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This community engagement program addresses the limited digital marketing utilization of Be Bloomy Bouquets, a creative knitting business, within the MBKM Entrepreneurship framework. The program aims to design and implement adaptive digital marketing strategies to enhance brand visibility, competitiveness, and business sustainability. Using a Participatory Action Research (PAR) approach, the program was conducted from October to November 2025 through preparation, implementation, and evaluation stages. The results indicate that digital marketing assistance via Instagram and TikTok significantly increased audience reach, customer interaction, and brand awareness, while marketplace utilization still requires further optimization. The discussion highlights that integrating handmade product creativity, digital branding strategies, and participatory reflection fosters entrepreneurial behavior change and strengthens local leadership capacity. In conclusion, the program generates not only technical improvements in marketing performance but also social transformation through enhanced digital literacy, independence, and local leadership. Future recommendations emphasize content consistency, production management, and sustainable digital marketing strategies.

Academic stress is a prevalent issue among Indonesian students, affecting both their academic performance and mental well-being. This study investigates the effectiveness of short educational videos on social media in improving students' knowledge about academic stress. A descriptive quantitative approach was used, with a sample of 35 Nursing students from the 2024 cohort at Malahayati University. The data was collected through questionnaires administered before and after students were exposed to 1-3 minute educational videos. The results showed a notable increase in the average knowledge score, from 82.71 to 85. The findings suggest that short videos, which are visually engaging and easy to access, are highly effective for Generation Z learners. Social media platforms, particularly TikTok and Instagram, can be valuable tools for early psychological intervention, providing students with accessible resources to manage academic stress on their own. This study highlights the potential of leveraging digital platforms to support student well-being and offers insights into innovative approaches for addressing mental health challenges in educational settings.

This study examines the utilization of social media in improving the competitiveness of cassava chips and lidah manis SMEs in Pematang Serai Village, Tanjung Pura District, Langkat Regency, North Sumatra Province. The rapid development of information technology has encouraged SMEs to shift from conventional marketing methods to more effective and efficient digital marketing practices. This research employs a descriptive qualitative approach, with data collected through field observations, in-depth interviews, and documentation involving SME actors. The results indicate that the use of social media platforms such as WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram is able to expand market reach, increase product visibility, and strengthen relationships between business owners and consumers. Attractive promotional content, consistency in posting, and responsive communication are proven to influence consumer buying interest and trust. However, SMEs still face challenges, including limited digital literacy, time management constraints, and the lack of structured marketing strategies. Therefore, continuous training and assistance are needed so that SMEs can optimize the use of social media more effectively. This study is expected to serve as a reference for the development of digital-based SMEs in rural areas.

Pakpak Bharat Gambir Tea MSMEs are products extracted from the young leaves of the Gambir plant. Not many people know about Gambir tea and its benefits or functions. Gambir tea products can only be found in online marketplaces, such as Tokopedia, Shopee, Lazada, Mbizmarket.co.id, and Indotrading, where Gambir tea producers are registered with the Pakpak Bharat Regency. One local exporter, Agro Lestari, sells "Gambier Leaf Tea" packaged in boxes with aluminum foil with 25 sachets. Offline sales in Pakpak Bharat Regency are still lacking, both in traditional markets, modern markets such as Indomaret, shops or stalls. Pakpak Bharat Gambir Tea, especially Gambir Sondel leaf tea, has been marketed to several regions in Indonesia, through wholesalers, trading partners and online resellers and social media such as TikTok, Facebook and Instagram, but the content does not provide an explanation of what Gambir tea is, its benefits or functions. The problem is:(1)What types of marketing strategies are effective? (2)How to design online and offline marketing? Objectives:(1)Help the process of understanding effective marketing strategies. (2)Help how to design online and offline marketing. The implementation of the lecture method is accompanied by questions and answers, demonstrations and practice. Gambir Pakpak Bharat tea UMKM carries out effective marketing strategies through market segmentation, targeted markets and fulfilled according to needs. The distribution system is through direct sales at outlets, delivery applications integrated with third-party applications such as GoFood or GrabFood, and online marketplaces as well as marketing communications using social media. and collaborating with local influencers

