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Brand value in virtual worlds: an axiological approach

Barnes, Stuart J., Mattsson, Jan (2008) Brand value in virtual worlds: an axiological approach. Journal of Electronic Commerce Research, 9 (3). pp. 195-205. ISSN 1938-9027. (The full text of this publication is not currently available from this repository. You may be able to access a copy if URLs are provided) (KAR id:34737)

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Abstract

Online virtual worlds, including Second Life, are rapidly becoming recognized as an important new channel for marketing and brand-building. However, the nature of the channel and its consumers or users is likely to be quite different to other channels, including the Web. Consequently, this may have knock-on effects for traditional multi-channel brand management strategies. In an effort to understand this new channel, this paper details exploratory research aimed at assessing the brand value of real-life brands that have moved to the virtual world of Second Life. Using axiology, we develop a scale to measure brand value and then assess the value of eight real-life brands in Second Life. The results demonstrate both the value of the methodology and the apparent differences in consumer perceptions of brand in the virtual world. The paper rounds off with conclusions and implications for future research and practice in this very new area.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled keywords: online game, virtual world, marketing, brand value, second life.
Subjects: H Social Sciences
H Social Sciences > HA Statistics > HA33 Management Science
Divisions: Divisions > Kent Business School - Division > Kent Business School (do not use)
Depositing User: Catherine Norman
Date Deposited: 18 Jul 2013 09:50 UTC
Last Modified: 16 Nov 2021 10:12 UTC
Resource URI: https://kar.kent.ac.uk/id/eprint/34737 (The current URI for this page, for reference purposes)

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