The Effect of Brand Mark on Word of Mouth Communication in the Football Industry


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Aydın İ., Saydan R., Çelik Z.

5th International Conference on Innovative Academic Studies, Konya, Türkiye, 10 - 11 Ekim 2024, ss.133-137

  • Yayın Türü: Bildiri / Tam Metin Bildiri
  • Basıldığı Şehir: Konya
  • Basıldığı Ülke: Türkiye
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.133-137
  • Van Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of brand mark on word of mouth communication in football teams in Türkiye. An online survey was sent to people living in Türkiye and an analysis was conducted with the obtained data. The population of the study consists of football team fans living in Türkiye. The sample of the study consists of 251 people. The sample was reached with the survey form shared on social media platforms. The sample was reached with the snowball sampling method. Simple regression analysis was used for the analysis of the obtained data. It was concluded that the brand mark positively and significantly affects word of mouth communication in football teams. Since the distinctive factors such as colors and drawings used for the brand are important in terms of the marketing activities of football clubs, the use of more attractive and liked brand mark provides gains. The brand mark being eye-catching, being compatible with the team's symbols, and being designed in a way that the target audience will like will cause the brand mark to be more effective on fans and potential fans.