Factors influencing brand equity: Testing Aaker’s brand equity framework in Malaysian toy industry

Previous studies have demonstrated varying associations between fundamental components of brand equity within diverse sectors. The purpose of the current study is to examine the influence of Aaker’s brand equity model’s dimensions (brand awareness, brand loyalty, perceived quality, and brand associa...

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Main Authors: Wong Chee Hoo, Chai Yi Xin, Visal Moosa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: LLC "CPC "Business Perspectives" 2024-01-01
Series:Innovative Marketing
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Online Access:https://www.businessperspectives.org/images/pdf/applications/publishing/templates/article/assets/19464/IM_2024_01_Hoo.pdf
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Chai Yi Xin
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description Previous studies have demonstrated varying associations between fundamental components of brand equity within diverse sectors. The purpose of the current study is to examine the influence of Aaker’s brand equity model’s dimensions (brand awareness, brand loyalty, perceived quality, and brand association) on brand equity in the context of toy brands in Malaysia. The study employs a quantitative-based correlation design within a non-controlled setting, using a cross-sectional approach with individuals as the unit of analysis. The population consists of respondents from the general public aged 18 and above, as they are valid buyers of toys. Data collection was conducted using a non-probability sampling method. The questionnaire was sent to the targeted respondents using online Google Form links. A comprehensive dataset from 384 respondents was gathered for descriptive analysis of the demographic profile. Hypothesis testing was performed using regression analysis. The findings indicate that, except for brand associations, the remaining three factors – perceived quality (Beta = .377, p < .001), brand loyalty (Beta = .338, p < .001), and brand awareness (Beta = .221, p < .01) – exhibit a statistically significant positive correlation with the brand equity of children’s toy brands in Malaysia. AcknowledgmentThe authors thank INTI International University, Malaysia, for providing financial support to publish this paper.
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spelling doaj.art-88236d38c3df4e32b48f5568cd390d222024-01-04T11:31:20ZengLLC "CPC "Business Perspectives"Innovative Marketing1814-24271816-63262024-01-01201405010.21511/im.20(1).2024.0419464Factors influencing brand equity: Testing Aaker’s brand equity framework in Malaysian toy industryWong Chee Hoo0https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0691-4463Chai Yi Xin1Visal Moosa2https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0618-1896Ph.D., Associate Professor, Faculty of Business and Communications, INTI International University, MalaysiaMBA Student, Faculty of Business and Communications, INTI International University, MalaysiaPh.D., Assistant Professor, Centre for Research and Publication, Islamic University of Maldives, MaldivesPrevious studies have demonstrated varying associations between fundamental components of brand equity within diverse sectors. The purpose of the current study is to examine the influence of Aaker’s brand equity model’s dimensions (brand awareness, brand loyalty, perceived quality, and brand association) on brand equity in the context of toy brands in Malaysia. The study employs a quantitative-based correlation design within a non-controlled setting, using a cross-sectional approach with individuals as the unit of analysis. The population consists of respondents from the general public aged 18 and above, as they are valid buyers of toys. Data collection was conducted using a non-probability sampling method. The questionnaire was sent to the targeted respondents using online Google Form links. A comprehensive dataset from 384 respondents was gathered for descriptive analysis of the demographic profile. Hypothesis testing was performed using regression analysis. The findings indicate that, except for brand associations, the remaining three factors – perceived quality (Beta = .377, p < .001), brand loyalty (Beta = .338, p < .001), and brand awareness (Beta = .221, p < .01) – exhibit a statistically significant positive correlation with the brand equity of children’s toy brands in Malaysia. AcknowledgmentThe authors thank INTI International University, Malaysia, for providing financial support to publish this paper.https://www.businessperspectives.org/images/pdf/applications/publishing/templates/article/assets/19464/IM_2024_01_Hoo.pdfbrand associationsbrand awarenessbrand equitybrand loyaltyMalaysiaperceived brand quality
spellingShingle Wong Chee Hoo
Chai Yi Xin
Visal Moosa
Factors influencing brand equity: Testing Aaker’s brand equity framework in Malaysian toy industry
Innovative Marketing
brand associations
brand awareness
brand equity
brand loyalty
Malaysia
perceived brand quality
title Factors influencing brand equity: Testing Aaker’s brand equity framework in Malaysian toy industry
title_full Factors influencing brand equity: Testing Aaker’s brand equity framework in Malaysian toy industry
title_fullStr Factors influencing brand equity: Testing Aaker’s brand equity framework in Malaysian toy industry
title_full_unstemmed Factors influencing brand equity: Testing Aaker’s brand equity framework in Malaysian toy industry
title_short Factors influencing brand equity: Testing Aaker’s brand equity framework in Malaysian toy industry
title_sort factors influencing brand equity testing aaker s brand equity framework in malaysian toy industry
topic brand associations
brand awareness
brand equity
brand loyalty
Malaysia
perceived brand quality
url https://www.businessperspectives.org/images/pdf/applications/publishing/templates/article/assets/19464/IM_2024_01_Hoo.pdf
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