Novel versus Familiar Brands: An Analysis of Neurophysiology, Response Latency, and Choice

Martin Reimann, Raquel Castaño, Judith Zaichkowsky, Antoine Bechara

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Abstract

Two experiments were conducted to analyze neurophysiological activation, response latency, and actual brand choice concerning novel and familiar brands. The results show that (1) the choice of novel brands (compared to the choice of familiar brands) is preceded by increased activation of both the cingulate gyrus and the ventromedial prefrontal cortex, as measured by a functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) study; (2) novel brands are associated with longer choice response latency than familiar brands; and (3) positive mood enhances response latency of choosing novel brands compared to familiar brands.
Original languageEnglish
JournalMarketing Letters
Volume23
Issue number3
Pages (from-to)745-759
ISSN0923-0645
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2012

Keywords

  • Branding
  • Consumer Neuroscience
  • Functional Magnetic Resonnance
  • Imaging
  • Modd Induction
  • Meuromarketing
  • Response Latency

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