Investigating the effect of digital marketing value on customer engagement during the purchase path in the B2B industry (companies) with the mediating role of receiving content on time
Yalda Chaleshgar
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Dariyoush Jamshidi
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Management Department, Shiraz branch, Islamic Azad University, Shiraz, Iran
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Keywords: Digital Marketing Value, Timely Content Delivery, Customer Engagement,
Abstract :
This study examines the impact of digital marketing value on customer engagement in the B2B industry, with the mediating role of timely content delivery. The research is applied, descriptive-analytical, and cross-sectional. The statistical population includes managers and experts in B2B companies in marketing, procurement, sales, management, and information technology. A purposive sample of 185 participants was selected. Data were collected using a standardized questionnaire, confirming its validity and reliability. Data analysis was performed using structural equation modeling (SEM) and software such as SPSS and PLS. The results revealed that the type of social media, customer interaction, and content quality significantly affect timely content delivery and customer engagement. Additionally, timely content delivery mediates the relationship between these factors and customer engagement.
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