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According to the number of existing accommodation facilities and the number of tourists, hotels must compete with each other to attract as many tourists as possible. Increasing competition, diversity in customers' tastes and needs, and the emergence of new technologies have required hotels to provide distinctive services and experiences to attract and retain their customers, because loyal customers ultimately have a positive effect on hotel performance. One of the factors that can create value for hotel customers is paying attention to social responsibility. The purpose of this research is to investigate the effect of social responsibility of hotels on customer loyalty based on the mediating role of brand image, commitment and customer satisfaction. The statistical sample is the guests of 4 and 5 star hotels in Tehran, who were sampled as available. Structural equation model has been used to measure the relationship between variables. The results of the research showed that the social responsibility of hotels has a positive effect on the variables of brand image, commitment, satisfaction and loyalty. Therefore, by addressing social responsibilities through improving the brand image and customer commitment and satisfaction, hotels can cause Loyalty and repeat their stay in the hotel and improve their performance.

The aim of this research is to provide a comprehensive overview of the activities conducted in the field of brand image and to offer a scientific mapping based on international articles available in the Web of Science (WOS) database. This study, as a scientometric analysis, utilizes scientometric indicators and network analysis methods. The researcher systematically reviewed research articles published between 1977 and 2023, using VOS Viewer software version 1.6.20 for scientific analysis. After searching, screening, and qualitative evaluation, the final analysis was conducted on 521 articles. The results showed that the most research was conducted in 2021 with 55 articles (13.8%), and the United States was the most active country in this field with 80 articles (20%), followed by the United Kingdom with 42 articles (10.5%) and China with 38 articles (9.5%). The focus of keywords initially centered on brand image and consumer behavior, later shifting to consumer attitude and purchase behavior. This research aims to analyze the intellectual paradigm and provide a scientific mapping in the field of brand image, based on a systematic review of articles and utilizing VOS Viewer software. Data analysis revealed that the most research in this area was conducted in 2021. Additionally, the authors with the most publications were identified, showing that brand image, purchase intention, and corporate social responsibility are the most important keywords. These factors are recognized as the most significant elements related to marketing and consumer behavior.

Social media platforms have become an integral part of the daily lives of individuals and businesses, evolving into primary marketing tools and directly influencing purchase decisions. This study aims to examine the impact of social media marketing on purchase intention, considering the mediating roles of customer engagement, brand image, and brand awareness. This research adopts a positivist philosophical approach with a quantitative methodology. The research strategy is survey-based, using a standardized five-point Likert scale questionnaire for data collection. The study has a cross-sectional time horizon, conducted over a one-month period from July 1 to August 6 (35 days). The statistical population consists of potential and actual customers of the Essence brand. A sample of 410 individuals was selected using non-probability convenience sampling. Data analysis was performed using structural equation modeling with SPSS and Smart PLS software. The results indicate that social media marketing can lead to increased brand awareness, improved customer loyalty, and ultimately increased purchase intention for cosmetic products. It is recommended that brands in this sector utilize social media for product introduction, customer relationship building, and purchase intention stimulation. This strategy can potentially strengthen brand positioning and increase sales.Keywords: brand image, brand awareness, customer Engagement, purchase intention, social media marketing.

The purpose of this study was to investigate the brand image of Irancel Company. Irancel is one of the most popular operators, so studying the brand image of this company shows the strengths and weaknesses of irancels brand. and its an applied research output for irancel managers and they can plan for the future and impressiveness of company's brand.

the method of this study was brand concept map. The society were contacts (customers and non-customers) of irancel company.studied sample was 76 people including 52 customer and 24 non-customer. structures deep interviews used for data collection, collected data summered by indexes such as associations strength-positive and negative associations and by using this indexes final and aggressive map explored.

the finding of this research was the brand concept map of irancel. The map contains brand associations (positive and negative) - associative intensity and relationship between associations.

The most important associations found with the Irancell brand have been medium-sized brand, high advertising, high speed internet and good service, cheaper service price than competitors and leading brand in service innovation. In sum, audiences can think of Irancell as a challenging brand in the market that has less credibility than its competitor but has better and cheaper services.by the way irancel company needs to change the image of brand by using re branding strategies. and they have to focus on their contacts- brand credit and visual identity.

