Affiliation:
1. School of Business, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang 215600, China
2. Yangtze River Delta Social Development Research Center, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhangjiagang 215600, China
Abstract
Given the heightened awareness of health and sustainable development in contemporary society, light meals have become a popular dietary choice with considerable momentum. This study focuses on the role of influencer marketing platforms in promoting consumer purchasing intentions towards light meals. By conducting a sample survey of 654 consumers in Suzhou City and employing Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) for empirical analysis, the findings indicate that the intervention of influencer marketing platforms has a significant positive impact on both the purchase intention and purchasing behavior towards light meals, and that purchase intention has a mediating effect between influencer marketing platform intervention and purchase behavior. This research further reveals that while influencers share more lifestyle displays and light meal recipes, marketing platforms should strengthen the integration of sustainable development concepts with the light meals industry to enhance product exposure and promote the spread of ideas. In addition, consumers can reinforce this trend by actively participating in social media, sharing purchasing experiences, and proactively seeking information about light meals and sustainable living, thus achieving a beneficial mutual promotion.
Funder
the National Training Program of Innovation and Entrepreneurship for Undergraduates
the General Project of Philosophy and Social Science Research in Colleges and Universities in Jiangsu Province