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This study aims to analyze the effect of price, green knowledge, and electronic word of mouth (eWOM) on purchase intention toward electric bicycles in Kediri City. A quantitative approach with a causal-comparative design was employed. Data were collected through an online questionnaire involving 112 respondents familiar with electric vehicle concepts, using purposive sampling. The validity and reliability tests confirmed that all research instruments were valid and reliable. Data analysis was performed using multiple linear regression with SPSS version 26. The results reveal that all independent variables have a positive and significant effect on purchase intention, with an R² value of 0.893. Among them, eWOM has the most dominant influence compared to price and green knowledge. These findings indicate that reasonable price perception, adequate environmental knowledge, and positive online reviews simultaneously enhance consumers’ purchase intention for electric bicycles. This study supports the Theory of Planned Behavior in explaining eco-friendly purchasing behavior and provides strategic implications for companies to apply value-based pricing, environmental education campaigns, and effective digital promotion strategies.

Competition in the beverage packaging industry is getting tighter, requiring companies to continue to build consumer loyalty. The AQUA brand, although widely known, has experienced a decline in the Top Brand Index over the past four years, indicating a decline in consumer purchasing decisions. This study aims to examine the influence of electronic word of mouth and customer trust on purchasing decisions for Aqua brand bottled drinking water in Demak City with purchase interest as an intervening variable. This study uses a quantitative approach with a survey method and data collection through questionnaires. Data analysis techniques are carried out using AMOS-based Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). The results of the study indicate that Electronic Word Of Mouth (EWOM) does not have a significant influence on Purchasing Decisions, Customer Trust has a positive and significant influence on Purchasing Decisions, Purchase Interest has a significant influence on Purchasing Decisions, Electronic Word Of Mouth (EWOM) does not have a significant influence on Purchase Interest, Customer Trust has a significant positive influence on Purchase Interest, Electronic Word Of Mouth (EWOM) does not have a significant influence on Purchase Decisions through Purchase Interest, and Customer Trust has a significant positive influence on Purchase Decisions through Purchase Interest.

Advancements in information technology have influenced changes in consumer behavior, particularly in making purchasing decisions, especially with the emergence of the Electronic Word of Mouth (EWOM) phenomenon on social media and e-commerce platforms. EWOM refers to the electronic dissemination of information or reviews about products, which many consumers rely on before deciding to purchase a product. This study aims to analyze how three main aspects of EWOM—intensity, Valence of Opinion, and content quality—affect purchasing decisions for Barenbliss lip cosmetic products in Bandar Lampung. This study uses a quantitative-descriptive approach, with data collected through a questionnaire distributed to consumers who have used Barenbliss products and have seen digital reviews about the product. The sample selected consists of consumers with direct experience with the product and who can provide insights into the influence of digital reviews on purchasing decisions. The data collected was analyzed using SPSS 25.0. The results show that all three independent variables—intensity, Valence of Opinion, and content quality—have a significant positive impact on purchasing decisions, either individually or collectively. All hypothesis tests showed significance values below 0.05, indicating that the hypotheses are accepted. These findings suggest that the more frequently consumers are exposed to product reviews, the higher the likelihood they will make a purchase. Positive reviews (Valence of Opinion) were found to enhance consumer trust in the product, while informative and high-quality content further strengthened the intention to purchase. Overall, this study emphasizes that EWOM plays a significant role in shaping consumer purchasing decisions. The intensity of reviews, positive Valence of Opinion, and content quality work together to increase the likelihood of purchasing Barenbliss products in Bandar Lampung.

In the current digital era, consumer perceptions and decisions can be influenced by social media, one of which is TikTok, in the dissemination of information through Electronic Word of Mouth (eWOM) which can influence consumer behavior. This study aims to analyze eWOM on TikTok towards the purchase intention of Azarine serum products using the Information Adoption Model (IAM) approach. This model examines how information quality, information quantity, and information credibility affect the usefulness of information which then has an impact on information adoption and purchase intention. This study was conducted with a quantitative approach, where data was collected by distributing questionnaires to respondents who were TikTok users and had been exposed to Azarine serum content. Data analysis used Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) based on Partial Least Square (PLS) with the help of SmartPLS software. The results showed that information quality did not have a positive and significant effect on the usefulness of information, while information quantity and information credibility had a positive and significant effect on the usefulness of information. Furthermore, the usefulness of information had a positive and significant effect on information adoption and information adoption had a positive and significant effect on purchase intention. These findings emphasize the importance of information characteristics in shaping consumer decisions and can be a reference for companies in designing more effective digital communication strategies on social media.

