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The Impact of Social Media Marketing Towards Purchase Decision: Interactive Flat Panel Display Technology Distribution from Indonesia’s B2B Market

The Journal of Distribution Science / The Journal of Distribution Science, (P)1738-3110; (E)2093-7717
2024, v.22 no.9, pp.129-139
https://doi.org/10.15722/jds.22.09.202409.129
Yunita SWASTI (Bina Nusantara University)
Ricardo INDRA (Bina Nusantara University)
Nadia Kris SIGIT (Bina Nusantara University)
Muhammad ILHAM (Bina Nusantara University)
La MANI (Bina Nusantara University)
Muhammad ARAS (Bina Nusantara University)

Abstract

Abstract Purpose: This research aims to examine the impact of social media marketing on buy decisions in Indonesia’s B2B market, considering the mediating roles of brand image, perceived quality, and perceived value in relation to interactive flat panel display technology. To better understand technology adoption and distribution, we utilize the innovation diffusion theory. Research Design, Data and Methodology: The Decision-Making Unit of each organization that buy interactive flat panel display technology conducted an empirical survey of 82 participants. The quantitative research design analyzed the data utilizing the PLS-SEM model. outcome: This research reveals that social media marketing significantly impacted perceived quality, brand image, perceived value, and buy decisions. The research also found that perceived quality does not significantly impact buy decisions, but perceived value and brand image significantly impacted buy decisions. This research contributes to understanding the key factors influencing buy decisions in Indonesia’s B2B market. Conclusion: This research concludes that B2B consumers in Indonesia are less concerned about product quality but prioritize the value they receive when purchasing interactive display technology. Social media marketing could impacted the distribution of interactive display technology in Indonesia’s B2B market by affecting the DMU's purchasing decisions. Brands should leverage social media marketing to positively impact their success.

keywords
Interactive Display Technology Distribution, Social Media Marketing, IDT, Decision Making Unit, B2B Market
Submission Date
2023-12-14
Revised Date
2024-01-10
Accepted Date
2024-09-05

The Journal of Distribution Science