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This study aims to evaluate the existence of significant differences in the level of monthly shopping expenditure between male and female consumers. The background of this study is based on the assumption that consumption behavior is influenced by various social, psychological, and economic factors, including potential differences in behavior based on gender. The methodology used is a comparative quantitative approach with data collection through questionnaires from 42 respondents selected using purposive sampling techniques. The instruments used have undergone validity and reliability tests with results that meet the criteria. Data were analyzed using a normality test and continued with the Mann-Whitney test to determine differences in spending between respondent groups based on gender. The results of the analysis showed that there was no statistically significant difference between male and female monthly spending, although descriptively, the average ranking of male spending was higher. This finding indicates that gender is not the main factor influencing the size of monthly consumption expenditure. Therefore, marketing strategies and economic policies need to pay attention to consumer characteristics more holistically, not solely based on gender.

The key to long-term marketing success, which is the dream of all marketers, is creating strong and close relationships with consumers. The aim of this research is to determine the influence of digital marketing and product quality on consumer loyalty. Through the questionnaire method with samples using the Slovin formula, there were 60 respondents. Meanwhile, the population used in this research is all Vicycake consumers from January to June 2023. Hypothesis testing via the t test (Partial Test) shows that digital marketing and the quality of the products studied are proven to significantly influence consumer loyalty. the results shown from the t test (Partial Test) digital marketing variable have a t-count greater than the t-table, this can be interpreted that HO is rejected and H1 is accepted and the product quality variable has a t-count greater than the t-table, this can be means that HO is rejected and H2 is accepted.

Bag charm is a fashion accessory that is on the rise because of its ability to beautify the appearance of the bag and provide a unique personal touch. In recent years, these accessories have become a significant trend in the fashion world, especially thanks to the influence of social media such as TikTok and Instagram. One of the interesting innovations of bag charm is the use of bristle wire (pipe cleaner) as the main material, which allows the creation of various interesting shapes such as flowers, animals, and funny characters. The business proposal "Bag Charm from Feather Wire" offers creative products with high aesthetic value and personalized appeal according to customer taste. In addition to being easy to make, this product has low production costs and promising profit potential. The theoretical study in this proposal includes the concept of entrepreneurship, product innovation, and market analysis as an important foundation in business development. Marketing strategies through social media and craft exhibitions are also key in expanding market reach. This venture not only provides profitable business opportunities, but also encourages creativity in the handicraft industry and becomes a means of self-expression for consumers. With the wide market potential and uniqueness of the product, the bag charm of bristle wire can become a new trend in the world of handmade accessories.

This study aims to determine the influence of price perception, product quality, and electronic word of mouth (e-WOM) on consumers’ purchase decisions in the culinary industry. A quantitative method was employed, with a population consisting of consumers who have made purchases. Data were obtained through questionnaires distributed to 250 respondents using an accidental sampling technique. Data were analyzed using the Structural Equation Model (SEM) via SmartPLS 3.0 software. The results show that two independent variables, namely price perception and e-WOM, significantly influence consumer purchase decisions. This indicates that restaurants offering lower prices while maintaining high product quality are more likely to attract consumers. Moreover, customer experiences shared through online reviews can influence potential buyers in their future purchasing decisions. The findings of this study are expected to serve as a reference for culinary business practitioners in developing more effective marketing strategies. Future research may consider including other variables that could further enhance purchase decisions effectively. Keywords: Electronic Word of Mouth (e-WOM); Purchase Decision; Product Quality; Price Perception

This study aims to analyze the spatial distribution patterns and business characteristics of Coffee Shops in Wai Mhorock Sub-district, Abepura District, Jayapura City. The rapid growth of Coffee Shops in this area is influenced by its strategic location, situated near educational institutions, shopping centers, and social activity hubs. The research employs a quantitative approach with spatial mapping techniques using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and field surveys to identify the characteristics of each business. The results show that the spatial distribution of Coffee Shops in Wai Mhorock tends to be clustered, with a high concentration along main roads and community activity centers. The characteristics of the businesses vary in terms of venue concept, types of menus offered, operational hours, supporting facilities, and target consumers. Most Coffee Shops target young people such as students and university attendees by offering a cozy atmosphere and free internet access. In conclusion, understanding the spatial patterns and business characteristics of Coffee Shops can serve as a foundation for sustainable urban spatial planning and business development. This study also provides recommendations for entrepreneurs and local governments to consider location, accessibility, and environmental impacts in managing commercial space.

