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The Impact of Electronic Word of Mouth (E-WOM) on the Relationship between Brand Awareness and Customer Loyalty: Evidence from Egypt

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Last updated: 04 May 2025

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In the digital era, electronic word of mouth (e-WOM) has emerged as a powerful force influencing consumer behaviour and brand perceptions. This study examines the impact of e-WOM on the relationship between brand awareness and customer loyalty in the Egyptian market. Employing a mixed-methods approach, the research integrates quantitative survey data and qualitative insights to assess the moderating and mediating roles of e-WOM. Findings reveal that brand awareness significantly enhances customer loyalty, with e-WOM acting as both a moderator and a mediator in this relationship. Positive e-WOM amplifies the effect of brand awareness on loyalty, whereas negative e-WOM weakens it. Additionally, the influence of e-WOM on customer loyalty is more pronounced in Egypt due to the widespread reliance on digital platforms for consumer decision-making. These findings provide valuable theoretical and managerial implications, emphasizing the need for businesses to strategically manage online brand conversations, leverage positive e-WOM, and mitigate the risks associated with negative digital feedback. The study contributes to the growing body of literature on digital marketing and brand management in emerging markets.

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10.21608/csj.2025.368017.1599

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brand awareness, loyalty, (e-WOM), Digital Marketing, Consumer Behaviour

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حسام الدين

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محمد

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شعبة إدارة الاعمال – الاكاديمية الدولية للهندسة وعلوم الاعلام

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dr-hossamfathi@iams.edu.eg

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0000-0002-8064-0555

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Walid

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Abouzeid

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International Academy of Engineering and media Sciences, (IAEMS) Egypt.

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walid_mti@hotmail.com

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Yasser

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El-Tayeb

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Higher Institute for Managerial Sciences – Janaklees, El-Beheira, Egypt.

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yasser.eltayeb1979@gmail.com

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11

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20

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54778

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2025-04-01

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2025-03-13

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2025-04-01

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579

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623

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2356-9255

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2356-9263

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1,297

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مجلة الدراسات التجارية المعاصرة

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https://csj.journals.ekb.eg/

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The Impact of Electronic Word of Mouth (E-WOM) on the Relationship between Brand Awareness and Customer Loyalty: Evidence from Egypt

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04 May 2025