Dialektika: Jurnal Ekonomi dan Ilmu Sosial
Vol 11 No 2 (2026): Dialektika: Jurnal Ekonomi dan Ilmu Sosial

The Effect of Digital Marketing Capability on SME Marketing Performance: The Mediating Role of Competitive Advantage

Hilda Sanjayawati (Universitas Islam Raden Rahmat Malang)
Nailatul Fitriyah (Universitas Islam Raden Rahmat Malang)



Article Info

Publish Date
22 Oct 2026

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the effect of digital marketing capability on the marketing performance of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Malang City, with competitive advantage as a mediating variable. The study employs a quantitative explanatory approach and uses covariance-based structural equation modeling with maximum likelihood estimation. The findings indicate that the model demonstrates good measurement quality and acceptable model fit. Digital marketing capability has a positive and significant effect on competitive advantage and marketing performance. Competitive advantage also has a positive and significant effect on marketing performance. The mediation analysis indicates that competitive advantage plays a role in explaining the relationship between digital marketing capability and marketing performance. These findings emphasize that effectively managed digital marketing capability can help SMEs strengthen their competitive position while improving marketing performance. Therefore, SMEs should integrate digital technologies with marketing capabilities and market responsiveness to create greater customer value

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Journal Info

Abbrev

dialektika

Publisher

Subject

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

Description

Dialektika adalah jurnal ilmiah yang diterbitkan oleh Fakultas Ekonomi dan Ilmu Sosial Universitas Islam Raden Rahmat Malang. Jurnal ini memiliki spesifikasi sebagai media untuk mengkomunikasikan hasil-hasil penelitian dan pemikiran konseptual yang berkaitan dengan bidang Ekonomi dan Ilmu Sosial. ...