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International Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting Research (IJEBAR)International Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting Research (IJEBAR)

This study aims to analyze the impact of Social Media Marketing and Influencer Endorsement on Consumer Purchase Decision, with Brand Awareness as a mediating variable, using the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) as the theoretical framework. TPB is applied to understand how attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control influence consumer intentions and purchase decisions. The data were analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling - Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS). The results show that Social Media Marketing and Influencer Endorsement do not have a direct effect on consumer purchase decisions. However, Brand Awareness has a positive and significant impact on purchase decisions. Furthermore, mediation analysis reveals that Social Media Marketing and Influencer Endorsement have a positive and significant effect on consumer purchase decisions through the mediating role of Brand Awareness.

The study reveals that social media marketing and influencer endorsement do not directly influence consumer purchase decisions for Ciao Mie in Bangkalan Regency.However, when mediated by brand awareness, both variables exert a positive and significant effect, indicating their effectiveness relies on enhancing consumer brand awareness.Brand awareness itself significantly influences purchase decisions, functioning as a full mediating variable in the relationship between social media marketing, influencer endorsement, and purchase decisions.

Further research could explore the specific types of social media content that most effectively build brand awareness for local culinary businesses like Ciao Mie, moving beyond general promotional posts to investigate the impact of user-generated content or interactive campaigns. Additionally, studies could investigate the role of perceived influencer authenticity and its impact on brand awareness and purchase intentions, considering the varying levels of trust consumers place in different influencer types. Finally, future research should examine the long-term effects of social media marketing and influencer endorsements on brand loyalty and repeat purchase behavior, assessing whether initial brand awareness translates into sustained customer relationships and advocacy.

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