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The rapid advancement of digital technology has unlocked new opportunities in marketing, especially through social media platforms like TikTok. This study explores the synergy between viral marketing, gimmick marketing, and influencer marketing in driving the transformation of customer behavior from passive consumers to active participants within the digital marketing ecosystem. A quantitative approach was employed, collecting data from 200 respondents actively involved in digital marketing on TikTok as resellers, dropshippers, affiliates, and co-creators. Using the Partial Least Squares method for analysis, the findings reveal that viral marketing significantly influences the transformation of customer behavior. Similarly, gimmick marketing demonstrates a direct and significant impact on this transformation. Moreover, influencer marketing serves as a mediator, amplifying the effects of both viral and gimmick marketing on transformation of customer behavior. This behavioral shift is evident in the transition of consumers from passive roles to active contributors, taking on positions such as resellers, dropshippers, affiliates, and co-creators. At the same time, sellers are evolving from traditional marketing practices to utilizing e-commerce, social media, and live streaming to reach wider audiences. By actively engaging consumers, sellers foster a collaborative ecosystem where consumers play a pivotal role in expanding the marketing framework. To sustain long-term consumer engagement in this digital marketing ecosystem, it is essential to prioritize the selection of credible and relevant influencers while providing continuous education and support for resellers, dropshippers, and affiliates. This research strengthens the theory of planned behavior and the diffusion of innovations theory, offering fresh insights into designing marketing campaigns based on the 4Ps of digital marketing (Platform, Page, Program, and Posting) to address the needs of the digital era.

The culinary industry in Indonesia is one of the fastest-growing sectors of the creative economy, contributing approximately 41% to the total GDP of the creative economy in 2020. However, product marketing challenges remain a significant obstacle for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in this sector. Issues such as limited marketing skills, intense competition, and restricted access to digital technology hinder MSMEs' competitiveness. Mie Ayam Pak Sorodi, as one of the MSMEs, faces challenges in digital marketing, including the absence of digital payment systems and social media platforms. This community service aims to assist the MSME in adopting digital transformation by creating social media profiles, adding business locations to Google Maps, and implementing QRIS payment systems. The methods include direct mentoring and technical training for business owners. The results indicate an improvement in market reach, customer engagement, and operational efficiency. This digital transformation is expected to enhance competitiveness and business sustainability in an increasingly competitive market (Ftindustri, n.d.).

In today's increasingly competitive digital business environment, entrepreneurs must develop smarter and more effective marketing strategies to promote their products. Food vloggers play a pivotal role by influencing their followers through social media content, particularly culinary reviews and personal experiences with food products, which encourage followers to purchase the recommended items. This study investigates the impact of marketing content and customer engagement on the purchase intentions of followers of the @sigerfoodies Instagram account.  Using a quantitative research approach, data were collected through questionnaires, employing a non-probability sampling method with a purposive sampling technique. The sample consisted of 140 respondents. Data analysis, including instrument validity, normality tests, multiple linear regression, and hypothesis testing, was conducted using SPSS 26. The findings indicate that both marketing content and customer engagement of @sigerfoodies significantly and positively affect the purchase intentions of culinary products in Bandar Lampung. To enhance its influence, Sigerfoodies is encouraged to organize giveaways, share engaging culinary facts, and foster interactions with followers to strengthen long-term relationships.

Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) play a strategic role in Indonesia's economy, particularly as job providers and drivers of local economic growth. However, the main challenges faced by MSMEs include limited market access, business management, and marketing strategies. This study aims to explore the mentoring strategy of the milkshake beverage MSME BIIMILK through social media, with a focus on optimizing digital marketing. The methods used include observation, strategy development, and mentoring and evaluation, involving SWOT analysis, training in creative content creation, and the use of digital ad features such as Ads META. The results show that this strategy successfully increased content posting consistency, audience engagement, and product sales. Mentoring MSMEs through social media has proven effective in improving competitiveness, visibility, and customer loyalty. This study recommends the sustainability of social media utilization to drive business growth for MSMEs in the digital era.  

This study aims to analyze the marketing strategies implemented by The Wood's Coffee Tanjung Morawa and their impact on the company's financial performance. The main focus of this study is the marketing strategy through social media, which is increasingly becoming an effective tool in promoting products and increasing engagement with consumers. This study uses a qualitative approach with in-depth interview methods with marketing managers, social media staff, and several loyal customers. The results of the study indicate that the marketing strategy implemented through social media, including the use of Instagram and Facebook, has succeeded in increasing brand awareness and attracting new customers. In addition, the results of the financial analysis indicate that the implementation of an effective social media strategy has contributed significantly to increasing sales, which has led to an increase in the company's financial performance. However, the challenge of maintaining consistency and managing interactions on social media is an important factor for long-term success. This study provides insight into the importance of social media as an integral part of a marketing strategy to improve the company's financial performance.

