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Associate Professor Felix Septianto
Associate Professor

Felix Septianto

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Overview

Background

Felix Septianto is a faculty member at the University of Queensland. He earned his PhD from the University of New South Wales and previously taught at the University of Auckland. His research explores how businesses can leverage emotions to increase marketing effectiveness. These insights have been published in Financial Times' Top 50 (FT50) journals and featured in media outlets including the Harvard Business Review.

Felix has been recognised as a Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA) Fellow by the Australian Research Council, a Paul Bourke Award winner by the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia, an Emerging Marketing Researcher by the Australian and New Zealand Marketing Academy, and a UQ Foundation Research Excellence Award winner.

Beyond academia, Felix is a co-founder of Accurment, offering behavioural science solutions that turn marketing guesswork into growth, trusted by leading agencies such as Marketforce and Juicebox. He has also served as Research Director at Quest Strategic, a boutique management consulting firm in Indonesia, where he advised global brands including Hush Puppies and Philip Morris International.

Availability

Associate Professor Felix Septianto is:
Not available for supervision

Works

Search Professor Felix Septianto’s works on UQ eSpace

197 works between 2013 and 2025

21 - 40 of 197 works

2024

Journal Article

Cultivating curiosity: consumer responses to ethical and product benefits in cultured foods

Arango, Luis, Conroy, Denise M., Errmann, Amy and Septianto, Felix (2024). Cultivating curiosity: consumer responses to ethical and product benefits in cultured foods. Appetite, 196 107282, 1-9. doi: 10.1016/j.appet.2024.107282

Cultivating curiosity: consumer responses to ethical and product benefits in cultured foods

2024

Journal Article

'Meat' the Influencers: Crafting Authentic Endorsements that Drive Willingness to Buy Cultured Meat

Leite, Fernanda Polli, Septianto, Felix and Pontes, Nicolas (2024). 'Meat' the Influencers: Crafting Authentic Endorsements that Drive Willingness to Buy Cultured Meat. Appetite, 199 107401, 1-14. doi: 10.1016/j.appet.2024.107401

'Meat' the Influencers: Crafting Authentic Endorsements that Drive Willingness to Buy Cultured Meat

2024

Journal Article

How profanity in influences perceived authenticity and perceived helpfulness of online reviews: The moderating role of review subjectivity

Lie, David Sugianto, Sung, Billy, Stankovic, Michelle and Septianto, Felix (2024). How profanity in influences perceived authenticity and perceived helpfulness of online reviews: The moderating role of review subjectivity. Decision Support Systems, 178 114144, 1-11. doi: 10.1016/j.dss.2023.114144

How profanity in influences perceived authenticity and perceived helpfulness of online reviews: The moderating role of review subjectivity

2024

Journal Article

The impact of scarcity cues on purchase likelihood of art-infused products

Gupta, Mansi, Das, Gopal, Septianto, Felix and Hagtvedt, Henrik (2024). The impact of scarcity cues on purchase likelihood of art-infused products. Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science, 52 (2), 470-488. doi: 10.1007/s11747-023-00945-3

The impact of scarcity cues on purchase likelihood of art-infused products

2024

Journal Article

Self-construals and health communications: the persuasive roles of guilt and shame

Chan, Eugene and Septianto, Felix (2024). Self-construals and health communications: the persuasive roles of guilt and shame. Journal of Business Research, 170 114357, 114357. doi: 10.1016/j.jbusres.2023.114357

Self-construals and health communications: the persuasive roles of guilt and shame

2024

Journal Article

How micro- (vs. mega-) influencers generate word of mouth in the digital economy age: The moderating role of mindset

Li, Wenting, Zhao, Fang, Le, Ji Min, Park, Jiwoon, Septianto, Felix and Seo, Yuri (2024). How micro- (vs. mega-) influencers generate word of mouth in the digital economy age: The moderating role of mindset. Journal of Business Research, 171 114387, 1-15. doi: 10.1016/j.jbusres.2023.114387

How micro- (vs. mega-) influencers generate word of mouth in the digital economy age: The moderating role of mindset

2023

Journal Article

How religiosity affects attitudes toward brands that utilize LGBTQ-themed advertising

Chowdhury, Rafi M. M. I., Arli, Denni and Septianto, Felix (2023). How religiosity affects attitudes toward brands that utilize LGBTQ-themed advertising. Journal of Business Ethics, 193 (1), 63-88. doi: 10.1007/s10551-023-05578-8

How religiosity affects attitudes toward brands that utilize LGBTQ-themed advertising

2023

Conference Publication

Influencer Marketing Effectiveness: Give Competence, Receive Credibility

Leite, F., Pontes, N. and Septianto, F. (2023). Influencer Marketing Effectiveness: Give Competence, Receive Credibility. Australian and New Zealand Marketing Academy Conference (ANZMAC), Dunedin, New Zealand, 4 - 6 December 2023. ANZMAC.

Influencer Marketing Effectiveness: Give Competence, Receive Credibility

2023

Journal Article

The Tango of pride and envy: does others’ envy lead to the feeling of pride?

Sung, Billy, Septianto, Felix, Stankovic, Michelle and Duong, Chien (2023). The Tango of pride and envy: does others’ envy lead to the feeling of pride?. European Journal of Marketing, 57 (12), 3072-3098. doi: 10.1108/ejm-03-2022-0190

The Tango of pride and envy: does others’ envy lead to the feeling of pride?

