Brand Management Research: A Bibliometric Analysis to Identify Emerging Trends
摘要
The study addresses the need for a comprehensive understanding of the latest trends and the interdisciplinary nature of Brand Management and Marketing, essential for academics and practitioners to stay informed about significant developments. It aims to conduct a bibliometric analysis using the Scopus database and VOSviewer software to identify key themes and emerging research areas in Brand Management, providing valuable insights for new research directions. The methodology includes analyzing approximately 1481 publications focused on “Brand Management” and “Marketing”. The results reveal a steady increase in Brand Management publications, peaking in 2023, influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic. Research is primarily concentrated in the United States, United Kingdom, and India, with noticeable disparities in outputs from France and Italy. Keyword analysis highlights dominant themes such as ‘Brand Management,’ ‘Marketing,’ and ‘Marketing Strategy,’ underscoring diverse research interests and identifying potential areas for further study.