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The use of social media in Arabic language learning is becoming increasingly significant in today's digital age. Social media has become an integral part of students' and teachers' daily lives, opening up great opportunities to create more interactive, collaborative and engaging learning experiences. WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and TikTok can increase students' motivation to learn, make materials more accessible, and improve students' Arabic language skills. This study aims to identify the opportunities and challenges of using social media in Arabic language learning using library research method. The results show that social media is often utilized by teachers and students to improve communication, facilitate the distribution of teaching materials, and enrich the Arabic learning experience. The use of social media has also been shown to increase student motivation to learn through active engagement in discussion and collaboration. However, there are some challenges such as unequal access to technology, high potential for distraction, limited internet quota and network problems and digital security risks. The use of social media can be an effective tool in Arabic language learning if integrated with appropriate teaching strategies and accompanied by digital literacy training for teachers and students, as well as the development of creative and safe educational content. This study recommends the development of policies and guidelines for the use of social media in schools and universities, so that the potential of social media in supporting Arabic language learning can be optimally utilized. 

The skin and hair care industry has experienced rapid growth in recent years. As the digital ecosystem becomes more established, various local products have the opportunity to emerge and exist in the market. Among the local products that have just emerged and found a place in the hearts of consumers is Lavojoy. Research on digital marketing strategies for imported products has been carried out very often, while for local products, especially skin and hair care products, has not been done much. This study aims to analyze Lavojoy's digital marketing strategy in increasing consumer loyalty. The research was conducted using a descriptive qualitative approach. Research data were obtained from the results of digital observations and data searches in various popular site databases related to the research problem. The results of the study show that the digital utilization strategy allows Lavojoy to build a loyal customer community through interactive content, collaboration with influencers, and active engagement through live and polling features. Two-way interactions carried out on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube have a significant impact on brand awareness and customer emotional attachment to the brand. In addition, e-commerce optimization carried out through exclusive promo strategies, cashback, loyalty programs, and live shopping features has succeeded in increasing customer retention and encouraging repeat purchases. To increase the effectiveness of digital marketing strategies in the future, Lavojoy is advised to increase personalization in digital marketing by utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) and customer data analysis to offer a more personalized shopping experience, as well as developing content and product recommendations tailored to each customer's preferences, both through social media and e-commerce.

In today's digital era, marketing through social media is becoming an increasingly popular strategy in increasing product sales. The use of digital marketing in dairy products can be through online platforms, websites and marketplaces. The purpose of writing this article is to see the effect of implementing social media digital marketing strategies on increasing cow's milk sales. This article uses a literature study research method sourced from national and international journals of previous research results. The results of the journal search found as many as 10 national journals and 5 international journals that meet the criteria set by the author. Based on the results of the review, it can be concluded that some dairy businesses have used social media (Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp, etc.), but many have not utilized it as a means of product promotion and marketing. However, some businesses that have done marketing through social media, show that social media has a positive impact on increasing sales, brand awareness, and brand trust & loyalty, and effectively expanding consumer reach.

In the digital era, social media platforms like Instagram have become critical arenas for public discourse, especially in political communication. This study investigates public sentiment and expressive speech acts in Instagram comments responding to two of President Prabowo’s key policy announcements: the Free Nutritious Meal Program and the policy of direct bank transfers for regional ASN teacher allowances. Guided by Searle’s theory of speech acts, particularly expressive acts such as thanking, complementing, congratulating, deploring, condoling, apologizing, and welcoming, the study analyzes 60 purposively selected comments, 30 for each policy. The findings show that deploring dominates the discourse, with 67% in the meal program post and 73% in the ASN allowance post, indicating prevailing negative sentiment marked by criticism, disappointment, and frustration. Positive speech acts such as complimenting and thanking were present but marginal. These results highlight the importance of transparent policy implementation and the need for improved public communication strategies to address citizen concerns more effectively on digital platforms.  

In today's digital era, social media has become one of the most effective marketing tools, especially for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). This study aims to examine the role of social media in MSME product marketing strategies and its impact on increasing visibility and sales. Social media such as Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok provide an affordable and easily accessible platform for MSMEs to build brands, interact directly with consumers, and promote products creatively. This study uses a qualitative approach through in-depth interviews with MSMEs and social media content analysis. The results of the study show that the strategic use of social media can increase the competitiveness of MSMEs, expand market reach, and build stronger relationships with consumers. However, the effectiveness of this strategy is also greatly influenced by consistency, understanding of the target market, and the ability to manage content professionally. Thus, social media has a vital role in supporting the growth and sustainability of MSMEs amidst increasingly competitive market competition.

