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Journal : Jurnal The Messenger

Linking the Utilization of Clickbait Headlines and News Marketing Communication Strategy in Online Media Zinaida, Rahma Santhi; Hardiyanti, Siti Tanti; Amin, Zaid
Jurnal The Messenger Vol. 15 No. 3 (2023): September-December
Publisher : Universitas Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26623/themessenger.v15i3.5824

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Introduction: The competition in the news industry makes online media portal companies constantly bombard consumers with persuasive news, not a few online media use clickbait on news titles to attract readers to click the news. It turns that, click bait is also linking with the online media marketing communication strategy. The aimed of this research was to know the linking utilization of click bait headline as and marketing communication strategies in tribunsumsel.com. Methods: The method used was a qualitative descriptive method, data collection techniques by observations, interviews and documentations. Key informants are the Company Leader, Online Manager and the Digital Advertising Supervisor in Online Media. Findings: The results of this research was the utilization of Click bait Headlines on tribunsumsel.com portal which become a strategy that being used as an interesting diction chosen to attract visitors and also to accelerate the amount of traffic statistics that had a very significant impact on the amount of advertisement, as one of the income source. Originality: Originality of this research shown by the relational between clickbait headlines and marketing communication strategy which can be both negative and positive. The novelty is where other research about news online portal mostly focuses on news content, journalism etiquette, but this study looks at the other side of clickbait as a new wave phenomenon that online media marketers use to generate revenue. The other point of view from clickbait in Indonesia is interesting to discuss in further research.
Celebrity of Instagram and Endorsements: Shaping and Constructing Social Identity Zinaida, Rahma Santhi; Diantara, Eku; Amin, Zaid
Jurnal The Messenger Vol. 17 No. 1 (2025): January-April
Publisher : Universitas Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26623/themessenger.v17i1.11658

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Purpose: This research aims to explore how endorsements by celebrities on Instagram play a role in the formation and development of social identities among users. It will investigate the psychological processes, including relationships and the desire for social connection, that influence the link between celebrity impact and identity development. Methods: The method used was a qualitative descriptive method, data collection techniques by observations, interviews and documentations. Researchers choose influencers with high engagement rates. Key Informants that being choosen are three celebgram from Palembang, South Sumatera, Indonesia. Findings: A celebrity's social identity is shaped by their interactions with their fans, as seen by the quantity of views, comments, direct messages, re-posts, and mentions. Along with participation, interpersonal interactions, communication style, social relationships, lifestyle relevance, and the presence of online communities. The visual appearance of celebrities is a major factor in the success of product endorsements because visuals are the first element that attracts the audience's attention. Originality: The originality of this study stems from identifying a distinctive concept known as ‘Local Empathetic Communication’ as an essential element in forming social identity among celebgrams in Palembang. In contrast to prior research, this study combines the Social Construction of Reality Theory with the VisCap Model to illustrate that followers engage more deeply with influencers who embody local culture and values through empathetic and relatable dialogue. This emphasis on a localized emotional connection has not been previously addressed in earlier works, making it a new and significant contribution to the discipline.