Journal of Applied Business, Taxation and Economics Reseach
Vol. 5 No. 5 (2026)

The Influence of Media Marketing Social to Generation Z Purchase Decisions Through Brand Engagement and Personalization on Brand Planet Surf in City Palopo

Hiskiah Hiskiah (Muhammadiyah University of Palopo)
Muhammad Aqsa (Muhammadiyah University of Palopo)
Edi Mazudi (Muhammadiyah University of Palopo)



Article Info

Publish Date
10 Jun 2026

Abstract

Study This aim For analyze the influence of social media marketing to decision purchase consumer Generation Z with role mediation of brand engagement and personalization on Planet Surf Brand in Palopo City in 2025. Research This use approach quantitative with population all over consumer Generation Z in Palopo City who have exposed advertising and doing purchase retail products , both both online and offline . Sample study totaling 100 respondents were determined use technique purposive sampling. Collection data is done through questionnaire structured , whereas data analysis using Structural Equation Modeling based on Partial Least Squares (PLS-SEM) with help device soft SmartPLS 4/3. Research results show that social media marketing influential positive and significant towards brand engagement and personalization, but No influential significant in a way direct to decision purchase . Brand engagement and personalization proven influential positive and significant to decision purchase as well as mediate The influence of social media marketing . Implications study This show that company need emphasize personalization and improvement strategies involvement consumer in activity social media marketing For push decision purchase Generation Z.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jabter

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

This journal aims to take part in the advancement of knowledge in economics and business by publishing high quality research on contemporary trends in economics and business in emerging markets or countries. As the journal main horizon is to embrace contemporary trends in applied business, taxation, ...