Journal of Strategic Marketing and Innovation
Vol. 2 No. 3 (2026): Journal of Strategic Marketing and Innovation

Domestic Consumers’ Acceptance of English-Language Songs by an Indonesian Singer: A Brand Extension Study of Afgan

Syifa Amalia Ash Shufi (Universitas Negeri Jakarta)
Osly Usman (Universitas Negeri Jakarta)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Jun 2026

Abstract

This research investigate about how Indonesian listeners respond toward Afgan English-language songs by seeing it as brand extension framework. The study use quantitative causal-verificative approach. Data was collect from 122 casual listeners in Indonesia by purposive sampling and analyze using PLS-SEM with SmartPLS 4. The result shows that Afgan brand image do not directly affecting behavioral intention for his English-language songs. Instead, brand image have significant effect to perceived fit, which become the main factor that drive listener intention to stream, save, and recommend his international song. This means a strong reputation in local market is not always enough if the artist new musical direction feel too far from the image that listeners already know. Therefore, the changing into English-language music should be manage as a strategic brand extension. To getting wider acceptance without losing domestic listener, the artist need maintain recognizable vocal and musical element so the transition can feels more natural than abrupt.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

josmi

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

Journal of Strategic Marketing and Innovation (JOSMI) is an international peer-reviewed journal, published since 2025 and registered with E-ISSN 3123-688X. It is published by Asosiasi Transformasi Digital dan Bisnis Indonesia, focusing on the development of marketing science through strategic and ...