A Study on Utilizing Social Media Advertising through “Instagram Aesthetics” to Drive Purchase Intention

Abstract

Due to various factors, the number of start-up firms is constantly increasing. Social media is vital for promoting businesses, especially in this age. It helps companies to improve communication efficiency, foster creativity, and provide helpful information, among other things. Social media advertising is known for its low costs; hence it enables start-ups to launch various promotions that increase purchase intent. This study aims to know if several advertising factors, including uniqueness, clarity, and interactivity, influence a customer’s purchase intention and understand a significant relationship between these. Thus, a survey will be used through Google Forms to gather data. Indeed, online businesses continuously grow, especially as this becomes the source of income for some, unleashes one's passion towards businesses, provides more accessibility and convenience, and many more reasons, particularly during the pandemic. Using creative materials in digital marketing would help enterprises raise their brand awareness, increase overall sales, and expand businesses. Instagram Aesthetics significantly affects the purchase intention of consumers. The uniqueness of these outputs is the most important since it portrays not just originality but be able to gain a competitive advantage in the market, which reflects the operation of the business. However, it is also essential to have interactivity and clarity. The study would be important mainly for business owners, specifically those who operate solely on Instagram, to understand how creativity in advertising would help them market their business online. Moreover, this would be a powerful aid in attracting their target market and potential customers through their artistic visuals.