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Journal : JOIV : International Journal on Informatics Visualization

Maximizing Prospective Students through Instagram-Driven Influence Maximization for University Branding Ma'ady, Mochamad Nizar Palefi; Hidayat, Alifiansyah Arrizqy; Nasution, Anita Hakim; Kusumawati, Aris; Insani, Rokhmatul
JOIV : International Journal on Informatics Visualization Vol 9, No 4 (2025)
Publisher : Society of Visual Informatics

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62527/joiv.9.4.3385

Abstract

In many developing countries, private universities face considerable financial challenges due to their limited sources of income. Unlike public universities, which receive substantial government subsidies, private institutions must rely primarily on tuition fees and student enrollment to sustain their operations. This financial dependency pushes private universities, particularly in Indonesia, to invest heavily in branding and marketing to attract prospective students. Social media platforms, especially Instagram, have emerged as crucial tools in these efforts. Instagram enables universities to engage with potential students directly, providing a space for showcasing academic programs, campus life, and student achievements. This paper’s goal is to explore the potential of Instagram-driven influence maximization (IM) techniques for enhancing university branding. Traditionally, these techniques are employed in product marketing to increase consumer engagement and sales, but their application in higher education remains relatively unexplored. We aim to address this gap by examining three promising IM methods that private universities can adopt: first, leveraging Instagram’s broadcast channel feature to communicate effectively with large audiences in real time; second, selecting key opinion leaders (KOLs) from influencer marketplace platforms to enhance credibility and broaden outreach; and third, optimizing the use of targeted hashtags to increase discoverability and engagement. As a result, we provide a review of recent evidence supporting the effectiveness of these strategies in higher education marketing. By adopting these techniques, private universities can improve their digital presence, enhance brand awareness, and increase student enrollment. IM with uncertainty is a challenging educational landscape for future research.
Co-Authors Achmad Muzakki Ahmad Andrean Syah Kusnuris Aisyah Putri Amni Ramdhanti Alfonsus Antero Arnayusrendito Alifiansyah Arrizqy Hidayat Allan Putra Pratama Andrew, Dennis Michael Anita Hakim Nasution Arip Ramadan Aris Kusumawati Aris Kusumawati Artwodini Muqtadiroh, Feby Azizah, Faradilla Nur Berlian Rahmy Lidiawaty Chandra, Salsabila Ramadhani Chuan-Kai Yang Cornelia Angela Caezaria Denny Nurdiansyah Deyastusesa, Junanda Dharmawan, Farhan Aditya Eka Sari Oktarina Elang Dewa Samudra Everald Anthony Arther Faisal Rizal Rahman Farrel Ardan Firiansyah Febryan, Rayhan Alief Feby Artwodini Muqtadiroh Ginza Maulana Putra Habib Husni Mubarok Mubarok Haryanti, Desyka Widya Hatma Suryotrisongko Ita Aristia Sa'ida Iwan Vanany Kartini, Alif Yuanita Liana, Serli April Maharani Citra Adi Ratna Meilanitasari, Prita Mohammad Hamim Zajuli Al Faroby Mohammad Yanuar Hariyawan Muhammad Ilham Alhari Mutiani, Tia Nafis Difaudin Nisa Isrofi Novitasari, Diah Ayu Pitoyo, Salsabilla Putri Pratama, Arya Yudha Purnama Anaking Purnama Anaking Puspita Rini, Hafida Rahim, Ainatul Fathiyah Abdul Rahmawati Hasan , Dyah Rahul Fahmi Satria Ramadhani, Cisa Valentino Cahya Renny Pradina Kusumawardani Rizal Firmansyah, Muhammad Rizal Rahman, Faisal Rizaldy, Denny Daffa Rizqy Athiyya Nafi’atus Sa’idah Rohmawati, Siti Rokhmatul Insani Rosidah, Nur Azizah Rosyid Abdillah Sanjaya, I Made Wisnu Adi Saputra, Ricky Adam Satria, Rahul Fahmi Serafina, Nauli Khalila Sonaya Devi Anja Amelia Sri Hidayati Sukmawaty, Yuana Surya Huditara , Kevin Tabina Shafa Nabila Syahda Tita Ayu Rospricilia Ully Asfari Utomo, Muchammad Chandra Cahyo Widyaiswari, Rahma Putri Wijayanti, Lulud Yohanes Setiawan Yuliana, Ummi Agustin Zakariya, Naufal