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Jennifer Aaker developed a multi-dimensional conception of brand personality on the basis of responses from a representative sample
of the US population. 5 significant dimensions emerged, each with a supplementary set of 'facets'.
- Sincerity (down-to-earth, honest, wholesome, cheerful)
- Excitement (daring, spirited, imaginative, up-to-date)
- Competence (reliable, intelligent, successful)
- Sophistication (upper class, charming)
- Ruggedness (outdoorsy, tough)
40 leading US brands were used in the study. The Annalisa snapshot contains just 4 as illustrations:
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Campbell's soups
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Pepsi Cola
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Apple computers
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Nike trainers
 | Jennifer L Aaker 1997 " Dimensions of brand personality"
Journal of Marketing Research 34: 347-356 |
You can use this Annalisa as a starter to elicit Ratings and weightings
for brands you select. And/or develop your own multi-dimensional brand personality concept if you feel the US one is
culturally in appropriate
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