The Journal for Information Professionals
Asia Pacific Journal of Information Systems (APJIS), a Scopus and ABDC indexed journal, is a
flagship journal of the information systems (IS) field in the Asia Pacific region.
ISSN 2288-5404 (Print) / ISSN 2288-6818 (Online)
Editor : Seung Hyun Kim
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| Date | March 2017 |
|---|---|
| Vol. No. | Vol. 27 No. 1 |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.14329/apjis.2017.27.1.54 |
| Page | 54~76 |
| Title | Enhancing Fan Participation in Social Media Based Virtual Brand Communities: The Case of Like, Comment, and Share Activities |
| Author | Liguo Lou, Joon Koh |
| Keyword | Social Media Marketing, Brand Community, Fan Participation, Expected Benefits, Brand Loyalty |
| Abstract | The purpose of marketing via Facebook is to convince consumers to become fans of a brand. Facebook constructs virtual brand communities that enable brand fans to interact with these brands. This study investigates the antecedents and consequences of fan participation characterized by the breadth and depth of brand fans’ like, comment, and share activities. An empirical analysis with 204 survey respondents reveals that expected benefits, such as brand information, social interaction ties, playfulness, and incentive, have positive effects on fan participation. Furthermore, fan participation increases fan’s attitudinal loyalty, which then positively affects behavioral loyalty. Theoretical and practical implications of the findings as well as future research directions are also discussed. |
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