Jurnal Ekonomika dan Bisnis Islam
Vol 8 No 2 (2025): Agustus

The Effectiveness of The Role of Influencers in Grab's Business Communication Strategy: An Analysis of The Impact on Consumer Trust.

Adi Syahputra (Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Sumatera Utara, Indonesia)
Suci Wulandari Siregar (Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Sumatera Utara)
Putri Nawarni Harahap (Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Sumatera Utara)
Irani Adwiyah Rambe (Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Sumatera Utara)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Aug 2025

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of the role of influencers in Grab's business communication strategy and its impact on consumer trust, especially among Gen Z. Using a descriptive qualitative approach, data were obtained through in-depth interviews with Grab drivers, influencers, and consumers. The results showed that the use of influencers, especially micro-influencers, has proven effective in building consumer trust through authentic, personal, and relatable content. However, this strategy also faces challenges such as mismatched expectations, saturation of promotional content, and message inconsistency. A SWOT analysis identified Grab's strengths in reaching the Gen Z market emotionally, opportunities from the growth of social media users, as well as threats from competitors and reputational risks due to negative content. This study contributes to the development of a business communication strategy that is adaptive, transparent, and aligned with the values ​​of digital consumers.

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Journal Info

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jei

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Economics, Econometrics & Finance

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Jurnal Ekonomika dan Bisnis Islam mencakup studi ilmu Ekonomi Islam yang terdiri dari: Ekonomi dan Bisnis Islam Kewirausahaan Islam Zakat dan Wakaf Akuntasni Syariah Keuangan dan Perbankan ...