Mediator: Jurnal Komunikasi
Vol. 18 No. 2 (2025): Mediator: Jurnal Komunikasi (Sinta 2)

More Than Marketing: Inclusive Content and Customer Engagement in Disability-Oriented MSMEs on Instagram

Prasetyo, Kurniawan (Unknown)
Bate, Andi Pajolloi (Unknown)
Iqbal, Muhamad (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
27 Dec 2025

Abstract

This study investigates the role of inclusive content in enhancing customer engagement for disability-oriented MSMEs in Indonesia, using @sunyicoffee on Instagram as a case study. Despite the growing demand for inclusive marketing, little quantitative evidence exists on its impact, especially in non-Western contexts. Adopting a cross-sectional quantitative survey design, the study collected data from 400 Instagram followers and analyzed it using simple regression to measure inclusive content dimensions and customer engagement indicators. The results revealed that inclusive content significantly influences five engagement dimensions: enthusiasm, attention, absorption, interaction, and identification. Key mechanisms include emotional resonance, authentic representation, inclusive language, accessible design, and shared values. The findings validate inclusive communication as a relational, not just representational, strategy, highlighting its capacity to convert audiences into community participants. This research offers theoretical implications by positioning inclusive content as a driver of relational engagement and practical insights for MSMEs aiming to build a sustainable digital community. Future research is encouraged to explore cross-platform applications and expand to broader cultural contexts.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

mediator

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Subject

Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences

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Mediator: Jurnal Komunikasi focuses on communication studies and media. Although centered on communication, the Mediator is open and welcomes the contribution of many disciplines and approaches that meet at crossroads with communication studies. The type of writing is in the form of scientific ...