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Abstract Today’s consumers have become more conscious and selective. They prefer to choose brands which have, make sense for them, differentiate themselves from other brands and have an authentic value. Become authentic is seen as crucial element for companies under these circumstances. However, despite the increasing importance of authenticity in terms of business and literature, there are limited numbers of studies in the extant literature. The aim of this research is to analyze effects of the concept of authenticity, which is an element that makes difference for brands in these days, on the consumer preferences, satisfaction degrees and brand loyalty. The survey was conducted to 415 personal computer owners and we aimed to investigate authenticity perception of computer brands. The proposed model was tested structural equation modelling (SEM). The results of this study show that consumers intend to prefer brands that offer a unique experience and deliver on their brand promises. 

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