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Effects of Technological Convergence and Brand Extended Strategies on Product Value: Case on the Added Functionalities of Online Games

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  • Rebecca Huey-Ming Yen

    (Ming Chuan University, Taiwan)

  • Rebecca Shu-Yu Yeh

    (Ming Chuan University, Taiwan)

  • Kun-Yu Hung

    (Ming Chuan University, Taiwan)

Abstract

Through three quasi-experimental studies with extensive data pertaining to online games, this article explores the effect of an added functionality brand strategy on evaluations of a new product. Customer evaluations improve when the advanced functionality of a new product results from the contribution of a successful, solo-branded product rather than a failed or unbranded one. Successful solo-branded and unbranded functionalities also contribute to the value of converged new products. Evaluations are more favorable when the advanced functionality reflects a cobranding strategy for a converged version of the new product; the opposite effect holds for solo branding and dedicated versions. These results contribute to research into network effects, new products, and brand strategies, as well as offering recommendations for practice.

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  • Rebecca Huey-Ming Yen & Rebecca Shu-Yu Yeh & Kun-Yu Hung, 2019. "Effects of Technological Convergence and Brand Extended Strategies on Product Value: Case on the Added Functionalities of Online Games," Eurasian Journal of Social Sciences, Eurasian Publications, vol. 7(3), pages 8-22.
    • Handle: RePEc:ejn:ejssjr:v:7:y:2019:i:3:p:8-22
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