<![CDATA[this study investigates the impact of brand elements on purchase decision and examines how these elements influence decisions through brand association, specifically for Ketan Talam Durian at Viera Oleh-Oleh-Oleh Pekanbaru. Utilizing a quantitative descriptive approach, primary data was gathered from a questionnaire distributed to 115 respondents, and the analysis was conducted using Partial Least Square (PLS) second-order statistical techniques to test the hypotheses. The findings reveal that various brand elements—including brand name, logo, slogan/tagline, Packaging, and character—significantly affect brand association. Furthermore, brand association itself has a notable impact on purchase decision for Ketan Talam Durian at Viera Oleh-Oleh-Oleh Pekanbaru. These results underscore the necessity of enhancing brand elements directly to improve purchasing decision. While brand association serves as a mediator in this relationship, it does not emerge as the primary factor influencing consumer choices. This highlights the importance for Viera Oleh-Oleh-Oleh to focus on strengthening its brand identity to effectively drive consumer purchasing behavior in a competitive market.]]>
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