[HTML][HTML] Understanding anthropomorphism in service provision: a meta-analysis of physical robots, chatbots, and other AI

M Blut, C Wang, NV Wünderlich, C Brock - Journal of the Academy of …, 2021 - Springer
An increasing number of firms introduce service robots, such as physical robots and virtual
chatbots, to provide services to customers. While some firms use robots that resemble …

[HTML][HTML] The impact of chatbots on customer loyalty: A systematic literature review

L Jenneboer, C Herrando… - Journal of theoretical and …, 2022 - mdpi.com
More and more companies have implemented chatbots on their websites to provide support
to their visitors on a 24/7 basis. The new customer wants to spend less and less time and …

[HTML][HTML] Digital technologies: tensions in privacy and data

S Quach, P Thaichon, KD Martin, S Weaven… - Journal of the Academy …, 2022 - Springer
Driven by data proliferation, digital technologies have transformed the marketing landscape.
In parallel, significant privacy concerns have shaken consumer–firm relationships …

[HTML][HTML] Artificial empathy in marketing interactions: Bridging the human-AI gap in affective and social customer experience

Y Liu-Thompkins, S Okazaki, H Li - Journal of the Academy of Marketing …, 2022 - Springer
Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform firm-customer interactions. However, current
AI marketing agents are often perceived as cold and uncaring and can be poor substitutes …

Authentically fake? How consumers respond to the influence of virtual influencers

C Lou, STJ Kiew, T Chen, TYM Lee, JEC Ong… - Journal of …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Artificially created characters–virtual influencers–amass millions of followers on social
media and affect digital natives' engagement and decisionmaking in remarkable ways …

[HTML][HTML] A strategic framework for artificial intelligence in marketing

MH Huang, RT Rust - Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science, 2021 - Springer
The authors develop a three-stage framework for strategic marketing planning, incorporating
multiple artificial intelligence (AI) benefits: mechanical AI for automating repetitive marketing …

Human baristas and robot baristas: How does brand experience affect brand satisfaction, brand attitude, brand attachment, and brand loyalty?

J Hwang, JYJ Choe, HM Kim, JJ Kim - International Journal of Hospitality …, 2021 - Elsevier
This study investigates the antecedents and consequences of brand satisfaction with the
moderating role of type of barista. For this, data were collected from customers who used a …

Preference for robot service or human service in hotels? Impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic

SS Kim, J Kim, F Badu-Baiden, M Giroux… - International Journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
Robots and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies are becoming more prominent in the
tourism industry. Nowadays, consumers are faced with multiple options involving both …

[HTML][HTML] The role of the human-robot interaction in consumers' acceptance of humanoid retail service robots

CS Song, YK Kim - Journal of Business Research, 2022 - Elsevier
Abstract The Retail Service Robot (RSR) is a humanoid robot that uses AI service
automation to provide customized shopping assistance. Based upon Computers-Are-Social …

[HTML][HTML] Examining artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in marketing via a global lens: Current trends and future research opportunities

PK Kopalle, M Gangwar, A Kaplan… - International Journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
Artificial intelligence (AI) has captured substantial interest from a wide array of marketing
scholars in recent years. Our research contributes to this emerging domain by examining AI …