The development of culinary tourism in Indonesia is growing rapidly. Various new types of food, new menus with new names, and new ways of serving food continue to emerge. Mie Gacoan is one of Indonesia's original culinary delights, with a variety of unique menus and names. Mie Gacoan has become one of the most popular spicy noodle products in Indonesia. This study aims to analyze the competitive advantage strategies of Mie Gacoan in Indonesia. The research was conducted using a qualitative descriptive approach. Data collection was carried out through in-depth interviews, digital observations, and documentation. The results of the study indicate that Mie Gacoan's success in attracting and retaining customers amid intense culinary business competition is driven by several key factors, including product differentiation through variations in spicy noodle menus with adjustable levels of spiciness, creative menu names, and continuous product innovation, which serve as the main attractions for consumers. Effective digital marketing strategies through social media, competitive pricing, operational efficiency in service, and strong branding also significantly contribute to Mie Gacoan's competitive advantage. To maintain its position in the market, Mie Gacoan must continue to innovate, adapt to consumer trends, and leverage customer data to enhance overall satisfaction. As a result, Mie Gacoan has successfully established a strong foundation for sustainable growth in Indonesia's culinary industry.

Millennials and Generation Z have made coffee shops a part of their lifestyle. Unlike previous generations, who spent more time at malls. In response to the changing consumer behavior of these different generations, digital marketing strategies have become an effective approach for businesses, including those in the coffee industry. This study aims to analyze Fore Coffee's digital marketing strategies in attracting Millennial and Gen Z consumers. The research was conducted using a descriptive qualitative approach. The research data was sourced from observations of Fore Coffee's digital marketing activities on various social media platforms, as well as in-depth interviews with consumers from the Millennial and Gen Z generations. The results of the study indicate that the digital marketing strategies implemented by Fore Coffee have proven to be an effective approach in attracting attention and building engagement with Millennial and Gen Z consumers. The success of these strategies is supported by the utilization of various digital marketing elements, including the presentation of engaging and interactive content, collaborations with influencers who have credibility in the coffee industry, and the use of video as the primary medium for marketing communication. The Tani Series campaign, which highlights sustainability and the involvement of local coffee farmers, is a concrete example of how Fore Coffee builds a brand image that not only sells products but also has strong social value. Additionally, the collaboration with Mikael Jasin, a professionally recognized barista at the international level, further strengthens Fore Coffee's trust and appeal among young consumers. This study suggests that Fore Coffee should continue to innovate in creating content that is not only engaging but also has strong differentiating value. Furthermore, the dynamic changes in consumption trends and customer preferences demand that Fore Coffee be more responsive in adapting its marketing strategies to remain relevant to the needs and expectations of Millennial and Generation Z consumers.

Social media marketing is a form of marketing using social media that utilizes target markets that participate as social media users. Currently, many MSMEs use social media marketing by using e-commerce as a liaison between sellers and buyers. Based on this, the purpose of this study is to describe social media marketing for MSMEs that use e-commerce and the advantages of social media in promoting products carried out by MSMEs. Using the Gunelius 2011 theory, namely Social Media Marketing which includes indicators of Content Creation, Content Sharing, Connecting, Community Building. The approach to this study is qualitative with descriptive methods. The data collection techniques used are interviews and observations. Overall, the results obtained in this study indicate that social media marketing provides easy access to using social media as a means of promoting a product, by making content as attractive as possible, it can provide more interest in consumers for products distributed through social media, in other words, the distribution of content also provides a sense of awareness to consumers for the products offered, coupled with the existence of e-commerce that can provide reviews and reviews of products purchased, providing support for MSMEs who use social media as a means of promotion. By making connections and building communities, it also provides WOM to MSME actors and there is an exchange of ideas between MSME actors and consumers.

This study examines how the power of a slogan and visual elements are able to form a strong brand image and is inherent in the memory of consumers, focusing on the study of the Indomie brand. Through the approach of literature review, this study synthesizes various research results and previous reference sources to explore the role of the slogan “Indomie Seleraku” in creating collective memory in the community. Qualitative descriptive approach was used to examine secondary data derived from interview documentation and analysis of Indomie advertising content from various time periods. From the results of the literature review, it can be concluded that the strength of the Indomie brand does not only come from the quality of its products, but also from a consistent marketing communication strategy that is able to generate emotional resonance among consumers. Indomie effectively combines elements of local culture, attractive visual displays, and slogans that are easy to recognize and remember. This combination plays a role in creating an emotional connection between the brand and its consumers, while strengthening public perception of Indomie as part of the daily consumption culture. In addition, thematic advertisements launched at special moments such as the month of Ramadan, as well as the launch of certain regional flavors, also strengthen Indomie's position as a brand that is relevant to local values and national identity. This study confirms that the success of a marketing communication strategy depends not only on the message conveyed, but also on the way it is presented visually and verbally that is able to build emotional experiences and deep meaning for consumers.