This study discusses consumer behavior in the context of the effectiveness of Google Maps as an eWOM medium in its influence on intention to visit. The main objective of this study is to analyze the factors that influence intention to visit including eWOM. Five informants were interviewed as part of the qualitative research approach, and secondary data was gathered by consulting a variety of literature sources.  According to the study's findings, Google Maps can be utilized as a marketing tool.  It is anticipated that the study's consequences will shed light on how users interact with data from Google Maps and how companies can maximize the effectiveness of their digital marketing strategies.

This study aims to analyze and explore more deeply the concept of electronic word of mouth (eWOM) by examining the role of electronic service quality, with trust as an exogenous variable and electronic satisfaction as a mediating variable. The phenomenon of consumer behavior in the context of e-commerce continues to grow in line with the rapid increase in internet users. In Indonesia, internet users are projected to reach 72.8 million people, making the country the third-largest in internet penetration among ASEAN nations. This surge in internet usage has significantly influenced online shopping behavior, especially among digital-savvy consumers. However, this trend contrasts sharply with the declining performance of offline retail, as shopping centers are witnessing a drop in consumer visits. This decline is largely driven by three major factors: (1) shifting consumer preferences, (2) decreasing employment in physical retail sectors, and (3) a rapid rise in the number of online stores.The research utilizes primary data, collected from respondents who have made online purchases from two major marketplaces in Indonesia—Tokopedia and Lazada. The data were analyzed using the Smart PLS software to test the relationships between the variables. The results indicate that electronic service quality has a positive and significant effect on eWOM when mediated by trust. However, the direct effects of service quality and satisfaction on eWOM were found to be statistically insignificant. The findings suggest that building customer trust through enhanced service quality is a strategic priority for e-commerce platforms aiming to encourage consumers to share positive online recommendations.

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.

This study analyzes the influence of Electronic Word of Mouth (eWOM) and destination image on visit intention and decision to Sebalang Beach, South Lampung. With tourists increasingly relying on online reviews, understanding these relationships is essential for effective destination marketing. The research addresses the issue of how eWOM and destination image affect tourists' decisions, aiming to provide insights for tourism stakeholders. A quantitative approach was used, employing a survey method with purposive sampling of 110 respondents who have visited or intended to visit Sebalang Beach. Data were analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling-Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) to test the proposed hypotheses. Findings indicate that destination image significantly influences visit intention and visit decisions, while visit intention also mediates the effect of destination image on visit decisions. However, eWOM does not have a significant impact on visit intention or visit decisions, and visit intention does not mediate the relationship between eWOM and visit decisions. These results suggest the importance of strengthening online promotional strategies and enhancing the positive image of Sebalang Beach. Encouraging content creation on social media and collaborating with influencers can effectively increase engagement and attract visitors. This study offers practical recommendations for tourism stakeholders to optimize Sebalang Beach’s potential and enhance its competitiveness as a tourist destination.

The rapid development of the coffee industry in Indonesia has led to the emergence of various coffee shops with unique concepts, one of which is Toko Kopi Klasik. This study aims to analyze the influence of Service Quality, Store Atmosphere, and Social Media Marketing on Repurchase Intention with eWOM as a mediating variable. The research uses a survey method involving 120 respondents who are consumers of Toko Kopi Klasik. Data were analyzed using the PLS-SEM method with the help of SmartPLS 3.0 software. The results show that Store Atmosphere, Social Media Marketing, and eWOM have a positive and significant impact on Repurchase Intention, while Service Quality does not have a significant impact. Additionally, Store Atmosphere and Social Media Marketing are also found to have a positive and significant impact on eWOM. These findings imply the importance of managing store ambiance, social media, and online reviews to enhance consumer repurchase intention.

In the rapid development of social media, the role of influencers in marketing on social media is increasingly important in shaping consumer behavior, including purchasing intentions. The aim of this research is to determine the influence of influencer credibility and brand-influencer suitability on purchase intentions via Electronic Word-of-Mouth (eWOM) as a mediating variable in the context of marketing on social media, especially Instagram. This research uses a quantitative method using primary data obtained through distributing questionnaires to 145 respondents who come from the Jabodetabek area and know about the skincare brand Somethinc and the beauty influencer, Tasya Faraysa, on the Instagram platform. Data analysis was carried out using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) to evaluate the level of significance and relationship between various variables. The research results show that influencer credibility and brand-influencer fit have a positive influence on eWOM, which in turn influences consumer purchase intentions. The managerial implications of these findings emphasize the importance of considering brand-influencer credibility and suitability in marketing strategies on social media, as well as exploiting the potential of eWOM as a mediator to increase consumer purchase intentions. From the research results obtained, researchers suggest involving a wider sample and a variety of influencers and brands to generalize the findings, as well as deepen understanding of the influence mechanisms of influencers and eWOM on consumer purchase intentions.