“…A strong brand identity captures the brand vision and provides strategic impetus for reinforcing brand values (Alsem & Kostelijk, 2008;Balmer, 2012;Vallaster & Lindgreen, 2013;Wallace, de Chernatony, & Buil, 2013a, 2013b. Hence, the internal market must first accept the distinctive brand identity crafted by the brand owner (Aaker & Joachimsthaler, 2000;de Chernatony, Cottam, & Segal-Horn, 2006;Nandan, 2005).…”