Does Engaging with Brands Online
Make Us Love or Stress About Them?


Dr. Junfeng ZHANG, Associate Professor
Department of Management, Marketing and Information Systems

Does Engaging with Brands Online Make Us Love or Stress About Them? Does Engaging with Brands Online Make Us Love or Stress About Them?

Ever clicked “like” or left a comment on a brand’s social media post and felt a little closer to them? In the digital age, brands are constantly creating online experiences to deepen their bond with us. But can this lead to love or stress? This study dives into this, the bright and dark sides of online engagement, and how it can impact your feelings towards a brand. Interestingly, the study found that the quality of the brand and our own personality traits, like extroversion, play a role in this love-stress dynamic. For marketers, this research provides valuable insights - online engagement is a double-edged sword, and strategies need to be carefully crafted.

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