The Rempang Eco City area in Batam City has great potential for SMEs, especially in the culinary and local product sectors. However, the development of SMEs in this area is still limited due to a lack of knowledge about product packaging and minimal use of digital technology for marketing. The mentoring program conducted by KKN student group 62 aims to improve the competitiveness of SMEs through strengthening more modern packaging and digital marketing strategies using social media, especially Instagram. The method used is a qualitative approach with participatory observation, in-depth interviews, and group discussions. The stages of activities include an initial survey to map the potential and conditions of MSMEs, conducting workshops and training on product design, packaging, and digital marketing, as well as direct assistance in creating and managing social media accounts. The results of the activities show an improvement in the ability of MSME actors to create attractive packaging designs, manage social media as a product showcase, as well as increased digital interaction with consumers. This program successfully increased the selling value of products, expanded market reach, and built the confidence of MSME actors. Although there are challenges related to digital literacy and creativity, this program has a positive long-term impact in promoting economic independence in the community and strengthening local cultural identity in Rempang Eco City.

Karang Jahe Beach is one of the leading tourism destinations located in Rembang Regency. This area provides a great opportunity for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to develop and reach a wider market. One of the MSMEs in this area is Warung "Mbak Raisha" owned by Mrs. Inayah which has been operating since 2015. This stall is engaged in providing food and beverages for tourists. However, these MSMEs face various challenges in managing their business, including the lack of digital financial records, the lack of social media accounts as a means of digital promotion, the lack of a business logo, and the management of orders and product packaging that is not optimal. This condition causes limitations in terms of competitiveness, management efficiency, and marketing reach which has an impact on overall business growth and hinders the potential for future business development. Community service activities are carried out to help overcome these problems through strategies to strengthen branding and digital marketing. Some of the concrete steps taken are the creation of a logo as a brand identity, the installation of banners as a visual identity of the business, training on the use of social media (Instagram) as a means of promotion, the preparation of price lists, and digital financial recording using simple applications. In addition, education was also provided regarding the importance of attractive packaging to increase the selling value of products. The results of the mentoring show that Warung "Mbak Raisha" now has a stronger business identity, a more targeted promotion system, and more efficient management. This effort is expected to be able to encourage business growth and make MSMEs better prepared to face business challenges in the digital era.

Accelerated technological progress has profoundly altered our lifestyles. The younger generation, as future leaders of the nation, must acquire digital skills to keep pace with technological progress. Adolescents of school age require essential instruction on digital literacy, especially with personal data management and academic requirements. Effective data management will enhance lifestyle efficiency and efficacy. This community service initiative sought to impart database administration proficiency through the financial accounting cycle framework to students at SMK Raudlatul Husna in Central Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara. Thirty-two students engaged in the seminar and simulation activities. The activity was conducted through lectures and class tutorials on data storage methodologies in digital technologies, including Google Drive, Wordpress Web and Instagram. At the conclusion of the session, participants were queried regarding the activity summary, and the majority responded accurately and effectively. This activity is anticipated to be sustained continuously, enabling high school students to acquire both theoretical and practical information applicable to their daily lives.

The era of Society 5.0 demands the integration of digital technology into various aspects of life, including the field of education. This study aims to describe the digital marketing strategies implemented by SMA Negeri 1 Belimbing in Muara Enim Regency in facing the challenges and opportunities of the Society 5.0 era. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, data were collected through observations, interviews, and documentation with the school’s stakeholders, as well as content analysis of the school's official social media platforms.The research findings show that SMA Negeri 1 Belimbing has utilized various digital platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and the school’s website to strengthen its institutional image, establish communication with the community, and increase the school's appeal to prospective students. The use of digital marketing also supports digital transformation within the school environment through innovative and adaptive approaches to contemporary developments.The conclusion of this study emphasizes the importance of schools being prepared to integrate digital technology as part of their institutional marketing strategy in the transition toward the Society 5.0 era.

