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This research aims to identify and design relevant digital marketing strategies for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Sikeben Village, with the goal of enhancing business sustainability through the utilization of the village’s social media platforms. The study employs a descriptive qualitative approach using interviews, observations, and documentation analysis involving MSME entrepreneurs, village officials, and social media managers of the village. The findings indicate that leveraging the village’s social media can expand market reach, improve customer interaction, and construct a positive image of local products. However, challenges remain, such as limited digital literacy, internet infrastructure issues, and a lack of systematic content strategies. As a result, the study proposes a community-based digital marketing model, which includes market segmentation, strengthening local content, stakeholder collaboration, and data-driven evaluation.

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.

Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) play a vital role in the economy but still face challenges in utilizing digital technology for marketing. Shofi Cookies, as the partner of this program, has been using TikTok and a website, yet their utilization remains suboptimal. This community service activity aimed to enhance the partner’s digital capacity through social media analysis, website audits, and digital branding training. The methods included evaluating the TikTok account, auditing the website’s Search Engine Optimization (SEO), and providing training on the use of WordPress Content Management System (CMS) along with branding strategies. The results showed that the TikTok account was still personal, limiting analytic data, while the website audit produced a C- SEO score with issues in mobile access speed. The training, attended by the owner and operator, received positive responses with high satisfaction, although participants’ understanding still needs improvement. The implication of this activity highlights the importance of follow-up actions such as switching to a TikTok business account, increasing content upload consistency, and optimizing website SEO. With these efforts, Shofi Cookies is expected to strengthen competitiveness, expand market reach, and increase sales in the digital era.

This study aims to analyze the role of social media as a strategic force in the campaign of legislative candidates from the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) in the 2024 General Election. Amidst increasing internet penetration and social media usage in Indonesia, especially among the younger generation, social media has become a primary means of political communication. In this context, social media functions not only as a tool for disseminating information, but also as an interactive medium capable of shaping public perception, building political image, and significantly expanding campaign reach. This study uses a qualitative approach through literature review and content analysis of the social media accounts of several PDI Perjuangan legislative candidates, such as Ir. Bambang Wuryanto, Bagus Suryokusumo, and Muhammad Iqbal Adila. The results of the study indicate that strategic use of social media can increase political exposure and emotional closeness with constituents. Authentic, consistent content that emphasizes relevant political values has proven effective in attracting voter attention and building community engagement. Social media also allows legislative candidates to respond to current issues quickly and personally, and mobilize support more efficiently than conventional campaign methods. Thus, the findings of this study confirm that social media plays a very important role in modern political campaign strategies, and is one of the determining factors for success in legislative contests in the digital era.

Social media is now a very important factor especially for startups, especially in the early stages of growth and brand recognition. The Importance of Social Media as a Marketing Strategy for Startups Students and prospective students in Malaysia. With the increasing use of digital platforms, utilizing social media has become a crucial strategy to reach target audiences, build brand awareness, and increase customer interaction. Seeks to enhance students’ comprehension of the strategic role of social media in effectively marketing their goods and services. Without a social media presence, a startup is missing out on a huge opportunity to grow, be recognized, and connect with potential customers. It is not just about digital existence, but also about competitiveness and business continuity.

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.

Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) need to compete effectively in the market in terms of increased capacity to adapt to the dynamic business environment. MSMEs need to respond promptly to evolving market trends, technological advances, and changing consumer preferences. However, not all MSMEs have made the necessary adaptations in order to thrive in a dynamic business environment. This community service focuses on Mie Ayam Mas Nok, an MSME that faces specific challenges, especially the lack of social media utilization and the absence of a distinctive business logo. To overcome these problems, community service activities were carried out by providing targeted assistance to MSMEs Mie Ayam Mas Nok. This service activity aims to empower them through effective utilization of social media platforms and the creation of unique business logos, thereby increasing their competitiveness in a dynamic business environment. Using a combination of observation, interviews, and surveys, this community service initiative yielded positive results. MSMEs Mie Ayam Mas Nok successfully integrated social media into their business strategy and obtained a distinctive business logo. These improvements have significantly increased the competitiveness of their businesses, equipping them to thrive in an ever-changing and competitive business environment.

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.

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.    

Pandemi yang belum tahu kapan akan berakhir ini menjadikan semua pihak menyiapkan diri untuk tetap beraktivitas dengan tetap patuh pada protokol kesehatan harus membatasi jumlah pengunjung dan karyawan yang akhirnya dibagi dalam beberapa shift waktu. Langkah yang dapat dilakukan dalam memasarkan produk di dalam media sosial yang berupa TikTok ini tidak lain dan tidak bukan yaitu membuat hal semenarik mungkin yang tentunya sedikit menaruh bumbu-bumbu produk ke dalam kreativitas video tersebut. sebuah fenomena yang pernah terjadi ketika seorang pria berniat untuk mengiklankan produknya namun yang terjadi malah daya tarik video tersebut melebihi isi dari produk yang ia promosikan. Aktivitas utama dari pemasaran melalui TikTok Shop ini untuk memperluas cakupan konsumen dan bisa lebih dikenal lagi di kalangan masyarakat dengan tidak mengabaikan tujuan awal dari Tji Liewoeng Coffee itu sendiri. Pada tahap ini kegiatan yang dilakukan adalah membuat akun TikTok terlebih dahulu dan langsung mengarah kepada fasilitasnya yaitu TikTok Shop yang sesuai dengan konsep Tji Liwueng Coffe. TikTok Shop berisikan fitur dimana produk kita bisa dengan mudah dipasarkan dengan beberapa cara tentunya. Output dari kegiatan pemasaran aplikasi TikTok melalui TikTok Shop yang dijalankan ini adalah untuk menaikan citra dan brand dari Tji Liwoeng Coffee dengan tidak mengubah total. Kemudian dengan adanya TikTok Shop ini berharap target pasar akan semakin meluas dan juga penjualan meningkat dan juga bisa berpotensi untuk merangkul potensi pasar yang baru.    

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