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An Empirical Analysis of the Impact of Sponsorship Disclosure on Instagram Posts.

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Resumo:Despite increased interest in influencers as a marketing communication tool, it remains unclear how the credibility of influencers and the brand affect consumer attitudes towards the promotional messages of influencers. In addition, issues of sponsorship disclosure of influencer promotional posts assist consumers in critically processing the advertising message. This research examines the effect of Sponsorship Disclosure on Instagram posts, influencer credibility, and brand credibility on the purchase intention of consumers. A descriptive research design is used for this study. This study is based on primary data. The survey method is used for collecting data. A total of 203 responses were collected through Google Form. The structural equation modelling technique is utilized for the analysis. SmartPLS(Version 4.1.1.2) software is used for the analysis. It was found that Sponsorship Disclosure and Brand Credibility have a positive influence on intention to purchase & theoretical implications are also explored. This research offers important implications for marketing managers seeking to increase the efficiency of IM campaigns on Instagram and recognizing its influence on influencer credibility, brand credibility, and sponsorship disclosure. Managers can make informed choices to engage consumers and generate purchase intention more effectively. DOI: https://doi.org/10.54663/2182-9306.2025.v.13.n.383-402
Autores principais:Bhatt, Sonia
Outros Autores:Singh, Sarvesh Kumar
Assunto:Influencer marketing; Instagram; Sponsorship disclosure; Influencer credibility; Brand credibility; Purchase intention
Ano:2026
País:Portugal
Tipo de documento:artigo
Tipo de acesso:unknown
Instituição associada:Instituto Superior de Entre Douro e Vouga
Idioma:inglês
Origem:International Journal of Marketing, Communication and New Media
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Resumo:Despite increased interest in influencers as a marketing communication tool, it remains unclear how the credibility of influencers and the brand affect consumer attitudes towards the promotional messages of influencers. In addition, issues of sponsorship disclosure of influencer promotional posts assist consumers in critically processing the advertising message. This research examines the effect of Sponsorship Disclosure on Instagram posts, influencer credibility, and brand credibility on the purchase intention of consumers. A descriptive research design is used for this study. This study is based on primary data. The survey method is used for collecting data. A total of 203 responses were collected through Google Form. The structural equation modelling technique is utilized for the analysis. SmartPLS(Version 4.1.1.2) software is used for the analysis. It was found that Sponsorship Disclosure and Brand Credibility have a positive influence on intention to purchase & theoretical implications are also explored. This research offers important implications for marketing managers seeking to increase the efficiency of IM campaigns on Instagram and recognizing its influence on influencer credibility, brand credibility, and sponsorship disclosure. Managers can make informed choices to engage consumers and generate purchase intention more effectively. DOI: https://doi.org/10.54663/2182-9306.2025.v.13.n.383-402

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