In this paper models for the prediction of matches in the German Soccer Bundesliga are estimated. In a frst step the expected difference of the number of goals is estimated on the basis of estimated abilities of the teams. Here, a focus lies on the necessity of robust parameter estimation. In a...

The focus of this dissertation lies on the brand personality (BP) and the brand relationship concept. They represent two particularly important measures of brand equity. And more importantly, both concepts still lack a comprehensive understanding. Hence, this dissertation provides deeper insight...

Markenmanager stehen mehr denn je vor der Herausforderung, starke Marken aufzubauen. Solche differenzieren sich in der Wahrnehmung der Kunden nicht durch funktionale Nutzenversprechen. Vielmehr geht es um emotionale Bindungen zwischen Marke und Konsumenten. Diese entstehen an vielen Stellen der...