Abstract
Cause-related marketing (CRM) can enhance corporate image and increase sales, but effects may vary depending on the audience. Findings from a national survey, Study 1, reveal that Generation Y women are more likely than Generation Y men to support CRM. Our research further demonstrates unique findings with respect to message processing and response to a CRM campaign. In an experimental setting, Study 2 shows different gendered responses to a CRM campaign over time. Results show that men's purchase intentions decrease after message exposure, but increase after a two-week delay; the opposite was true for women. In line with the Selectivity Hypothesis theory, only women integrated multiple cues into the formation of purchase intentions. Theoretical and managerial aspects of gender for CRM are discussed.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 18-35 |
Number of pages | 18 |
Journal | Journal of Marketing Communications |
Volume | 22 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 2 2016 |
Keywords
- Generation Y
- Selectivity Hypothesis
- cause-related marketing
- gender
- purchase intention
- short- versus long-term persuasion
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Business and International Management
- Marketing