Studi Ilmu Manajemen dan Organisasi
Vol 7 No 2 (2026): Juli

Influence of Social Media, Influencers, and Word of Mouth on Purchasing Decisions: Bakso Panjul Majalengka

Eli Achmad Mahiri (Universitas Majalengka, Jawa Barat, Indonesia)
Engkun Kurnadi (Universitas Majalengka, Jawa Barat, Indonesia)
Nia Rosdiana (Universitas Majalengka, Jawa Barat, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
20 Jul 2026

Abstract

Purpose: This study examined the effects of social media marketing, influencers, and word of mouth on the purchasing decisions of Bakso Panjul consumers in Majalengka Regency.Research Methodology: A quantitative survey with descriptive and verification approaches was conducted. Using non-probability accidental sampling and the RAE formula, 100 consumers were selected. Data were analyzed using multiple linear regression with SPSS version 21.Results: The model explained 73.6% of the variance in purchase decisions (R² = 0.736, p < 0.001). Social media marketing, influencers, and word of mouth all had positive and significant effects, with word of mouth showing the strongest influence (? = 0.505), followed by influencer marketing (? = 0.245) and social media marketing (? = 0.227).Conclusion: Social media marketing, influencers, and word of mouth significantly and positively influence consumers' purchasing decisions.Limitations: The study focused only on Bakso Panjul consumers in Majalengka Regency, limiting the generalizability of the findings to other businesses and regions.Contribution: This study contributes to marketing management by confirming the importance of social media marketing, influencers, and word of mouth in shaping consumer purchasing decisions.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

SIMO

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Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

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Studi Ilmu Manajemen dan Organisasi (SIMO) merupakan media publikasi ilmiah yang memuat artiket-artikel dibidang manajemen dan organisasi. Jurnal Penelitian Manajemen dan Organisasi didedikasikan untuk sharing idea dikalangan akademisi, industri atau praktisi serta pengambil kebijakan. SIMO menerima ...