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The Analysis of Cultural Adaptation of American Auto Advertising Under the Theory of Cultural Dimensions

Shuang Li

Abstract


This thesis examines the cultural adaptation of American auto ads in Chinese market under the cultural dimension theory. By
analyzing the key dimensions of this theory, the cultural appeals of Chinese customers for the NEV and the related typical cases, this thesis
examined how U.S. Auto advertising adapted to Chinese cultural preferences. Through the dimensions of long-time orientation, Masculinity-Femininity, avoidance to uncertainty, this thesis provided cultural alignments of American Auto ads to Chinese culture preferencesthe
high expectation for long term orientation, the Synergy of Masculinity-Femininity and high uncertainty avoidance, expecting enhance market penetration.

Keywords


American Auto Advertising; Cultural Dimension Theory; Cultural Adaptation

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.70711/rcha.v3i6.7594

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