<![CDATA[Universities in Indonesia must adapt to prepare graduates who meet the needs of the world of work in the era of the Industrial Revolution 4.0. The Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) or Freedom to Learn-Independent Campus program initiated by the Directorate General of Higher Education in the Ministry of Education and Culture Indonesia has organized the Certified Internship and Independent Study (MSIB) Program which provides real learning experiences for students. The Marketing and Public Relations (MPR) of the program implements a Cyber Public Relations strategy through Instagram @magangmerdeka to disseminate information and interact with students. This study aims to describe the Cyber Public Relations strategy implemented by the MPR Department in increasing student participation in the MSIB batch 4, 5, and 6 program through Instagram. The method used is descriptive qualitative with a case study approach. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and document studies from the @magangmerdeka account. The results showed that the MPR Department implemented a Cyber Public Relations strategy based on Holtz's theory, namely strategic with the Feature, Advantage, Benefit approach; integrated using pillar content and Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC); targeted with a specific audience; and measurable through engagement rate, impression, conversion rate, and the AIDA model which emphasizes Awareness & Interest. Obstacles include the continuity of IMC messages and communication limitations due to the "No DM Service" policy. The PESO Model approach was also applied to increase audience reach and interaction. Although data on clicks or direct registrations from Instagram is not yet available, user interactions indicate the important role of Instagram in encouraging potential participants to register. Thus, the Cyber PR strategy through Instagram has proven effective in increasing student interest in the MSIB Kampus Merdeka Program.]]>
