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Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) have a very important role in the Indonesian economy. In the era of technological development and digitization in various fields, MSMEs as a type of business that has a large role in building the economy also need to experience development in the field of technology in marketing their products. The purpose of this service is to develop MSMEs in terms of digital marketing and expand the MSMEs marketing network. One example of MSMEs that need digital marketing assistance is UMKM Meatballs and Mixed Ice "Family". The method used in this community service activity is divided into four stages, namely the survey stage, the digital marketing socialization stage, digital marketing assistance and the maintenance and evaluation stages. Digital marketing assistance activities for UMKM Meatballs and Mixed Ice "Family" are a form of community service with the aim of developing and participating in elevating regional potential so that they can have a marketing network that is not limited to the local market.

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.

Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) which are active in the world of handicrafts in the Sentul Village area are one of the community service partners. Through changes in the 4.0 revolution which is accompanied by changes in digitalization through the development of technology and information. Adaptation of changes to MSMEs is also needed in the modernization of digitalization by implementing various innovations. The existence of innovation from various technologies and information is what helps MSMEs to keep moving in increasing consumers, namely with digital marketing. The method used in community service activities in the Sentul sub-district is a qualitative approach as well as the socialization and implementation of MSMEs assistance. The results of this activity are services in creating business accounts on digital media such as Instagram, Tiktok, shopee accounts, with optimal management of digital media, as well as making product photos.

Group KKN-T MBKM UPN "Veteran" East Java conducted digital marketing training and assistance to Mr. Suparno's MSMEs Furniture business located in Nglebak Village, Bareng District, Jombang Regency. The purpose of this community service activity is to develop Pak Suparno's furniture business by providing insight into marketing strategies that initially used traditional methods, changing along with existing technological developments. In solving the MSME furniture problem owned by Mr. Suparno, training methods and Focus Group Discussion (FGD) were used by providing material presentation on the importance of the role of digital marketing for the development of a business, providing tutorials for creating accounts on digital media such as Shopee and Instagram to market their products. With this community service activity, it is hoped that it can provide benefits for MSME actors in Nglebak Village, namely adding insight to develop their business by marketing and selling products through e-commerce and social media as a place to introduce products.

Youth play a strategic role in national economic development because their creativity, innovation, and energy can drive the growth of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) at both local and national levels. However, many youth groups face challenges in developing their businesses due to limited capital, managerial knowledge, marketing skills, and restricted networking opportunities, which hinder optimal profit generation. Business incubators provide a strategic solution to empower youth groups by offering mentorship, training, and facilities to expand networking and access to capital, enabling sustainable profit generation. This community service program was implemented by creating a business incubator for youth groups, including business management training, marketing strategies, financial management, and direct field mentoring. The results indicate improvements in managerial skills, business productivity, and actual profit generation, along with enhanced marketing networks and digital technology utilization to broaden market reach. The conclusion emphasizes that business incubators serve as an effective mechanism to create independent, productive youth entrepreneurs who contribute meaningfully to local and national economic growth.

MSMEs are the most important pillars in the Indonesian economy. The most famous copper craft center in Indonesia is Tumang Village, Cepogo, Boyolali, Central Java. It is called a craft center because of the local residents, some of whom are copper craftsmen. The problems that occur are the limited information technology and the ability to access technology and information from outside, as well as management that has not been implemented properly that can support the craftsman development program, both from the point of view of the professionalism of its human resources as well as in terms of product development, craft design equipment and management. In addition, sales systems and data processing are still carried out conventionally, resulting in limited marketing opportunities and transaction processing. The lack of literacy of SMEs towards information technology is the cause. Only about 25% of all business actors in Tumang have utilized technology for marketing and financial management. The implementation of this Community Service is intended to provide socialization and training as well as assistance to improve skills and knowledge for craftsmen to market their products on a global scale and provide electronic sales applications for craftsmen so that customers can get information quickly, and can make online shopping transactions. As well as a digital accounting information system that will increasingly provide convenience in creating accountable, transparent, and secure financial reports. This PKM activity was carried out by the Community Service Team (PKM) from the Management Economics Study Program at the Islamic University of Batik Surakarta through the 2021 Matching Fund grant. The PKM activity was aimed at brass and copper metal craftsmen in Tumang, Cepogo Boyolali. The methods used are socialization, training, and mentoring. The results of PKM activities are technological innovations in the form of a Marketplace Application called "Javacraft", which is a web application developed by the Islamic University of Surakarta Batik as an online sales medium or as a sales medium for MSMEs of local Indonesian handicrafts, especially copper or brass crafts in Tumang Boyolali, handicraft products and sales processing facilities. In addition, PKM activities also include socialization about digital marketing (e-commerce) and Accounting Information Systems (SIA), training and assistance in using the "Javacraft" Marketplace Application to support sales of brass and copper metal crafts in Tumang. Â

Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) play a vital role in economic development and growth, especially in Indonesia. It is widely recognized that MSMEs are very important be-cause of their main characteristics that distinguish them from large enterprises, especially because MSMEs are labour-intensive enterprises, exist in all locations, especially in rural areas, are more dependent on local raw materials, and are the main providers of goods and services. Along with the development of the mindset of the community, the majority of MSME actors have also changed their mindset in determining the marketing strategy used, from product orientation, consumer orientation, value orientation, technology orientation and to build the super smart society. Business digitalization also evolve the marketing mix from 4P (product, place, price and promotion) to 4C (co-creation, currency, communal activation, and conversation). However, there are barriers in the face of digitalization economy, including technology adoption and cyber-crime.