Journal of Public Relations Research Middle East
Scientific Refereed & Open Access Journal
ICR IF 2021/2022=1.569 , Arcif IF 2023 = 2.7558 Q1, IF of the Supreme Council of Universities = 7
ISSN Online: (2314-873X) ISSN Print: (2314-8721)
| Vol.12
The Role of Social Media Users in Supporting the Boycott and Marketing of Alternative Egyptian Products After The War on Gaza 2023: An Applied Study Focusing on X “Formerly Twitter” , Vol.12 , Forty-Ninth Issue





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Authors:
Associate Prof. Dr. Shimaa Ezz El Din Zaki Gomaa*-Associate Professor ,Marketing Communications dept.,Faculty of Mass Communication,Ain Shams University

Abstract:
The current study aimed at identifying the methods of Users Generated Marketing (UGM) on X "formerly Twitter" to support the idea of boycott and marketing alternative Egyptian products after the war on Gaza - October 2023, and its reflection on their attitudes and behavior towards the boycott. The study relied on conducting a qualitative content analysis and characterizing a number of hashtags, in addition to applying an online survey to an available sample consists of 435 of "X" users and social networking sites. It has been found that approximately 27 hashtags aimed at urging the idea of boycott, mobilizing the public and raising awareness of its importance and the importance of buying the Egyptian products, and its positive effects, moreover there is an effective role for X and social networking sites users in supporting the boycott and marketing of alternative Egyptian products within the framework of UGM, which was reflected on respondents' socially responsible boycott behavior.

Key Words:
User Generated Marketing (UGM) – Boycott of Foreign Products – Alternative Egyptian Products – Socially Responsible Behavior – The War on Gaza 2023 – X ”Formerly Twitter”.

Research Language:
Arabic
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