The Eastasouth Management and Business
Vol. 3 No. 03 (2025): The Eastasouth Management and Business (ESMB)

The Influence of Market Orientation, Product Innovation, Digital Marketing, and Brand Equity on Business Performance in Creative Startups

Sutiksno, Dian Utami (Unknown)
Tanihatu, Maudy Marla (Unknown)
Tjokro, Cynthia Imelda (Unknown)
Nahuway, Victorio Fernando (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 May 2025

Abstract

This study investigates the influence of market orientation, product innovation, digital marketing, and brand equity on business performance in creative startups in Indonesia. Utilizing a quantitative research approach, data were collected from 250 founders and managers of startups across various creative sectors. Respondents completed a structured questionnaire using a 5-point Likert scale. The data were analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling with Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS 3.0). The results reveal that all four variables—market orientation, product innovation, digital marketing, and brand equity—have a significant and positive effect on business performance. Among them, brand equity emerged as the strongest predictor. The model explained 67.1% of the variance in business performance, with all constructs demonstrating good reliability, validity, and predictive relevance. These findings underscore the strategic importance of customer orientation, innovation, digital engagement, and brand strength in enhancing startup performance in Indonesia’s growing creative economy.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

esmb

Publisher

Subject

Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management

Description

ESMB - The Eastasouth Management and Business is a peer-reviewed journal and open access three times a year (March, July and November) published by Eastasouth Institute. ESMB aims to publish articles in the field of Strategic management, Operations management, Marketing and Sales, Supply chain and ...