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The Influence of Brand Image on Online Purchase Decisions for Scarlett Students of The Faculty of Economics, University of Nias Baene, Diana Novita; Harefa, Idarni; Waruwu, Meiman Hidayat; Hulu, Fatolosa
Economics and Business Journal (ECBIS) Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026): January
Publisher : PT. Maju Malaqbi Makkarana

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47353/ecbis.v4i2.281

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This research aims to examine and analyze the influence of brand image on the purchasing decisions of students at the Faculty of Economics, Nias University, in the context of online shopping. The background of this study stems from the rapid growth of e-commerce in Indonesia, which has significantly changed consumer shopping behavior, particularly among students who are highly adaptive to digital technology. In online shopping situations, where consumers cannot physically assess the product, brand image becomes one of the main factors influencing consumer trust, perceived quality, and confidence in making purchasing decisions. The type of research employed is quantitative research with a survey approach. The study population consisted of 1,959 active students of the Faculty of Economics, Nias University, with a sample of 95 respondents determined using the Slovin formula. Data were collected using a Likert-scale questionnaire covering brand image indicators (strength, favorability, and uniqueness of brand association) as well as purchasing decision indicators (problem recognition, information search, evaluation of alternatives, purchase decision, and post-purchase behavior). The data were analyzed using validity and reliability tests, simple linear regression analysis, t-test, and determination test with the aid of SPSS software. The results of the study indicate that brand image has a positive and significant effect on students' purchasing decisions in online shopping. This finding implies that the stronger the brand image, the higher the tendency of students to make online purchases. Therefore, companies or online businesses need to develop and strengthen their brand image through consistent marketing communication strategies, clear product information, and credible brand reputation to increase consumer loyalty and purchase intention.
Analisis Strategi Pemasaran Layanan Fotografi di KITA POTO I STUDIO Zebua, Sonifati Saro; Telaumbanua, Aferiaman; Gulo, Heniwati; Harefa, Idarni
RIGGS: Journal of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Business Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): Februari - April
Publisher : Prodi Bisnis Digital Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/riggs.v5i1.7068

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Perkembangan teknologi digital dan media sosial telah meningkatkan kebutuhan masyarakat terhadap layanan fotografi, sekaligus memperketat persaingan di industri jasa fotografi. Kondisi ini menuntut pelaku usaha untuk menerapkan strategi pemasaran yang efektif guna meningkatkan daya saing dan mempertahankan pelanggan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis strategi pemasaran layanan fotografi yang diterapkan oleh KITA POTO | STUDIO, serta mengidentifikasi faktor pendukung, faktor penghambat, dan efektivitas strategi tersebut dalam menghadapi persaingan di era digital. Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan jenis deskriptif kualitatif. Data diperoleh melalui observasi, wawancara semi-terstruktur dengan pemilik, karyawan, dan pelanggan, serta dokumentasi. Analisis data dilakukan menggunakan model interaktif Miles dan Huberman yang meliputi reduksi data, penyajian data, serta penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa strategi pemasaran yang diterapkan berfokus pada pemanfaatan media sosial, khususnya Instagram dan WhatsApp, diferensiasi layanan fotografi, serta penerapan bauran pemasaran jasa (7P). Faktor pendukung utama meliputi kualitas sumber daya manusia, kreativitas tim, identitas merek, serta perkembangan media digital, sedangkan faktor penghambat meliputi keterbatasan waktu, kurangnya konsistensi promosi, serta persaingan yang tinggi. Secara umum, strategi pemasaran yang diterapkan dinilai cukup efektif dalam meningkatkan visibilitas usaha, menarik pelanggan, dan mendorong pemesanan ulang, meskipun masih memerlukan penguatan pada aspek konsistensi promosi dan sistem evaluasi yang lebih terstruktur. Penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa strategi pemasaran berbasis media digital dan kualitas layanan memiliki peran penting dalam meningkatkan daya saing usaha jasa fotografi di era digital.
The Influence of Marketing Communication on Consumer Interest in BNKP PLKTIN Gunungsitoli Lase, Ratna sari; Harefa, Idarni; Mendrofa, Yupiter; Laia, Otanius
Jurnal Multidisiplin Sahombu Vol. 5 No. 08 (2025): Jurnal Multidisiplin Sahombu, December (2025)
Publisher : Sean Institute

