Integrated Marketing Communication and Customer Satisfaction as a function of Customer Loyalty with the Moderating role of Product Innovation Moderation

Abstract

Purpose: The basic aim of the current study is to investigate the impact of integrated marketing communication on customer loyalty especially in the individuals living in South Punjab, Pakistan. Design/Methodology/Approach: The paper focuses on a survey with a 7.0-point Likert Scale questionnaire using 55 items including all variables and constructs. The sample population was used from South Punjab, Pakistan comprising of individuals living in this area. PLS-SEM was used as an analysis tool for this quantitative data. Findings: The primary finding of the study is to use the innovative technology so as to provide the new and unique features within brands so as to enhance the loyalty within customers. Implications/Originality/Value: The study uses a single moderator and mediator which restricts the study to this domain only. Future research may use some other variables like brand trust and brand commitment as moderator and/or mediator to extend this current study. Moreover, future research may use longitudinal approach to avoid any data bias. The researchers focus on the technological advancement for product innovations so as to satisfy the needs and wants of customer which consequently leads to increase the customer loyalty towards the brands. This study is novel in its nature as it discusses the relationship between IMC and Customer loyalty with the moderating effect of Product Innovation. The paper provides an illusion to the fact that the employees require the new and innovative brands which forces the companies to augment not only the features of their brands but the communication campaign as well

Keywords

• Integrated Marketing Communication
• Customer Satisfaction
• Customer Loyalty
• Product Innovation