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This study aims to determine the influence of affiliate marketing programs, price, and promotion on purchasing decisions for Mezuca perfume on TikTok Shop. As the digital era advances, social media platforms like TikTok serve not only as entertainment platforms but also as effective channels for marketing products through the TikTok Shop feature and affiliate programs. This strategy allows content creators to act as sales partners, directly influencing consumer decisions. This quantitative study utilizes primary data obtained through questionnaires distributed to 180 respondents who had purchased Mezuca perfume through Mamnun's TikTok Shop account. After a selection process using purposive sampling, 160 respondents met the criteria and were eligible for analysis. Data analysis was performed using SPSS software with various statistical tests, including descriptive statistics, validity and reliability tests, classical assumption tests, multiple linear regression analysis, t-tests, F-tests, and coefficients of determination (R²). The results indicate that affiliate marketing programs, price, and promotion simultaneously have a positive and significant effect on purchasing decisions. Partially, these three variables also show a significant positive influence on consumer decisions. These findings indicate that implementing effective digital marketing strategies, particularly through affiliate marketing, competitive pricing, and engaging promotions, plays a significant role in increasing consumer purchasing interest on social media platforms. This research offers practical implications for businesses in designing optimal and targeted digital marketing strategies.

The digital competency gap between vocational school graduates and the rapidly evolving demands of modern industry has become a pressing issue in today’s workforce. One of the main challenges lies in the limited digital literacy and insufficient practical skills of students, particularly in applying Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support productivity and creativity. This situation hinders the readiness of graduates to compete in an AI-driven labor market, where innovation and technological adaptability are essential. To address this challenge, a training program was designed for vocational high school students at Darma Siswa Sidoarjo with the primary objective of enhancing both their conceptual understanding and practical competencies in the utilization of AI technologies. The program adopted the Participatory Action Research (PAR) method, emphasizing collaboration and active engagement between trainers and students. It was conducted through a series of interactive workshops that combined theoretical introductions with hands-on practice. Students were guided to explore AI-based platforms such as Ideogram for visual creativity, PixVerse for multimedia production, and Suno for AI-generated music. To evaluate the effectiveness of the program, pre-test and post-test instruments were used, focusing on the dimensions of knowledge, technical skills, and student confidence in using AI tools. The findings revealed that students initially demonstrated minimal awareness and limited practical ability in AI applications, as reflected in the pre-test results. However, post-test data showed a significant improvement not only in their technical proficiency but also in their enthusiasm to further explore AI technologies. Moreover, students gained increased confidence in producing creative outputs, transforming their role from passive consumers of digital tools into active and competent content creators. In conclusion, this participatory and practice-oriented training model effectively bridges the digital competency gap, enhances students’ job readiness, and fosters an innovative mindset.

Digital Health Edupreneurship is a concept of student empowerment that integrates health education, digital technology, and entrepreneurial skills. Through this approach, students are not only passive recipients of information but also active creators of digital innovations,such as mobile apps, social media content, educational videos, and online platforms,designed to promote healthy behaviors within schools and the broader community. The main objective of this initiative is to explore and analyze how student innovation in digital health can serve as an effective tool for health promotion while simultaneously fostering entrepreneurial spirit among students. The method used in this program involves lectures and interactive demonstrations. The activity was carried out in three stages: planning and preparation, implementation and process, and finally evaluation and monitoring. Throughout the implementation phase, students were guided to form innovation groups, develop relevant digital content, and collaboratively present their ideas. These activities not only encouraged creativity but also enhanced student engagement in real-world applications of both health promotion and entrepreneurship.The results revealed a significant improvement in students’ knowledge. Prior to the program, only 25.9% of students were categorized as having good knowledge. After the digital health edupreneurship session, this number increased to 88.9%. These findings indicate that the Digital Health Edupreneurship approach is effective in improving health literacy and cultivating student creativity and entrepreneurial mindset in a practical and collaborative learning environment

This study was motivated by the challenges society faced in filtering valid information in the digital era, especially among young people. The YouTube channel @gurugembul played an important role in improving media literacy through the delivery of interactive educational content. The purpose of this study was to analyze how the @gurugembul YouTube channel delivered educational information using an interactive virtual communication approach. The method used was a qualitative approach with a case study design, which involved interviews with content creators and document analysis of the videos produced. The findings showed that the @gurugembul YouTube channel successfully selected relevant topics and presented them in a relaxed and easily understandable communication style, which encouraged active audience participation. The study concluded that interactive and educational communication approaches enhanced the audience's understanding of important social issues. This research contributed to the field of education by providing insights into the use of digital platforms in the learning process and effective communication strategies to improve media literacy among young people. Recommendations for further research were also made, focusing on the long-term impact of audience interaction with educational content.

