Global Versus Local Consumer Culture Positioning in a Transitional Market: Understanding the Influence of Consumer Nationalism Article

Liu, Y, Tao, W, Tsai, WHS. (2017). Global Versus Local Consumer Culture Positioning in a Transitional Market: Understanding the Influence of Consumer Nationalism . 11(4), 344-360. 10.1080/1553118X.2017.1339040

cited authors

  • Liu, Y; Tao, W; Tsai, WHS

authors

abstract

  • To shed cultural insights on the complex interplay between globalization and local ideologies, this study presents an online experiment that tested the comparative effects of global and local consumer culture positioning strategies in China. Reflecting the prevailing trend of nationalism around the globe, the study findings highlight the power of consumer nationalism on driving the effects of these culture-oriented positioning strategies. Furthermore, self-brand connection was found to be a critical mediator of the effects of consumer nationalism on brand evaluation. Based on the findings, this study provides strategic guidelines for both domestic and global brands to craft culturally relevant campaigns that capitalize on the growing trend of consumer nationalism in transitioning markets such as China.

publication date

  • August 8, 2017

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

start page

  • 344

end page

  • 360

volume

  • 11

issue

  • 4