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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

121 - 140 of 197 works

2021

Journal Article

The benefits and pitfalls of humblebragging in social media advertising: the moderating role of the celebrity versus influencer

Paramita, Widya and Septianto, Felix (2021). The benefits and pitfalls of humblebragging in social media advertising: the moderating role of the celebrity versus influencer. International Journal of Advertising, 40 (8), 1-24. doi: 10.1080/02650487.2021.1981589

The benefits and pitfalls of humblebragging in social media advertising: the moderating role of the celebrity versus influencer

2021

Journal Article

The effectiveness of advertising images in promoting experiential offerings: an emotional response approach

Septianto, Felix, Ye, Sheng and Northey, Gavin (2021). The effectiveness of advertising images in promoting experiential offerings: an emotional response approach. Journal of Business Research, 122, 344-352. doi: 10.1016/j.jbusres.2020.09.015

The effectiveness of advertising images in promoting experiential offerings: an emotional response approach

2021

Conference Publication

Framing hope: how positive emotions reduce food waste behaviour

Northey, Gavin, Khalil, Mary, Lang, Bodo and Septianto, Felix (2021). Framing hope: how positive emotions reduce food waste behaviour. Australian & New Zealand Marketing Academy Conference, Melbourne, VIC Australia, 29 November - 1 December 2021.

Framing hope: how positive emotions reduce food waste behaviour

2021

Journal Article

Everyday “low price” or everyday “value”? The interactive effects of framing and construal level on consumer purchase intentions

Septianto, Felix, Lee, Michael SW. and Putra, Pragea Geldoffy (2021). Everyday “low price” or everyday “value”? The interactive effects of framing and construal level on consumer purchase intentions. Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services, 58 102317, 102317. doi: 10.1016/j.jretconser.2020.102317

Everyday “low price” or everyday “value”? The interactive effects of framing and construal level on consumer purchase intentions

2021

Conference Publication

Cute Brand Logo Reduces Consumer Punishment

Septianto, Felix and Kwon, Junbum (2021). Cute Brand Logo Reduces Consumer Punishment. Australian & New Zealand Marketing Academy Conference, Melbourne, VIC Australia, 29 November - 1 December 2021.

Cute Brand Logo Reduces Consumer Punishment

2020

Journal Article

Turning narcissists into prosocial agents: explaining young people’s online donation behavior

Paramita, Widya, Septianto, Felix, Rostiani, Rokhima, Winahjoe, Sari and Audita, Handini (2020). Turning narcissists into prosocial agents: explaining young people’s online donation behavior. Young Consumers, 21 (4), 369-388. doi: 10.1108/YC-11-2019-1070

Turning narcissists into prosocial agents: explaining young people’s online donation behavior

2020

Journal Article

Condoms and bananas: shock advertising explained through congruence theory

Lee, Michael S.W., Septianto, Felix, Frethey-Bentham, Catherine and Gao, Esther (2020). Condoms and bananas: shock advertising explained through congruence theory. Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services, 57 102228, 102228. doi: 10.1016/j.jretconser.2020.102228

Condoms and bananas: shock advertising explained through congruence theory

2020

Journal Article

Effects of power and implicit theories on donation

Khalil, Mary, Khan, Saira and Septianto, Felix (2020). Effects of power and implicit theories on donation. Australasian Marketing Journal, 28 (3), 98-107. doi: 10.1016/j.ausmj.2020.07.002

Effects of power and implicit theories on donation

2020

Journal Article

Sharing is (not) caring? The interactive effects of power and psychological distance on tolerance of unethical behavior

Paramita, Widya, Septianto, Felix, Winahjoe, Sari, Purwanto, B. M. and Candra, Ika Diyah (2020). Sharing is (not) caring? The interactive effects of power and psychological distance on tolerance of unethical behavior. Australasian Marketing Journal, 28 (3), 42-49. doi: 10.1016/j.ausmj.2019.12.002

Sharing is (not) caring? The interactive effects of power and psychological distance on tolerance of unethical behavior

2020

Journal Article

Thanks, but no thanks: the influence of gratitude on consumer awareness of food waste

Septianto, Felix, Kemper, Joya A. and Northey, Gavin (2020). Thanks, but no thanks: the influence of gratitude on consumer awareness of food waste. Journal of Cleaner Production, 258 120591, 1-14. doi: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.120591

Thanks, but no thanks: the influence of gratitude on consumer awareness of food waste

2020

Journal Article

Proud powerful, grateful powerless: the interactive effect of power and emotion on gift giving

