Many mobile app providers offer their apps for free and base their business models on user engagement. However, declining app usage over time threatens user engagement and the ability of apps to create business value. To keep users engaged, app providers use gamification, i.e., they link their...

Social network brand sites are increasingly attracting the attention of scientists and managers intrigued by their potential application for brand value creation. The aim of this research is to fill the gap in understanding how users choose among social networking sites as an act of brand...