Influencing the Power of Celebrity Endorsers on Saudi’s Purchasing Behavior

Presently, influencer marketing is widely used to increase brand purchasing. Marketers employ various strategies using social media and celebrity endorsers for consumer engagement. This study has been conducted to understand the role and influence of celebrity endorsers through social media on the purchase behavior of Saudi consumers based on the advancing role of sustainability in the luxury industry. In this regard, a cross-sectional study design was employed and data was collected from 50 Saudi consumers using an online survey. A close-ended questionnaire was distributed to Saudi consumers based on celebrity credibility, familiarity, attitude towards celebrity endorsement, brand awareness, brand attitude, and purchase intentions. Factor analysis and path analysis were done using SPSS and AMOS version 25.0 to analyze the data collected. The findings show a positive and significant impact of celebrity credibility, familiarity, attitude, brand awareness, and brand attitude on the purchase intentions of Saudi consumers.