Economics and Business Journal
Vol. 3 No. 4 (2025): May

The Influence of Social Media Marketing on Purchase Intention Mediated by Electronic Word of Mouth: a Bibliometric Analysis

Hikmawati, Kuncoro Aprilia (Unknown)
Soetjipto, Budi Eko (Unknown)
Wardhana, Ludi Wishnu (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
17 May 2025

Abstract

This study examines the influence of social media marketing on purchase intention through electronic word of mouth (eWOM). In today's era, eWOM has become one of the key factors influencing consumers" purchase intentions, as information shared online can either strengthen or weaken a consumer" 's purchase intention. This research uses bibliometric analysis with data from the Scopus database to explore existing research trends and the relationship between social media marketing, eWOM, and purchase intention. The findings show that social media marketing significantly impacts purchase intention through eWOM as a mediator that strengthens this influence. This study provides valuable insights for marketers and the general public, especially in designing strategies that leverage eWOM to enhance social media marketing activities and increase purchase intention.

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Economics, Econometrics & Finance

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Economics and Business Journal (ECBIS) | ISSN (e): 2963-7589 is an international peer-reviewed, open access scientific journal dedicated to the advancement and dissemination of research results that support high-level research in the fields of Economics, Management and Business, this journal ...