Publications in IJPSC

2025

1. Research Article

   Co-Creation as a Success Factor: Enhancing Customer Loyalty Through Social Network Engagement

   Marco Inderhees

   doi:10.61030/BSRF2848 PDF

   Abstract

   In the context of strategic communication, co-creation has evolved into a vital method for building lasting customer relationships in digital environments. Amid declining efficiency of traditional marketing, brands increasingly adopt participatory models to engage audiences and foster loyalty (Prahalad & Ramaswamy, 2004; Jaakkola & Alexander, 2014). Social media plays a pivotal role in facilitating this shift, offering real-time interaction, content exchange, and collaborative innovation (Mahr et al., 2013; Sarkar & Banerjee, 2021). Co-creation enhances brand communication by promoting emotional attachment, trust, and shared ownership between customers and companies (Breidbach & Maglio, 2016; Oklevik et al., 2022). This paper conceptualizes co-creation as a strategic communication instrument and presents empirical findings on motivational patterns among co-creators. Using a mixed-methods approach, the study identifies distinct user types and provides guidance on aligning engagement strategies with user needs to maximize communication effectiveness and brand loyalty (Bogers et al., 2015; Sarasvuo et al., 2022).

   Keywords Strategic Communication; Social Media; Customer Loyalty; Engagement Strategies

Research areas

• Innovation 1
• Psychology 1
• Strategic Communication 1

Article keywords Strategic Communication; Social Media; Customer Loyalty; Engagement Strategies

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