Storytelling Marketing Communication Dalam Membangun Engagement Pada Nano Influencer Tiktok @Tenscoffeeid
Abstract:
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to understand how the TikTok account @tenscoffeeid uses storytelling as a marketing communication strategy to build engagement with its audience, especially students. It also explores how digital storytelling can create emotional connections and promote products more effectively.
Methodology/approach: This research used a qualitative case study approach. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation. Informants in the study included the brand owner, account manager, and active audience members. The study focused on the TikTok account @tenscoffeeid, which acts as a nano-influencer.
Results/findings: The study found that the narrative-based content on @tenscoffeeid’s TikTok successfully created emotional connections with viewers and encouraged greater audience interaction. The storytelling strategy strengthened the brand’s identity and encouraged active participation from the audience through three key dimensions: consumption, contribution, and creation.
Conclusion: @tenscoffeeid’s storytelling effectively drives student engagement and strengthens brand-audience connections through relatable edutainment content.
Limitations: A key limitation of this study is that it only focuses on student audiences, meaning the findings may not apply to other demographic groups. The study did not explore how cultural or platform differences might affect storytelling effectiveness.
Contribution: This study contributes to the field of marketing communication and digital media studies by showing how storytelling on TikTok can be an effective tool for nano-influencers and small brands to build engagement. It provides insights for marketers, content creators, and communication researchers, particularly those interested in social media strategy, audience engagement, and digital branding.
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