Consumer-brand relationship is a well-documented phenomenon in marketing and consumer behavior. Relational marketing strategies focus on high customer retention rates, which depend on superior product or service delivery. Unfortunately, the unique nature of businesses makes it unrealistic to expect error-free services or products. Like individuals, even well-known and successful brands can make mistakes that damage their relationship with their consumers. This is an inevitable aspect of brand-consumer interactions. In recent decades, numerous brand transgressions have put major corporations to the test, including Samsung’s exploding Galaxy Note 7 batteries, Wells Fargo's creation of fake accounts, and Volkswagen's emissions cheating scandal. Brand transgressions not only result in customer dissatisfaction in the short term but negatively affect the relationship with customers in the long run. The pervasiveness of brand transgression highlights the drastic need for empirical research into how people perceive and respond to such events to implement a suitable response strategy after brand transgression. This article seeks to contribute to the branding literature by exploring the moderating role of brand image in influencing consumer responses and behaviors following a brand transgression, as well as the effectiveness of brand recovery strategies. In addition, this study seeks to examine how forgiveness mediates the interaction effect of apology appeal and brand image on consumers’ reactions. This study also investigates how the consistency between the type of apology appeal (emotional or informational) and the brand image (warmth versus competence) affects the effectiveness of the response strategy in the context of brand transgression. Additionally, it explores the impact on key consumer outcomes such as negative word-of-mouth, repurchase intention, and brand trust. The conceptual model proposed in this research is novel and has not been previously examined, either in Iran or globally.

A 2x2 between-groups experimental design was employed, where the independent variables were brand image (warmth vs. competence) and apology appeal (emotional vs. informational). Before the main test, a pretest was conducted to check stimuli development and external validity. 146 students and graduates of Tehran universities were randomly assigned to conditions of the pretest and main test of this research. Data was gathered by distributing a questionnaire. Data analysis was performed with ANOVA and moderated mediation (PROCESS).

The results demonstrate that aligning the apology type with the brand image results in more favorable consumer responses following a brand transgression. Specifically, an emotional apology is more effective for warm brands, boosting repurchase intention, reducing negative word-of-mouth, and increasing brand trust. In contrast, an informational apology works better for competent brands, particularly in fostering brand trust. Additionally, forgiveness mediates the relationship between the type of apology and consumer response, with this mediation effect being moderated by the brand image type.

The findings of this study offer fresh insights into the dynamics of brand transgression, response strategies, and how consumers react. This study also provides practical guidance for managers on preserving a brand’s reputation following a transgression, helping to maintain positive customer behaviors. Additionally, it offers valuable recommendations for crafting effective response strategies that foster customer trust and brand loyalty.

In today's competitive markets, creating strong brand equity is essential for a company's financial success. The existing literature has not yet identified the influence process and influence of brand image on brand equity. Therefore, it is very important to identify the potential factors of brand equity and the relationships between them, such as brand attachment, brand attitude, and brand image. Decision makers can pay more attention to these stimuli to strengthen the special value of the brand, so this research aims to develop knowledge related to brand identity, brand image, attachment, attitude, trust and commitment to the brand and to investigate its impact. Research on brand equity in the household appliance industry and providing solutions to increase brand equity were carried out. The home appliance industry was chosen because it is very attractive to middle-income developing countries. Also, in this study, a conceptual model has been presented that shows the relationships between customers' perceptions of brand image and identity and brand equity.

research philosophy; Affirmative, objective; descriptive, orientation; Application and strategy; is navigation. The statistical sample of consumer research is an Iranian brand active in the home appliance industry. A questionnaire was used to collect data. From Morgan's table, 400 people were determined as the sample size, and then the online questionnaire was sent to the target audience. The sampling method used in this research is simple random sampling. In order to analyze the data and test the research hypotheses, the methods of inferential statistics, structural equation modeling and

