Abstract:Pelaku usaha di Desa Ketandan, Kecamatan Klaten Utara, memerlukan penguatan kesiapan pengembangan usaha yang tidak hanya mencakup promosi digital, tetapi juga identitas usaha, penentuan harga, visual produk, media komunikasi,…
kasi, dan transaksi digital. Program pengabdian masyarakat ini bertujuan memperkuat pemahaman peserta mengenai branding dan marketing digital melalui pembelajaran yang terintegrasi dan praktis. Kegiatan dilaksanakan pada 25 Juli 2026 di Balai Desa Ketandan dan diikuti oleh 38 peserta. Program mencakup identifikasi kebutuhan, penyusunan materi dan booklet digital, pretest, penyampaian materi dan demonstrasi, diskusi dan tanya jawab, posttest, serta evaluasi deskriptif. Booklet digital merangkum delapan topik praktis, yaitu branding dan kesiapan produk, keunggulan produk dan target konsumen, penentuan harga dasar, foto produk, akun Instagram usaha, perencanaan konten, WhatsApp Business, dan QRIS. Evaluasi menggunakan sepuluh pernyataan dengan cakupan materi yang setara pada pretest dan posttest dan dianalisis terhadap 35 peserta dengan data berpasangan lengkap. Rata-rata skor meningkat dari 94 menjadi 98. Karena skor awal peserta sudah tinggi, hasil tersebut diinterpretasikan secara deskriptif sebagai penguatan pemahaman yang telah dimiliki, bukan sebagai bukti pengaruh kausal. Booklet menjadi luaran edukasi tambahan yang mendukung ketersediaan materi setelah kegiatan. Program terutama berkaitan dengan SDG 8 dan SDG 9, serta secara tidak langsung dengan SDG 1.
Abstract:UMKM memiliki peran penting dalam meningkatkan perekonomian masyarakat, tetapi masih menghadapi keterbatasan dalam digitalisasi, branding, dan kemasan produk. Kegiatan ini bertujuan mengembangkan UMKM keripik pisang dan…
mi ayam di Dukuh Nglencong, Desa Kemusu, melalui digitalisasi, pembuatan banner MMT, dan inovasi kemasan menggunakan kertas minyak. Metode yang digunakan meliputi observasi, wawancara, pendampingan, dan praktik langsung. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan adanya peningkatan pemahaman pelaku UMKM mengenai promosi digital, identitas produk, serta pentingnya kemasan yang bersih dan menarik. Strategi tersebut diharapkan dapat meningkatkan daya tarik dan daya saing produk UMKM lokal.
Abstract:Usaha Mikro, Kecil, dan Menengah (UMKM) merupakan salah satu sektor yang berperan penting dalam menopang perekonomian nasional, baik melalui penciptaan lapangan kerja maupun peningkatan aktivitas ekonomi masyarakat. Di tengah…
engah perkembangan teknologi digital, pelaku UMKM dituntut mampu menyesuaikan strategi pemasaran agar produk yang ditawarkan dapat dikenal dan diminati konsumen. Dalam konteks ini, mahasiswa sebagai generasi muda memiliki peluang besar untuk mengembangkan UMKM inovatif melalui pemanfaatan media digital, kreativitas promosi, serta penguatan identitas merek. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis strategi komunikasi pemasaran yang diterapkan mahasiswa dalam pengembangan UMKM inovatif pada UMKM Nanasaurus. Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif dengan metode studi kasus. Pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui wawancara, observasi, dan dokumentasi, sedangkan analisis data menggunakan tahapan reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa strategi komunikasi pemasaran Nanasaurus dilakukan melalui branding produk, pemanfaatan media sosial, promosi penjualan seperti diskon dan bundling, pemasaran dari mulut ke mulut, serta partisipasi dalam bazar. Strategi tersebut berkontribusi dalam meningkatkan kesadaran merek, memperluas jangkauan pasar, dan memperkuat hubungan dengan konsumen. Temuan penelitian menegaskan bahwa kemampuan mahasiswa dalam mengelola komunikasi pemasaran menjadi faktor penting dalam pengembangan UMKM inovatif yang berdaya saing.
