
Abstract. Increasingly fierce competition requires MSME players to implement effective marketing strategies, one of which is through the promotion mix. This study aims to analyze the promotion mix strategy implemented by housewives who are members of MSME groups in Marga Asih District, Bandung Regency, and understand the factors that influence the effectiveness of promotions in increasing sales of culinary products. This research uses qualitative methods, qualitative research focuses on aspects of quality rather than quantity, the data collected does not come from questionnaires, but is obtained through interviews, direct observation and official documents. The approach in this study uses Case Studies, Creswell (in Raco, 2018, p. 49), case studies are part of a qualitative method that aims to investigate a case in detail, by collecting various sources of information. The data collection techniques in this research are interviews, observation and documentation. This research is expected to provide strategic guidance for MSME actors in designing and implementing more effective promotions, so as to increase competitiveness and business sustainability. The results of this study conclude that the application of the promotion mix and optimal use of social media can help culinary MSMEs increase competitiveness and expand market reach. Therefore, it is necessary to improve digital marketing skills as well as support from the government and business community to strengthen promotional strategies for MSMEs. Keywords: Promotion Mix, Houswives, MSMEs, Personal Selling, Word Of Mouth, Social Media, Sales Promotion. Abstrak. Persaingan yang semakin ketat menuntut pelaku UMKM untuk menerapkan strategi pemasaran yang efektif, salah satunya melalui bauran promosi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis strategi bauran promosi yang diterapkan oleh ibu rumah tangga anggota kelompok UMKM di Kecamatan Marga Asih, Kabupaten Bandung, serta memahami faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi efektivitas promosi dalam meningkatkan penjualan produk kuliner. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif, penelitian kualitatif memberikan fokus pada aspek kualitas daripada kuantitas, data yang terkumpul tidak berasal dari kuisioner, tetapi diperoleh melalui wawancara, observasi langsung dan dokumen resmi. Pendekatan pada penelitian ini menggunakan Studi Kasus, Creswell (dalam Raco, 2018, p. 49), studi kasus merupakan sebagian dari metode kualitatif bertujuan untuk menyelidiki sebuah kasus secara rinci, dengan mengumpulkan berbagai sumber informasi. Teknik pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini yaitu wawancara, observasi dan dokumentasi. Penelitian ini diharapkan dapat memberikan panduan strategis bagi pelaku UMKM dalam merancang dan mengimplementasikan promosi yang lebih efektif, sehingga mampu meningkatkan daya saing dan keberlanjutan usaha. Hasil dari penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa penerapan bauran promosi dan penggunaan media sosial yang optimal dapat membantu UMKM kuliner meningkatkan daya saing dan memperluas jangkauan pasar. Oleh karena itu, diperlukan peningkatan keterampilan pemasaran digital serta dukungan dari pemerintah dan komunitas usaha untuk memperkuat strategi promosi bagi UMKM. Kata Kunci: Bauran Promosi, Ibu Rumah Tangga, UMKM, Sales Promotion, Word Of Mouth, Media Sosial, Personal Selling..
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