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Village development activities are an integral part of the Merdeka Campus Competency Program (PKKM) in line with MBKM KKNT. Participating students perform community service as proof of their commitment to strengthening and supporting their community, in accordance with the principles of the Three Dharma Universities which include teaching, research, and devotion to the community. Village Development Program in Penangungan Village, Trawas, Mojokerto, attractive tourist destinations near the mountains, is a real step forward in providing ideas and solutions to the problems of the village community. The Trawas area is a famous tourist destination, with beautiful natural environments, cafes, and tourist attractions that contribute significantly to the village economy. Some destinations in Trawas, such as the Kecambung Valley, are newly opened on October 12, 2023, but may be missed as tourists tend to visit places that are widely discussed in the Trawas area. UPN DKV students focus Bina Village's work program on branding Agrowisata Valley Kecambung to increase the attractiveness and visibility of this new destination.

Asmaranur Modeling School is a modeling school in Pekanbaru, which was founded by the owner and trainer, Irvan Asmara, on February 1 2020 under the auspices of CV. Asmaranur Persada Sejahtera. AMS Modeling School is the first modeling school that provides learning not only about the catwalk but also education in forming personality such as attitude, public speaking, personal branding, and responsibility. This research aims to find out the Marketing Communication Strategy of Asmaranur Modeling School Pekanbaru through Instagram Social Media. The method in this research used a case study with a qualitative approach and purposive techniques which included interviews, observation, documentation. The informant subjects in this research consisted of 3 informants, namely Irvan Asmara as the owner and instructor, Bima Sakti as the content creator, Wildatul Muslimah as a student who had been registered at AMS for a long time. This research uses New Media theory and the concept of The Circular Model of Some created by Regina Luttrell which has 4 stages, namely share, optimize, manage, engage. The results of this research are that Asmaranur Modeling School Pekanbaru chose the social media Instagram based on the increasing number of social media users and in accordance with Asmaranur Modeling School Pekanbaru's target market, namely young people and adults who are active on Instagram social media. Before posting content, collect photo/video ideas. Asmaranur Modeling School Pekanbaru's Instagram social media is managed directly by Irvan Asmara as the owner and trainer, easily responding to comments from followers, and making it easy to repost tagged posts from me personally, students who take part in activities at Asmaranur Modeling School Pekanbaru. To build engagement with consumers or followers, Asmaranur Modeling School Pekanbaru also creates events and sponsors other important events.

Rangawak is a wood-working workshop in Barulak, Tanah Datar that produces hand-processed products without using massive manufacturing machines. Rangawak has been running since 2019, by utilizing the surrounding wood resources which are designed and processed to produce valuable furniture. However, this is still not enough to make Rangawak a sustainable brand. Rangawak needs more than just a quality product, but also a strong brand image, so it is easily recognized by potential consumers. Branding steps are deemed appropriate to overcome this problem using the design thinking method which focuses on empathy, defining problem, ideation and refining solutions. This method includes experimentation, development of ideas in visual form and physical implementation based on existing problems. The branding process results in the design of ideal branding elements, compiled into a brand book so that it becomes a reference for acting both internally and externally. These elements are in the form of values held firmly by the brand, brand positioning in the market, calm explanation of brand naming, brand personality which becomes a reference for how the brand interacts (in the form of tone of voice, prohibited and recommended terms, pronunciation and choice of words in copywriting), as well as visual identity with guidelines and rules for its application in various supporting media such as websites, catalog books, posters, member cards, packaging and Instagram accounts selected based on indicators of the media's effectiveness and efficiency in the brand activation process.

