A STUDY ON THE IMPACT OF CELEBRITY ENDORSEMENT ON THE BUYING BEHAVIOUR OF CUSTOMERS

In today's marketing landscape, celebrities play a crucial role in advertising, leveraging their credibility and allure to enhance the effectiveness of campaigns. Marketers strategically utilize celebrities from various fields to capture consumer attention and influence purchasing decisions, particularly in regions like India where celebrity adoration is profound. This study delves into the transformative impact of celebrity endorsements on consumer purchasing patterns and brand perception, examining the intricate interplay between celebrity influence and consumer decision-making processes. Concurrently, the consumer buying decision process is explored, highlighting the stages individuals undergo when considering a purchase from identifying a need to post-purchase evaluation. Understanding these processes sheds light on how celebrities and consumer behaviours intersect, shaping marketing strategies and brand outcomes.