Eastasouth Journal of Positive Community Services
Vol 4 No 01 (2025): Eastasouth Journal of Positive Community Services (EJPCS)

Enhancing MSME Performance and Local Tourism Development in Pematang Johar through Digital Marketing Strategies

Haryadi Haryadi (Universitas Negeri Medan, Indonesia)
Ahmad Hidayat (Universitas Negeri Medan, Indonesia)
Miftah El Fikri (Universitas Negeri Medan, Indonesia)
Shintami Oktavia (Universitas Negeri Medan, Indonesia)
Muhammad Hafiz Abd Rashid (Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia)
Ridho Syafrizal (Universitas Negeri Medan, Indonesia)
Meriani Gunawan (Universitas Negeri Medan, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Sep 2025

Abstract

The International Community Service conducted in Pematang Johar Village, Deli Serdang Regency, aims to empower local MSMEs and promote sustainable tourism through digital marketing innovation. Despite its rich tourism potential and strategic location, most local entrepreneurs still rely on conventional marketing methods with limited digital engagement. This activity focused on strengthening digital literacy and marketing competencies among MSMEs to support local tourism development. The program adopted the Service-Learning method involving workshops, mentoring, and hands-on practice in social media marketing, content creation, and e-commerce utilization. The results revealed a significant increase in participants’ understanding of digital promotion and brand development, reflected in improved online visibility and sales performance. This initiative demonstrates how digital empowerment can serve as a catalyst for inclusive rural tourism growth and economic sustainability in Pematang Johar.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ejpcs

Publisher

Subject

Social Sciences

Description

Eastasouth Journal of Positive Community Services adalah jurnal ilmiah yang menerbitkan artikel-artikel pengabdian masyarakat dari penerapan berbagai disiplin ilmu. Tujuan publikasi jurnal ini adalah untuk menyebarluaskan hasil kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat yang telah dicapai dalam bidang ...