This community partnership program focuses on using digital technology with utilize digital technology and information to help develop MSMEs in food sector. The partner in this activity is MSME Nugget which currently still has limitations in terms of production, management, and marketing. The purpose of the activity partnership to the community is to provide solutions to challenges that owned by MSME nuggets by carrying out activities that are able to empower employees of MSMEs. The method used is to conduct observations and interviews with the chairman and the entire business management team. The solution offered to overcome the problem of low production is by developing production support equipment consisting of meat grinders, machines steamers, and nuggets fryers and also delivering how to use those equipment training. The solution to the problem of untidy MSME management is by delivering entrepreneurship training. Meanwhile, solutions for marketing what is still limited is providing training on the use of social media and marketplaces and using strong branding on products. It is hoped that the implementation of this solution will have a positive impact on MSMEs. Impact related to production problems is increasing production to 6 times, related to management is the availability of a neat management and related marketing is increasing the reach of marketing to become wider.

Cafe is identically known as a comfortable place to enjoy favorite beverages and food. But from time to time, it was more than that. Cafe evolved into a base camp for young people. It is redefined as a place that 'must go' by young people who are trendy and up to date. Not only that, OOTD are also considered. There will always be a qualification of what to wear in the cafe to look good, neat, and trendy. That shows the process of self branding. This research focused on how young people try to branding themselves both in cafe and media and how those influence their consumer actions. Analyze it using the Consumerism Theory by Jean Baudrillard, with a qualitative approach. The result shows that social media plays a significant role in young people's consumption behavior for self-branding needs. It told them how to live in this era and what their needs were. And those additional needs ultimately increase their spending.

Alongside the advancement of information technology, the marketing industry has grown pretty quickly. SMEs today have to implement new marketing techniques to promote their goods in the digital age. MSMEs exist in Segaran Village, Klaten, aswell. SMEs have the potential to succeed in Segaran Klaten Village because of the numerous artistic and cultural activities organized there. The issue, however, is that MSME players still have an inadequate understanding of the idea of digital branding. The community service team from UNIBA Surakarta provides digital marketing training for SMEs in Segaran Village as a result. This activity's implementation is carried out in stages. Through this activity it is expected to be able to provide an understanding of the function of digital marketing and have the ability to apply digital marketing. In the end, this activity is expected to be able to increase the economy of the people of Segaran Village with the role of digital marketing carried out by SME sactors in Segaran Village.

Real Work Lecture (KKN) is a vehicle for the application and advancement of science and technology that takes place outside of school under certain time constraints, work processes, and requirements. Higher Education's Community Service Program is an effort to improve the content and quality of education for students and to gain more added value in higher education by carrying out several program activities, one of which is the socialization of personal branding and graphic design. It is envisaged that by implementing this Socialization, it will be possible to build local potential at the KKN location. The goal of this research was to discover and improve the local potential of the Tapaan Village region. The demographic and sample in this study are MSME-Practitioners and Tapaan Village business owners. Interviews, observation, and documentation were utilized to obtain data. This interview method seeks information about the SMEs that the community lives and the potential that exists in the Tapaan Village. According to the study's findings, the role of KKN is part of growing student competency as a kind of community service, particularly in Tapaan Village.

Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are business activities carried out by individuals or groups that aim to prosper individuals and groups. However, of the large number of existing MSMEs, MSMEs actors usually only focus on selling points without paying attention to the branding of their products. The purpose of this service is to increase the selling value of MSMEs products by adding value with a branding strategy. Branding is one way that can be done as a solution to marketing problems that are often faced by MSMEs and also as a marketing strategy. One example of MSMEs that need a branding strategy is Zahra Woody Craft's MSMEs. The method used in this community service activity is divided into three stages, namely the survey stage, the training stage and the application of branding, and the maintenance and evaluation stage. This branding assistance is also carried out so that Zahra Woody Craft SME products can compete in the market, and can increase the profits generated.opportunities and take advantage of their advantages.