Today, non-profit organizations have also paid attention to the issue of brand image, because the improvement of the organization's performance depends on the improvement of its organizational image. Despite the importance and necessity of branding in the Awqaf organization-responsible for endowment and charity affairs in Iran, the branding and improving the image of the organization have been neglected due to the lack of mental convergence and differences in the views of the organization's managers. In fact, there is no complete consensus on this issue in the Organization, and this has led to the lack of an effective plan and program. This research was conducted with the aim of exploring the types of mentality of Awqaf organization managers in relation to brand management and improving the image of Awqaf organization. This research is applied in terms of purpose and mixed in nature using Q method. The theoretical community includes managers, deputies and experts of the endowment organization and charity affairs at the headquarters level. The sample selection method is based on a combination of snowball and targeted sampling, which includes 37 experts. Interview tools and Q questionnaire were used to collect data. Q factor analysis and SPSS software were used for data analysis. The results of the research show seven mentalities, which were named as holisticists, taskists, promotionists, strategists, organizational transformationists, internal brand builders, and conservatives. The extracted mentalities were interpreted and their priorities were highlighted in the matter of branding. According to the results of this research, the starting point of planning in the field of promoting the brand of the endowment organization is to pay attention to the commonalities of mentalities and not to pay attention to divergent issues, which were presented in this field.

The purpose of the current research was the effect of social media marketing, brand awareness and brand image on customer satisfaction in Aydeh Bank. This research is applied in terms of its purpose and descriptive-survey in terms of the method of doing the work. The statistical population of this research is 1350 customers of Aindeh Bank in Mazandaran province, of which 384 people were selected using Cochran's formula. PLS software was used for data analysis. Research findings show that social media marketing and brand awareness have a positive and significant effect on customer satisfaction, but brand image does not have a positive and significant effect on customer satisfaction. On the other hand, social media marketing has a positive and significant effect on brand awareness. But social media marketing does not have a positive and meaningful effect on the brand image. Also, social media marketing has a positive and significant effect on customer satisfaction with the mediating role of brand awareness. But social media marketing does not have a positive and significant effect on customer satisfaction with the mediating role of brand image.

How to make a brand valuable in the mind of the customer has become one of the main challenges of companies. One of these valuable resources that has not received much attention is the media and social networks. This research examines the impact of social media on brand equity from the customers' point of view, as well as their effects on consumer behavior. In terms of the method of data collection, the current research is a descriptive survey and it is considered applied study in terms of purpose. The purpose of present study is to test theoretical concepts in real situations and to solve concrete problems, and in terms of the relationship between variables, is considered correlational, and library studies and distribution of questionnaires were used to collect the data of the statistical community of social network advertising recipients. The statistical population was the audience of social media advertisements. Cluster sampling method was used to determine the composition of the sample. Out of 504 available samples, 384 people responded, which was 76%. In the current research, a questionnaire tool was used, which was adjusted based on the Likert scale. After the descriptive survey of the statistical population of the research, using inferential methods, the statistical analysis of the obtained studies has been undertaken to test the hypotheses through SPSS 22 software. The Kolmogorov-Smirnov test was used to check the normality of the distribution of the variables, the analysis of variance was used to check the significance of the difference between the variables, and the correlation was used to check the relationship between the independent variables and the dependent variable. The main research model has also been tested through Lisrel software and structural equation technique and through factor analysis of the data. The results indicate the confirmation of all the hypotheses and at the end, suggestions have been presented in line with the research hypotheses.

Considering that the most important effort of marketers and managers today is to take measures to create, increase and maintain market share. The purpose of this study is to present a model of the effectiveness of marketing dimensions of potential markets with a value-based approach to dairy products.

The method of this research was qualitative-quantitative. In the qualitative method, the thematic method was used to obtain the dimensions and criteria that were obtained during the three coding steps. By semi-structured interviews with selected experts, 6 related experts were formed through a judgmental method and the effective dimensions model was presented. The interviews were followed until the theoretical saturation of the data. In a quantitative method, by generating paired questionnaires and distributing them among 10 experts, we analyzed the obtained dimensional data using the fuzzy dimtel method and the fuzzy ANP method. The statistical community has been the potential market of Iraq.

Based on the results, the effective variables of this study included potential market dimensions and marketing values. The first influential variable of potential market, which has the dimensions of competitive price, consumer market and product quality, is the second influential variable of marketing values, which have the components of creating the need and strategy of choice and customer satisfaction.

