Journal of Strategic Marketing and Applied Economics
Vol. 1 No. 2 (2025): Journal of Strategic Marketing and Applied Economics

Marketing and Branding Strategies for MSMEs Post-Pandemic, Especially in Rural Areas

Oriza Aditia (Politeknik Siber Cerdika Internasional)
Dwi Febri Syawaludin (Universitas Catur Insan Cendekia)
Mar'atus Solikhah (Sekolah Tinggi Manajemen Informatika dan Komputer LIKMI)



Article Info

Publish Date
19 Aug 2025

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has provided impact significant to Micro , Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) sector , especially those in rural areas . Dependence on marketing traditional become challenge big moment mobility restricted . Post-pandemic , the emergence of habit consumer new as well as acceleration digitalization open opportunity at a time challenge in developing adaptive marketing and branding strategies . Research This aim For identify and analyze effective marketing and branding strategies for MSMEs in rural areas after pandemic , as well as explore factors determinant the success of the strategy in increase Power competitiveness and sustainability business . Research This use approach qualitative with studies cases of five MSMEs in rural areas West Java . Data collected through interview in-depth , observation direct , and documentation . The data analysis technique uses the Miles and Huberman model with stages data reduction , data display, and retrieval conclusion / verification . Research results show that a combination of simple digital strategies ( such as use of WhatsApp Business and social media local ), personalization product based wisdom local , as well as visual storytelling becomes key in building strong branding . Adoption technology in a way gradual , digital training , and collaboration with community local participate push the effectiveness of MSME marketing strategies post-pandemic .

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Humanities Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Economics, Econometrics & Finance Environmental Science Social Sciences

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The Journal of Strategic Marketing and Applied Economics (JSMAE) is a peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to publishing original research articles, conceptual papers, and empirical studies in the fields of strategic marketing and applied economics. The journal serves as a platform for scholars, ...