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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 Adelia Desi Agnesita Adiputra, Dimas Aditya M. Fatahillah Affifiana Prisyanti Afifatus Sa'diyah, Rizki Ainaya, Wanda Nadhifa Aisyah Putri Amni Ramadhanti Aisyah Putri Amni Ramdhanti Alifiansyah Arrizqy Hidayat Anandito Satria Pradana Anfazul Faridatul Azizah Anita Hakim Nasution Annisa Nur Salsabilla Annisa Nur Salsabilla Apol Pribadi Ario Veisa Rayanda Utomo Arnoldus Yansen Friska Danar Yudhistira Azzahra Rizki Sulardi Trisnawati Cindy G. Vortis Danar, Arnoldus Yansen Dimas Adiputra Dimas Adiputra Dwi Hariyanto, Muhammad Ekky Dea Audry Jaya Fajria, Asruliasani Fandisya Rahman Farid Duta Hadyanto Farid Duta Hadyanto Fitri Rayani Siahaan Hadyanto, Farid Duta Hanun Azizah , Farras Hawwin Mardhiana Hendradi, Fransisca Aurelia Maranatha Hutagalung, Novi Monica Jaya, Ekky Dea Audry Johnson G. A. Teks Larasati, Fannijara Enggar Mochamad Nizar Palefi Ma’ady Mohammad Sholik Muhajir, Daud Muhammad Ilham Alhari Muhammad Iqbal Hafish Setiawan Muhammad Nasrullah Muhammad Nasrullah Muhammad Zhahnur Arif Mustafa Kamal Nadiah Ratnaduhita Nazhiva Salma Putri Iswantoro Nilla Rachmaningrum Nuraini, Wan Azizah Sri Pudji Istiyanto, Noerma Puspita Rini, Hafida Qilbaaini Effendi Muftikhali Rachmania, Marsha Adinda Rahmatulloh, Ridho Rahmawati Hasan , Dyah Ramadhan, Muhammad Ayondi Ramadhanti, Aisyah Putri Amni Raulia Riski Rayani Siahaan, Fitri Rheynansya Tabriz Tajj Hauravin Al Kanza Ridho Rahmatullah Riza Akhsani Setyo Prayoga Rizma Elfariani Rokhmatul Insani Rosidah, Nur Azizah Rosyid Abdillah Ryan Firmansyah Satriawan, Muhammad Paksi Septiano, Dino Rossi Eka Sri Hidayati Sri Hidayati Surya Huditara , Kevin Syukron Hidayat Syukron Hidayat, Syukron Tanzilal Mustaqim Tita Ayu Rospricilia Titus Kristanto Ully Asfari Vanisa Damayanti Yuningsih Virasari, Cantika Anisya Wachda Yuniar Rochmah Yolanda, Birgita Yuni Qoriah Verdiana Yupit Sudianto