DO TAGLINES HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON BUILDING THE BRAND PERCEPTION? A CASE STUDY ON KIT KAT

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Volume 12 Issue 1 2016

Author(s):

Farooq-E Azam Cheema
Bahria University, Karachi.
dr.cheema@live.com

Saba Rehman
Bahria University, Karachi.

Sayma Zia
Bahria University, Karach.

Mustaghis Ur Rehman
Bahria University, Karachi.

Abstract This study, focusing on the relationship of tagline and brand image, finds the impact of Kit-Kat’s tagline on the product’s popularity. Methodology: For this purpose, a correlational test and regression analysis have been conducted. The data was collected by preselected enumerator through shoppers’ intercepts method by collecting the responses of 378 consumers of KitKat. The findings of the study suggest that taglines not only have a strong impact on brand perception but they also help in creating strong brand associations. Kit Kat is a famous brand that has various attributes and has gained popularity among the customers not just because of its tagline but because of various other elements. The study has concluded that the tagline of the brand has a strong impact on building positive brand perception about Kit Kat. This study contributes to knowledge development on brand management and it might be helpful to other companies in designing their products’ taglines around correct parameters. However, the limitation of this research is that it is based on the respondents of one area of Karachi. Hence, results may differ if this study is conducted in a wider geographical area with a bigger sample size.
Keywords Brand perception, Brand Awareness, Brand positioning, Product Taglines
Year 2016
Volume 12
Issue 1
Type Short Report
Recognized by Higher Education Commission of Pakistan, HEC
Category "Y"
Journal Name IBT Journal of Business Studies
Publisher Name ILMA University
Jel Classification -
DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.46745/ilma.jbs.2016.12.01.05
ISSN no (E, Electronic) 2409-6520
ISSN no (P, Print) 2416-8393
Country Pakistan
City Karachi
Institution Type University
Journal Type Open Access
Manuscript Processing Blind Peer Reviewed
Format PDF
Paper Link http://ibtjbs.ilmauniversity.edu.pk/journal/jbs/12.1/5.pdf
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