Marketing activities have experienced a fairly rapid development along with development of information technology. In today's all-digital era, digital marketing formed a new strategy that is very important in the marketing of a company, especially for businesses such as online stores that allow buying and selling at once. Current company competing in developing their marketing strategies in achieving and retain customers. The virtual world is getting closer to everyday life we, making the era of digitalization we cannot avoid. The customer is currently in commit Interaction with the company is carried out by utilizing social media and applications growing rapidly. This can be caused by various factors that go wrong only environmental factor. So the author makes an activity that can help these problems by holding socialization of the Role of Digital Marketing for MSMEs in this era digitization. The method of implementing community service activities is by doing an approach in the form of socialization and useful training to add insight/education to the community so that the knowledge gained can be applied in activities MSMEs. There are three stages of implementation, namely the planning stage in the stage planning, students collect data first through surveys and interviews regarding MSMEs in Segaran Village along with the behavior of MSMEs in the Village the. Every student who takes part in the community service activity program show the attitude of responsibility as an executor, it is shown by every student on time while carrying out each task. Good communication has been shown every students during discussions and evaluations after community activities. Student always conduct an evaluation to improve an activity that has been carried out to achieve more optimal activities. In the era of digital technology has changed the human way of life communicate, act, and make decisions. Marketing activities were not separated from influence of digital technology. The term digital-based marketing has evolved from Initially marketing activities for goods and services using digital channels to broader understanding, namely the process of acquiring consumers, building preferences consumers, promote brands, maintain consumers, and increase sales.

Collaborative KKN is a service activity by students consisting of several universities. Our KKN location is in Kepatihan Village, Kaliwates District, Jember Regency. The main work program carried out by KKN Collaboration 229 students is to help Kepatihan Village MSMEs in the field of packaging and branding. Through the PANACOTTA work program, the KKN 229 group carries the theme of entrepreneurial development, entitled "Packaging Update and Branding Optimization". The purpose of this research is to find out strategies and help Kepatihan MSME players in optimizing packaging and branding. The method used in this research is a qualitative method with a descriptive type. The data analysis process is carried out with workshops/socialization and assistance from the data that has been obtained. The results of this research show that the Kepatihan community's MSMEs can increase community productivity, which is largely purely handmade. Collaborative KKN 229 students help and assist the community to optimize packaging and branding. For example, making logos, stickers, videos, banners, and social media. In terms of marketing, many of the communities sell their products door to door.  

Bendogerit Village is one of the villages in the Sananwetan sub-district, Blitar City. In its development, UMKM experience problems in introducing these businesses to the wider community. The 30 KKN-Thematic group students in this case took the initiative to provide assistance to one UMKM that had just been established, namely the UMKM Sari Buah Maja. Branding assistance in the form of making logo and packaging designs to build a brand image, creating social media as a forum for these UMKM actors to market their products, creating content to attract consumer interest, and providing counseling regarding the importance of building a brand image for the products or services to be offered . Marketing activity assistance activities for UMKMs are very effective in increasing UMKM business capabilities. Assistance in building product branding makes the UMKM development process easier and UMKMs more confident in doing so.

This research aims to explore the efficacy of AI-driven marketing solutions in facilitating ethical product branding within Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The research adopts a descriptive model, employing purposive sampling to gather data from a diverse range of MSMEs engaged in ethical product branding practices. Data analysis utilizes thematic analysis to identify patterns and insights from qualitative data. The study aims to unveil the impact of AI-driven marketing strategies on enhancing sustainability and ethical branding efforts among MSMEs. Results are expected to shed light on the effectiveness of these solutions in fostering responsible consumerism and promoting sustainable business practices within the MSME sector, thereby contributing to the discourse on ethical marketing and sustainable development.

