Peran Brand Image Memediasi Pengaruh Word of Mouth Terhadap Purchase Intention (Studi Pada Produk Mie Samyang Hot Spicy Chicken Di Kota Denpasar)

The purpose of this study is to determine the role of brand image in the influence of word of mouth on purchase intention. This research is conducted in Denpasar City with a total sample of 110 respondents. The criteria of respondents are measured using the purposive sampling technique. The criteria of respondents involved is they have never bought Samyang Hot Spicy Chicken noodle product before. The data collection is conducted by distributing questionnaires which is tested using the validity test and reliability test. The data analysis technique used in this research is the path analysis technique and the Solimun theory. The result attained in this research shows that brand image, as a variable which mediates the influence of word of mouth on purchase intention, is therefore a partial mediator variable. This result proves that brand image is capable of being a mediator variable in the influence of word of mouth on purchase intention