SCP Boutique Conference 2024 in Leeds: ‘Consumer Psychology of Brands’

SCP BOUTIQUE CONFERENCE, UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS, 2024
CONSUMER PSYCHOLOGY OF BRANDS

Venue: University of Leeds Campus 
 

Wednesday, 5 June 2024

12:00: Registration desk opens

13:15 – 13:30: Welcome from the Co-Chairs: Josko Brakus, Sonia Monga, Sharon Ng, and Bernd Schmitt

13:30 – 14:30: Session 1

Brand Loyalty and Product Repair: The Role of Product Commitment 
Jingshi (Joyce) Liu, Aylin Cakanlar, Gergana Nenkov

Exploring the Tensions of Influencer Authenticity: How Can Brands Work with Influencers to Create Authentic Branded Content? 
Barbara Duffek, Andreas B. Eisingerich, Omar Merlo, Guan Lee

The Effect of Animal Types in Brand Logos on Consumers’ Brand Luxury  
Yining Yu, Miaolei Jia, Zizhou Peng, Isabel Ding

14:30 – 14:45: Break

14:45 –16:00: Session 2

Customer Perceptions of Brand Competitiveness: Construct and Measurement 
Rico Piehler, Gaki Wangmo, Chris Baumann

The Size Inclusivity Dilemma: The Use of Size-Inclusive Models Helps Brand Impressions but Hurts Shopping Ease 
Jennifer D’Angelo, Gretchen Ross

Impressive Insults: How do Consumers Respond to Self-Deprecating Advertisements? 
Vaishnavi Kale, Eda Sayin

Disturbing yet Striking: Exploring the Dual Effects of Grotesque Advertising in Avant-Garde Branding 
Shubin Yu, Soojin Roh

16:00 – 16:15: Break

16:15 – 17:30: Session 3

Is Red Bull Better or Different? The Role of Competitive Context on Brand Perception
Kyung Hwa Kim, Nader Tavassoli

How Humor Affects Copycat Preference: The Role of Self-deprecating Humor 
Seongun Jeon, Femke van Horen, Michail D. Kokkoris

Why Do Consumers Resist Lab-Grown Meat? A Life-Creation Perception Theory 
Qihui Chen, Yajin Wang

How do Luxury Fashion Brands Integrate Sustainability in Their Social Media Communication? An Exploration of Tweet Data Analysis 
Anqi Yu, Verolien Cauberghe, Shubin Yu

18:00 – 20:00: Keynote address by Bernd Schmitt and networking dinner

 
Thursday, 6 June 2024

08:30 – 09:00: Coffee & pastries; Speech by Professor Julia Bennell, Executive Dean of Leeds University Business School

09:00 – 10:15: Session 4

Price Premiums as Signals of Status versus Quality: Understanding Interpersonal Evaluations of Premium Brand Users 
Jingshi (Joyce) Liu, Anirban Mukhopadhyay

Impact of Temporal and Regulatory Framing of Climate Messages on Sustainable Consumer Behaviour 
Arpita Pandey, Arpit Shah, Shailendra Pratap Jain

Delegation and Separation: AI-mediated Consumption and its Impact on Consumer-brand Relationship  
Erica J. H. Lee, Aric Rindfleisch, Maria A. Rodas

“It is Still Someone Else’s!” The Effect of Implicit Theories on the Consumption of Pre-Owned Goods 
Sohyun Bae, Natalie Truong Faust, Sharon Ng

10:15 - 10:30: Break

10:30 – 11:45: Session 5

Identities Without Products: When the Preference for Self-linked Products Weakens 
Liad Weiss, Rob Tanner

Brand Friendship 
Byung Cheol Lee, Donald R. Lehmann, Lan Nguyen Chaplin

Product Customization for “Human-Affirmation”: Consumer Exposures to Autonomous Agents Increase Preference for Customization 
Hye-Young Kim, Ann L. McGill

Understanding Consumer Responses to Purpose-Driven Brands 
Neha Nair, Sanjay Sood

11:45 – 12:00: Break

12:00 – 13:00: Lunch buffet

13:00 – 14:00: Roundtable discussion moderated by Sonia Monga & Sharon Ng
Panelists: Rajeev Batra, Margaret (Meg) C. Campbell, Anirban Mukhopadhyay, Bernd 
Schmitt, Sanjay Sood, Yajin Wang

