Presenter

Bilal Shah Khan

Abstract/Description

This paper delves into the concept of self brand connection and the impact that brands have on the consumers self image. From this concept we explore the level of brand association that exists among the consumers for the counterfeit products and explains the effects of self branding like self enhancement and impression management that vary with the use of original and fake products.

Location

Room S1

Session Theme

Session 3: Services Marketing (Track: Consumer Behavior)

Session Type

Event

Session Chair

Dr. Wafica Ghoul, Dr. Mohammed Solaiman

Session Moderator

Dr. Huma Amir

Start Date

5-5-2012 2:30 PM

End Date

5-5-2012 4:20 PM

Comments

Student Colloquium: Parallel Sessions

Session 3: Services Marketing

Track: Consumer Behavior

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May 5th, 2:30 PM May 5th, 4:20 PM

Student Colloquium: Self-brand connection for Levis jeans vs. counterfeit Levis jeans

Room S1

This paper delves into the concept of self brand connection and the impact that brands have on the consumers self image. From this concept we explore the level of brand association that exists among the consumers for the counterfeit products and explains the effects of self branding like self enhancement and impression management that vary with the use of original and fake products.