Abstract
ABSTRACT We conducted a content analysis on 203 comparative print advertisements in India. We found that as hypothesized, direct comparative advertisements were used more (vis-à-vis indirect ones), differentiative claims were used more (vis-à-vis associative ones), maximal claims were higher than minimal claims, multibrand comparisons were greater in number (vis-à-vis single-brand comparisons), positive valence is preferred to negative valence, and underdog brands used more comparative advertisements than top-dog brands. Contrary to expectations, we found that hedonic and utilitarian products used comparative advertisements equally. We offer a snapshot of the state of comparative advertisements in India that would be useful to managers and researchers.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