Strengthening the brand in response to globalization and global competition is one of the effective factors for university centers to attract students in the international scene. Therefore, the purpose of this research is to investigate the effect of brand strengthening on the attraction of international students of Mazandaran University with the mediating role of brand loyalty, brand reputation and brand image. In terms of purpose, this research is practical and in terms of the nature of data collection, it is a descriptive-survey method and correlation type. The statistical population of the research is the faculty members of Mazandaran University. The statistical sample of the research is 167 faculty members based on stratified random method. The research data collection tool is a standard questionnaire whose validity has been confirmed by content validity and construct validity and reliability by Cronbach's alpha method. The method of data analysis to test the research hypotheses was the method of structural equations (partial least squares) with the help of Smart pls3 software. The results of data analysis indicate that strengthening the brand has a positive and significant effect on attracting international students of Mazandaran University and on brand loyalty, brand reputation, and brand image. Also, the mediating role of brand loyalty and brand reputation and brand image in the effect of brand image on the attraction of international students was confirmed.

The current research endeavors to formulate a native brand image model within the manufacturing and service sectors for materials and supplies essential to dairy product production.
 
This study adopts a developmental-applied approach and employs a descriptive-exploratory strategy in its research implementation. Regarding data collection methods, the research relied on a combination of library research and field studies, employing semi-structured interviews as the primary tool. Consequently, the data collected falls under the qualitative category. Additionally, the study is characterized as a single cross-sectional research design. Given the non-experimental nature of the research, the extent of researcher intervention in the research process remains minimal. The research's statistical population comprises experts in the Iranian dairy industry who possess specific qualifications, including holding an MSc degree or higher in brand management and marketing, substantial experience, and a strong familiarity with the dairy industry. The researchers carried out sampling with a purposeful judgmental approach and snowball method, up to the theoretical limit of data saturation. They selected 20 people (5 company managers, 9 marketing and sales managers, and 6 senior experts in the marketing department of companies) as a sample of research experts and interviewed them. As mentioned, the data measurement tool in this research, in addition to in-depth study of documents using the library method, included semi-structured interviews with experts. To ensure the validity and reliability of the results of the interview process, special criteria of qualitative research including credibility and confirmability were used. To enhance credibility, the researchers employed a review process involving the interview participants. To ensure confirmability in the final stage, the researchers submitted the identified categories to three of the original participants for review and approval, subsequently incorporating any suggested revisions. In addition,  a retest method was utilized to calculate the reliability of the interviews. In this regard, among the interviews conducted, researchers selected three interviews and coded each of them twice within 14 days. The statistical population included experts in the Iranian dairy industry with at least an MSc degree and who were familiar with the dairy industry. The statistical sample (20 individuals) was selected by a purposeful judgmental method. Data collection tools included library studies and semi-structured interviews with experts. The validity of the interview questions was confirmed by the content method and their reliability by the retest method (0.89). A data analysis was performed with a qualitative approach using data-based theorizing and the coding process in three stages open, axial, and selective coding.
 
Accordingly, the researchers described each component of the coding paradigm, drew the pattern of the brand image in the manufacturing and service industries of materials and supplies required for dairy products, and finally created the theory based on 13 judgments. The calculated paradigm model includes causal conditions (including brand capabilities), central category (brand performance), foundations (brand innovation), contextual conditions (brand modifiers), strategies (brand orientation), and consequences (brand value creation and brand image). Ultimately, the selected model conceptualized the relationships between the categories.
 
