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This study aims to analyze the simultaneous and partial effects of advertising and price on consumer purchase intention at Elshinta Swalayan Sukaraja. The research employed a quantitative method with a survey approach to collect empirical data from respondents. The sampling technique used was incidental sampling, with a total of 100 consumers who shopped at Elshinta Swalayan Sukaraja. Data were collected through questionnaires and analyzed using multiple linear regression to determine the relationships and effects among the studied variables. The results revealed that advertising and price simultaneously have a significant influence on consumer purchase intention. Partially, advertising has a significant effect on increasing purchase intention through the delivery of persuasive and attractive promotional messages. Meanwhile, the price variable also shows a positive influence, indicating that competitive pricing can strengthen consumers’ purchase decisions. Therefore, this study highlights the importance of integrating promotional strategies and pricing policies to enhance consumer purchase intention and improve the retail store’s competitiveness in the local market.

Social media has become one of the main media for distributing various advertising content in today's digital era. However, the spread of advertising content on social media also brings new challenges. Social media, especially TikTok, has a high virality rate, which means that content can spread quickly, both positively and negatively. The TikTok account @ngobrolsantaiindonesia uploaded a promotional advertisement for Borobudur Temple. The entire narrative in the advertising content openly alludes to other religions, namely Islam. This study uses a research approach in the form of a literature study or can be called library research. Indonesia has guidelines that must be respected, namely the Indonesian Advertising Ethics or abbreviated as EPI. The EPI contains a system of values ​​and integrated guidelines for manners (code of conducts) and procedures (code of practices) that apply to all advertising actors in Indonesia. According to the Indonesian Advertising Ethics, advertisements must be honest, correct, and responsible. It was concluded that the violation committed by the TikTok account @ngobrolsantaiindonesia was offending SARA, more specifically other religions.

Advertising not only serves as a promotional tool, but also reflects corporate social responsibility. This research aims to analyze the relationship between marketing strategy and the application of ethics in advertising, using a descriptive qualitative approach. Tokopedia's “Selalu Ada Selalu Bisa” campaign was used as the main case study to examine ethical communication practices in advertising. The results show that advertisements that emphasize honesty, transparency, and social empathy are able to build consumer trust, strengthen brand image, and increase loyalty. Conversely, misleading advertisements or exploitation of vulnerable groups can damage reputation and public trust. In the fast-paced digital era, a mix of formal regulation and self-regulation is important to maintain the ethics of marketing communications. This study concludes that ethics is not an obstacle to creativity, but rather a strategic foundation that strengthens business sustainability and long-term relationships with society.

Social media has become a strategic space in the digital advertisin landscape including for illegal promotions such as online gambling. This study discusses covert advertising practices by entertainment accounts on Instagram that subtly promote gambling websites through watermarks, without disclosing that the content is sponsored. such practices are considered unethical and misleading, particularly for young audiences. this research uses a qualitative descriptive approach through literature review and content observation. the findings reveal that the lack of oversight and ethical awareness among content creators opens opportunities for misuse of social media as a platform for prohibited promotions. additionally, the absence of advertising labels makes it difficult for audiences to distinguish between entertainment and promotion. this study highlights the need for ethical advertising education among content creators, along with stricter regulations and monitoring by relevant authorities. by doing so, unethical and illegal advertising practices can be prevented, protecting the broader public, especially the younger generation, who are highly active on social media.

Digital advertising has changed a lot, especially with the emergence of AI. AI allows companies to create more personalized and relevant ads, which improves the performance of their marketing campaigns. Significant ethical challenges must be addressed behind this innovation. One of the main issues is how AI can be used to generate unethical or even illegal content. This study uses a qualitative approach using a case study method on the CrushOn AI application that advertises on media platforms such as Meta. The results of the study showed that there were violations in the application because there were elements of pornography and porn action, considering that currently users of applications such as Instagram and Facebook are young teenagers, this is considered negative because it has violated the EPI book. There is a need for a clear ethical and regulatory framework for the use of AI technology in advertising. Collaboration with stakeholders, including advertisers and social media platforms, is essential to support ethical advertising practices.

The rapid development of technology and social media has given rise to new trends in marketing strategies, one of which is the use of Influencers as promotional media. Influencers are often utilized as intermediaries between brands and consumers due to their perceived ability to shape public opinion and influence purchasing decisions. However, various ethical issues have emerged in advertising practices involving Influencers, particularly concerning transparency, honesty, and social responsibility. Many Influencers promote products without disclosing that the content is paid advertising. Such practices can mislead consumers and damage the reputations of both the Influencer and the associated brand. Another critical issue is the promotion of products that do not align with the Influencer’s personal values, as well as the lack of protection for vulnerable groups, such as children. Therefore, the implementation of strict and comprehensive advertising ethics is essential. This study highlights the importance of digital ethics education for Influencers, the enforcement of clear regulations, and the active role of social media platforms in labeling sponsored content, in order to establish a healthy and responsible digital advertising ecosystem.

This study examines ethical issues in paid endorsement practices on social media targeting Generation Z in the digital era. Using a literature review approach, the article compiles and analyzes 15 relevant national and international sources to identify the ethical values expected by Gen Z in consuming digital advertisements. The findings show that transparency, authenticity, and credibility are the main principles that influencers and brands must uphold for their marketing communication to be positively received by younger audiences. Moreover, there is an urgent need to establish stronger regulations and enhance media literacy education to empower Gen Z in critically evaluating covert commercial content. These findings hold significant implications for policymakers, communication industry practitioners, and scholars in shaping ethical and sustainable digital advertising practices.

The development of social media has encouraged the growth of local fashion brand businesses, including Aerostreet. This shoe brand has succeeded in utilizing TikTok as its main marketing strategy, outperforming other platforms. This research analyzes the strategy of increasing Aerostreet consumer buying interest through advertising on TikTok using digital observation methods, content analysis and secondary data. The research results show that strategies such as In-Feed Ads, Branded Hashtag Challenge, collaboration with influencers, and the use of For You Page (FYP) are effective in increasing brand awareness, engagement, and consumer trust. Creative content and storytelling also play a role in increasing sales conversions. These findings prove that digital marketing on TikTok can help local brands expand their market and increase their competitiveness. For further effectiveness, Aerostreet is advised to continue to innovate in content creation and expand collaboration with appropriate influencers and Key Opinion Leaders (KOL).

Tourism plays an important role in shaping the economic development of cities and communities. Heritage sites have a major impact on the economy, making an important contribution to economic growth and development. 3D digital conservation, apart from being useful for preserving historical heritage, also functions as promotional media by utilizing the Internet of Things (IoT). By making 3D models of historical heritage objects, apart from preserving cultural heritage sites, they are also used as promotional media to increase tourism and economic benefits for the community. From the results obtained, it can show satisfactory results. The 3D shape created can provide an overview and information about the geometric shape and condition of the heritage building site, which is quite well captured. The hope is that this can provide information and attract tourists to visit the historical site, namely "Mount Wudel" in Jepara. Making 3D models will of course increase their attractiveness and also serve as a medium for digital conservation.