ANALYZING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ONLINE FASHION BRAND RECOGNITION, BRAND EXPERIENCE AND BRAND LOVE

Öz

This study delves into the intricate dynamics that define the relationship between online fashion brand recognition, brand experience, and brand love within the unique context of Turkey. Employing a quantitative research design, the study gathers data through online surveys from diverse participants hailing from various regions of Türkiye. By employing validated measurement scales and questionnaires, the research scrutinizes the perceptions of participants regarding brand recognition, brand experience, and brand love concerning distinct online fashion brands. The study aims to shed light on the elements influencing Turkish consumers' emotional connections to online fashion businesses and how brand experience and brand recognition support the development of brand love. Employing advanced statistical analyses, the study seeks to unveil potential associations and interconnections among these variables. The findings are poised to contribute pivotal insights to fashion brand management and marketing strategies, thereby deepening the comprehension of consumer behavior and fortifying brand allegiance within Türkiye rapidly evolving online fashion landscape. The study adds to the body of knowledge on consumer behavior and branding in the context of the Turkish fashion sector while acknowledging potential limits.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• Brand
• Online Fashion brand recognition
• brand experience
• brand love.

ONLINE MODA MARKA BILINIRLIĞI, MARKA DENEYIMI VE MARKA AŞKI ARASINDAKI ILIŞKININ INCELENMESI; BIR VAKA ÇALIŞMASI: TÜRKIYE

Öz

Bu çalışma, çevrimiçi moda marka bilinirliği, marka deneyimi ve marka sevgisi arasındaki ilişkiyi Türkiye'ye özgü bir bağlamda tanımlayan karmaşık dinamikleri incelemektedir. Nicel bir araştırma tasarımı kullanan çalışma, Türkiye'nin çeşitli bölgelerinden gelen çeşitli katılımcılardan çevrimiçi anketler yoluyla veri topluyor. Doğrulanmış ölçüm ölçekleri ve anketler kullanan araştırma, katılımcıların farklı çevrimiçi moda markalarına ilişkin marka bilinirliği, marka deneyimi ve marka sevgisine ilişkin algılarını inceliyor. Çalışma, Türk tüketicilerin çevrimiçi moda işletmeleriyle olan duygusal bağlarını etkileyen unsurların yanı sıra marka deneyimi ve marka bilinirliğinin marka sevgisinin gelişimini nasıl desteklediğine ışık tutmayı amaçlıyor. Gelişmiş istatistiksel analizler kullanan çalışma, bu değişkenler arasındaki potansiyel ilişkileri ve bağlantıları ortaya çıkarmayı amaçlıyor. Bulgular, moda marka yönetimi ve pazarlama stratejilerine önemli bilgiler sağlayacak, böylece tüketici davranışının anlaşılmasını derinleştirecek ve Türkiye'nin hızla gelişen çevrimiçi moda ortamında marka bağlılığını güçlendirecek. Çalışma, potansiyel sınırları kabul ederken, Türk moda sektörü bağlamında tüketici davranışı ve markalaşmaya ilişkin bilgi birikimine katkıda bulunuyor.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• Marka
• Çevrimiçi Moda marka tanıma
• marka deneyimi
• marka aşkı.

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