Economics and Digital Business Review
Vol. 6 No. 2 (2025): February - July

Analyzing the Influence of Online Testimonials and Celebrity Endorsements on Consumer Purchase Decisions for Pocari Sweat Isotonic Drinks

Wibowo, Agung Eko (Unknown)
Ambarwati, Dwi Asri Siti (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
24 May 2025

Abstract

In today's digital era, online testimonials and the role of influencers are increasingly important in influencing purchasing decisions. Purchasing decisions are an important focus for companies in formulating influential factors. The method used in this study was a survey by distributing questionnaires via Google Form to 45 respondents who were consumers who had consumed Pocari Sweat in several regions. Data analysis was carried out using multiple regression to determine how much influence each variable had on purchasing decisions. The research method used was a survey with a purposive sampling technique. Data collected through questionnaires and analyzed using multiple regression to test the proposed hypothesis. The results of the study showed that online testimonials had a significant positive effect on purchasing decisions. Likewise, celebrity endorsers also had a significant positive effect. Simultaneously, both variables explain variations in purchasing decisions. The practical implication of this study is the importance of companies to utilize positive online testimonials and choose credible and appropriate celebrity endorsers.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ecotal

Publisher

Subject

Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

Economics and Digital Business Review, is published by STIE Amkop Makassar in 2020, with registered number ISSN : 2774-2563 (Online), is a peer-reviewed journal published Economics and Digital Business Review published two times a year (January & July) by STIE Amkop Makassar, It provides an academic ...