Septianto, Felix, Nallaperuma, Kaushalya, Bandyopadhyay, Argho and Dolan, Rebecca (2020). Proud powerful, grateful powerless: the interactive effect of power and emotion on gift giving. European Journal of Marketing, 54 (7), 1703-1729. doi: 10.1108/ejm-10-2018-0727

Proud powerful, grateful powerless: the interactive effect of power and emotion on gift giving

2020

Journal Article

LGBTQ imagery in advertising how viewers' political ideology shapes their emotional response to gender and sexuality in advertisements

Northey, Gavin, Dolan, Rebecca, Etheridge, Jane, Septianto, Felix and van Esch, Patrick (2020). LGBTQ imagery in advertising how viewers' political ideology shapes their emotional response to gender and sexuality in advertisements. Journal of Advertising Research, 60 (2), 222-236. doi: 10.2501/jar-2020-009

LGBTQ imagery in advertising how viewers' political ideology shapes their emotional response to gender and sexuality in advertisements

2020

Journal Article

Authenticity and exclusivity appeals in luxury advertising: the role of promotion and prevention pride

Septianto, Felix, Seo, Yuri, Sung, Billy and Zhao, Fang (2020). Authenticity and exclusivity appeals in luxury advertising: the role of promotion and prevention pride. European Journal of Marketing, 54 (6), 1305-1323. doi: 10.1108/ejm-10-2018-0690

Authenticity and exclusivity appeals in luxury advertising: the role of promotion and prevention pride

2020

Journal Article

The power of beauty? The interactive effects of awe and online reviews on purchase intentions

Septianto, Felix, Kemper, Joya A. and Choi, Jinyoung (Jane) (2020). The power of beauty? The interactive effects of awe and online reviews on purchase intentions. Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services, 54 102066, 102066. doi: 10.1016/j.jretconser.2020.102066

The power of beauty? The interactive effects of awe and online reviews on purchase intentions

2020

Journal Article

The distinct effects of gratitude and pride on donation choice and amount

Paramita, Widya, Septianto, Felix and Tjiptono, Fandy (2020). The distinct effects of gratitude and pride on donation choice and amount. Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services, 53 101972, 101972. doi: 10.1016/j.jretconser.2019.101972

The distinct effects of gratitude and pride on donation choice and amount

2020

Journal Article

Anger punishes, compassion forgives: how discrete emotions mitigate double standards in consumer ethical judgment

Septianto, Felix, Tjiptono, Fandy and Kusumasondjaja, Sony (2020). Anger punishes, compassion forgives: how discrete emotions mitigate double standards in consumer ethical judgment. Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services, 53 101979, 101979. doi: 10.1016/j.jretconser.2019.101979

Anger punishes, compassion forgives: how discrete emotions mitigate double standards in consumer ethical judgment

2020

Journal Article

Committed to help: the effects of frequency of corporate donations on luxury brand evaluations

Sengabira, Charmant Ndereyimana, Septianto, Felix and Northey, Gavin (2020). Committed to help: the effects of frequency of corporate donations on luxury brand evaluations. Asia Pacific Journal of Marketing and Logistics, 32 (3), 681-694. doi: 10.1108/apjml-06-2019-0366

Committed to help: the effects of frequency of corporate donations on luxury brand evaluations

2020

Journal Article

The interactive effects of emotions and numerical information in increasing consumer support to conservation efforts

Septianto, Felix, Kemper, Joya A. and Chiew, Tung Moi (2020). The interactive effects of emotions and numerical information in increasing consumer support to conservation efforts. Journal of Business Research, 110, 445-455. doi: 10.1016/j.jbusres.2020.02.021

The interactive effects of emotions and numerical information in increasing consumer support to conservation efforts

2020

Journal Article

Emotional responses to plastic waste: matching image and message framing in encouraging consumers to reduce plastic consumption

Septianto, Felix and Lee, Michael S. W. (2020). Emotional responses to plastic waste: matching image and message framing in encouraging consumers to reduce plastic consumption. Australasian Marketing Journal, 28 (1), 18-29. doi: 10.1016/j.ausmj.2019.09.002

Emotional responses to plastic waste: matching image and message framing in encouraging consumers to reduce plastic consumption

2020

Journal Article

Authentically, proudly ethical: the effects of authentic pride on consumer acceptance of unethical behavior

Septianto, Felix, Tjiptono, Fandy and Arli, Dcnni (2020). Authentically, proudly ethical: the effects of authentic pride on consumer acceptance of unethical behavior. European Journal of Marketing, 54 (2), 351-379. doi: 10.1108/ejm-04-2018-0241

Authentically, proudly ethical: the effects of authentic pride on consumer acceptance of unethical behavior

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

    An Examination of Consumer Mindsets in the Context of Cultured Meat

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Nicolas Pontes

  • 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

    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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