Manco, a traditional snack from Madiun, holds significant potential to grow and gain recognition beyond its region of origin. Its unique taste, texture, and embedded cultural and historical values serve as key assets in an increasingly competitive market. However, the main challenges faced by manco entrepreneurs are building a strong brand identity and conveying the product’s uniqueness through engaging storytelling. Effective branding through distinctive logos, packaging, and memorable taglines can enhance the product’s appeal and perceived value among consumers. Furthermore, compelling storytelling, such as narratives about traditional production processes, the struggles of business owners, and the use of natural ingredients, can foster emotional connections and consumer loyalty. Nevertheless, challenges remain, such as inconsistent brand identity usage and limited digital promotion. Therefore, branding and storytelling training are essential for manco entrepreneurs to maximize their product’s potential, expand their market, and establish manco as a culinary icon representing Madiun both nationally and internationally.

In the digital era and amidst increasingly intense competition in the fashion industry, local brands are required to continuously innovate to remain relevant and appealing to consumers. RUCAS, as a local Indonesian streetwear brand, is known for its limited edition marketing strategy that successfully creates a sense of exclusivity and enhances product appeal. This study aims to analyze the influence of perceived value and product quality on consumers’ purchase intention toward RUCAS limited edition products, as well as to examine the role of brand trust as a mediating variable. This study takes a quantitative approach, utilizing the Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) technique. Data were collected through questionnaires distributed to 200 respondents who had purchased or were familiar with RUCAS products. The results indicate that perceived value and product quality significantly influence both brand trust and purchase intention. Furthermore, brand trust is proven to mediate the relationship between perceived value and product quality with consumer purchase intention. These findings emphasize the importance of maintaining high product quality and creating strong perceived value to build trust and increase consumer purchase intention, particularly in the context of exclusivity-based marketing strategies such as those implemented by RUCAS.

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.

The development of digital marketing has contributed to strengthening the business ecosystem. Digital marketing not only transforms traditional offline marketing into online marketing but also reshapes the marketing ecosystem itself. Communities that once gathered in physical spaces now connect virtually through digital marketing. One of the products that implements community marketing is Somethinc. This study aims to analyze the community marketing strategy in building brand loyalty for Somethinc on TikTok Shop. The research employs a descriptive qualitative approach. Data was collected through digital exploration and observation, supported by secondary data from official publications and literature relevant to the research topic. The findings indicate that Somethinc’s community marketing strategy on TikTok Shop has contributed to building brand loyalty. By leveraging interactive features such as live streaming, user-generated content (UGC), and collaborations with influencers, Somethinc has successfully created an engaged and active customer community. This success is reflected in the high number of followers, increased interactions, and sales data showing continuous positive growth. Community-based marketing strategies allow Somethinc to establish stronger emotional connections with consumers. Direct interactions with customers through TikTok not only enhance engagement but also encourage repeat purchases and recommendations from loyal customers. Additionally, Somethinc’s success is supported by the effective utilization of marketing trends, including the integration of marketing content with social commerce methods, enabling customers to engage in a more interactive and personalized shopping experience. This study suggests that Somethinc should continue product innovation to maintain business sustainability.

In the past, toys were identified solely as instruments of entertainment for children. Adults were generally considered inappropriate to own or play with toys. Over time, toys have evolved into collectibles that have artistic, historical, and investment value for people of all ages. This study aims to analyze Pop Mart's marketing strategy in shaping impulsive buying behavior. The study was conducted using descriptive qualitative methods. The research data was obtained from digital searches and observations from various official sources and related official websites. The results of the study show that Pop Mart, as a leader in this industry, has successfully implemented marketing strategies that utilize collaborations with artists, the blind box concept, and the principle of scarcity to create a unique and attractive shopping experience for its consumers. Collaborations with artists play an important role in building brand identity and increasing product appeal. By offering limited editions of popular characters such as Molly, Labubu, and SkullPanda, Pop Mart has been able to attract collectors and art enthusiasts who have an emotional connection to these works. This has led to increased brand loyalty and purchase frequency. The blind box concept creates an element of surprise that triggers excitement when opening the packaging, thereby encouraging repeat purchases. Additionally, the scarcity marketing strategy, combined with the application of FOMO behavior, successfully creates a sense of urgency among consumers. Products with limited editions and purchase quantity restrictions create exclusivity, making consumers feel they must act quickly to obtain the product before it sells out.

Pharmaceutical packaging serves not only as a means of protecting the product but also as a source of information and quality assurance for consumers. However, various studies indicate that packaging defects remain a significant issue in the pharmaceutical industry. This article is a literature review that examines several studies related to the analysis of the causes of packaging defects in pharmaceutical preparations. Based on the review of multiple scientific journals, it was found that packaging defects are generally caused by a combination of technical and non-technical factors, such as machine failure, operator error, inappropriate raw material specifications, and insufficient quality control.