. Instagram is a social media platform that allows users to share various photos, videos, and messages online. In the digital era, communication through social media has become a means for users to interact. The Direct Message (DM) feature on Instagram plays an important role in facilitating communication. However, based on observations and questionnaire results, users reported that the interface and user experience of this feature are less than optimal, particularly regarding feature functionality, less efficient message management, and difficulties in marking important messages. Based on these issues, this study focuses on understanding user needs to improve the DM feature. Instagram DM serves as an interface that delivers information to users. The purpose of this research is to increase efficiency, create a more interactive user experience, and enhance user satisfaction when using the Direct Message feature on Instagram. This study adopts the User-Centered Design (UCD) method for a design development process oriented to user needs, involving four stages: user analysis, solution analysis, design, and testing. Prototype design testing uses the System Usability Scale (SUS) method to measure system usability. The SUS test results from 37 respondents yielded a score of 71%, indicating a good level of usability and acceptance by users.  

The development of social media has triggered a dynamic shift in the meaning of language used in everyday communication. This article aims to analyze the lexical meaning changes and expansions in the Indonesian language as used on social media platforms, particularly Twitter and Instagram. This study employs a descriptive semantic approach with content analysis methods applied to selected viral posts. The findings show that many words experience semantic shift, the formation of new meanings (neologisms), and altered connotations based on digital context. These results highlight the importance of semantic understanding in interpreting the evolving nature of language in the digital era.

Beauty products have become a promising business, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic. Various brands have achieved high sales figures, one of which is Skintific products. This study aims to analyze the role of micro-influencers in increasing brand awareness of Skintific products. The study was conducted using a descriptive qualitative approach. Research data was obtained from literature reviews, digital observations, and official publications related to the topic. The results of the study indicate that micro-influencers play a significant role in increasing brand awareness for Skintific products. With a higher engagement rate compared to macro-influencers, micro-influencers are able to build closer and more authentic relationships with their audience, making their recommendations more trustworthy than conventional advertisements. Despite having a smaller number of followers, micro-influencers demonstrate greater effectiveness in creating engaging content such as product reviews, tutorials, and unboxing videos, which increase consumer interest and trust in the product. Research data shows that micro-influencers' engagement rate (5.07%) is higher than that of macro-influencers (3.25%), despite their more limited reach. The success of this marketing strategy is also supported by the use of social media platforms such as Instagram and TikTok, which enable the distribution of interactive visual content and expand brand awareness organically. With increased audience engagement, Skintific has not only succeeded in strengthening brand awareness but also in building product credibility, which ultimately contributes to increased consumer interest and purchasing decisions.

Instagram social media has become an effective platform for spreading positive messages, including messages of peace, to a wider audience. This study aims to analyze the communication methods used in spreading messages of peace through content on Instagram. With a qualitative approach, this study examines various communication strategies, such as the use of attractive visuals, inspiring narratives, and two-way interactions between content creators and audiences. The results of the study show that content that combines elements of visual aesthetics, relevant messages, and emotional engagement of the audience can create a significant impact in spreading the values ​​of peace. In addition, collaboration with influencers and the use of Instagram features such as Stories, Reels, and Live have also proven effective in expanding the reach of messages. This study provides recommendations for communicators, activists, and organizations to optimally utilize Instagram as a medium for spreading messages of peace, while still paying attention to ethics and social responsibility in communicating.

The local fashion industry has experienced significant growth alongside the increasing maturity of Indonesia’s digital ecosystem. Aerostreet is one of the local fashion brands that has benefited from the advancement of digital technology. Initially a footwear brand, Aerostreet has expanded its product range to include clothing, jackets, perfumes, and more. This study aims to analyze Aerostreet’s digital marketing strategies in increasing sales. The research employs a descriptive qualitative approach, with data collected from various official databases and popular websites. In addition to statistical publications, this study also examines scientific publications related to the research problem. The findings indicate that Aerostreet has successfully implemented effective digital marketing strategies to boost sales and strengthen its position in Indonesia’s competitive fashion industry. These strategies include the optimal utilization of social media platforms such as Instagram and TikTok, as well as e-commerce platforms like Shopee, Bukalapak, Tokopedia, and Lazada. On Instagram, Aerostreet builds a positive brand image through engaging visual content, active interactions with followers, and collaborations with other brands. Through TikTok, the brand creates creative and trend-relevant content, encouraging user engagement through hashtag campaigns and challenges. Additionally, Aerostreet maximizes e-commerce by showcasing products in detail and leveraging available promotional features. This combination of strategies enables Aerostreet to reach a broad audience, build brand awareness, and drive product sales. Aerostreet’s success highlights the importance of adapting to digital trends and gaining deep insights into consumer behavior in the digital era.

