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DOI 10.35609/jmmr.2021.6.4(4)

Reference to this paper should be made as follows: Brabo, N.A; Karif, A.I; Lestari, S.D; Sriyanto, A. (2021). The Effect of Brand Page Commitment, Brand Awareness, Electronic Word of Mouth and Brand Image on Purchase Intention of Xiaomi Smartphone on Social Media, J. Mgt. Mkt. Review, 6(4) 235 – 244. https://doi.org/10.35609/jmmr.2021.6.4(4)

Received: September 30, 2021 | Accepted: December 31, 2021

The Effect of Brand Page Commitment, Brand Awareness, Electronic Word Of Mouth and Brand Image on Purchase Intention of Xiaomi Smartphone on Social Media
Nora Andira Brabo, Andri Irmawan Karif, Setyani Dwi Lestari, Agus Sriyanto
Budi Luhur University, Jl. Ciledug Raya, Petukangan Utara, 12260, Jakarta Selatan, Indonesia Abstract

Objective - Brand Xiaomi launched its first smartphone in 2011 and in 2019, Xiaomi become the 4th largest smartphone manufacturer in the world. This extraordinary achievement has brought questions about how their product is marketed and promoted and how consumers are persuaded to buy their products. This study aims to analyze factors that influence consumers purchase intentions in relation to Xiaomi smartphones. The context of the analysis in this study is social media platform, namely Xiaomi official fan page in Facebook, Twitter and Instagram in Indonesia.

Methodology/Technique - A survey method is conducted and the respondents were chosen using non-probability sampling with convenience technique. Data wasanalyzed using Structure Equation Model (SEM) with smart PLS (Partial Least Square) software version.

Findings - The results show that Brand Page Commitment, Brand Awareness, Electronic WOM, and Brand Image have a significant positive influence on purchase intention for Xiaomi smartphones.Brand Page Commitment of Xiaomi social media has an impact on eWOM, brand image and also consumer purchase intention. Creative content isneeded to keep customers engaged and committed to the Xiaomi social media platforms, such as photo competitions with Xiaomi cameras. Social media allows consumers to post user-generated content (such as online comments, product reviews), thus allow consumers spread the word-of mouth about the product digitally.

Novelty - Social media also allowscompanies to have conversations with consumers responding to those who reach out to Xiaomi Brand page through commenting or messaging. Through their Brand Page, a company can execute social media strategies and, if done correctly, it will increase Xiaomi brand image and sales.

Type of Paper - Empirical

Keywords: Brand Page Commitment; Brand Awareness; Electronic WOM; Brand Image; Purchase Intention

JEL Classification: M30, M39.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.35609/jmmr.2021.6.4(4)

Pages 235 – 244

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