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Illuminating the Pathway from Social Media Marketing Stimuli to Skincare Brand Choice Through Product Effectiveness

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This study illuminates factors driving skincare brand choice by examining the role of product effectiveness in the social media marketing context. Using quantitative approach with Structural Equation Modeling on data from 217 Gen Z respondents, the research focuses on two key social media marketing stimuli: nano influencer marketing and short video content marketing. The findings reveal that product effectiveness significantly mediates the relationship between these marketing stimuli and consumer brand selection. While various marketing stimuli can attract consumer attention, the perceived effectiveness of the product is the primary driver of brand choice. Additionally, the study highlights the importance of selecting influencers who share similarities with target audience and those who create genuine content to enhance perceived source homophily and perceived content authenticity. The implications for skincare brands suggest a focus on strengthening product effectiveness as well as promoting authentic, performance-based content and carefully choosing relatable influencers for stronger consumer choice.

Source: ASIA MARKETING JOURNAL

DOI: 10.53728/2765-6500.1646

Authors: Elfi Elfi, Sabrina O. Sihombing, Ferdi Antonio

Institution: Pelita Harapan University

Language: English

Topic: Digital Marketing and Social Media

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $400