Why Consumers Join Brand Communities Online

The degree of connectedness between a consumer and a brand may be determined by how well consumers are integrated into brand communities.

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In addition to peer recommendations, brands are playing an increasing role in consumers’ purchasing decisions. The degree of connectedness between a consumer and a brand may be determined by how well consumers are integrated into brand communities.

The Journal of Brand Management published a study conducted by the University of Castilla-La Mancha that investigated the influence of community integration on brand identification.

The study shows how brand identification influences satisfaction, loyalty and word-of-mouth communications. It also confirmed the influence of brand community integration on consumer satisfaction and brand identification.

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