The use of digital technology which is still low and the lack of knowledge in utilizing branding efforts as an effort to introduce products to consumers are still obstacles faced by UMKM Berkah Soybean Crackers. UMKM Kerupuk Soybean Berkah only focuses on product trading but still has not implemented good product branding. UMKM business actors have not fully implemented digital marketing by utilizing social media so that they do not support the expansion and market reach of the products they produce. LPPM lecturers and KKN students collaborated in the Community Service Innovation Program which was carried out by holding training and socialization activities related to product branding strategies and the use of digital marketing in supporting business stability and reaching a wider market. The implementation method is carried out offline which is offered by business actors and some of their workers. The results of the community service activities obtained by UMKM business participants are satisfied with the material presented and increasing awareness of the importance of using product branding as the spearhead of the products produced as well as training in making logos as a product branding effort by practicing directly has increased the ability to make attractive product branding in accordance with the wishes so as to create consumer loyalty to the products produced

Indonesia is known as a state of law that has regulated various protections of ideas in the form of innovation and creativity that have various economic values ​​through many laws and regulations related to Intellectual Property Rights. This is very necessary because as we know Indonesia has enormous potential in the creative industry and abundant natural resources. The rapid development of the creative industry in Indonesia greatly contributes to the country's economic growth. Where it can be seen from year to year there are always updates and additions to the number of creative products both from young people and community groups engaged in entrepreneurship. The existence of UMKM and their policies have been implemented and used through several laws and regulations, in the context of developing the business climate, including Law No. improve the expertise and position and institutions of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises in the national economy. Various aspects and actions of the government covering many things in terms of production, marketing and branding are carried out so that MSMEs are able to compete in the national and international realm. economy through many laws and regulations related to Intellectual Property Rights. This is very necessary because as we know Indonesia has enormous potential in the creative industry and abundant natural resources. The rapid development of the creative industry in Indonesia greatly contributes to the country's economic growth. Where it can be seen from year to year there are always updates and additions to the number of creative products both from young people and community groups engaged in entrepreneurship. The existence of UMKM and their policies have been implemented and used through several laws and regulations, in the context of developing the business climate, including Law No. improve the expertise and position and institutions of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises in the national economy. Various aspects and actions of the government covering many things in terms of production, marketing and branding are carried out so that UMKM are able to compete in the national and international realm.

The growth of businesses on a micro, small and medium scale is in line with technological advances that are also experiencing rapid development. The Internet is one of the technological advancements that can be used for online product marketing, either through social media or e-commerce. Digital marketing and branding are the right marketing and media strategies to reach a wider market. This digital marketing and branding assistance activity aims to educate and facilitate MSMEs in Musir Lor Village to reach their consumers globally. Using the ABCD method through an approach that focuses on assets owned by MSMEs, this devotion activity seeks the realization of a social life order so that people can become perpetrators and determine development efforts in their environment. This assistance activity uses an object, namely MSME "Kiara Snack " Ibu Marfi'ah, which produces a variety of cakes and traditional snacks. The result of this assistance activity is the creation of logo design, registration of NIB, updating packaging design, interactive content creation and digital marketing through social media and e-commerce.

The existence of MSMEs in Indonesia is taken into account, because they contribute greatly to economic growth. The MSME sector is one of the main pillars of Indonesia's economic fundamentals. With the development of digitalization, MSMEs will make the digital economy in Indonesia in 2025 the largest in Southeast Asia. Even so, there are obstacles faced by MSMEs, namely the need to strengthen digital literacy education and strengthen human resources for MSME business actors. The problem that is experienced or faced by SMEs is that online marketing education is still low. Like the UMKM Bintang Lestari in Karangtengah Village, Blitar City. Therefore, students and the 32 Thematic Community Service Groups designed strategies and program plans to help improve MSME product branding. The method used in carrying out activities is a qualitative method by means of observation, discussion, documentation and interviews with the UMKM. The results of the activities also have a positive impact, MSMEs can increase sales and marketing and have good product branding in the eyes of the public.

