MediaKom : Jurnal Ilmiah Ilmu Komunikasi
Vol 15, No 2 (2025): Mediakom Jurnal Ilmiah Ilmu Komunikasi

PERSUASIVE COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES IN ENVIRONMENTAL CAMPAIGNS: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF THE BODY SHOP INDONESIA AND ECOTON FOUNDATION

Iqbal, Muhamad Iqbal (Unknown)
Prasetyo, Kurniawan (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
24 Feb 2026

Abstract

Indonesia is currently facing an unprecedented waste management emergency, with annual production reaching 69.7 million tons. This research provides a comprehensive analysis of the persuasive communication strategies utilized by two prominent yet distinct actors: The Body Shop Indonesia (commercial) and Ecoton Foundation (non-commercial). By employing a qualitative case study methodology, this study dissects digital narratives, symbolic messaging, and community engagement frameworks across multiple social media ecosystems. The findings reveal a dichotomy in persuasive approaches; The Body Shop employs "soft" persuasion integrating green marketing, celebrity ethos, and consumer rewards to cultivate sustainable lifestyle choices. In contrast, Ecoton utilizes "hard" persuasion grounded in scientific advocacy, visual pathos, and legal pressure to catalyze grassroots mobilization and systemic policy shifts. This expansion explores the implications of these strategies on public perception and behavioral change. The study concludes that the intersection of market-driven ethics and radical environmental advocacy is fundamental to mitigating Indonesia's plastic crisis and fostering long-term ecological resilience.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

mediakom

Publisher

Subject

Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences

Description

MediaKom Jurnal Ilmiah Komunikasi diterbitkan oleh Magister Ilmu Komunikasi Universitas Mercu buana, terbit 2 (dua) kali dalam satu tahun yaitu edisi Juni dan Edisi Desember. Mediakom Jurnal Ilmiah Ilmu Komunikasi menerima tulisan dengan tema corporate dan marketing communication, political ...