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The Potential of Facebook Utilization in Women’s Undergarments Luxury Fashion Brand Aprilianty, Fitri; Nasution, Reza Ashari
The Asian Journal of Technology Management (AJTM) Vol 10, No 2 (2017)
Publisher : School of Business and Management Institut Teknologi Bandung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.12695/ajtm.2017.10.2.5

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Abstract. The dynamic of global economy drives luxury fashion businesses to change. The primary channel of retailing for luxury fashion brand undergarment is offline stores because Luxury brands are expected to evoke uniqueness and exclusivity through high quality, premium pricing, and controlled distribution. With the exponential growth of various social media, however, luxury brands face challenges in how to maintain brand integrity while keep up with the social media trend. Facebook pages have emerged as a commonly used marketing communication tools and marketing channel, because visiting luxury fashion brand Facebook may stimulate consumers’ interest in using Facebook for shopping. The purpose of this paper is to examine how women’s undergarments luxury fashion brand using Facebook as a marketing tool and how consumers are interacting with the brand by measuring the number of fans, comments, and accuracy of information provided. This paper is based upon a content analysis, inquiring into 30 women’s undergarment luxury fashion brand Facebook pages. Data analysis revealed many undergarment luxury fashion brands appear to have in promoting their products and engaging customers through Facebook. One major problem was the absence of an updated Facebook page.  The findings of this study can enable luxury brands to forecast the future purchasing behavior of their customers and provide a guide to managing their marketing activities as well. Keywords:  Facebook, luxury fashion brand, women’s undergarment, content analysis
Consumer Perceived Value Analysis of New & Incumbent Brands of Gudang Garam & Sampoerna Nasution, Reza Ashari; Ardin, Ifad
The Asian Journal of Technology Management (AJTM) Vol 3, No 1 (2010)
Publisher : School of Business and Management Institut Teknologi Bandung

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Gudang Garam and Sampoerna are the biggest cigarette companies in Indonesia. Both ofthem haveboth incumbent and new brands. Gudang Garam has Surya 16 as its incumbentbrand and just released Surya Slim as its new brand, while Sampoerna has A Mild as itsincumbent brand and introduced Avolution as its new brand. The companies pursued differentapproaches in introducing the new brands.Print ads are the main source of information abouttheir strategy. It conveys messages about value to be offfered to the market. Analysis of visualand text or copy elements of the ads are analyzed and mapped into the Consumer PerceivedValue (CPV) framework from Sweeney & Soutar. The framework is divided into fourdimensions: emotional, social, quality and value for money. Qualitative analysis shows howthe two companies introduced their new brands and its relation to the incumbent brands.Keywords:brand, innovation, consumer perceived value, advertising, cigarette industry
The Evaluation of Digital Readiness Concept: Existing Models and Future Directions Nasution, Reza Ashari; Rusnandi, Linda Sendy Lediana; Qodariah, Elis; Arnita, Devi; Windasari, Nila Armelia
The Asian Journal of Technology Management (AJTM) Vol 11, No 2 (2018)
Publisher : School of Business and Management Institut Teknologi Bandung

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Abstract. The development of digital technology has significantly changed the business landscape. The emergence of new business models provides a greater potential to become more profitable. Therefore, many companies tread the path towards transformation through the adoption and use of digital technologies to catch the opportunities. Unfortunately, many companies fail to understand that the use of digital technologies requires different preparations. One of them is the requirement of an adequate level of digital readiness. The measurement of digital readiness is hindered due to the absence of a reliable, valid and specific model in measuring this construct. As a result, in order to measure the digital readiness of their employees, many companies are applying the existing technology readiness models which can be found in the current literature. This paper aims to provide a viewpoint of the adequacy of existing models for digital readiness measurement with a conception that digital readiness is not only a perception of a digital as an independent object but also as an integrated object.Keywords: Digital technology, digital transformation, digital readiness, readiness model
Repeat Guests’ Perception about New Facilities and Increased Price at Padma Hotel Bandung Nasution, Reza Ashari; Wiradiputra, Andika
The Asian Journal of Technology Management (AJTM) Vol 3, No 2 (2010)
Publisher : School of Business and Management Institut Teknologi Bandung

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In 2009 after one and a half year closed for reconstruction, Malya Hotel Bandung renewed,reopened, rebranded with new name Padma Hotel Bandung. The changes are not only aboutthe name but also the logo, the concept, the grade, and the facilities inside and outside room.This results in higher price to customers. At the opening, Padma Hotel Bandung has focusedtheir marketing promotion on Malya repeat guest . The management concerns about theguests’ perception about the additional price because they will be the main visitors to thehotel. Survey was conducted and the findings reveal that the guests’ perception about theoverall inside and outside room is really good. They agreed that Padma Hotel Bandung hasprovided better facilities compared to Malya Hotel. Some facilities have been identified toinfluence customers’ perception about the overall perception about new facilities. Related tothe increased price, the answer quite varies. The repeat guests stated their doubt about thefairness of the price. Even though, they wanted to come back due to emotional benefitscustomers can get from the new Padma Hotel.Key words: repeat customer, rebranding, customer perception, repurchase intention, servicemarketing