In the era of the Industrial Revolution 4.0, many transformations in various life sectors encourage the community to adopt, including MSME actors. In implementing community service activities in Rejoso Village, Nganjuk Regency, KKNTt-MBKM, students found that MSMEs needed help adapting. The MSMEs experienced obstacles in optimizing product potential and developing marketing methods caused by age and the need for understanding in using technology. Therefore, implementing this community service activity aims to help MSMEs build their business by preparing an activity plan to overcome obstacles that include branding and digital marketing assistance activities. The method used is Planning of Action (POA) through the preparation of stages in implementing branding and digital marketing. These stages are conducting surveys, analyzing the potential and constraints on MSME actors, planning the implementation of branding and digital marketing, signing and handing over MoUs, then carrying out branding activities through mentoring the creation of logos, labels, taglines, and banners of MSME products and digital marketing through mentoring the creation and use of Instagram social media accounts and Shopee e-commerce. The results showed that MSMEs experienced the development of products and marketing methods through activities carried out by KKN students.

Tourism is a creative economy-based service industry that is very important for the progress of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia. Tourism in Indonesia has great potential and makes a significant contribution to the economy, job creation, infrastructure development and community empowerment, including in rural areas. With good and sustainable management, tourism can grow in a sustainable manner and provide long-term benefits. Selection of tourist attractions can be adjusted to the goals of each tourist. The tourist village is a tourist attraction that can be developed and can make a positive contribution to the people of Jombang. The tourist spot chosen in this research is Sumber Biru tourism area. The implementation method used in this study is a qualitative approach with types of observation, documentation, and literature studies to obtain information about the problems faced by blue tourism sources starting from tourism development such as repairing or updating photo spots and obstacles in tourism promotion. The population in this activity were managers and visitors to the Sumber Biru tourism area which had been analyzed by KKNT students. In this community service, the team hopes to contribute more to Wonomerto village so that it can have a positive impact on local residents, especially on Sumber Biru tourism.

UMKM di Desa Kedungdalem memiliki peluang untuk berkembang karena memiliki beberapa keunggulan dan keunikan yang berpotensi. Namun pelaku UMKM di Desa Kedungdalem masih menggunakan pemasaran offline dikarenakan kurangnya ilmu pemanfaatan teknologi para pelaku UMKM, hal ini yang menyebabkan UMKM Desa Kedungdalem kurang dikenal oleh masyarakat luas. Dengan adanya permasalahan tersebut, kelompok 50 KKN-T MBKM melakukan kegiatan pengabdian berupa pendampingan rebranding dan digital marketing melalui Kuliah Kerja Nyata Tematik MBKM dengan tujuan dapat membantu dan memotivasi UMKM di Desa Kedungdalem agar berkembang mengikuti perkembangan industri kreatif masa kini. Metode yang digunakan dalam pengabdian ini yaitu dengan pendampingan secara tatap muka dengan pelaku UMKM Desa Kedungdalem. Hasil dari kegiatan pendampingan ini yaitu dapat membantu beberapa UMKM dalam hal pembuatan logo, memperbaharui kemasan, dan juga menerapkan digital marketing dalam mempromosikan produk atau jasanya.

Usaha Mikro, Kecil dan Menengah (UMKM) memiliki peran penting dalam pertumbuhan perekonomian negara dan penyerapan tenaga kerja. Kelurahan Keputih memiliki cukup banyak UMKM  yang aktif dan variatif. Hasil survei menemukan beberapa kendala yang dialami oleh UMKM di wilayah Kelurahan Keputih, salah satunya ada pengenalan produk dan ketatnya persaingan untuk melakukan pemasaran di era digital. Solusi kegiatan diprioritaskan untuk UMKM yang memiliki potensi yaitu “Bebek Mesra Surabaya” dilakukan pendampimpangan dengan strategi rebranding dan digital marketing. Pendampingan yang dilakukan diantaranya:  a. Pembuatan foto produk dan video konten;  b. Pembaruan design banner; c. Pembuatan menu dengan Quick Response (QR) Code untuk menu digital UMKM “Bebek Mesra”. Hasil yang diperoleh setelah pendampingan adalah UMKM “Bebek Mesra Surabaya memiliki lebih banyak konten dan mengetahui cara membuat konten yang menarik untuk melakukan pemasaran digital, design banner baru yang sudah tercantum logo halal MUI, dan daftar menu baru disertai Quick Responses (QR).