2023

Journal Article

Color effects on AI influencers’ product recommendations

Chan, Ka Wing, Septianto, Felix, Kwon, Junbum and Kamal, Revathi Sridhar (2023). Color effects on AI influencers’ product recommendations. European Journal of Marketing, 57 (9), 2290-2315. doi: 10.1108/ejm-03-2022-0185

Color effects on AI influencers’ product recommendations

2023

Journal Article

Challenging cultured meat naturalness perceptions: The role of consumers’ mindset

Arango, Luis, Septianto, Felix and Pontes, Nicolas (2023). Challenging cultured meat naturalness perceptions: The role of consumers’ mindset. Appetite, 190 107039, 107039. doi: 10.1016/j.appet.2023.107039

Challenging cultured meat naturalness perceptions: The role of consumers’ mindset

2023

Journal Article

Leveraging social media advertising to foster female consumers’ empowerment and engagement: The role of regulatory mode

Septianto, Felix, Mathmann, Frank, Higgins, E. Tory and Hollebeek, Linda (2023). Leveraging social media advertising to foster female consumers’ empowerment and engagement: The role of regulatory mode. Journal of Advertising, 52 (5), 688-705. doi: 10.1080/00913367.2023.2255251

Leveraging social media advertising to foster female consumers’ empowerment and engagement: The role of regulatory mode

2023

Journal Article

How construal–regulatory mode fit increases social media sharing

Pham, Thuy, Septianto, Felix, Mathmann, Frank, Jin, Hyun Seung and Higgins, E Tory (2023). How construal–regulatory mode fit increases social media sharing. Journal of Consumer Psychology, 33 (4), 668-687. doi: 10.1002/jcpy.1375

How construal–regulatory mode fit increases social media sharing

2023

Journal Article

Advertising meat alternatives: the interactive effect of regulatory mode and positive emotion on social media engagement

Septianto, Felix and Mathmann, Felix (2023). Advertising meat alternatives: the interactive effect of regulatory mode and positive emotion on social media engagement. Journal of Advertising, 53 (3), 416-433. doi: 10.1080/00913367.2023.2250830

Advertising meat alternatives: the interactive effect of regulatory mode and positive emotion on social media engagement

2023

Journal Article

Discrete emotions in environmental decision-making

Chan, Eugene Y., Howie, Katharine and Septianto, Felix (2023). Discrete emotions in environmental decision-making. Frontiers in Psychology, 14 1272343, 1-3. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1272343

Discrete emotions in environmental decision-making

2023

Journal Article

The role of demand-based scarcity appeals in promoting cultured meat

Arango, Luis, Chaudhury, Srinwanti H. and Septianto, Felix (2023). The role of demand-based scarcity appeals in promoting cultured meat. Psychology and Marketing, 40 (8), 1501-1520. doi: 10.1002/mar.21821

The role of demand-based scarcity appeals in promoting cultured meat

2023

Journal Article

Informational vs. emotional B2B firm-generated-content on social media engagement: Computerized visual and textual content analysis

Gu, William, Chan, Ka Wing, Kwon, Junbum, Dhaoui, Chedia and Septianto, Felix (2023). Informational vs. emotional B2B firm-generated-content on social media engagement: Computerized visual and textual content analysis. Industrial Marketing Management, 112, 98-112. doi: 10.1016/j.indmarman.2023.04.012

Informational vs. emotional B2B firm-generated-content on social media engagement: Computerized visual and textual content analysis

2023

Journal Article

Relationship (breakup) reminders drive online advertising effectiveness

Tan, Ser Zian, Bandyopadhyay, Argho and Septianto, Felix (2023). Relationship (breakup) reminders drive online advertising effectiveness. Psychology and Marketing, 40 (6), 1152-1161. doi: 10.1002/mar.21796

Relationship (breakup) reminders drive online advertising effectiveness

2023

Journal Article

The divergent effects of neat food presentation on purchase likelihood: the moderating role of time-related positioning

Quach, Sara, Septianto, Felix and Thaichon, Park (2023). The divergent effects of neat food presentation on purchase likelihood: the moderating role of time-related positioning. Asia Pacific Journal of Marketing and Logistics, 35 (6), 1425-1442. doi: 10.1108/APJML-03-2022-0224

The divergent effects of neat food presentation on purchase likelihood: the moderating role of time-related positioning

2023

Other Outputs

Digital Service Transformation: Pathways to human and economic wellbeing: White paper

Andreassen, Tor W., Archibald, Gordon, Beekhuyzen, Jenine, Bongiovanni, Ivano, Brea, Edgar, Breidbach, Christoph, Burchill, Keith, Burgers, Henri, Cao, Selina, Coote, Len, Coram, Brendan, Cunningham, Claire, Feast, George, Field, Mitch, Ford, Jerad, Fouche, Leon, Gain, Alexandria, Gooding, Glen, Goyeneche Ramirez, David, Green, Teegan, Gschwind, Daniel, Hall, Thomas, Hartley, Nicole, Heinz, Daniel, Hine, Damian, Indulska, Marta, Kapernick, Brett, Kastelle, Tim, Ko, Ryan ... Zhang, Wenlu (2023). Digital Service Transformation: Pathways to human and economic wellbeing: White paper. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/aed4918

Digital Service Transformation: Pathways to human and economic wellbeing: White paper

Funding

Past funding

  • 2023
    The Role of Media Coverage in Encouraging Behaviours with Positive Environmental Impact
    UQ Foundation Research Excellence Awards
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2025
    The Role of Emotions in Marketing Cultured Meat
    ARC Discovery Early Career Researcher Award
    Open grant

Supervision

Availability

Associate Professor Felix Septianto is:
Not available for supervision

Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    The Role of Regulatory Mode and Positive Emotions on Consumer Goal Pursuits

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Anne-Maree O'Rourke

  • Doctor Philosophy

    An Examination of Consumer Mindsets in the Context of Cultured Meat

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Nicolas Pontes

  • Doctor Philosophy

    What Makes Brands Authentic in their Relationships with Consumers? The Role of Influencers Self-Disclosure on Brand Authenticity.

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Nicolas Pontes

Media

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