Graduation Year
Fall 2011
Document Type
Open Access Senior Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts
Department
Psychology
Reader 1
Kathleen Brown
Reader 2
Gregory Hess
Rights Information
© 2011 Katie Bilotti
Abstract
Modern society is structured around consumption. The climate of the current consumer culture is one of intense competition. In order to differentiate their brands and products, companies are beginning to focus on differentiating their brands on the basis of distinctive emotional, rather than functional, characteristics. Emotional brand attachment is defined as the bond that connects a consumer with a specific brand by involving feelings of affection, passion, and connection. When established, emotional brand attachment is a powerful tool for building brand equity and influencing the purchasing decisions of consumers. This paper explores the marketing tactics utilized by Dove brand and Nike, Inc. Although the means were different, both companies successfully generated emotional brand attachment between their products and modern consumers.
Recommended Citation
Bilotti, Katie, "Emotional Brand Attachment: Marketing Strategies for Successful Generation" (2011). CMC Senior Theses. 273.
https://scholarship.claremont.edu/cmc_theses/273
