PERAN BRAND IMAGE MEMEDIASI PENGARUH ELECTRONIC WORD OF MOUTH DAN BRAND AWARENESS TERHADAP NIAT BELI

Abstract

This study aims to determine the effect of EWOM and brand awareness on purchase intentions through brand image as a mediator. The research sample was determined as many as 160 respondents using a sampling technique that is purposive sampling. The analysis technique used is path analysis with the classic assumption test and the sobel test. This research is expected to contribute empirically about the influence between EWOM variables, brand awareness, brand image and purchase intention for the development of science and become a material for company management considerations. The results showed that EWOM and brand awareness had a positive and significant effect on purchase intentions. EWOM, and brand awareness have a positive and significant effect on brand image. Brand image has a positive and significant effect on purchase intention. Brand image positively and significantly mediates the effect of EWOM and brand awareness on purchase intentions. Keywords: EWOM, brand awareness, brand image, purchase intention