Do influencers really influence? The effect of digital influencers on purchase intention

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https://doi.org/10.22279/navus.2021.v11.p01-16.1579

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digital marketing, digital influencers, purchase intention, social media, trust.

Abstract

The study analyses the effect of digital influencers on the purchase intent of social media users. This is a study with quantitative, conclusive, descriptive approach, with data collected via survey with 260 social media users who follow digital influencers. Analysis uses descriptive statistics and structural equation modelling technique. Results indicate that digital influencers play a key role in users' purchase intent on social media; that trust in the digital influencer, perceived influence and expected brand value positively affect the purchase intent of the recommended brands. The study contributes to the proposition and testing of the effect model of digital influencers on their follower’s purchase intentions and to the understanding of factors that influence the purchase intent of social media users.

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Author Biographies

João Coelho Soares, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC)

Doutorando em Administração pela Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC) e membro do grupo de pesquisa NICO (Núcleo de Inteligência Competitiva Organizacional em Marketing e Logística).

Thiago Coelho Soares, Universidade do Sul de Santa Catarina (UNISUL)

Professor em Universidade do Sul de Santa Catarina (UNISUL). Doutor em Administração pela Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC) – Brasil. thiago.soares@unisul.br

Marcelo Lisboa Pereira, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC)

Mestre em Administração pela Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC) e membro do grupo de pesquisa NICO (Núcleo de Inteligência Competitiva Organizacional em Marketing e Logística).

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2021-07-08

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