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Marketing communication is a means by which companies try to inform, persuade and remind consumers directly or indirectly about the products and brands being marketed.This study aims to determine the effect of marketing communication on consumer interest in PLKT BNKP in Gunungsitoli. Effective marketing communication can increase consumer interest and influence their purchasing decisions. This study uses a quantitative method with data analysis techniques using SPSS to determine how much influence it has. The sample in this study was 30 respondents, namely employees and customers at PLKT. The results of the study showed that there was an effect of marketing communication on consumer interest in PLKT in Gunungsitoli, namely where the test of variables X and Y was declared valid because the result of the calculated r of 0.742 was greater than the r table, which was 0.361. In addition, the large influence of marketing communication was obtained by an average respondent answer of 6.42 with good criteria. Consumer interest in PLKT was obtained by an average respondent answer of 7.24 with good criteria. Thus, marketing communication has a significant influence on consumer interest. This means that marketing communication has an effect on consumer interest so that it can increase profits for the company. These findings suggest that an effective marketing communication strategy is the key to increasing overall consumer interest.
Co-Authors Aceh, Masmunira Ayler Beniah Ndraha Baene, Diana Novita Bate'e, Maria Magdalena Bate'e, Nefirman Batee, Maria Magdalena Bate’, Maria M Bate’e , Maria Magdalena Bate’e, Maria Magdalena Bate’e, Putri Clarita Bawamenewi Bu'ulolo, Nanny Artatina Buulolo, Nanny A. Buulolo, Nanny Artatina Bu’ulolo, Nanny Bu’ulolo, Nanny A. Bu’ulolo, Nany Artatina Daeli, Seniati Duha, Tiarni ELIYUNUS WARUWU Faebuadodo Hulu, Perlindungan Fanaetu, Yuternalis Juniter Fatolosa Hulu Fredika Ade Pratama Agustiawan Gea, Alberman Ekarius Gea, Ester Kurniawati Gea, Herry Andrinata Gea, Jeliswan B.I.J Gea, Jeliswan Berkat Iman Jaya Gea, Mei Berkat Syukur Gea, Melianus Gea, Yosua Victorada Gulo, Boby Marthin Gulo, Erwinta Gulo, Heniwati Gulo, Pasti Kasih Gulo, Resman Gulo, Susimawati Gulo, Yenni Tri Yanti Halawa, Fanotona Halawa, Forman Halawa, Lidia Warisani Halawa, Odaligo Harefa, Feberni Harefa, Lican Nirmala Harefa, Ronand Sona Sowa’a Harefa, Sadari Haria, Reklis Putri Hia, Litani Yakini Hondo, Elgius Hulu, Antonius Julius Hulu, Denesti Hulu, Fatolosa Hulu, Juli Herdiman Hulu, Parlindungan F Hulu, Perlindungan Faebuadodo Hulu, Protection F. Hulu, Yolan Selviana Humendru, Hence Anycolony Kakisina, Sophia Molinda Lahagu, Feberlius Lahagu, Maret Iman Laia, Aluiwa'auri Laia, Otanius Laia, Veronika Fatina Laoli, Jeni Astuti Laoli, Meri Eka Lestari Laowo, Ridho Tri Aman Larosa, Sri Nibenia Larosa, Sweecth Lestari Lase, Febri Liani Putri Lase, Heseziduhu Lase, Kartini Lase, Kasiani Lase, Murniwati Lase, Petrus Lase, Ramalan Wati Lase, Ratna sari Marulafau, Imadulhaq Meiman Hidayat Waruwu Mendrofa, Aftitin Desti Mendrofa, Martha Surya Dinata Mendrofa, Norbert Gabrielle Charasi Mendrofa, Sepriani Mendrofa, Soterman Fotendo Kristian Mendrofa, Syah Abadi Mendrofa, Yupiter Nazara, Delnovi Yanti Nazara, Setiaman Ndraha, Katharina Kaeni Wartey Jemefal Jens Ndraha, Oktaviani Ndruru, Bernada Ndruru, Efenis Odaligoziduhu Halawa Permana Harefa, Abdiwan Dixit Putra, Heri Melvin Sah S Zai, Kurniawan Saota, Imelda Wulansari Serniati Zebua Sophia Molinda Kakisina Tafonao, Sinta Ardiyanti Putri Telaumbanua, Aferiaman Telaumbanua, Daniel Anugrah Prima Telaumbanua, Ledi Triranto Telaumbanua, Otolius Telaumbanua, Sofyan Fran Wijaya Telaumbanua, Widya Fransiska Wansyah Putra Harefa, Ider Waruwu, Frisca Angela Waruwu, Jhon Ervin Waruwu, Meiman H. Waruwu, Mira Mista Waruwu, Putri Destari Waruwu, Walina Yuterlin Zalukhu Zai , Kurniawan Sarototonafo Zai, Happy Notatema Zai, Kurniawan S. Zai, Kurniawan Sarototonafo Zai, Vinsen April Linus Zalukhu, Dinda Juliyana Zalukhu, Risma Nelly Zalukhu, Sukur Puji Iman Zalukhu, Yuterlin Zamasi, Berkat Perlindungan Zebua, Adil Setia Zebua, Alfandi Zebua, Andri Krisman Zebua, Dedi Irawan Zebua, Emanuel Zebua, Fakta Solala Zebua, Fransiska Riang Hati Zebua, Idam Eltri Zebua, Indirwan Zebua, Silvan Solaso Zebua, Sonifati Saro Zebua, Triwan Putra Zega, Binsar Jun Imer Zega, Dede Kurniawan Zega, Irfan Zega, Nurhayati Zega, Sadarman Zendrato, Hasrat Damai Aprilliaman Zendrato, Lois Ihcasia Zendrato, Sejoiman