Jurnal Netnografi Komunikasi
Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): JNK National Accredited Rank. SINTA 5 based on SK KemdiktiSaintek RI No.10/C/C3

PERSONAL BRANDING OF FREELANCE MAKE UP ARTIST (MUA) IN PEKANBARU CITY ON INSTAGRAM SOCIAL MEDIA

Suci Shinta Lestari (Unknown)
Mutia Farina (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Jan 2025

Abstract

Searching for MUA services in the digital era is now easy, with many choices on social media such as Instagram, which allows searches based on domicile, price, characteristics or quality. This research aims to analyze the personal branding of freelance MUAs in Pekanbaru via Instagram, using Montoya's personal branding theory with eight indicators: specialization, leadership, personality, difference, visibility, unity, steadfastness and good name. The research subjects were four freelance MUAs in Pekanbaru, who were selected using snowball sampling techniques. The research results show that MUA uses testimonials, tutorials, and work results to build reputation, interact with audiences, and maintain activity on Instagram. Characteristics and educational abilities are key in personal branding, while steadfastness in facing industry challenges and maintaining a positive image is very important in maintaining professionalism.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

netnografi

Publisher

Subject

Arts Humanities Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Library & Information Science Social Sciences

Description

Fokus dan cakupan utama naskah riset yang kami publikasikan mencakup (tetapi tidak dibatasi) dalam kajian internet, netnografi, media sosial, dan digitalisasi komunikasi, khususnya meliputi: 1. Metodologi Penelitian Netnografi; 2. Objek kajian sibernetika, jejaring internet, dan media sosial; 3. ...