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Original Article
Open Access
Exploring the Dimensions of Pilgrims' Experiences
Sathish A. S., Ramakrishnan Venkatesakumar
· pp. 5–16
DOI: 10.17010/ijom/2014/v44/i4/80385
Purpose: Experiences are private events that occur in response to some stimulation. They often result from direct observation or participation in events - whether they are real, dreamlike, or virtual. This study aims to understand and explore the dimensions of …
Keywords:
Pilgrim, Pilgrims' Experiences, Pilgrim Satisfaction, Lord Venkateswara, TTD
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Original Article
Open Access
Brand Credibility and Purchase Intention Among Users of Shopping and Convenience Goods: The Moderating Role of Brand Involvement
Joji Alex N., Jithin Thomas
· pp. 17–24
DOI: 10.17010/ijom/2014/v44/i4/80386
In the present study, we explore the moderating role of brand involvement, which is a potential factor influencing the relation between brand credibility and brand purchase intention. The study is intended for two categories of products, that is, convenience products …
Keywords:
Brand Credibility, Brand Involvement, Shopping Goods, Convenience Goods, Purchase Intention
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Original Article
Open Access
Nutrition Label Usage: An Empirical Study of Consumer Response in India
Reeva Paul, Monica Bedi
· pp. 25–33
DOI: 10.17010/ijom/2014/v44/i4/80387
Purpose: Indian consumers are in the process of changing their consumption/buying behaviour, especially with respect to food items. The present study attempts to explore the Indian consumers' level of awareness and usage of information given on food product labels. The …
Keywords:
Nutrition, Processed Food, Food Labels
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Original Article
Open Access
Match-up on Physical Attractiveness: Effectiveness of Cartoon Spokes-Character and Human Spokesperson
Aditya S. Mishra
· pp. 34–42
DOI: 10.17010/ijom/2014/v44/i4/80388
Marketers have been selecting celebrities to endorse their brands on the basis of their physical attractiveness. Consumers tend to form positive stereotypes about such people because they assume that the endorsers, who are ranked high on one dimension, would excel …
Keywords:
Human Spokesperson, Cartoon Spokes-Character, Match-Up Hypothesis, Distinctiveness Theory
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Original Article
Open Access
The Indian Rural Market: Emerging Opportunities and Challenges
Mohd. Azhar Suharwardi, Iqbal Ahmad Hakim
· pp. 43–50
DOI: 10.17010/ijom/2014/v44/i4/80389
An estimated 68.84% of the total Indian population living in villages (Census 2011) makes rural India the 'next big thing' for businesses. The sheer size of rural India gives it a significant share in the total Indian market, which from …
Keywords:
Rural Marketing, Indian Rural Market, Indian Rural Consumer, Distribution, Promotion, Customization