IMRaD Format Group 4
IMRaD Format Group 4
Castro Angelo, Capanas Sherwin, De Sahagun Wesley, Ramos Jay Khristian, Salvador
Venedict
Abstract
This study explores the evolving landscape of digital marketing for startups in Bulacan,
emphasizing the role of social media platforms and influencer collaborations in
enhancing brand awareness. Leveraging qualitative research with a narrative approach,
this research draws on interviews with entrepreneurs from diverse sectors including
clothing, Ukay clothes, cosmetics, thrift shops, and food businesses like Cheezzy
Banaerry Turon. Findings reveal a significant reliance on platforms such as Facebook,
Instagram, and TikTok for marketing and customer engagement. Facebook emerges as a
crucial tool across all sectors, facilitating nationwide reach and fostering customer
loyalty. The study highlights the effectiveness of tailored content, influencer
partnerships, and localized marketing strategies in resonating with Bulacan’s diverse
population. Additionally, it underscores the importance of understanding consumer
behavior and implementing robust measurement frameworks to optimize marketing
efforts. The insights gained offer valuable implications for startups seeking sustainable
growth in the dynamic digital marketplace.
(2024), the rise of pandemic-proof e- nature enables even accounts with zero
commerce sales channels has become vital followers to garner millions of views,
for business continuity. provided the content resonates with the
audience. Marketers can leverage this by
The COVID-19 pandemic creating compelling content that aligns
catalyzed a substantial increase in e- with the platform's user preferences.
commerce sales since 2020. Consequently,
organizations have adapted their marketing There are several key ways
strategies to cater to evolving consumer marketers can utilize TikTok effectively,
needs. Investing in e-commerce marketing including starting a branded channel,
techniques has become imperative for collaborating with influencers, initiating
organizations to create, expand, and retain hashtag challenges, and running TikTok
their customer bases. advertising campaigns.
E-commerce marketing employs various Additionally, Facebook remains a
promotional techniques to drive traffic to potent tool for social media marketing.
online stores. A compelling website Despite the emergence of new platforms,
coupled with a well-crafted marketing Facebook continues to offer significant
strategy can enhance customer retention, returns on investment for marketers. With
increase customer lifetime value (CLV), its vast user base and extensive reach,
and convert visitors into paying customers. Facebook provides unparalleled
Staying abreast of current trends enables opportunities for businesses to enhance
marketing teams to attract and retain new brand awareness, connect with customers,
clients effectively. and drive sales.
Many e-commerce businesses In conclusion, leveraging e-commerce and
leverage brand ambassadors for marketing social media platforms like TikTok and
purposes. By utilizing ambassador Facebook is crucial for businesses aiming
marketing, companies transform loyal to thrive in today's digital landscape. By
customers, fans, and followers into adopting innovative marketing strategies
influential advocates. According to Erwin tailored to these platforms, organizations
(2023), ambassador marketing has gained can effectively engage with their target
significant attention in social media audience and drive sustainable growth.
marketing circles, offering brands an
effective way to enhance their visibility Not only is the sheer volume of
and engage with their audience. users significant, but also the extent to
which Facebook captures our attention. On
In recent years, social media average, a Facebook user spends
platforms like TikTok and Facebook have approximately an hour per day on the
emerged as prominent channels for platform globally. Considering the average
promoting businesses. These platforms eight hours of sleep per day, this implies
employ innovative marketing strategies to that roughly 7% of our waking hours are
drive consumer engagement and boost dedicated to social media browsing.
sales. According to Sprout Social (2024), a
significant percentage of users on Methodology
platforms like TikTok claim to have been The methodology section outlines the
influenced in their purchasing decisions by research design, data collection methods,
content they encountered. and analysis techniques employed in this
study. The Research is Qualitative
TikTok, in particular, offers Reseacrh, in narrative approach it means
marketers a level playing field in terms of all the participant say is transcribe, to be
engagement and reach. Its algorithm's viral part of the data gathering. Purposive
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B129 AHAHAH A83 business for
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B131 mahirap yan A85 awarenesss,
B132 ah. A86 and how you
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