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Journal Paradoks : Jurnal Ilmu EkonomiParadoks : Jurnal Ilmu Ekonomi Abstract

In contemporary digital markets, cultivating sustained customer loyalty and shaping purchasing decisions present significant strategic challenges for companies. This study investigates the impact of digital marketing on consumer decisions and loyalty in the financing industry in Indonesia, comparing the mediating mechanisms of brand engagement (affective pathway) and consumer trust (cognitive path). Using an explanatory quantitative approach on 265 respondents selected through purposive sampling, the data were analyzed with Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). The findings reveal that digital marketing significantly influences consumer decisions and loyalty, with brand engagement acting as a partial mediator, while consumer trust does not mediate significantly, uncovering a trust paradox in the context of the financing industry. This study makes an original contribution by introducing a dual-pathway model that distinguishes between affective and cognitive mediation mechanisms, and by highlighting the practical implication that relational strategies grounded in emotional attachment are more effective than transactional trust-based approaches in fostering sustainable loyalty.

Conclusion

This study concludes that digital marketing significantly drives consumer decision-making and loyalty within the Indonesian financing industry.However, the key finding lies in the identification of affective pathways as more dominant than cognitive ones, with brand attachment serving as a substantial mediator, while consumer trust does not.This suggests that in a competitive financial services landscape, emotional connections and psychological bonds of brand attachment are crucial for translating marketing efforts into sustained loyalty and repeat decisions.Therefore, focusing on building deep emotional brand relationships, rather than solely establishing trust, is more effective.

Future Research

Future research should explore the dual-pathway model across diverse industries, such as fintech, banking, and e-commerce, to validate the prominence of brand attachment over consumer trust. Longitudinal studies are needed to track the evolution of these relationships over time, providing a more nuanced understanding of how digital marketing impacts consumer behavior. Expanding the sampling framework to include a more diverse population, both nationally and internationally, would enhance the generalizability of the findings. Furthermore, integrating objective behavioral data, such as repeat purchase rates and customer lifetime value, alongside survey responses would strengthen the robustness of the results. Finally, investigating the influence of specific digital marketing strategies—like personalized content or interactive experiences—on brand attachment could offer actionable insights for practitioners seeking to optimize their marketing efforts and foster stronger customer relationships.

References

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