The role of perceived value in football club branding: a developing league perspective
Prince Yao Amu,
Bedman Narteh,
Prince Kodua
Abstract:PurposeThe purpose of this study is to identify which dimensions of perceived value best mediate football club branding and fan loyalty from a developing league perspective.Design/methodology/approachUsing a cross-sectional design, we collected data using questionnaires from football fans in Ghana (N = 700). The data were analysed using SmartPLS V3, applying structural equation modelling with bootstrapping procedure.FindingsThe results indicate that club branding is an effective precursor of fan loyalty. Moreo… Show more
“…Prior research also indicates that positive brand associations are indispensable in crafting a robust brand image for a sports club (Mansouri et al, 2024). Favorable associations, such as sporting accomplishments, community involvement, or exemplary professionalism, bolster a club's reputation and contribute to the establishment of a formidable brand esteemed by fans and the broader community (Amu et al, 2024). Studies conducted by Azadi et al (2015) and Mazloomi Soveini (2018) corroborate that positive brand association fosters fans' loyalty to a sports club.…”
The primary objective of this research endeavor outlined in the thesis was to evaluate the impact of the individual dimensions of Customer-Based Brand Equity (CBBE) – brand awareness, brand association, perceived quality and brand loyalty – on the overall brand capital of the researched amateur football club Talent Warszawa. The author sought to discern which among the individual dimensions of CBBE exerted the most significant influence on fostering the overall brand capital of the club under examination. A questionnaire was distributed amongst the constituents of Talent Warszawa, including players, parents and guardians, players’ families, and supporters of amateur football. The survey garnered responses from a total of 102 stakeholders affiliated with the club. The reliability of the measurement scale was validated through Cronbach’s Alpha analysis.
The findings of the study evince a positive correlation among all variables under scrutiny, encompassing brand awareness, brand association, perceived quality, brand loyalty, and the overarching construct of CBBE. Notably, perceived quality emerged as the factor showing the highest positive correlation (0.88), thus indicating the most robust positive association with CBBE. However, despite the observed positive relationship, brand awareness manifested the lowest correlation with the overall consumer-based brand equity (0.70), relative to the other investigated factors.
Using the insights from this study, amateur sports clubs can strategically manage brand elements to foster brand equity, emphasizing the importance of brand awareness as an initial step in building a positive brand image and fostering fan engagement and loyalty. Overall, the findings provide valuable insights into effective brand management strategies for amateur sports clubs to enhance their brand equity and foster enduring relationships with fans.
“…Prior research also indicates that positive brand associations are indispensable in crafting a robust brand image for a sports club (Mansouri et al, 2024). Favorable associations, such as sporting accomplishments, community involvement, or exemplary professionalism, bolster a club's reputation and contribute to the establishment of a formidable brand esteemed by fans and the broader community (Amu et al, 2024). Studies conducted by Azadi et al (2015) and Mazloomi Soveini (2018) corroborate that positive brand association fosters fans' loyalty to a sports club.…”
The primary objective of this research endeavor outlined in the thesis was to evaluate the impact of the individual dimensions of Customer-Based Brand Equity (CBBE) – brand awareness, brand association, perceived quality and brand loyalty – on the overall brand capital of the researched amateur football club Talent Warszawa. The author sought to discern which among the individual dimensions of CBBE exerted the most significant influence on fostering the overall brand capital of the club under examination. A questionnaire was distributed amongst the constituents of Talent Warszawa, including players, parents and guardians, players’ families, and supporters of amateur football. The survey garnered responses from a total of 102 stakeholders affiliated with the club. The reliability of the measurement scale was validated through Cronbach’s Alpha analysis.
The findings of the study evince a positive correlation among all variables under scrutiny, encompassing brand awareness, brand association, perceived quality, brand loyalty, and the overarching construct of CBBE. Notably, perceived quality emerged as the factor showing the highest positive correlation (0.88), thus indicating the most robust positive association with CBBE. However, despite the observed positive relationship, brand awareness manifested the lowest correlation with the overall consumer-based brand equity (0.70), relative to the other investigated factors.
Using the insights from this study, amateur sports clubs can strategically manage brand elements to foster brand equity, emphasizing the importance of brand awareness as an initial step in building a positive brand image and fostering fan engagement and loyalty. Overall, the findings provide valuable insights into effective brand management strategies for amateur sports clubs to enhance their brand equity and foster enduring relationships with fans.
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