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This study aims to analyze the influence of product differentiation, social media promotion, and service quality on consumer purchase intention at Tea Break Sambi Kediri. The research employed an associative quantitative approach using a survey method with questionnaires distributed to 88 respondents selected through an accidental sampling technique. Data were analyzed using validity and reliability tests, classical assumption tests, and multiple linear regression analysis with SPSS version 25. The results revealed that both partially and simultaneously, product differentiation, social media promotion, and service quality have a positive and significant effect on purchase intention. Social media promotion is the most dominant variable influencing consumer buying interest, followed by service quality and product differentiation. These findings highlight the importance of creative digital promotion strategies and high service quality in enhancing consumer attraction and loyalty. This research provides practical implications for business owners in designing digital-based marketing strategies and academic contributions to the development of consumer behavior and marketing strategy literature within modern beverage SMEs.

Entrepreneurship plays a crucial role in economic growth, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). One of the main factors for entrepreneurial success is the effective implementation of the marketing mix. This paper discusses the concept of the marketing mix in entrepreneurship by highlighting the 4P elements (Product, Price, Place, Promotion) which have evolved into 7P with the addition of People, Process, and Physical Evidence. The discussion includes the implementation of the marketing mix, strategies for facing business challenges, and its impact on competitiveness and business growth. This study highlights how entrepreneurs can optimize marketing elements through product innovation, value-based pricing strategies, the use of digitalization in distribution, as well as social media-based promotion and marketing technology. Additionally, this paper reviews various challenges in the implementation of the marketing mix, such as limited capital, intense competition, and changes in consumer behavior, as well as adaptation strategies through guerrilla marketing, strategic partnerships, and data-driven approaches. The findings in this study indicate that the application of a flexible and innovative marketing mix can enhance business competitiveness and sustainability. By understanding the relationship between the marketing mix and entrepreneurship, entrepreneurs can develop more effective marketing strategies to face the ever-evolving market dynamics.

This research aims to analyze buyer behavior towards skincare products, with a focus on factors that influence purchasing decisions, product preferences, the influence of social media, and promotional strategies. This study uses a quantitative approach with survey methods to collect data from respondents regarding habits, preferences and external influences in purchasing skin care products. Data analysis techniques are carried out descriptively to identify trends and patterns of consumer behavior. The research results show that product quality is the main factor in decisions (91.3%), followed by needs and price. TikTok emerged as the top platform for seeking information (77.9%), while influencer reviews had a significant influence with 91.3% of respondents considering them before purchasing a product. The majority of consumers prefer local products (60.6%) compared to imports. Additionally, promotional strategies such as discounts and cashback proved effective in attracting attention, with 93.3% of respondents expressing interest in the offer. This research concludes that skincare buyer behavior is influenced by a combination of rational and emotional factors, which are strengthened by the influence of social media and promotions. These findings provide insight for producers in designing marketing strategies that are more effective and in line with consumer needs.

Technological developments have had a huge impact on the banking system, one example of the impact of developments is increasingly modern payment systems such as mobile banking. Bank NTT is one of the banks that provides mobile banking services called B'pung mobile. This research aims to determine consumer preferences for mobile banking services at Bank NTT. This research uses a qualitative descriptive approach, by conducting structured interviews with informants and NTT bank customers. The research results show that consumer preferences for mobile banking services at NTT banks continue to experience positive developments in line with technological advances and changes in user behavior, ease of access, transaction security, feature and functional innovations are getting better. However, in its implementation there are several problems, namely a weak internet connection, no fingerprint feature and also a top up feature that is difficult to access.

Companies must recognise the culture of the country where the business is targeted. This is because culture is the main element that is very important and has been attached to the community as the intended consumer, so that it can influence his decision to buy a product or use a service that is not in accordance with his culture. This study aims to find out how the role of local community culture in global marketing. The research method used in this study is literature-based research, which is conducting a literature study by collecting data and previous research from various scientific journals, books and current news issues. This research shows that the culture of local people influences purchasing decisions and consumer behavior in the global market, so marketers need to set global marketing strategies.

In this era of globalization, marketing is more of an information warfare between different parties with the aim of making sales. The marketing environment is rapidly changing, and with these changes, the need for information, latest products, shifts in buyer attitudes and behaviors towards decision-making and product acquisition, as well as the ability to identify opportunities in appropriate marketing, becomes essential. This paper is a literature review using a qualitative descriptive approach, aiming to describe product mix strategies. The methodology employed for data collection is documentation, along with various articles and books, followed by content analysis. The findings of this paper reveal that studying consumers can provide insights for the development of new products, product uniqueness, pricing, distribution channels, advertising messages, and other new marketing elements. A focal point for understanding behavior is the stimulus-response model. Buyer characteristics and decision-making processes lead to specific buyer decisions. The marketing task involves comprehending what occurs in the buyer’s consciousness from external stimuli to the emergence of the buyer's purchasing decision.

To be able to attract customers companies apply different approaches but when viewed from the factors that influence consumer buying decisions on a product both goods and services the consumer behavior approach system is shown in searching, buying, using, evaluating, and spending products and services that they expect to satisfy their needs, Kanuk & Schiffman (2010). This study aims to determine and analyze the factors that influence customer interest in using logistics services at PT Monang Sianipar Abadi Kargo Semarang. To achieve this goal descriptive research was conducted using the methods of observation, in-depth interviews, literature study, documentation, and questionnaires. The results showed that sales promotion, building relationships with the community, direct marketing, price affordability, price competitiveness, price compatibility with service quality, service in accordance with customer requests, speed of document service and the ease with which customers can obtain information and respond to customer complaints will give a positive impression of each customer has a positive and significant effect on attracting customers to use logistics services at PT. Monang Sianipar Abadi Kargo Semarang.

Public demand for motorcycles is always increasing. The motorcycle manufacturers compete with each other to offer their products. Yamaha is one of the largest and most excellent automotive companies, especially in Indonesia. In the current uncertain economic situation due to the Covid-19 pandemic crisis, this has resulted in sluggishness in motorcycle sales. So that before marketing their products, companies need to pay attention to consumer behavior first. Because consumer behavior will be the target for purchasing products to be marketed. The purpose of the study was to analyze consumer behavior in deciding to purchase a Yamaha motorcycle at CV Tjahaja Baru Lubuk Buaya Padang. This study uses qualitative methods and belongs to field research with semi-structured interviews and documentation as data collection techniques. The findings from this study are that prospective motorcycle consumers in buying a motorcycle take a lot of considerations to get the motorcycle they want, what are the advantages of a motorcycle, an affordable price, if purchased on credit with low interest and so on.