This study examines the potential for digital branding transformation of Mitra Havana Sulung Mandiri, a construction service company in East Java, through the utilization of TikTok as a promotional platform. Using observations and interviews, the research identified strong visual content opportunities from the company’s activities, such as documenting construction progress, showcasing before-and-after project visuals, and sharing client testimonials. These elements offer significant storytelling potential for engaging online audiences. However, several internal barriers hinder optimal implementation. These include limited digital literacy among staff, inadequate content creation tools, and the absence of standardized procedures for producing and publishing content. Externally, skepticism toward social media marketing in the construction sector and the unpredictability of TikTok’s algorithm also create challenges. Thematic analysis revealed three primary needs: maximizing existing visual assets to create compelling narratives, enhancing internal capacity through targeted digital training, and developing a culture that supports continuous digital engagement. To address these, the study proposes an initial strategy involving educational content, behind-the-scenes videos, and a clear content production guide. In addition, it suggests forming a dedicated social media team, running a 30-day continuous content campaign, and collaborating with local creators to expand reach. These recommendations align with existing literature on the role of short-form video in increasing brand awareness, credibility, and trust in service-oriented industries. By integrating strategic content planning, capacity building, and consistent online engagement, construction SMEs can position themselves competitively in the evolving digital marketplace. The case of Mitra Havana Sulung Mandiri demonstrates that even in traditionally offline industries, leveraging TikTok can offer a pathway toward brand differentiation and long-term audience growth.

Sitiung is a nagari in West Sumatra. It is located in Sitiung District, Dharmasraya Regency, West Sumatra Province. This Nagari has an area of about 32.27 km2 and is about 18 km from Punjung Island, the capital of the regency. It is also the administrative center of Sitiung Sub-district. Mapping was conducted in the area to determine the administrative boundaries between jorong and the topography of the nagari. A map is simply defined as a representation of an area in which symbols indicate information about the area. Due to the fact that maps indirectly serve as a communication tool between the creator and the person reading it, the captions relating to the contents of the map are very important. The more detailed and complete the information contained in the map, the better and higher quality it is. In addition, it is easier for readers and users to use it. Data collection in the field can be done in various ways. Administrative and Topographic maps will be produced from the measurements taken.

The development of digital technology has given birth to a new era in the world of electronic commerce, namely social e-Commerce 2.0, which combines interactive features of social media with the ease of online transactions. One of the pioneers of this transformation is TikTok Shop, a platform that allows users to explore, promote, and purchase products directly through short video content. This article discusses how TikTok Shop revolutionizes the way consumers interact with products, the role of content creators as the main driver in marketing, and relevant business strategies amidst changes in digital consumer behavior. Through a trend analysis approach and case studies, this article examines the potential and challenges faced by TikTok Shop as a representation of the future of digital shopping. The results of the discussion show that TikTok Shop not only accelerates the buying and selling process but also creates a new ecosystem that combines entertainment, community, and consumption in one integrated platform.    

In this fast-paced time, the relationship between content creators and audiences can be built using storytelling and quality content as an attraction. Along with the emergence and development of technology, AI or Artificial Intelligence now facilitates the creative process for content creators. AI can assist from drafting, visuals, to editing. This article aims to directly explain how AI can help improve efficiency, generate ideas, and expand ways of telling a story. However, when integrating AI into the creative process, there are limitations that must not lose the personal touch and creative flair that make a story feel meaningful and remain authentic. Content creators are able to use human insight and the sophistication of AI to produce stronger, more innovative, and relevant storytelling amidst increasingly fierce digital competition.

TikTok Shop is a social e-commerce feature that allows users and creators to promote and sell products while shopping. By selling through TikTok Shop, users and creators can earn money from the platform, especially with the growing number of TikTok users. The presence of the shopping feature on this app makes TikTok increasingly popular because, in addition to entertainment, users do not need to switch to other shopping apps to make transactions. This study aims to examine and analyze the influence of content marketing and brand image mediated by electronic word of mouth (eWOM) on product purchase interest in TikTok Shop. This research uses an associative method with a quantitative approach. The population in this study consists of TikTok Shop consumers in the Dumai area, with an unknown number, categorized as an infinite population. The Lemeshow formula was used for sampling, resulting in 97 respondents. Data analysis was performed using WarpPLS version 8.0 software. Based on the test results, it can be concluded that content marketing has a positive and significant effect on product purchase interest, as well as a positive effect on eWOM. Furthermore, eWOM was found to mediate the effect of content marketing on product purchase interest. Brand image also has a positive and significant effect on product purchase interest and eWOM, and eWOM can mediate the effect of brand image on product purchase interest.