Thus, in this study two objectives are focal, both are addressed in the same research project.
The first is to demonstrate the theoretical and structural similarity of on- and off-line brand equity by replicating the study of Na et al. (1999a), but also to offer validation of their work by generalizing the study from an off-line to an on-line context. Second, the specific indicators of cyber brand equity will be established from the consumer's perspective (Biel, 1993; Keller, 1993; Park and Srinivasan, 1994) through an empirical field study.