This research examines how negative corporate news in the form of a significant product related crisis
impacts consumer behavior towards the company’s brand. This study analyzed changes in consumer
behavior towards favorite brands after a significant product related news event happened to the makers
of those brands. The research found that negative corporate news had some adverse impact on aspects of
consumer affinity towards favorite brands, as well as other consumer behavior variables including, brand
perception, price levels willing to pay, and willingness to purchase