This study aims to systematically review the influence of digital marketing and electronic word of mouth (E-WOM) on consumer purchase intention. Using a systematic literature review (SLR) approach, five peer-reviewed journal articles published between 2022 and 2023 were analyzed, focusing on digital consumer behavior in the context of social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram, as well as e-commerce. The review identifies that digital marketing strategies—particularly content marketing and social media engagement—positively affect purchase intention, especially when mediated by consumer trust and brand awareness. Similarly, E-WOM, delivered through influencers, customer reviews, and celebrity endorsements, is found to significantly shape brand image and influence purchase decisions. The findings also highlight that the effectiveness of digital marketing and E-WOM varies depending on platform type, message form, and product category. This study contributes to a deeper understanding of consumer response patterns in digital environments and offers practical implications for marketers to optimize engagement strategies. Recommendations for future research are also presented to address the current limitations and explore emerging trends in digital consumer behavior.
 

Employee engagement is a crucial factor in organizational success, particularly in the dynamic and competitive technology sector. Traditional approaches, such as financial incentives, often fail to create sustainable intrinsic motivation, necessitating innovative solutions such as gamification. This study aims to analyze the role of gamification in enhancing employee engagement through the implementation of digital platforms in medium-sized technology companies. The research employs a case study methodology with a qualitative approach, involving in-depth interviews with 15 informants, including employees and managers, as well as user activity data analysis from the gamification platform. The findings indicate that gamification significantly improved employee engagement, with the proportion of employees exhibiting "High" engagement levels increasing from 25% to 60%, and "Very High" levels rising from 10% to 35%. Conversely, the "Very Low" category decreased from 15% to 5%. These results suggest that gamification elements such as rewards, challenges, and team collaboration fulfill employees’ psychological needs and create a more dynamic and productive work environment. This study contributes to the literature by providing insights into the effectiveness of gamification in the technology sector and offering practical recommendations for organizations to design relevant and sustainable gamification platforms. In conclusion, gamification is a promising strategy for enhancing employee engagement, provided that its elements are tailored to individual preferences and the technological readiness of the organization

This study investigates the influence of work satisfaction, organizational culture, and communication on employee engagement within private banks in Central Java. The study's population comprised 150 private bank employees in Central Java, categorized as millennials aged 27 to 41, representing the most significant workforce demographic. Utilizing a non-probability sampling strategy through purposive sampling methodology. Data gathering uses a questionnaire method, with each item evaluated using a Likert scale. The study employed the SEM-PLS technique for data analysis, utilizing the SmartPLS 4.1.0.3 tool for data processing. The research findings indicate that communication positively and significantly influences employee engagement and job satisfaction, while organizational culture also positively and significantly affects both employee engagement and job satisfaction. The mediation test revealed that job satisfaction does not mediate substantially the connection between organizational culture and communication about employee engagement in private banks in Central Java.

Penelitian bertujuan untuk mengukur dan mengetahui pengaruh persepsi manfaat, persepsi kemudahan penggunaan, dan persepsi risiko terhadap minat menggunakan pembayaran digital QRIS oleh pelaku UMKM di Kota Salatiga Provinsi Jawa Tengah. Pengumpulan data menggunakan Google Forms dengan skala Likert. Sampel yang akan digunakan adalah 60 responden UMKM di Kota Salatiga dengan teknik non-probability sampling jenis convenience sampling yaitu karena kemudahan dalam memperoleh data. Analisis data menggunakan metode regresi linier berganda dan diolah dengan menggunakan SPSS 26.0. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa variabel persepsi manfaat, persepsi kemudahan penggunaan, dan persepsi risiko berpengaruh signifikan terhadap minat menggunakan pembayaran digital QRIS oleh pelaku UMKM di Kota Salatiga dan variabel persepsi manfaat berpengaruh dominan terhadap minat. dalam penggunaan pembayaran digital QRIS oleh pelaku UMKM di Kota Salatiga Provinsi Jawa Tengah.

The progress of an organization can be seen from the performance of its employees which can be triggered by work motivation and a good organizational culture. The research conducted by the author tries to understand and analyze how much influence work motivation and organizational culture have in improving employee performance. The research was conducted at CV. Bonanza in Boyolali district with multiple linear regression analysis method with the help of SPSS 23.0 software. The sampling technique used was saturated sampling, where the entire population was sampled as many as 30 respondents. The results show that the variables of work motivation and organizational culture have a positive and significant influence on employee performance. The work motivation variable has a very dominant influence as evidenced by the largest t-value with a value of 4.330.