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Firizqi, Henny
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Online customer reviews vs influencer endorsements: Which drives purchase intention through trust? Permatasari, Harnung Indah; Rany, Tarysha Aulya Putri; Firizqi, Henny; Firdaus, Husban Yarjuna
Sebelas Maret Business Review Vol 9, No 2 (2024): December 2024
Publisher : Universitas Sebelas Maret

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20961/smbr.v9i2.98544

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Digital marketing has changed the traditional paradigm, focusing on enhancing product image, competitiveness, and market share through deeper consumer interaction through online platforms. Concentrating on improving product image through features and enhancements, rather than price reduction, is a more effective strategy today. Digital marketing accentuates consumer interaction and brand equity strengthening through platforms facilitating consumer reviews and influencer endorsements. Nonetheless, the influencer's audience fits with the target demographic and the impression they carry needs to be considered by manufacturers. This study addresses the complex relationship between influencer endorsement and online customer reviews on purchase intention combined with trust as a mediator. Data from 333 respondents in Indonesia were analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) in SmartPLS. Online reviews, as a form of electronic word-of-mouth (eWOM), significantly influence purchase decisions by increasing trust through objectivity and transparency of product quality and value information. However, influencer endorsement in digital marketing, which is more cost-efficient than conventional media, did not show a significant effect. This research offers important insights for manufacturers in managing their digital marketing strategies by considering the critical role of customer reviews and consumer trust.
Co-Authors Firdaus, Husban Yarjuna Permatasari, Harnung Indah Rany, Tarysha Aulya Putri