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BLACKPINK Endorsement Effect: Luxury Perfume Brand Image and Consumption Behavior of Chinese College Students
- 1 Waseda University
- 2 Liaoning University
- 3 Zhengzhou Normal University
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Abstract
This study explores the impact of K-pop stars on the brand image of luxury perfumes, with a particular focus on how Chinese university students perceive and behave towards perfumes endorsed by BLACKPINK members. This study employs a combination of textual analysis and questionnaire surveys to analyze the advertisements of four luxury perfume brands - Celine, Dior, YSL, and Tamburins- endorsed by BLACKPINK members. Through a survey of 117 Chinese university students, the relationship between the brand image conveyed by the advertisements and the consumers' brand perception is examined. The results indicate a high consistency between the visual and textual elements of the advertisements (such as the presentation style and emotional tone of the endorsers) and the perceived brand image by consumers. Moreover, the study reveals the synergistic effect of visual and textual elements in advertisements, which not only enhances the efficiency of brand information transmission but also improves consumers' overall perception and emotional connection with the brand. This study not only demonstrates the powerful influence of K-pop star endorsements but also provides important strategic insights for luxury brands in choosing endorsers and designing advertising strategies. By leveraging celebrity influence effectively, brands can achieve marketing goals and deepen the connection between consumers and the brand. Future research could further explore the relationship between different endorsers and different types of products, and how this relationship influences brand loyalty and purchasing behavior among various consumer groups.
Keywords
luxury perfume, luxury brand image, consumption behavior
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Chen,X.;Li,M.;Wang,C. (2024). BLACKPINK Endorsement Effect: Luxury Perfume Brand Image and Consumption Behavior of Chinese College Students. Communications in Humanities Research,42,35-44.
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