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International Journal of Economic, Technology and Social Sciences (Injects)International Journal of Economic, Technology and Social Sciences (Injects)

Influencer marketing has become a dominant strategy for brands in Indonesia, offering wide reach and strong audience engagement. However, the growing reliance on influencers also exposes brands to significant reputation risks, particularly when influencers become involved in public controversies. This study examines the impact of influencer-related reputation crises on brand image and evaluates how brands respond through their marketing communication strategies. Using a qualitative approach supported by case analysis from recent controversy-driven incidents, the research identifies key patterns in consumer reactions, media amplification, and the effectiveness of various crisis response strategies. Findings show that delayed responses, inconsistent messaging, and failure to distance from problematic influencers can intensify public backlash. Conversely, proactive communication, transparent clarification, and strategic message reframing help restore brand credibility more effectively. This study contributes to a deeper understanding of crisis communication within the context of influencer marketing and provides practical recommendations for Indonesian brands to manage emerging risks in the digital ecosystem.

Influencer controversies significantly impact brand reputation in Indonesia, negatively altering consumer perception, diminishing trust, and reducing loyalty.These crises escalate rapidly due to the dynamic nature of social media and consumer expectations of ethical responsibility.Effective strategies include transparent communication, ethical clarification, and proactive engagement.Ultimately, building authentic relationships with consumers and implementing ethical marketing practices are crucial for sustained reputation recovery and organizational resilience.

Penelitian lebih lanjut perlu dilakukan untuk mengkaji secara mendalam dampak jangka panjang dari kontroversi influencer terhadap loyalitas merek dan perilaku konsumen di Indonesia. Studi ini dapat menggunakan metode longitudinal untuk melacak perubahan sikap dan preferensi konsumen setelah terjadi krisis, serta mengidentifikasi faktor-faktor yang memengaruhi tingkat pemulihan kepercayaan. Selain itu, penting untuk meneliti efektivitas berbagai strategi komunikasi krisis yang diterapkan oleh merek, dengan mempertimbangkan perbedaan karakteristik merek, jenis kontroversi, dan segmen audiens. Penelitian ini dapat menggunakan pendekatan eksperimental atau analisis komparatif untuk menguji dampak berbagai pesan dan saluran komunikasi terhadap persepsi publik. Terakhir, penelitian mendatang dapat mengeksplorasi peran platform media sosial dalam memperkuat atau meredakan dampak kontroversi influencer, serta mengembangkan pedoman bagi platform untuk memoderasi konten dan melindungi reputasi merek. Penelitian ini dapat menggunakan metode analisis konten dan wawancara dengan para pemangku kepentingan untuk memahami dinamika interaksi antara merek, influencer, dan platform media sosial.

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