Effects of humor, mood and brand perception on consumer buying intention

This research examines the impact of mood, brand perception, and humor on purchase intention. The sole purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship amongst these variables and understand how they collectively impact how a consumer's intention reaches and results in a purchase. It is recognized how important emotions are that play a crucial role in affecting consumer behavior and the growing importance of humor as a marketing tool in enhancing brand perception. By analyzing the interplay between mood, humor, brand perception, and purchase intention, this study will add and build upon the existing body of data in marketing and consumer psychology. The study employs a quantitative research methodology, utilizing survey questionnaires as the primary data collection tool. Through convenient sampling, 230 participants from Istanbul were asked to rate their mood, perceive the humor in marketing communications, evaluate brand perception, and indicate their intention which eventually leads them to buy a specific product or avail a certain service. Statistical analyses, such as correlation and regression, were used to investigate the relationships amongst the variables and analyze the predictive potential of mood, humor, and brand perception on purchase intention. The findings of this research offered a deeper dive with the insights, into the influence of mood, humor and brand perception on consumer's purchase intention. It was found that positive mood and perceived humor in marketing communications positively affected brand perception, leading to increased purchase intention. The different connotations this research holds expand to marketing practitioners and brand managers, as it offers insights into the effective utilization of mood and humor in advertising campaigns to enhance brand perception and drive consumer purchase intention. By understanding the underlying mechanisms that link these variables, marketers can develop more targeted and persuasive marketing strategies.