This research discusses the semiotic signs used in the @barenbliss_id Instagram posters. This research aims to identify the verbal and visual signs used in Barenbliss Indonesia Instagram posters and explain how these signs shape consumer perception to increase brand engagement. This research used a qualitative descriptive method. The data were collected from two Instagram posters published by @barenbliss_id in November 2024. These posters were documented and analyzed by identifying their verbal and visual elements. Afterward, the interrelation of the signs to increase engagement was explained. Afterward, the interrelation of the signs to increased engagement was explained. The analysis applied Barthes’s semiotics theory and supported by Chandler’s signs framework. The findings of this research show that visual signs are more dominant than verbal signs, with a total of 13 visual signs and 7 verbal signs. The signs used are texts containing information about the product, bright and soft colors, images of the product, and models that help visually show the product’s use. The verbal and visual signs used on the posters are interrelated and complement each other. These results show that well-coordinated use of verbal and visual elements can effectively shape positive consumer perceptions and increase brand engagement.

This study examines how branding ambassador Syifa Hadju and content marketing affect Glad2glow skin care purchases. The research will focus on @glad2glow Instagram followers. This research was inspired by severe local perawatan kulit competition and consumer apathy about buying. Glad2glow hired Syifa Hadju as its brand ambassador and implemented a social media content marketing campaign to address this challenge. Using a Likert-scale questionnaire, quantitative data was analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) and SmartPLS software. According to the research, Syifa Hadju significantly improves the possibility of customers completing a purchase, while engaging and consistent content marketing enhances audience engagement. Both components boost customer purchase intent, but the brand ambassador has a greater impact. These findings help create effective digital marketing strategies in the competitive perawatan kulit business.

The development of social media platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube has resulted in a major transformation in the way people communicate and interact, especially among Generation Z. This generation, born between 1997 and 2012, was formed in a digital environment rich in information and high social interaction. This study aims to uncover the psychological impacts of excessive social media use, such as the emergence of feelings of fear of missing out (FoMO), anxiety, low self-confidence, and identity crisis. Various studies have shown that high frequency of social media use is closely related to increased social pressure and mental health disorders. From an Islamic perspective, the Qur'an as a guide for Muslims offers spiritual solutions that can help balance the challenges of this digital era. This research underlines the importance of a faith-based approach to addressing the negative impacts of social media, and invites the younger generation to return to Qur'anic values ​​in order to achieve inner peace and strengthen their relationship with Allah SWT.

The aim of this research is to determine the significant influence of marketing content, especially Instagram social media, brand image and product reviews on purchasing decisions for Scarlett Whitening. This research uses quantitative research methods conducted online by distributing questionnaires to 92 respondents who use Scarlett Ehitening products in the city of Surakarta. The results of this research show that marketing marketing has a positive influence on purchasing decisions for Scarlett Whiteing, brand image influences purchasing decisions, but the product review variable has no direct influence on purchasing decisions for Scarlett Whitening products.

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.

Kripjungan MSMEs faces challenges in effectively utilizing Instagram as a digital marketing tool, with content that is often irrelevant, unappealing, and inconsistent with the brand identity, leading to reduced engagement and limited business growth potential. This study aims to evaluate and provide recommendations to improve the quality of Kripjungan's Instagram content using the eight pillars of content marketing from Kingsnorth. The evaluation results indicate that the content frequently does not align with audience interests, lacks variety, and is insufficiently informative or engaging to enhance user engagement or be widely shared. The recommendations include aligning content with audience preferences, enhancing credibility through more comprehensive information, employing varied visuals, and maintaining consistency with the brand identity to strengthen relationships with the audience and support the growth of Kripjungan's business.

