Culturally mixed co-branding product framing in China: the role of cultural sensitivity, product quality, and purchase probability

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Chinese consumers have shown a strong preference for foreign brands (FBs) for many years. However, in recent years, rising patriotism has spurred Chinese consumers to source locally, indicating a shift in preference for patriotic brands (PBs). FBs operating in the world’s second-largest market are now framing their marketing strategies to appeal more to Chinese consumers. This study examines two culturally mixed co-branded product (CMCP) framing strategies: foreign × host culture (FB × PB) and host × foreign culture (PB × FB). The results show that the effects of product fit and cultural congruence on co-branding attitude for PB × FB is stronger than that of FB × PB, and the influence of brand fit on co-branding attitude for FB × PB is stronger than that of PB × FB. Additionally, the impact of the co-branding attitude on cultural sensitivity was significant for PB × FB, whereas that on product quality was significant for FB × PB. Furthermore, the effects of co-branding attitude on purchase probability were significant for both types of CMCP framing (FB × PB < PB × FB). Structural equation modeling was used to analyze the preferences of 479 Chinese consumers. This study provides significant recommendations for FBs and PBs to benefit from a strong wave of patriotism in China through culturally mixed framing and glocalization co-branding strategies.

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Chiu, C. L., Ho, H. C., Xie, Z., Wu, Q., & Yuan, Y. (2024). Culturally mixed co-branding product framing in China: the role of cultural sensitivity, product quality, and purchase probability. Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, 11(1). https://doi.org/10.1057/s41599-024-02954-1

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