Abstract:Pelaku Usaha Mikro, Kecil, dan Menengah (UMKM) di Desa Kutakembaran, Kecamatan Garawangi, Kabupaten Kuningan pada umumnya masih memasarkan produk secara konvensional dan belum memanfaatkan teknologi digital secara optimal,…
l, ditandai dengan belum adanya identitas merek yang jelas, kualitas foto produk yang kurang menarik, minimnya pemahaman konten promosi, serta belum dimanfaatkannya WhatsApp Business dan marketplace sebagai kanal pemasaran. Kegiatan pengabdian ini merupakan kolaborasi antara Himpunan Mahasiswa Bisnis Digital (HMBD) Universitas Kuningan dengan tim Kuliah Kerja Nyata (KKN) Kolaboratif Desa Kutakembaran yang bertujuan meningkatkan kemampuan pelaku UMKM dalam membangun branding, menghasilkan foto produk dan konten promosi yang menarik, memanfaatkan WhatsApp Business, serta mengenal dan mempraktikkan penjualan melalui marketplace Shopee. Kegiatan dilaksanakan pada 2 Agustus 2026 di Balai Desa Kutakembaran melalui metode pemaparan materi yang dipadukan dengan praktik langsung, meliputi tujuh pokok bahasan yaitu branding, foto produk, desain konten dan copywriting, WhatsApp Business, marketplace Shopee, promosi media sosial, dan simulasi perjalanan konsumen. Kegiatan diikuti oleh sekitar 25 pelaku UMKM yang menunjukkan antusiasme tinggi sepanjang acara. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan bahwa materi WhatsApp Business paling diminati peserta karena kedekatannya dengan kebiasaan komunikasi sehari-hari, sementara sesi pembuatan toko Shopee menghadapi kendala karena sebagian besar peserta belum memiliki akun sehingga membutuhkan pendampingan lebih intensif. Melalui kegiatan ini, peserta berhasil menghasilkan aset digital dasar berupa identitas merek, foto produk, desain konten promosi, dan akun WhatsApp Business yang siap digunakan untuk mendukung pemasaran produk lokal ke pasar digital.
Abstract:This study aims to analyze the influence of Career Development, Culture Value, and Emotional Intelligence on Personal Branding with Self-Efficacy as a mediating variable in State Civil Apparatus (ASN) in Tegal City Government.…
nment. The study used a quantitative approach with a survey method by distributing questionnaires to 360 ASN consisting of Civil Servants (PNS) and Government Employees with Work Agreements (PPPK). The sampling technique used proportionate stratified random sampling, while data analysis was carried out using Structural Equation Modeling–Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) with the help of SmartPLS 4. The results showed that Career Development, Culture Value, and Emotional Intelligence had a positive and significant effect on Self-Efficacy. In addition, these three variables also have a positive and significant effect on Personal Branding. Self-Efficacy was proven to have a positive and significant effect on Personal Branding and was able to significantly mediate the influence of Career Development, Culture Value, and Emotional Intelligence on Personal Branding. The coefficient of determination value shows that the model is able to explain 70.1% of the variation in Self-Efficacy and 76.8% of the variation in Personal Branding. The findings of this study indicate that strengthening the career development system, internalizing organizational cultural values, and increasing emotional intelligence can increase the self-confidence of ASN which ultimately strengthens Personal Branding in carrying out tasks and public services. This study provides an empirical contribution to the development of public sector human resource management, particularly in efforts to improve the professionalism and image of the apparatus through strengthening internal organizational factors.
Abstract:Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) branding has become increasingly important in strengthening stakeholder relationships and corporate legitimacy, particularly in emerging economies characterized by institutional…
l uncertainty and diverse stakeholder expectations. However, limited studies have comparatively examined how ESG branding and communication strategies differ between business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) firms and how these differences affect relationship outcomes. This study aims to analyze the distinctions between B2B and B2C ESG communication strategies in emerging economies and their implications for stakeholder trust, loyalty, and long-term business relationships. This study employed a systematic literature review approach using evidence retrieved from the Elicit database integrating Semantic Scholar and OpenAlex sources. From an initial pool of 1,000 studies, 10 empirical articles published between 2020 and 2026 met the inclusion criteria and were analyzed using thematic synthesis. The findings reveal that B2B ESG strategies primarily emphasize governance structures, third-party ESG ratings, and verifiable sustainability metrics to strengthen interorganizational trust and reduce relational risk. In contrast, B2C ESG strategies rely more heavily on emotional storytelling, sustainability narratives, influencer engagement, and digital interaction mechanisms that enhance consumer identification, brand credibility, and loyalty. The study further demonstrates that ESG pillar salience is strongly shaped by institutional and cultural contexts rather than business model orientation alone. This study contributes to ESG and relationship marketing literature by developing a comparative framework explaining how ESG communication strategies shape stakeholder relationships across B2B and B2C environments in emerging economies.
