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This study aims to analyze the spending patterns of students at the Faculty of Islamic Economics and Business (FEBI), State Islamic University of North Sumatra (UINSU), and to examine the implementation of personal financial planning in their daily lives. This research employs a qualitative approach using a case study method. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with 40 students from various departments and semesters, selected purposively. The findings indicate that most students have high expenditures on consumption needs such as food and internet access, as well as lifestyle expenses like online shopping and entertainment. The majority do not regularly prepare a financial budget, rarely record their expenses, and exhibit impulsive spending behavior influenced by social pressure and digital media. Although students possess theoretical knowledge of Islamic economic values, their practical application in financial management remains limited. This study recommends the need for more practical, Islam-based financial literacy programs within the FEBI UINSU environment. Financial training and mentoring programs are considered essential to enhance students' financial awareness and independence.

This study aims to explore the role and impact of the development of digital payment systems, particularly the Quick Response Code Indonesian Standard (QRIS), on the financial management practices of out-of-town students in the 2024 cohort. Using a descriptive qualitative approach and data collected through open-ended questionnaires distributed to 50 students of the Accounting Study Program at UPI, the research examines sources and management of monthly funds, the influence of QRIS on consumptive behavior, the role of QRIS in daily transactions, the handling of unexpected expenses, and students' financial awareness. The results indicate that QRIS is widely used for daily spending transactions, especially for purchasing food and beverages, due to its practicality and convenience. However, the findings also suggest a tendency for increased consumptive behavior among students who use QRIS. Nonetheless, a small portion of students reported that QRIS facilitates easier control over spending through visibility of balances and transaction histories. This study highlights the importance of financial literacy alongside the adoption of digital payment technologies to optimize students' financial management.

This study is a study of digital marketing strategies related to Boneka Bubu, a product that went viral on social media such as TikTok and Instagram. In this context, emotional and content-based marketing work that connects brands with audiences, especially millennial and Gen Z consumers, plays a very positive role. Humorous approaches, memorable characters, and communities play a role in driving the success of Boneka Bubu's digital campaign which aims to increase brand awareness, sales, and customer loyalty. This analysis examines and tries to solve various issues related to UGC, influencer collaboration, and limited edition promotional strategies that build urgency. Data and research show that emotional-based marketing, which involves consumers in the content creation process, strengthens relationships that lead to conversion and engagement. This study explains the impact of the creative process and authenticity that are emphasized for digital marketing strategies in the age of social media.    

This research analyzes the effectiveness of Wismilak Diplomat's sponsorship of the 2024 Presidential Cup Sapi Sono and Karapan Sapi cultural events as a marketing strategy to increase brand awareness and brand image in Madura. Using qualitative methods with a case study approach, this research examines the impact of sponsorship on audience engagement and brand perception through branding elements, interactive activities and digital media. The research results show that culture-based sponsorship has a positive impact on brand awareness and image, especially through direct interaction with the audience and broad media exposure. However, there are challenges in optimizing digital media and the effectiveness of branding elements at event locations. Therefore, more adaptive and innovative sponsorship strategies are needed to increase the impact of culture-based marketing in the future.

The spice tea business, as part of the traditional beverage sector, has great potential to be developed as a pioneering entrepreneurship amidst increasing public awareness of a healthy lifestyle and consumption of natural-based products. Opportunities and challenges faced in developing this spice tea business as a form of entrepreneurial innovation based on local traditions. The main opportunities for developing the spice tea business lie in the diversity of spices in Indonesia, market trends that support organic and herbal products, and the potential for export to the global market. In addition, the sustainability of this business can also be improved through flavor innovation, modern packaging, and digital marketing strategies. However, the main challenges faced include limited capital, fluctuations in raw material prices, competition with modern beverage products, and low digital literacy among business actors.  

This study aims to analyze the digital marketing strategies implemented by Racabel, a local fashion accessories brand, to enhance brand awareness through social media and e-commerce platforms. The project includes creating marketing content and paid advertising campaigns across platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, Shopee, and Tokopedia. The strategy focused on content optimization to strengthen audience interaction and increase engagement on social media. The results of these campaigns show a significant increase in followers, engagement rates, and sales conversions on marketplace platforms. With the right content optimization and measurable advertising strategies, Racabel successfully expanded its market reach and improved brand awareness among the target audience.

Social media marketing activities are important for companies to market their products in this digital age, where they can help companies continue to compete in the market. Therefore, this study aims to determine the size of the influence of social media marketing activity, brand awareness, brand image to willingness to pay premium price which is mediated by brand equity in Skintific products. The population in this study were people who had bought Skintific products once or more in the Jabodetabek areas. This research is a quantitative study using primary data as well as data collection techniques carried out in this study, namely using questionnaires distributed questionnaires using a Likert scale of 1-5 and distributed to 114 respondents. The analytical tool used in this study is Structural Equation Model (SEM). The findings in this study show that social media marketing activity, brand awareness, brand image, brand loyalty have a significant effect on willingness to pay premium price. Then, this study has limitations, namely the number of samples that are still not large enough to describe the actual situation.      

Indonesia faces challenges and opportunities in the digital era, where industry becomes a threat if human resources do not have sufficient skills to support this change. The digital industry offers great benefits if people have sufficient skills to engage in it. Many entrepreneurs have emerged in the digital era, generating income through online businesses or e-commerce. The use of this industry can provide optimal benefits, especially because the needs of modern humans are fast-paced and practical. Even though many people use gadgets with an internet connection, being just a spectator without actively participating in the digital era can cause losses. Sidingkat Village, which is rich in natural resource potential, especially ibus plants, has not utilized the internet optimally for development and marketing. Karang Taruna youth in this village have free time that has not been used productively. The aim of this Real Work Lecture (KKN) is to develop marketing of ibus plants and provide an understanding of online marketing media to Karang Taruna youth. The method used is the Participation Action Research (PAR) approach, which aims to increase public awareness of the potential and problems they have, as well as providing solutions through change programs. Through this approach, it is hoped that young people can be more productive and use their free time more effectively in the digital era

Business transformation in the digital era requires an innovative marketing approach. One way is by utilizing the potential of the internet and information technology. This research focuses on the important role of landing pages in designing online experiences for consumers. The theoretical basis involves the concept of marketing transformation, landing page optimization, and the importance of brand awareness for waste collection services. The methodology used adopts a qualitative approach with a case study in Karung Sampah. Data is collected through observation and analysis using third parties, namely Google Search Console and Google Analytics. It was found that responsive design, relevant content, and social media integration played an important role in the success of the campaign (brand awareness)