Dynamic Management Journal
Vol. 10 No. 2 (2026): April

WHAT MARKETING CAPABILITIES MATTER IN SERVICE DIGITALIZATION? A STRUCTURED ABSTRACT REVIEW

Melisa Maria Gosal (Sam Ratulangi University)
Daniel Peterson Silaban (Sam Ratulangi University)



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Publish Date
30 Apr 2026

Abstract

Digital transformation is reshaping service industries and increasing the importance of marketing capabilities for maintaining competitiveness in digitally mediated environments. This study presents a structured systematic literature review of research on digital service marketing capabilities using an abstract-based analysis of 22 Scopus-indexed studies published between 2021 and 2026. The review identifies five dominant capability types: communication capability, customer interaction capability, platform ecosystem capability, analytics capability, and service experience capability. The findings indicate that communication capability remains the most frequently discussed, while analytics and platform capabilities represent emerging directions. Sectoral analysis shows variations across industries, with platform sectors emphasizing ecosystem participation, tourism focusing on customer experience, and banking highlighting analytics and relationship management. The review also suggests that digital marketing capabilities tend to develop progressively through capability building, integration, and strategic transformation rather than simple technology adoption. These findings contribute to understanding digital service marketing capability development and provide implications for future research.Digital transformation is reshaping service industries and increasing the importance of marketing capabilities for maintaining competitiveness in digitally mediated environments. This study presents a structured systematic literature review of research on digital service marketing capabilities using an abstract-based analysis of 22 Scopus-indexed studies published between 2021 and 2026. The review identifies five dominant capability types: communication capability, customer interaction capability, platform ecosystem capability, analytics capability, and service experience capability. The findings indicate that communication capability remains the most frequently discussed, while analytics and platform capabilities represent emerging directions. Sectoral analysis shows variations across industries, with platform sectors emphasizing ecosystem participation, tourism focusing on customer experience, and banking highlighting analytics and relationship management. The review also suggests that digital marketing capabilities tend to develop progressively through capability building, integration, and strategic transformation rather than simple technology adoption. These findings contribute to understanding digital service marketing capability development and provide implications for future research.

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dmj

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Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Economics, Econometrics & Finance Other

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Dynamic Management Journal (e-ISSN 2580-2127), adalah jurnal akademis yang dipublikasikan oleh Program Studi Manajemen, Universitas Muhammadiyah Tangerang, Indonesia. Dynamic Management Journal merupakan sarana bagi dosen, peneliti, ataupun praktisi manajemen untuk mempublikasikan hasil dari ...