This research endeavors to formulate a native brand image model within the manufacturing and service sectors for materials and requirements in the dairy product industry. Utilizing an exploratory approach and data-driven theorizing, the researchers tried to delineate the brand image framework in these sectors through a three-stage process encompassing open, axial, and selective coding, resulting in the formulation of 13 key judgments. Future studies are recommended to transform these theoretical propositions into research hypotheses and validate them through quantitative methodology, employing a structural equation modeling approach. Based on the present research findings, the causal conditions affecting the research paradigmatic model include "brand capabilities" which itself consists of two parts: "marketing capabilities" and "organizational capabilities". Identified marketing capabilities include brand status and market share, marketing mixes, internet marketing services, brand reputation, and having a specific advertising slogan. Organizational capabilities also include fast transportation facilities, strong (management, financial, human, information) brand support, a stable competitive advantage, a strong supply chain, and creating a sustainable value chain. The researchers also considered brand performance as the central category of the research model; classifying it into three areas: "customer-related performance", "brand social performance", and "brand corporate performance". They emphasized "brand innovation" as a platform for brand performance developers, which includes market innovation and innovation in processes.  They also considered brand orientation as a strategy to promote brand value creation and image, which includes competitive orientation and product/service orientation. They considered brand value creation and brand image as the consequences of the paradigmatic model; emphasizing value creation in both material and immaterial domains and brand image in both customers and competitors. Drawing from the presented model, the researchers elucidated the various components, including causal conditions (comprising brand capabilities), the central category (entailing brand performance), contexts (involving brand innovation), contextual conditions (encompassing brand modifiers), strategies (pertaining to brand orientation), and consequences (relating to both brand value creation and brand image) within the paradigmatic model. Ultimately, the researchers formulated the theoretical relationships between these categories in the selected model.

The aim of this research is to investigating the effects of brand image, brand awareness and brand quality on attachment and loyalty to the destination brand (Comparative study: Kerman and Yazd cities). This research is descriptive-survey in terms of research method and practical in terms of purpose. The statistical population of this research consists of all domestic and foreign tourists entering the two cities of Kerman and Yazd, and the sampling was done on an accessible basis. The reliability of the mentioned questionnaire was estimated at 0.895 for Kerman city and 0.812 for Yazd city, and its validity has been proven by experts and professors. In total, due to the comparative approach of the research, 397 responses were collected through a face-to-face survey in the two cities of Kerman and Yazd, and then analyzed using confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modeling. SPSS24 and PLS3 software were used to analyze the data. Our findings showed that brand image, brand awareness and brand quality affect the destination brand trust of the tourists of Yazd and Kerman, which in turn affects their loyalty through destination brand trust. Also, the effect of attachment to the destination brand, the mediator of the relationship between destination brand trust and destination brand loyalty in both cities, was confirmed. Finally, all the relationships mentioned above were significantly different in the Kerman and Yazd models. By using the findings of the research, city management can make a significant contribution in improving their loyalty and trust in these cities by increasing brand awareness, brand quality and trust in the destination brand of Kerman and Yazd tourists.

The management of customer relationships is the connection point between organizations such as tourism facilities and potential and actual customers. Proper management can improve the brand image of tourism facilities by providing accurate information, awareness of current and future services, and offering various sales and motivational plans that attract tourists. With proper customer relationship management, not only is the perceived value of services by guests improved, but the brand image of the tourist destination or facility is also improved, leading to attraction and loyalty of tourists. This research is a practical and descriptive study using a standard questionnaire as a data collection tool. The statistical population of the study is all tourists in Mashhad in the year 2021, and the sample size is 384 people. Non-random sampling method was used. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modeling were used to test the hypotheses. The results show that customer relationship management has a positive and significant effect on brand image, and perceived value mediates this effect. This result indicates that focusing on improving and strengthening relationships with customers leads to enhancing the brand image.

The current research aimed to analysis the consumers’ behavior in the World Petanque Offline Cup 2020. Five measuring instruments of the research were filled by 200 men and women participants of the WPOC in order to modeling the causal relations between the variables. The findings of the path analysis by PLS showed that brand image of FIPJP on brand image of WPOC, brand image of WPOC on behavioral intentions, satisfaction on behavioral intentions and event quality on all brand image of WPOC, satisfaction and brand image of FIPJP had significant positive effects. Additionally, the mediating impact of satisfaction on the relationship between event quality and behavioral intentions, the mediating impact of brand image of WPOC on the relationship between event quality and behavioral intentions, the mediating impact of brand image of WPOC on the relationship between brand image of FIPJP and behavioral intentions were positive and significant. The proposed model of the research had good fit. It is suggested that administrators of the offline sport events should focus on various dimensions of services quality in sport events aiming to increase satisfaction followed by positive behavioral intentions development. Also, the image of the brand of the organizer of such events in the minds of consumers can predict behavioral intentions, and therefore it is suggested to improve the quality of organizational arrangements, how to interact with participants and related technical issues.