14:00 – 15:15: Session 6

The Science Of Creating Brand Associations: A Continuous Trinity Model Linking Brand Associations To Learning Processes 
Christilene du Plessis, Serena D’Hooge, Steven Sweldens

Dehumanization is Toxic to Consumer-Brand Relationships 
Craig L. Anderson 

It’s All About Perspective: The Self-Efficacious Effect of Perspective-Changing Brands 
Maria A. Rodas, Minkyung Koo, Carlos J. Torelli

Effortlessly Green: When And Why Effort Impacts Environmentally Friendly Consumption 
Dafna Goor, Yonat Zwebner

15:15 – 15:30: Break

15:30 – 16:45: Session 7

From Brand Indifference To Brand Enthusiasm: The Brand Propensity Scale 
Margaret C. Campbell, Kevin Lane Keller, Nicholas Light

Global Brands in Local Crises 
Kononov Natalia, Itai Linzen

A Nickname to Stay Away From: A Brand Power Perspective 
Zhe Zhang, Ning Ye, Matthew Thomson 

Sustainability in the Consumer Spotlight: How does Firms’ Social ESG Rating Influence Online Brand Equity 
Lingling Zhang, Yajin Wang, Hongyu Shan, Ziqing He

19:00 – late: Drinks reception and gala dinner (at the Royal Armouries Museum)
 

Friday, 7 June 2024

09:45 – 10:30: Coffee & pastries

10:30 – 11:30: Session 8

The Effect of Perceived Social Mobility on Brand Extension 
Xiaobing Song, Yi Lu, Xiuping Li

Sustainable Branding: Challenging Gender Stereotypes in Pro-Environmental Perceptions 
Bianca Weber, Magdalena Bekk, Matthias Spörrle

The Power of Less: Minimalist Logo Designs for Favorable Brand Evaluations 
Arnav Pati, Debasis Pradhan, Tapas Ranjan Moharana

11:30 – 11:45: Break

11:45 – 12:45: Session 9

The Impact of Social Presence on Brand Attachment 
Rongyu Kuang, Dennis T. Esch, Tamira King

The Role Of Retail Territorial Defence Effect On Luxury Brand Purchase Decision  
Ye Zhao, Sarah Hong Xiao

“I Would Love to See AI-usage in Manufacturing, But Others Won’t”: Self-Other Bias in Brand Evaluation 
Arani Roy, Nirajana Mishra 

12:45: Closing remarks by the Co-Chairs

13:00: Lunch 

The conference fees for faculty and PhD students:
Faculty Registration Fee: £315
Doctoral Student Registration Fee: £200

Registration opened for all attendees on: 26th March 2024.

Register your attendance here via the University’s online store. 

An SCP membership is not required for registration.

Please note that registration is based on a first-come, first-served basis.

If you encounter any difficulties registering for the conference, please email us at: leeds2024@myscp.org.

Leeds is an extremely accessible location, no matter where you are coming from, below details a variety of options for travel:

By air:

Leeds Bradford Airport

• Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) serves as the international gateway to Leeds, providing direct flights to numerous European, Asian, and African destinations. Convenient connections through hubs like Amsterdam or Dublin are available. Notably, Dublin Airport offers a US Preclearance facility, facilitating a smooth entry process for US-bound passengers.
• For delegates attending EMAC 2024, direct flights from Bucharest (Romania) to Leeds are also available. Explore all airlines and destinations.
• The airport is approximately 18 minutes from Leeds City Centre by Taxi/Uber or 35 minutes by bus.

Manchester Airport

• Manchester Airport (MAN), the region's largest airport, offers direct flights to various international destinations, including Europe, North America, Asia, and Africa. Major hub airlines like Air Canada, British Airways, Emirates, Etihad, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Swiss, Turkish Airlines, and Virgin Atlantic provide extensive connectivity. Direct flights to Asia and North America include destinations such as Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Hong Kong, Singapore, Atlanta, New York, Houston, Orlando, and Toronto. Check airlines and destinations.
• Leeds City Centre is approximately 1 hour away from Manchester Airport by Taxi/Uber or 1.5 hours by train or bus.

London Airports

• If arriving in London, convenient onward travel to Leeds is possible by car or train. Refer to the corresponding sections below.

