The Cognitive and Behavioral Consequences of Considering Low-Fit Brand Extensions

We explore the cognitive consequences of evaluating brand extensions and find that evaluating low-fit extensions depletes consumers’ cognitive resources yet promotes more abstract processing. In support of our process, we find broadening one’s definition of “fit” moderates these effects. We conclude with a discussion of the implications for these findings.



Citation:

Kelly Goldsmith and Ryan Hamilton (2013) ,"The Cognitive and Behavioral Consequences of Considering Low-Fit Brand Extensions", in NA - Advances in Consumer Research Volume 41, eds. Simona Botti and Aparna Labroo, Duluth, MN : Association for Consumer Research, Pages: .

Authors

Kelly Goldsmith, Northwestern University, USA
Ryan Hamilton, Emory University, USA



Volume

NA - Advances in Consumer Research Volume 41 | 2013



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