At a highly competitive market, the recognition and identification of factors that affect the development and management of the brand is known as the main concerns of managers. This study aims to answer an important question of how brand-related communications, including advertising and sales promotion contents, which are disseminated on social media platforms, can enhance positive brand image and evoke favorable behavioural intention from consumers. To test the hypotheses developed in this study, used the available non-random sampling method and Cochran's formula, 227 survey questionnaires were administered to respondents who follow of Chery brand on Instagram. The face validity and content validity were confirmed by experts and a University of Professors and construct validity was confirmed through factor analysis. Reliability was assessed by Cronbach's alpha coefficient greater than 0.7. The research method is survey research. The data were analyzed using Structural Equation Modelling with AMOS v18 and SPSS v22. The findings reported in this research demonstrate that there are positive and significant relationships between social media advertising content, social media sales promotion content, hedonic brand image, functional brand image and behavioural intention. Both hedonic and functional brand images have significant mediating effects on social media advertising content, social media sales promotion content and behavioural intention. Hence, through the social media advertising content and social media sales promotion content, brand images can be enhanced in the consumers’ minds and are considered an effective tool for stimulating favourable behavioural intention of consumers.

Brand development and management is a top priority for many organizations because the brand is one of the most valuable assets for organizations. In order to achieve a competitive advantage, the marketing activities considered in these organizations must have an effective approach and the brand-related marketing communications must be in line with the marketing strategies. Similarly, researchers have done a great deal of research to understand the factors influencing brand development and management. With the advent of social media and its growing popularity, brands are also using social media as an effective channel to spread marketing communication messages, which has created a new type of communication, which is used in the best way and has become an important turning point. Has been created to successfully create and maintain a brand image, and has provided new opportunities to share brand-related information. Definitely one of the most important marketing communication tools that play a key role in consumer behavior and purchasing decisions is the content of brand advertising. Therefore, this study examines the impact of content on social media advertising on consumer behavioral intent.

One of the most important factors that increasingly shapes the thoughts and behavior of buyers is the observance of ethical marketing in today's businesses. Maintaining a relationship with the consumer and building brand loyalty are the main challenges in the current marketing environment. Creating a good brand image in the customer's mind is essential for companies to survive and gain a competitive advantage in today's turbulent market. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of ethical marketing on brand image through social responsibility mediation in Ardabil food industry. The type of research was applied in terms of purpose and descriptive-correlational in terms of the nature of the method. The statistical population of the present study includes consumers of products of Ardabil food industry companies, from which 384 people were selected based on Morgan table and by available sampling method to answer the questionnaire. To measure the ethical marketing variable, Safari et al. (2017), brand image, Bravo et al. (2010) and social responsibility, Mubarak et al. (2018) were used. The results of structural equation modeling test using PLS software showed that ethical marketing has a positive and significant effect on social responsibility and brand image and social responsibility plays a mediating role between ethical marketing and brand image between ethical marketing and brand image. The findings of this study can be effective in moving companies to pay more attention to the brand image.

The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of celebrity endorsement on consumers purchase intention through brand image, attitude toward the celebrity and advertising believability.The peresent study is an applied research and regarding data collection is discriptive survey and correlation type.The target population of the study were consumers of Delpazir products in Bushehr.The sampling method was convenience sampling and the data collection tool was questionnaire. The questionnaires were distributed among 408 mentioned consumers. The validity of the questionnaire was confirmed by content validity and reliability by Cronbach's alpha coefficient. The data analysed through the Smart PLS software.The finding of this study shows that the celebrity endorsement has a positive and significant effect on the consumer's purchase intention.The celebrity endorsement has a positive and significant effect on the three mediating variables including the brand image, the advertising believability and the attitude toward the celebrity. Also, the brand image, the advertising believability and the attitude toward the celebrity have a positive and significant effect on the purchase intention.Jel clacification: M41,G11