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Image congruity in the love triangle among mega sport event organizer, sponsor, and consumers: the moderating effects of product involvement and consumer awareness

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Pages 134-158 | Received 16 Aug 2021, Accepted 16 May 2022, Published online: 14 Jun 2022

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