Cemerlang Barbershop is one of the hair barber businesses in Batam City. The problem at Cemerlang Barbershop is that there is a decrease in the number of visitors and the names of partners are not yet widely known, so the focus and aim of this service is to help Cemerlang Barbershop’s problems through creating social media accounts in the form of Instagram and Tiktok as well as making business cards. The methods used are interview and observation methods. The results obtained are that promotions carried out on social media have proven to be helpful in making the name Cemerlang Barbershop better known and making it easier to reach the desired consumers. Then the business cards created also increased brand awareness and increased the number of visitors from previously 10 visitors coming to 20 visitors. So it can be concluded that this service activity was successful in helping the problems experienced by Cemerlang Barbershop partners.

The aim of this MSME training program is that the aim of entrepreneurial training is not to direct people or SMEs to create new businesses, but to help SMEs to see business opportunities and new markets by looking at them from a different angle. This different angle is more directed at the need for new innovations from businesses that are currently being run and ensuring business continuity. This activity can increase sales and profits, expand target markets, deepen customer loyalty, and increase competitive advantage (Perwita, 2021). The benefits obtained from this activity are for participants to gain knowledge and product promotion. Increased product orders from a wider target market will also be obtained. Apart from that, this activity also provides social learning for the implementing team, namely students. Students interpret the knowledge gained on campus by providing benefits to many people. Students also carry out downstream research and interpret knowledge for the progress of SMEs. Increased product orders from a wider target market will also be obtained. The method used is Participatory Action Research (PAR). From the results of the service, it can be concluded that this MSME training was carried out so that Konveksi Aura consumers would increase and expand from various regions. This MSME training uses Instagram media which will be filled with content and product videos. This video content is in the form of product manufacturing procedures, types of products produced, and profiles, pachaking designs. The content video is published on the durian village Instagram account.

Siswa sekolah menengah pertama adalah para remaja dengan rentang usia 12-15 tahun yang merupakan kelompok pengguna aktif media sosial. Hasil pengamatan awal menunjukkan bahwa mereka rata-rata menghabiskan antara 3-4 jam setiap hari untuk mengakses media sosial seperti Youtube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, dan Whatsapp. Sehingga dapat dikatakan jika media sosial telah menjadi bagian penting kehidupan mereka sehari-hari. Namun sayangnya, tingginya frekuensi pemakaian media sosial belum diimbangi dengan kecakapan literasi digital. Akibatnya, mereka menjadi tidak dapat menggunakan media sosial secara bijaksana dan menjadi korban peredaran berita bohong (hoax). Berdasarkan permasalahan tersebut, kegiatan pengabdian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kecakapan literasi digital siswa SMP Negeri 37 Pekanbaru melalui program pemerintah yang bertajuk #BijakBersosmed. Kegiatan pengabdian ini dilaksanakan menggunakan dua yakni metode ceramah, metode ini bertujuan untuk membekali siswa dengan wawasan cara pemanfaatan media sosial secara bijaksana. Metode yang kedua adalah praktik yang bertujuan untuk melatih siswa agar mampu mengidentifikasi informasi yang didapatkan dari media sosial. Hasil kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini mampu membangkitkan kesadaran kritis siswa, selain itu siswa juga mengetahui tentang etika bermedia sosial. Setelah mengikuti kegiatan pengabdian ini, para siswa diharapkan mampu menapis berita bohong (hoax), ujaran kebencian (hate speech), dan menghentikan fenomena oversharing bagi para pengguna media sosial.

The problem encountered by the Kenongo Sari Farmer Group in Purwosari Village, Sukorejo District, Kendal Regenc is the marketing aspect where coffee products for hotels, restaurants, and coffee shops were disrupted due to the effects of the Covid 19 Post Pandemic, where there was a decrease in turnover due to the closure of the coffee industry from upstream to downstream. In addition, the coffee produced by farmer groups located at the base of Prau Mount with a height of 1000 to 1400 MASL  is less well known among Indonesian coffee connoisseurs, because the name Kenjur Coffee lacks promotion. Therefore this community service activity is carried out to promote and elevate the potential of Kenjur Cofee through the preparation of a digital marketing strategy. The method used is business assistance in creating social media, product branding, and conducting training for members. From the results of this 6-month assistance, it was obtained that there was a change in the mindset of business owners in implementing digital technology, having digital skills, and having media for promotion and marketing: Instagram social media, Google My Business, new logo, and new packaging. In the future, it is hoped that community service partners can increase turnover and have a wider range of product marketing  

