For Better, for Worse? What to Do when Celebrity Endorsements Go Bad
François A. Carrillat, Alain d’Astous and Josianne Lazure
HEC Montréal
Management slant
- Attitude toward the brand's products is more positive and purchase intentions are higher when the athlete admits rather than denies a positive doping test result.
- The decision to revoke or maintain a relationship with a sports celebrity depends on the logical connection between the endorser and the brand.
- If an athlete endorses a brand logically connected to his or her athletic endeavors, maintaining the...