Performance
Vol 30 No 1 (2023): Performance

How Brand Community Contribute To WOM And Loyalty : Evidence From Railfans Community

Silvia Van Marsally (Universitas Jenderal Soedirman)
Refius Pradipta Setyanto (Universitas Jenderal Soedirman)
Agapito Barros (Universidade da Paz)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Jun 2023

Abstract

Today's brand community is not only a marketing medium for companies, but also a long-term business strategy to maintain the existence of a brand. Brand community strategies tend to be found in products owned by consumers directly such as ownership of motorized vehicles, automotive, mobile phones, and electronic devices. However, there are also service companies that implement brand community strategies, one of which is PT. Indonesian Railroad (Persero). This study aims to analyze the influence of the brand community on word of mouth and loyalty to the Railfans community of PT. Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) in the Central Java Region. This research is a type of quantitative research using a survey method using a questionnaire given to Railfans members in the Central Java region. Sampling was determined using the purposive sampling method, with a total of 130 Railfans members. The data obtained were analyzed descriptively and using the AMOS Structural Equation Model (AMOS SEM). The results showed that to increase word of mouth and loyalty, PT. Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) is expected to increase the participation of its community members first. As an effort to increase participation, two things need attention, namely increasing member satisfaction and community-brand member relations.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

performance

Publisher

Subject

Education

Description

Performance is our bianually peer-reviewed journal, designed to accommodate research articles in the domain of management science. This journal has been published by Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman since 2003. We invite articles in all functional area of management, ...