The development of social media has transformed the way Generation Z constructs and presents their self-identity. One emerging phenomenon is the use of more than one Instagram account by a single user, known as the first account and second account. This study aims to analyze the use of multiple Instagram accounts by Generation Z in shaping self-image, using Erving Goffman's dramaturgical theory. This research adopts a descriptive qualitative method with a phenomenological approach. The informants consisted of eight 11th-grade students from SMK Negeri Nusawungu who actively used multiple Instagram accounts. Data were collected through observation, semi-structured interviews, and documentation, and analyzed using Miles and Huberman’s interactive model. The findings show that the first account functions as the front stage, where informants present an ideal image with curated content and carefully managed impressions. In contrast, the second account serves as the back stage, used for freer, more spontaneous, and emotional self-expression, with a more selective and private audience. The seven key dramaturgical concepts—mystification, setting, front personal, role distance, stigma, impression management, and frame analysis—were identified in the online behavior of the informants. This study recommends the importance of digital literacy and social empathy in understanding the dynamics of youth identity in digital spaces.    

This community service activity aims to empower the Women Farmers Group (KWT) in Sudiang, Makassar, through capacity building in digital marketing. In the era of rapidly developing digitalization and increasingly open and competitive markets, women farmers are required to be able to master digital technology-based marketing strategies so that the local agricultural products they produce can reach a wider market, not only at the local level but also regionally and even nationally. The methods used in this activity include interactive training, direct technical assistance, as well as social media development and the use of e-commerce platforms. Special training focuses on practical skills such as creating promotions, managing Instagram Business accounts, using WhatsApp Business content, and an introduction to the basics of branding and product photography. The assistance is carried out in stages to ensure that participants not only understand the material theoretically but also are able to implement it independently. The results of the activity show a significant increase in participants' understanding and skills in using digital technology as a product marketing tool. Participants become more confident in publishing their products online and are able to manage social media accounts professionally. One of the program's key achievements is the formation of a local digital community among women's groups (KWTs), which serves as a collaborative network for sharing information, marketing strategies, and supporting joint promotions. This community opens up opportunities for sustainable, long-term collaboration to collectively increase product sales value. Overall, this activity represents a strategic step in building women's economic independence through the inclusive and applicable use of digital technology. With this training, it is hoped that women's groups (KWTs) can become active actors in the local digital economy ecosystem and compete healthily in the open market.

Pura Goa Giri Putri is one of the spiritual tourism destinations located in Nusa Penida District, Klungkung Regency. This temple is situated at an altitude of approximately 150 meters above sea level and has a total length of about 262 meters. Pura Goa Giri Putri offers sacred spiritual value and unique natural features, yet it has not received optimal exposure in the digital realm. This study aims to design a marketing model for the eco-spiritual tourism of Pura Goa Giri Putri, Nusa Penida, Klungkung Regency, by utilizing social media as an effective promotional tool. A qualitative approach was employed in this research, with data collected through in-depth interviews with temple managers, tourism office representatives, community leaders, and tourists. The data collection techniques included participant observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. Data analysis was conducted using a qualitative descriptive method supported by SWOT analysis. The findings reveal that the primary strengths of this tourist attraction lie in its spiritual significance and natural uniqueness within the Pura Goa Giri Putri cave. The main weakness is the limited digital promotion. Opportunities include the growing trend of spiritual tourism and the increasing use of social media, while the main threat is competition from other destinations that are more digitally prominent. Based on the SWOT analysis, a digital marketing strategy was formulated through social media, emphasizing the creation of strong visual and narrative content, collaboration with tourism influencers, and the optimization of platforms such as Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok. This marketing strategy in the form of a social media-based marketing model is expected to serve as a reference for promoting and marketing the existence of Eco-Spiritual Tourism at Pura Goa Giri Putri, especially in the island region of Nusa Penida.

This research aims to determine the Village Government's strategy in developing the Cemara Indah Beach tourist attraction, Gosong Telaga Village, North Singkil District, Aceh Singkil Regency. The type of research used is qualitative research. The sample in this research was the Cemara Indah Gosong Telaga Beach tourist attraction. The results of the research show that the Village Government's strategy in developing Cemara Indah Beach, Gosong Telaga Village, North Singkil District, Aceh Singkil Regency is more focused on creating promotional media such as creating social media such as Facebook, Instagram, WEBSite, Tiktok and Banners. This method is one of the promotional methods used. can attract the attention of visitors to visit Cemara Indah Gosong Telaga Beach. Of the various aspects that provide opinions specifically for the Gosong Telaga Village Government in the development of the Cemara Indah Beach tourist attraction, there are several inhibiting factors that researchers found from statements and those felt by the Gosong Telaga Village Government, including promotions, facilities, tickets that are too expensive for visitors, There are other tours that are still free