INTÉGRATION DE L'ÉTHIQUE DANS LE MARKETING D'INFLUENCE ET IMPACT SUR LA DÉCISION D'ACHAT DANS LE SECTEUR HÔTELIER : UNE ÉTUDE EXPLORATOIRE / INTEGRATION OF ETHICS IN INFLUENCER MARKETING AND ITS IMPACT ON PURCHASE DECISION IN THE HOTEL SECTOR: AN EXPLORATORY STUDY
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L'avènement du monde numérique et des réseaux sociaux a provoqué une véritable révolution dans le domaine du marketing d'influence. Cette évolution a donné naissance à une nouvelle génération d'influenceurs, englobant non seulement des célébrités qui exploitent leur notoriété pour influencer, mais aussi des passionnés et des individus talentueux qui construisent leur propre communauté en partageant leurs passions ou leurs compétences sur les réseaux sociaux. Cette approche leur a permis de créer des communautés d'abonnés qui apprécient leur contenu. De plus, les outils d'interaction disponibles sur ces réseaux sociaux facilitent l'établissement de liens solides entre les abonnés et les influenceurs, renforçant ainsi l'impact de leur influence. De nos jours, de nombreuses marques s'associent à un large éventail d'influenceurs pour promouvoir leurs produits ou services, notamment celles opérant dans le domaine du tourisme. Le marketing d'influence s'est affirmé comme une stratégie incontournable en marketing, attirant l'attention des entreprises et des marques à la recherche de moyens interactifs et efficaces pour promouvoir leurs offres. La collaboration avec des influenceurs peut offrir aux marques une opportunité pour atteindre leur public cible. Et permet aux marques de bénéficier de la portée et de l'influence des partenaires choisis, renforçant ainsi leur visibilité et leur crédibilité sur les plateformes numériques. Toutefois, l'émergence de cette tendance soulève des interrogations éthiques concernant les stratégies de marketing d’influence et les pratiques des influenceurs. Cette thèse s'attache à explorer l’impact de marketing d'influence sur les décisions d'achat, en mettant en lumière l'importance grandissante de l'éthique dans ces pratiques. En croisant les concepts théoriques avec les données de l'étude préliminaire, nous avons élaboré un modèle de recherche qui met en lumière divers facteurs susceptibles d'influencer la décision d'achat. La validation de ce modèle par une étude empirique a permis de mettre en évidence que l’intégration de l’approche éthique reposant sur la crédibilité, l'authenticité et le respect, s'avèrent être des facteurs déterminants dans la décision d'achat.
The emergence of the digital world and social media has sparked a true revolution in the field of influencer marketing. This evolution has given rise to a new generation of influencers, encompassing not only celebrities who leverage their fame to influence, but also enthusiasts and talented individuals who build their own community by sharing their passions or skills on social networks. This approach has enabled them to create communities of followers who appreciate their content. Furthermore, the interaction tools available on these social networks facilitate the establishment of strong connections between followers and influencers, thus enhancing the impact of their influence. Nowadays, many brands partner with a wide range of influencers to promote their products or services, particularly those operating in the tourism sector. Influencer marketing has emerged as an indispensable strategy in marketing, attracting the attention of companies and brands seeking interactive and effective means to promote their offerings. Collaborating with influencers can offer brands an opportunity to reach their target audience. This approach allows brands to leverage the reach and influence of selected partners, thereby strengthening their visibility and credibility on digital platforms. However, the emergence of this trend raises ethical concerns regarding influencer marketing strategies and influencer practices. This thesis aims to explore the impact of influencer marketing on purchasing decisions, highlighting the growing importance of ethics in these practices. Through the integration of theoretical constructs with empirical findings from the preliminary investigation, a research framework was constructed, elucidating multifaceted determinants shaping consumer purchase decisions. The validation of this model through an empirical study highlighted that integrating the ethical approach based on credibility, authenticity, and respect proves to be decisive factors in purchase decisions.
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