with social causes by followers. The findings suggest theoretical and practical implications for the marketing of influence and social causes.
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Influence marketing and of social causes has proven to be an interesting tool for product and brand outcomes. However, little is known about the relationship between influencers and social causes as a way to change consumer behavior. The present study aims to understand how the association of influencers with social causes can alter the behavioral intentions of followers. An experimental study with Instagram users reveals the importance of coherence between the influencer and the type of social cause to increase the intentions of association with social causes by followers. The findings suggest theoretical and practical implications for the marketing of influence and social causes.
Translated title of the contribution | nfluencers and social causes: How does the type of cause interfere with the success of the promotion of causes? |
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Original language | Portuguese |
Pages (from-to) | 514-526 |
Number of pages | 13 |
Journal | RISTI - Revista Iberica de Sistemas e Tecnologias de Informacao |
Volume | 2020 |
Issue number | E34 |
Publication status | Published - Sept 2020 |
Keywords
- Influence marketing
- Intentions of association with social causes
- Social causes