The effects of Otop Brand Image and Branding of spicy crispy shrimp chili paste product towards marketing factors of entrepreneurs in Chon Buri Province
Abstract:
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of OTOP brand image and branding of Spicy Crispy Shrimp Chili Paste product towards the products marketing factors of entrepreneurs in Chon Buri province. The research samples were 400 consumers who bought OTOP Spicy Crispy Shrimp Chili Paste in Chon Buri in which the researcher analyzed data by using statistic technique, including Frequency, Percentage, Mean, SD and Multiple Linear Regression Analysis: MRA with a significance level of 0.05 The results were revealed as follows: 1. OTOP brand image concerning the products smell, popularity, reliability and unique shape positively affected the products marketing factors of entrepreneurs in Chon Buri. 2. Branding of Spicy Crispy Shrimp Chili Paste for brand awareness had no effect on the products marketing factors of entrepreneurs in Chon Buri. Whereas, it had positive impacts from branding for the products quality perception, brand association and perception, brand loyalty, and other proprietary brand assets. There are recommendations for utilization of the research results in OTOP brand image strategy development by activating consumers perception and purchasing decision. For example, it fills herbs in Spicy Crispy Shrimp Chili Paste for unique smell. Also, it includes outstanding packaging design, i.e. using a round bamboo basket with shrimp picture as the products marketing strategy for consumers impression motivation and product acknowledgement. This identity helps consumers to get an impression and makes it easy to remember the product. As a result, the product will be well-known and reliable for customers in purchasing decision easier by word of mouth.