By train:

Trains from London (and Europe)

• Around 50 direct high-speed rail connections daily link London and Leeds, with a journey time of approximately 2 hours. Refer to the train operator's website (LNER).
• LNER trains depart from London Kings Cross Station, just a 2-minute walk from St. Pancras International Station, offering direct Eurostar trains to Paris, Brussels, and Amsterdam.

Trains from Manchester Airport / and to Manchester

• Approximately 35 direct rail connections daily connect Manchester Airport with Leeds, with a journey time of around 1.5 hours. Visit the train operator's website (TransPennine Express). 
• For delegates attending the AMA-Sheth Foundation Doctoral Consortium 2024 in Manchester (UK), direct trains from Leeds to Manchester are also available (e.g., a short 50-minutes journey to Manchester Victoria Station).  

Trains from other UK Destinations

• Leeds railway station, the third busiest outside London, provides direct connections to numerous UK destinations. Check the National Rail website for your specific connections.

By car:

• Leeds is easily accessible by car, connected to major motorways in the UK (M1, A1(M), M62). Driving times include approximately 50 minutes from Manchester City Centre, 1.5 hours from Liverpool, and around 4 hours from both London and Edinburgh.
• Additionally, there are charming Yorkshire towns and national parks a short trip away from Leeds. Explore the "Things to do and see in Leeds & Yorkshire" section on this website for more information.
• If planning to drive to Leeds, on-campus parking permits are available upon request.

The conference is set against the backdrop of the picturesque and over 100-year-old University of Leeds campus. The vibrant Leeds city centre is conveniently located within a 20-minute walk or a short taxi/Uber ride away.

Leeds City Centre offers a variety of accommodation options spanning all price ranges and categories. Among them are well-known establishments such as Hilton, Marriott, Park Plaza, Radisson Blu, Novotel, and Crowne Plaza.

Welcome to Leeds, the unofficial capital of Yorkshire, England – a city bursting with life and cultural energy at the heart of the action. The Leeds City Region, with over 3 million residents, stands as the second most populated metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, surpassed only by Greater London. Conference delegates will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in local life, explore heritage, sports, and culture, and forge valuable connections and partnerships.

Easily accessible by road, rail, and air, Leeds boasts a skyline adorned with breathtaking architecture. The city thrives in key industries such as healthcare innovation, advanced manufacturing, digital technology, and financial professional services. Surrounded by magnificent countryside, including three national parks just a short ride from the city, Leeds offers a vibrant cultural scene encompassing excellent restaurants, cafes, bars, sporting venues, and the performing arts.

Nestled amidst the stunning North English countryside, featuring destinations like the Yorkshire Dales, Lake District, Peak District, and historic towns such as Harrogate and York, Leeds provides a compact, walkable, and accessible city centre. Delegates can unwind, network with colleagues, partake in stimulating cultural activities, and savour a plethora of independent food and drink options.

Watch the videos below to explore what you can do in Leeds:

• Escape the Everyday: Leeds (Welcome to Yorkshire)​
• #ExploreLeeds - 2 Hours in Leeds (Conference Leeds)
• #ExploreLeeds - Top 7 Places To See Before You Leave

A fan of football or rugby? Go watch a match of Leeds United or Leeds Rhinos – our local teams.

Watch the videos below to learn more about Leeds’ beautiful surroundings, Yorkshire and day trip ideas:

• #ExploreLeeds - Day Trips
• Only In York: A Place to Fill Your Head With Inspiration (Visit York)
• Welcome to Amazing - Welcome to Yorkshire

Headed by Professor Bulent Menguc, Leeds University Business School’s Marketing Department is one of the best marketing research groups in the UK, regularly publishing in the field’s top journals (including Journal of Consumer Research, Journal of Consumer Psychology, Journal of Marketing, Journal of Marketing Research). It is one of the largest marketing departments in Europe with over 30 faculty members and involves an active research community of academics at different levels of seniority, PhD students, and international visiting fellows—many of whom are active members of the Society for Consumer Psychology (SCP) and frequent contributors at SCP conferences.

The LUBS Marketing Department possesses a lot of experience in organising and hosting major scholarly events in Leeds as well as abroad. The Department hosted the 2018 AMA Sheth Foundation Doctoral Consortium in Leeds. We also organised the AMA Global Marketing SIG Conferences in the years 2018-2022 in Argentina, Greece, and Italy. Moreover, the Marketing Department also hosts an annual research camp which regularly invites high-profile academics from across the world.