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Start date: 2016End date: 2019Subject: search.filters.subject.Brand AwarenessSubject: search.filters.subject.Brand Loyalty

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    The Impact of Country of Origin on Brand Equity: Special Reference to Milk Powder Market in Sri Lanka.
    (Department of Marketing Management, University of Kelaniya, 2017) Gamage, W.B.G.P.S.; Herath, H.M.R.P.
    35 The Impact of Country of Origin on Brand Equity: Special Reference to Milk Powder Market in Sri Lanka W.B.G.P.S.Gamage Department of Marketing Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka\ H.M.R.P.Herath Department of Marketing Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka Researcher has focused to study on the impact of Country of Origin on Brand Equity with special reference to milk powder market in Sri Lanka. The key objective of this research is to identify and investigate the dimensions of Brand Equity, critically analyze image of Country of Origin and, analyze and understand the impact made by Country of Origin on Brand Equity. Based on the Literature review, the dimensions of Brand Equity and Country of origin were analyzed in depth.In order to gain the in depth knowledge required for the thesis, a deductive approach was utilized with Questionnaires to collect data. The validity and reliability of the instruments were tested by using appropriate methods. The relationships between country of origin and Brand Equity were examined along with hypotheses developed. Convenience sampling was incorporated to collect the data from the respondents. Simple Regression & Correlation Analysis was conducted to measure the relationship between country of origin and brand equity. Results revealed that there were significant relationships between Country of origin and Brand Awareness, Brand Association, Brand loyalty and Brand Perceived Quality. Building a successful brand requires using creative marketing and branding strategies to create strong brand equity.
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    The Impact of Country of Origin on the Brand Equity: The case of University Student in Purchasing Toothpaste in Sri Lankan Market.
    (Department of Marketing Management, University of Kelaniya, 2016) Gomes, G.H.D.; Ubayachandra, E.G.
    This study investigates the reflections of country of origin image on consumers brand equity with regard to the Sri Lankan University Students in purchasing toothpaste. The research problem of the study is to check the impact of the Country of Origin on the Brand Equity. Most of the past researchers have focused on impact of country of origin on the consumer buying behavior without considering a specific product category. The key objective of this research is to identify the impact of the country of origin on the dimensions of the brand equity and the specific objectives are to identify the relationship between Country of Origin and the dimensions of Brand Equity which are Brand Awareness, Brand Association, Brand Loyalty and Perceived Quality. This is quantitative research study and the sampling technique includes Judgmental sampling and Quota Sampling. The data collection method was Questionnaires. Sample size was 150 undergraduates from three different universities. To test the hypotheses, correlation analysis and simple regression analysis were performed. According to the Regression Coefficient, Country of Origin affects Brand Equity of Toothpaste purchasing which indicates positive association between the dependent and independent variables. According to the sample analysis, it describes that most of the toothpaste consumers prefer foreign toothpaste brands.