http://hdl.handle.net/10090/4240 http://dspace.nitle.org/retrieve/11062 http://hdl.handle.net/10090/4240 Search the Channel search http://dspace.nitle.org/simple-search http://hdl.handle.net/10090/4243 Title: Word of mouth, brand loyalty, acculturation and the American Jewish consumer <br/> <br/>Authors: Podoshen, Jeffrey Steven <br/> <br/>Abstract: Purpose &#8211; The intent of this article is to explore if there is a difference between American Jewish consumers and American non-Jewish consumers in the use of word of mouth and brand loyalty in response to the purchase of durable goods (automobiles). Additionally, this article aims to explore if there is a difference in the use of word of mouth and brand loyalty among American Jews with differing levels of acculturation. Design/methodology/approach &#8211; This article utilizes survey data obtained from over 400 respondents with analysis performed using regression and chi-squared analysis. Findings &#8211; This study shows no significant difference in brand loyalty and word of mouth between all American Jews and American non-Jews, however, a significant difference between highly acculturated American Jews and low-acculturated American Jews was found. Practical implications &#8211; The article helps firms plan their marketing strategy in terms of how they will utilize word of mouth where American Jewish consumers comprise a significant part of the target market. Additionally, this research helps firms understand the context of brand loyalty in terms of looking at ethnic groups. Originality/value &#8211; Little research on Jewish consumer acculturation has been published in the last 25 years. The spending power of the American Jewish consumer is significantly larger than that of the rest of the American population, which makes the study of this group particularly valuable. <br/> <br/>Description: Postprint (17 p.) This is a postprint (.pdf) of an article published in the Journal of Consumer Marketing. &#169; Emerald Group Publishing Limited. Sat, 29 Oct 2005 22:58:59 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10090/4242 Title: Sins of the Fathers: The Holocaust and the Leisure Travel Decision Among American Jews <br/> <br/>Authors: Podoshen, Jeffrey Steven <br/> <br/>Abstract: Understanding the ethnicity and how it affects the tourism decision process is important for a better understanding of key demographic segments of travelers. This research explores the effects of past ethnic conflict on the tourism decision process for leisure travel. Specifically, this study looks at the Holocaust and the propensity for Americans of Jewish descent to choose Germany as a leisure destination. Evidence appeared to indicate that those travelers who had family members involved in the Holocaust were less likely to travel to Germany on leisure than those who did not, but that American Jews in general were no less likely to travel to Germany on leisure than non-Jews. <br/> <br/>Description: Postprint (6 p.) This is a postprint (.pdf) of an article published in the journal Tourism Analysis. Copyright &#169; 2006 Cognizant Comm. Corp. http://www.cognizantcommunication.com Sat, 29 Oct 2005 22:58:59 GMT