Brand orientation and market orientation – From alternatives to synergy
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Summary, in English
This paper explores the interaction between brand orientation and market orientation. Brand orientation is an
inside-out, identity-driven approach that sees brands as a hub for an organization and its strategy. Similarly,
market orientation is an outside-in, image-driven approach. Initially, brand orientation and market
orientation appear to be two different strategic options. Though synergistic combinations are also possible,
they are not explored in previous theories, nor labeled as part of branding practice and philosophy. A new type
of orientation, a hybrid between brand andmarketing orientation, is among the key !ndings of this study. The
paper articulates typical trajectories for evolving the orientation and aspires to move the discussion from the
tug-of-war between the two paradigms by developing a more dynamic view. The study paves the way for
better understanding, operationalization and evaluation of alternative approaches to marketing.
© 2011 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved
inside-out, identity-driven approach that sees brands as a hub for an organization and its strategy. Similarly,
market orientation is an outside-in, image-driven approach. Initially, brand orientation and market
orientation appear to be two different strategic options. Though synergistic combinations are also possible,
they are not explored in previous theories, nor labeled as part of branding practice and philosophy. A new type
of orientation, a hybrid between brand andmarketing orientation, is among the key !ndings of this study. The
paper articulates typical trajectories for evolving the orientation and aspires to move the discussion from the
tug-of-war between the two paradigms by developing a more dynamic view. The study paves the way for
better understanding, operationalization and evaluation of alternative approaches to marketing.
© 2011 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved
Avdelning/ar
Publiceringsår
2013
Språk
Engelska
Sidor
13-20
Publikation/Tidskrift/Serie
Journal of Business Research
Volym
66
Issue
1
Länkar
Dokumenttyp
Artikel i tidskrift
Förlag
Elsevier
Ämne
- Business Administration
Nyckelord
- Brand orientation
- Market orientation
- Strategic options
- Synergy
Status
Published
ISBN/ISSN/Övrigt
- ISSN: 0148-2963