The purpose of the research is to find out FoMO in analyzing customer satisfaction. SLR method in writing this article, literature review plays an important role in formulating research ideas, understanding previous findings related to the topic raised, and identifying gaps in existing knowledge. A systematic literature review (SLR) was conducted in two well-known databases, ScienceDirect and Scopus. After applying inclusion and exclusion criteria, 1,098 out of 3,977 articles were deemed relevant. Thereafter, these papers were carefully examined to produce an in-depth analysis of the subject. Ultimately, 13 papers were selected for in-depth examination in this study. Based on data from SLR the articles were written between 2021 and 2024. The research methodology used in this paper includes descriptive analysis and bibliographic analysis. The results of writing the article found that Fear of Missing Out (FoMO), which capitalizes on the feeling of fear of missing an opportunity, is proven to increase consumer confidence to make a purchase immediately.  Effective marketing strategies in leveraging Fear of Missing Out (FoMO) often involve elements of time constraints and product popularity that can trigger impulsive behavior in consumers. Social media marketing also plays an important role by creating interactions that attract consumers through trending content. The findings in this study enable brands to strengthen emotional connections with consumers, expand reach, and drive engagement in purchase decisions.

This research aims to test how the influence of brand identity, price, and Product Quality on Brand Choice for Skeptics items. Essential information was utilized in this consider, collected through convenience inspecting over a ten-day period utilizing Google Shapes from 100 shoppers of Skeptics items on Tokopedia. Information investigation strategies included the external demonstrate, internal demonstrate, and speculation testing. The oddity of this investigate lies within the utilize of the SEM Keen PLS 4.0 application, as restricted to past considers which utilized SPSS. Hypothesis testing comes about show that brand identity contrarily influences the Buy Choice for Skeptics products, Product Quality emphatically impacts the Buy Decision, and Price too incorporates a positive affect on the Buy Choice. The consider recommends that proprietors ought to alter their branding techniques to upgrade brand acknowledgment, develop a more positive notoriety, and cultivate passionate engagement with customers to more successfully impact buy choices in a competitive advertise. The dominant variable for purchasing decision about skeptical produk is product quality,which is 0.154.

Photography has grown rapidly, especially in the wedding photography industry which now requires an effective business promotion strategy. This research aims to identify how business people utilize Instagram as a promotional medium and strengthen Instagram content in Sekawan Stories' wedding photography business promotion strategy. Using a descriptive qualitative method, this study collected data through interviews and virtual ethnographic observations to understand how Sekawan Stories utilizes Instagram as a promotional medium. The results show that Sekawan Stories effectively utilizes various Instagram features, such as Feed, Instastory, Highlight, Video Reels, and Instagram Ads to increase visibility and audience engagement. Their marketing strategies include endorsements with well-known vendors, use of the Answer Question feature, conducting giveaways, and offering discounts at certain moments. Instagram provides a great opportunity for wedding photography businesses to expand their market reach and increase promotional effectiveness. By optimizing their content and marketing strategies on Instagram, Sekawan Stories managed to attract the attention of new customers, increase interaction, and strengthen relationships with existing customers. Overall, Instagram proved to be a highly effective platform in digital marketing strategies in the wedding photography industry.  

Indonesia as one of the developing countries that Pancasila economic system must utilize new digital technologies to improve its economy, improve its economiy. This research aims to understand the role of e-commerce in improving people’s walfare in the digital era. It explores how the digital economy has impacted the growth of online commerce businesses in Indonesia over the past five years and examines the digital strategies adopted by e-commerce companies to improve  operational efficiency and customer service. Operational efficiency and customer service. The study highlights the contribution of leading platforms such as Shopee and Tokopedia, which are use advanced digital marketing tehcniques, user-friendly interfaces and strong security measures to build trust, and strong security measures to build consumer trust and increase engagement. Financial technology (fintech) also plays an important role in supporting e-commerce by enabling transaction role in supporting e-commerce by enabling secure transactions, efficient transactions, and expanding access to financial services. In summary, the growth of combined internet usage, e-commerce, and fintech in Indonesia highlights the country’s significant strides in developing a dynamic digital economy. The country’s significant strides in developing a vibrant digital economy. These advancement are diving economic growth, enhancing financial inclusion, and transform the shopping experience, thereby improving the overall economic well-being of society as a whole in the digital age    

This study investigates the influence of digital transformation on the growth and competitiveness of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in emerging economies. Using a mixed-method approach, the research explores how digital tools improve operational efficiency, market access, and customer engagement. Findings highlight that while digital adoption increases profitability, challenges such as technological gaps and regulatory barriers persist. The study offers practical recommendations for policymakers and business owners to enhance digital readiness.

This community service program focused on enhancing branding and digital marketing strategies for Salina Kitchen, a culinary business in Jakarta. The primary objectives were to optimize packaging sticker design and to boost engagement through the business's Instagram account. Conducted from September 23 to December 15, 2023, the program involved consumer surveys and SWOT analysis. Results indicated a significant improvement in customer satisfaction with packaging design and digital marketing performance. Effective use of hashtags on Instagram expanded the reach to non-followers. The program successfully identified key strategies in branding and digital marketing that can be implemented to enhance the performance of culinary businesses.