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This study aims to analyze the role of brand equity in enhancing the competitiveness of batik sandal products at “Dinara Wooden Heel.” The research adopts a qualitative approach using a case study method to gain an in-depth understanding of how the elements of brand equity namely brand awareness, perceived quality, brand association, and brand loyalty are developed and utilized by the business actors. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with the business owner and consumers, direct observation, and documentation. The data analysis technique was conducted descriptively through the stages of data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings indicate that brand equity plays a significant role in improving the competitiveness of Dinara Wooden Heel. The dimensions of perceived quality and brand association serve as the primary strengths in creating competitive advantage through consistent product quality and culture-based differentiation. Meanwhile, brand awareness declined due to distribution limitations during the pandemic, but has gradually recovered through the utilization of social media. On the other hand, brand loyalty has been established through repeat purchases, although its management remains relatively informal. Overall, the four dimensions of brand equity are integrated in enhancing competitiveness through brand visibility, product differentiation, consumer trust, and customer loyalty.

This study aims to analyze the optimization of the Yoona Squad Leader wellness community program in strengthening the brand awareness of Yoona Women. The increasing awareness of feminine hygiene and the growing concern regarding the safety of menstrual products serve as the foundation of this research, considering that more than half of Indonesian women report irritation and discomfort related to conventional sanitary pad use (Manoppo, 2022; Putinah et al., 2020). In addition, laboratory findings by the Indonesian Consumers Foundation (YLKI, 2015) revealed traces of chlorine and dioxin in many commercial sanitary pads, indicating potential reproductive health risks. The study employed a descriptive qualitative approach through observation, interviews, and active participation in the marketing division of PT Yoona Digital Indonesia during August–December 2025. The findings show that the Yoona Squad Leader program effectively strengthens all stages of the 5A Customer Path—Awareness, Appeal, Ask, Act, and Advocate—as conceptualized in Marketing 5.0: Technology for Humanity (Kotler, Kartajaya, & Setiawan, 2021). Community-based engagement drives emotional bonding, advocacy behavior, and value-based loyalty through empathy-driven communication. This program successfully empowers women to become advocates for menstrual health awareness while reinforcing brand credibility and consumer trust. The study highlights the strategic importance of community-based marketing as a sustainable approach to building human-centered loyalty and enhancing brand equity in the digital wellness industry.

Abstract. Competition conditions in the business world are currently increasingly tight, one of the products that must remain viable is ice tea products.. This research aims to find out how much influence Brand Equity, Brand Trust and Brand Experience have on customer loyalty for Juragan ice in the city of Semarang. The sampling method uses the Probability Sampling Technique with a purposive sampling method using the Slovin formula calculation. The population in this research is Juragan ice users in the city of Semarang, with a sample of 100 respondents and with Likert scale measurements. The analysis in this research was processed using SPSS software.The results of the research can be concluded that Brand Equity has an influence on customer loyalty for Juragan ice products with a significance value of 0.000 < 0.05 and t count 20.433 > t table 1.966, Brand Trust has an influence on customer loyalty for Juragan ice products with a value of 0.000 < 0, 05 and t count 3.663 > t table 1.966, and Brand Experience has an influence on customer loyalty for Juragan ice products with a significant value of 0.000 < 0.05 and t count 14.424 > t table 1.966. The research results also show that the results of the model feasibility test (f test) have a significance value of 0.000 <0.05. So it can be concluded that this test is feasible. This shows that the Juragan ice brand is trusted by the public because its quality is good.