This research discusses how to optimize marketing through social media at Sugarbelly_id SMEs. Currently Sugarbelly_id is facing fierce competition from other MSMEs selling similar products. This obstacle was factored in by the owner's lack of understanding of the latest business strategy developments which caused sugarbelly_id to have little engagement from target consumers and a brand image that had not yet been formed. So this study aims to provide an understanding regarding good Social Media Marketing strategies for sugarbelly_id SMEs and help optimize the use of social media and online platforms to build a more effective and attractive Brand Image and increase promotion using digital tools that guarantee increased engagement. The method used is descriptive qualitative analysis which is collected through interviews with the owner, surveys through questionnaires and observations which then analyze the appropriate strategy. The results obtained are that Sugarbelly_id SMEs already have a good brand image and the number of followers on the Sugarbelly_id Instagram account has increased from before, which was 350 followers. In addition, the number of Profile Visits on the Sugarbelly Instagram account has also increased, reaching 1,801 visitors in the last 6 days.

This community service aims to assist 25 Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the Ciung Wanara tourist location, Ciamis district, boost their sales turnover in 2022. The method is carried out by providing socialization, offline discussions, and training, as well as digital materials. Make-up. Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are an important part of the Indonesian economy. This type of business is very stable, not affected by inflation, flexible, and not overly reliant on the macro-financial system. The role of digital marketing facilitates MSME actors' ability to provide information and interact directly with consumers, expand market share, raise awareness, and increase sales turnover. MSME actors in Ciung Wanara gain insight as well as depth of understanding into digital marketing as a result of this community service. They already have business Google accounts, Instagram accounts, and other accounts on social media to reach out to a larger viewer.

Sejak pandemi melanda pada awal tahun 2020, berbagai sektor perekonomian merasakan dampaknya. Dengan total 64,19 juta pelaku UMKM, sektor ini menempati 99,92% dari seluruh sektor usaha yang ada. Berdasarkan survei dari Katadata Insight Center yang dilakukan pada 206 pelaku UMKM di Jabodetabek, hanya 5,9% yang mengalami pertumbuhan positif. Sementara 82,9% lainnya merasakan dampak negatif berupa penurunan omzet.Output yang ditargetkan setelah adanya program Digitalisasi Marketing pada UMKM ini adalah meningkatkan insight serta awareness owner terhadap potensi jangka panjang dari pengaruh digitalisasi pada UMKM Cheese MeDengan adanya program Digitalisasi Marketing telah tercapai beberapa platform digital yang sudah bisa dioperasikan untuk kelangsung penjualan produk dalam UMKM Cheese Me yaitu Instagram, Grabfood, dan Tokopedia. Adapun packaging yang berubah dengan tujuan peningkatan produk yang ada. Selain itu, program ini juga memberikan beberapa ilmu dan strategi baru terhadap owner. Platform digital yang sudah tersedia nantinya akan tetap di monitoring oleh tim dan diawasi oleh ketua tim agar kualitasnya terus meningkat kedepannya.Program ini bertujuan untuk membantu meningkatkan proses penjualan dari segi teknis dan profit melalui digitalisasi marketing. Bermodalkan dengan pengetahuan tim tentang dunia digital, kami membuat beberapa platform online yang akan membantu dimulai dari proses marketing sampai proses penjualan secara online. Indikator keberhasilan jalannya program ini nanti akan dilihat dari perbedaan penjualan sebelum dan sesudah adanya program ini, serta peningkatan follower secara berkala, yang artinya masyarakat mulai lebih aware dengan adanya UMKM Cheese Me.    