The certainty of halal status in food products is a crucial issue among Muslim consumers. Products containing additives such as gelatin or those imported from abroad often raise concerns, mainly due to limited information regarding their ingredient composition and production processes. This study aims to investigate the halal status of gelatin-based candy products and various imported foods available in Indonesia. The research employs a descriptive qualitative approach through literature review, product label analysis, and interviews with Islamic jurisprudence experts and representatives from the Halal Product Assurance Organizing Agency (BPJPH). The findings indicate that most gelatin-based candies in the market contain animal-derived gelatin with unclear sources (either bovine or porcine), while many imported products are not yet halal-certified. In conclusion, Muslim consumers should be more selective in choosing food products, and halal certification bodies play a vital role in educating the public and ensuring transparency in halal information.

Online lending has become an increasingly popular financial solution in Indonesia, providing easy access to funds for people who are not fully served by traditional financial institutions. Despite offering many conveniences, the rapid growth of online lending brings various risks, such as the rise of illegal online loans, high interest rates, and the potential misuse of users' personal data. This research aims to analyze consumer protection in online loan transactions, by reviewing existing regulations, such as Law No. 8/1999 on Consumer Protection, OJK Regulation No. 77/Pojk.01/2016, and the Electronic Information and Transaction Law (ITE Law). This research uses a normative legal research method with a statutory approach that prioritizes legal materials in the form of laws and regulations as the main reference. Data collection techniques are carried out through library research, analyzing relevant regulations and related literature. The results show that although these regulations already exist, the implementation of supervision and law enforcement is still weak, resulting in many violations harming consumers. Stricter supervision from OJK, strict sanctions against illegal fintech providers, and increased education to the public about their rights as consumers are needed. With more effective supervision and clearer regulations, it is hoped that the online lending industry can develop healthily and provide benefits without harming consumers.

The purpose of this study is to determine the influence of Digital Marketing and Ticket Prices on Visit Decisions with the Customer Review moderation variable at the Sounds of Downtown Surabaya Concert. This study uses a quantitative method with a strategy using a survey, which has a total of 100 respondents with the result of distributing an e-questionnaire using a non-probability sampling technique with incidental sampling as the method. The analysis was carried out using statistical methods used to test the direct influence and moderation between the variables. This study shows that Digital Marketing has a significant effect on Visit Decisions with a significance value of 0.000. Likewise, the Ticket Price has an effect with a significance value of 0.034. The Customer Review variable was unable to moderate the influence of Digital Marketing and Ticket Prices on Visit Decisions with significance values of 0.097 and 0.667, respectively. With this research, it can be emphasized that Digital Marketing and Ticket Prices are able to drive Visit Decisions compared to Customer Reviews. Therefore, it is highly recommended for entrepreneurs who are already running a business in the entertainment/event industri or who are just starting out to encourage the optimization of Digital Marketing and periodically review the effectiveness of Ticket Prices and pay attention to the use of Customer Reviews in practice to motivate potential consumers or potential consumers.

Nowadays, logos have become a form of choice for conveying communication. The logo has become a center of information for the community, but based on the author's interviews with several people related to the community, they have not optimally understood the meaning of the visual Sampoerna Retail Community logo, therefore the author is interested in researching it. The objectives of the research are 1. Know and describe the visuals of the Sampoerna Retail Community logo. 2. Analyze and describe the visual meaning contained in the Sampoerna Retail Community logo. The research method uses descriptive qualitative. With Charles Sanders Pierce's semiotic analysis approach. Through analytical steps, we explore the meaning behind the Sampoerna Retail Community logo: icon, index, symbol and meaning. The results of this research provide an illustration that Sampoerna Retail Community is trying to display its logo by prioritizing the spirit of providing the best service to the community by using icons, indexes, symbols and meanings that are appropriate to display to the public and consumers. The results of the researchers found that there are six visual parts contained in the Sampoerna Retail Community logo. There are six meanings, namely: 1. A place and location for shopping. 2. A woven logogram with the nature of mutual cooperation. 3. The color red symbolizes enthusiasm. 4. The color white symbolizes purity and comfort. 5. SRC text fosters a modern feel. 6. Close means being everywhere, thrifty means affordable prices, friendly means friendly and welcoming. This is what the public needs to know.

Successful packaging design is not only a determinant of a product's success in the market, especially in the beauty industry such as hand cream. The role of aesthetically pleasing and functional packaging design is crucial in influencing consumer purchasing decisions. Therefore, a marketing strategy focused on packaging design becomes key to enhancing product appeal and sales. The strategic use of mockups in the design phase allows designers to test and evaluate concepts digitally without the need for physical prototypes. The advantage of mockups lies in their ability to provide a realistic preview, expediting the design and development process. The aspects of packaging design are critical in creating a visually compelling and convincing experience for consumers. This research, employing a descriptive approach and qualitative methods, aims to explore the appropriate approach in designing hand cream packaging. The hope is that this research serves as a significant initial step in the development of hand cream packaging design, ensuring the product not only meets aesthetic standards but also competes effectively in a competitive market.