Effects of product-specific word-of-mouth communication on product category involvement |
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Authors: | Joan L Giese Eric R Spangenberg Ayn E Crowley |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Marketing, Washington State University, 99164-4730 Pullman, WA, USA;(2) Department of Marketing, Washington State University, 99164-4730 Pullman, WA, USA;(3) Department of Marketing, Drake University, 50311 Des Moines, IA, USA |
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Abstract: | Drawing primarily from categorization theory, this paper presents justification for the effects of word-of-mouth (WOM) communication on product category involvement. Results of an empirical test of this relationship are presented showing an enduring effect of positive WOM communication on product category involvement; this effect was not found for negative WOM. These results suggest that positive WOM about one firm's brand may help competitors by increasing involvement, thus generating more sales (not necessarily of one's own brand) in an entire product category. Our findings, coupled with categorization theory, provide support for a series of propositions presented concerning the effects of changes in product category involvement on nondiscussed brand attitudes and purchase intentions. |
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Keywords: | word-of-mouth involvement product category |
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