Abstract:The aviation sector is vital for improving national connections and influencing a nation's reputation. Garuda Indonesia is the national airline of Indonesia that faces the challenge of maintaining the corporate image amid…
d competition and rapid digital innovation. Social media, especially Instagram, has become an important medium to improve digital branding and interact with consumers. This study seeks to analyze the impact of brand performance, brand relationship, and brand personality on corporate image via Instagram as a digital branding platform. This research is using quantitative methodology with survey technique with purposive sampling. Multiple linear regression analysis wasperformed on data of 142 Instagram followers of Garuda Indonesia. The findings indicate that brand performance, brand relationship, and brand personality exert positive and significant influences on corporate image, both individually and collectively. Brand personality was the most influential of these elements. The coefficient of determination (R²) was 0.583, which means that the model explains 58.3% of the variance in corporate image. Results show the relevance of integrating functional, emotional and symbolic dimensions in digital branding, with brand personality being a central factor in shaping corporate image.
Abstract:This study aims to analyze the product differentiation strategy implemented by Nhanas Donuts Pinrang in facing culinary business competition in the millennial and Gen Z era. The research method used is descriptive qualitative…
ative with data collection techniques through interviews, observation, and documentation. Informants consisted of the owner, production and service employees, as well as millennial and Gen Z consumers. The results showed that the product differentiation strategy applied includes four main aspects: flavor innovation with contemporary variants (matcha cheese, red velvet crumble, cookies and cream), attractive and "instagrammable" visual display, aesthetic and modern packaging design, as well as active digital marketing through Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. Supporting factors for the success of differentiation include the owner's creativity, understanding of young consumer behavior, strategic location, and digital branding. The implications of this study indicate that product differentiation integrated with digital marketing is able to increase competitiveness and customer loyalty of local culinary Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises in the digital era.
Abstract:The rapid growth of digital technology and e-commerce has transformed consumer behavior, particularly in online beauty product purchases. This study aims to examine the influence of Islamic Branding, Influencer Marketing,…
, and Flash Sale on online shopping decisions for Wardah beauty products on Shopee. Using a quantitative approach, data were collected from 100 respondents in Makassar who had purchased Wardah products online. The data were analyzed using multiple linear regression with SPSS 26. The results indicate that Islamic Branding, Influencer Marketing, and Flash Sale each have a positive and significant effect on online shopping decisions. Simultaneously, these three variables contribute 51% to consumer purchasing decisions, showing that a combination of religiosity-based branding, social influence, and urgency-driven promotion effectively encourages consumer purchases. The findings suggest that integrating Islamic values with digital marketing strategies enhances consumer trust and purchase intention in the halal beauty market.
Abstract:Multi-sensory brand experience has emerged as a crucial factor in modern marketing, significantly influencing customer satisfaction, brand perception, and loyalty. Despite its increasing importance, research in this area…
remains fragmented, with theoretical integration and empirical validation gaps. This study employs a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) and bibliometric analysis using the Scopus database to map the evolution of research on multi-sensory brand experiences and their impact on customer satisfaction. From an initial dataset of 203 documents, a rigorous selection process resulted in 41 relevant articles for in-depth analysis. Using VOS viewer, the study visualizes research networks, inter-topic relationships, and emerging trends, revealing a 47% increase in publication volume from 2012 to 2024.
Findings indicate that customer satisfaction, consumer behaviour, and sales are dominant themes, with sentiment analysis and digital technology (AI, AR) gaining traction in recent years. However, significant gaps remain, particularly in experimental studies quantifying the long-term impact of multi-sensory experiences on customer loyalty and cross-industry comparisons of multi-sensory branding effectiveness. The novelty of this study lies in its combined bibliometric and systematic approach, which identifies critical research trends, theoretical gaps, and emerging digital strategies in multi-sensory marketing. This study contributes to the academic discourse by comprehensively synthesizing research trends and proposing future research directions in technology-driven branding strategies and consumer engagement.