Advances in Economics & Financial Studies
Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026): February - May

The Use of Social Media as a Promotional Tool to Increase Revenue for Makeup Businesses

Riska Yusgianti (Universitas Labuhanbatu Rantuprapat, Sumatera Utara, Indonesia)
Yuniman Zebua (Universitas Labuhanbatu Rantuprapat, Sumatera Utara, Indonesia)
Syukron Arjuna (Universitas Labuhanbatu Rantuprapat, Sumatera Utara, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 May 2026

Abstract

Purpose: This study aims to analyze the effect of social media use as a promotional tool on increasing the revenue of Suryanti Make Up in Bilah Hilir District, Indonesia. Research Method: This study employed a quantitative approach using a survey method. Data were collected through questionnaires distributed to 130 respondents who had used Suryanti Make Up’s services and were aware of its promotional activities on social media. The independent variable was social media use, while the dependent variable was business revenue growth. Data were analyzed using validity and reliability tests, classical assumption tests, and simple linear regression, with assistance from SPSS. Results and Discussion: The results indicate that social media use has a positive and significant effect on business revenue growth. The research instruments were valid and reliable, and the regression model met the assumptions of normality and heteroscedasticity. These findings show that social media can expand promotional reach, increase customer engagement, and strengthen business visibility in the digital era. Implications: Business owners should optimize social media-based promotion to attract customers and increase revenue. Originality: This study contributes empirical evidence on the role of social media promotion in increasing revenue within the makeup services industry in a local business context.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

AEFS

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

Founded in 2023, Advances in Economics & Financial Studies publishes original research that promises to advance our understanding of Economics & Financial Studies over diverse topics and research methods. This Journal welcomes research of significance across a wide range of primary and applied ...