Seiring dengan perkembangan zaman, teknologi informasi juga ikut berkembang pesat. Salah satu kemajuan teknologi informasi adalah dengan adanya internet. Adanya internet memudahkan mengakses sumber informasi yang ada di seluruh dunia. Pengabdian masyarakat (community empowerment) menjadi isu utama dalam program dan orientasi pembangunan nasional pada saat ini. Kegiatan peningkatan sarana jalan diupayakan melibatkan masyarakat secara aktif melalui Pengabdian masyarakat. Dalam kegiatan bimbingan UMKM Ayam Goreng Bu Sumarni, tujuan utamanya adalah untuk membangkitkan dan memberdayakan kembali UMKM lokal yang terkena dampak pandemi. Bimbingan yang dilakukan terdiri dari rebranding logo, kemasan, dan spanduk, kemudian juga memberikan materi mengenai pentingnya Brand Awareness pada sosial media, dan pemberian materi mengenai Instagram    

Program pengabdian masyarakat yang dilakukan tahun ini berfokus dalam membantu masyarakat terutama generasi muda Indonesia pada usia 15-30 tahun untuk menyelesaikan permasalahan mengenai kesehatan mental. Adapun masalah-masalah itu dapat berupa depresi, trauma, stress, dan lain sebagainya. Dengan adanya pandemi covid - 19, program PKM dapat dilaksanakan dengan berbasis pada jaringan internet (internet-based). Kami berfokus pada 2 media sosial yang paling berpengaruh dengan pengguna usia 15-30 tahun terbanyak di wilayah Indonesia yaitu Twitter dan Instagram. Kegiatan ini dilaksanakan dengan tiga tahap yang meliputi: tahap perencanaan, tahap pelaksanaan, serta tahap refleksi. Hasil yang dicapai dari kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini adalah pelaksanaan kegiatan edukasi dan konseling kesehatan mental yang dilakukan menggunakan metode dua arah. Terdapat interaksi antara kelompok subjek sasaran promosi (mitra) dan penyuluh (psikolog klinis) sehingga muncul sikap aktif dan interaktif. MENFESS (Mental Health Confession) menyediakan suatu akun pengguna dimana para followers atau pengikutnya memiliki tempat untuk bercerita dan mengedukasi para komunitas yang peduli dengan kesehatan mentalnya.    

This article discusses social media content design training organized by the Aisyiyah Regional Leadership (PDA) Lamongan, in collaboration with the Ahmad Dahlan Lamongan Institute of Technology and Business. The main focus of the training is Instagram feed management and effective use of color. The majority of participants are women with an age range of 30-45 years. The training material includes digital marketing and the use of the Canva application. The results of this training show an increase in participants' understanding of the use of Instagram as a digital marketing tool. The high enthusiasm of the participants reflects the success of the digital marketing training organized by PDA Lamongan. By applying the knowledge gained, opportunities to hold similar activities in the future are wide open.

Program pengabdian masyarakat yang dilakukan tahun ini berfokus mengenai dampak ekonomi dari Pandemi Covid-19 terkait regulasi pemerintah berupa pembatasan aktivitas membuat banyak performa di berbagai sektor bisnis menurun, terutama bagi perusahaan besar atau korporasi. banyak pelaku UMKM yang kesulitan untuk memaksimalkan pemanfaatan digitalisasi ini baik bagi “pemain” lama maupun yang baru terjun ke dunia wirausaha sejak pandemi Covid-19 ini. Proses pengabdian masyarakat meliputi kegiatan tahap FGD, tahap survey, tahap sosialisasi, tahap pelatihan, tahap pendampingan, dan tahap evaluasi. Terlebih di masa pandemi Covid-19 sekarang ini dimana dengan diberlakukannya pembatasan aktivitas fisik diluar rumah dan mengakibatkan banyak dari pendapatan yang dilakukan oleh bisnis secara konvensional menurun dan mendorong mereka untuk beralih tempat berjualan ke ranah dunia maya dikarenakan meningkatnya aktivitas pengguna media sosial. UMKM yang berada di Jakarta yang dilaksanakan pada tanggal 8 Mei 2021 hingga sampai saat ini.   Kata Kunci:

This article discusses social media content design training organized by the Lamongan Aisyiyah Regional Leadership (PDA), in collaboration with the Ahmad Dahlan Lamongan Institute of Technology and Business. The focus of utilization training is managing Instagram feeds and color choices. Participants, the majority of whom are women aged 30-45 years, act as contributors to the PDA Lamongan Instagram account. Material includes feed management, use of color pallette. The results of this training show an increased understanding of Instagram. The enthusiasm of the participants reflects the success of the training on utilizing PDA Lamongan social media by applying the knowledge gained, opening up the potential for similar activities in the future