Building good brand experience to sustain positive electronic word of mouth: the mediating effect of brand love

Abstract

Purpose This study examined the role of brand experience (BE) dimensions (behavioural, intellectual, sensory and affective) to predict electronic word of mouth (e-WoM) through the mediating effect of brand love (BL) in the Egyptian organic cosmetics context. Design/methodology/approach In accordance with the non-probability convenience sampling procedure and through an online survey, the study collected 312 responses from female consumers who have used Egyptian organic cosmetics brands regularly within the past two years. Findings The findings revealed that BE has a significant direct positive effect on BL. BE has also had a significant direct positive effect on e-WoM. In addition, BL has a significant direct positive effect on e-WoM. Finally, BL is a significant mediator between BE and e-WoM. Practical implications This study offered several managerial recommendations. By considering BE as a tool, organic cosmetics' brand owners and managers can effectively develop and implement various experiential marketing strategies to create a love for that brand and develop long-term relationships with consumers, which in turn will lead to positive e-WOM. Originality/value This is a new study that uses Fournier’s relationship theory to investigate BE on BL to predict e-WOM in the context of Egyptian organic cosmetics brands. New insights are provided for the mediating effect of BL between BE and e-WoM in the context of Egyptian organic cosmetics brands.