This study aims to examine the construction of discourse within the Instagram comment section of the condolence post uploaded by @jeromepolin regarding the tragedy of Affan Kurniawan. The death of Affan Kurniawan, an online motorcycle taxi driver who was fatally run over by a tactical vehicle during a public demonstration in August 2025, generated widespread public reactions across digital plat…
The development of ecotourism villages requires active community involvement through dialogic and inclusive communication processes. Burai Ecotourism Village in Ogan Ilir Regency possesses significant cultural and environmental potential; however, its transformation into a leading destination demands the role of communication actors, including regional tourism ambassadors. In this context, Buja…
The research entitled “Self-Disclosure in Social Media X: Generation Z’s Emotional Disclosure in Safe Space” aims to describe the forms of self-disclosure carried out by Generation Z and analyze how the Mau Nangis Aja community constructs an emotional safe space in social media X. The research uses a qualitative approach with a descriptive method, with data collection techniques through i…
This study aims to understand how outstanding alumni of Sriwijaya University build personal branding through the LinkedIn platform and its implications for professional career opportunities. This study used a qualitative approach with in-depth interviews with four informants selected based on specific criteria. The research analysis is based on the theory of The Eight Laws of Personal Branding …
The Affan Kurniawan tragedy caused a decline in public trust and damage to the image of the Police institution. This situation placed the Police in a crisis, so it is necessary for the Police to improve the institution's image to restore public trust. Instagram became one of the media used by the Police to improve the institution's image. This study was conducted to analyze the content of Insta…
Penelitian ini berjudul “Strategi Kemenangan Prabowo-Gibran Analisis Semiotika Iklan Kartun Edisi “Prabowo Gibran Memang Istimewa” (Analisis Semiotika Charles Sanders Peirce) yang bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi dan menganalisis bagaimana iklan kartun dimanfaatkan sebagai strategi kemenangan dalam komunikasi politik pasangan Prabowo Subianto dan Gibran Rakabuming Raka. Penelitian menggun…
The development of digital technology has transformed various aspects of social life, including the tradition of sharing Eid al-Fitr allowances (THR). One such transformation is reflected in the use of the DANA Kaget feature within the DANA digital wallet application, which is widely used by Generation Z. This study aims to examine the role of social connectedness needs and entertainment needs …
Elvis (2022) merupakan film biopik karya Baz Luhrmann menggambarkan konsep maskulinitas. Penelitian ini berangkat dari minimnya kajian mengenai representasi maskulinitas non hegemonik dalam media populer. Elvis Presley yang merupakan trendsetter pada zamannya menjadi fenomena baru dalam konsep maskulinitas, sebagian besar penelitian sebelumnya berfokus pada maskulinitas hegemonik yang identik d…
This study aims to analyze the influence of Weverse application consumption and fandom loyalty on the parasocial relationship between the K-Pop idol group Tomorrow X Together (TXT) and their fans (MOA). Utilizing a quantitative method with a survey of 100 respondents selected through purposive sampling, the data were analyzed using multiple linear regression. The results indicate that Weverse a…
This study examines the practice of news content convergence carried out by Sriwijaya Post in adapting news from its online portal into short video content on TikTok through the @sripoku.com account. This research is grounded in the shift of news consumption patterns toward short-form video platforms. A qualitative approach with a case study method was employed to obtain an in-depth understandi…
Perkembangan kebiasaan berbelanja konsumen yang sebelumnya konvensional menjadi “serba online” membuat penjual harus menyesuaikan dengan perkembangan yang terjadi tersebut dengan menggunakan media baru untuk kegiatan promosi dan penjualan mereka. Media baru TikTok yang sebelumnya sebagai media hiburan berkembang sebagai media pemasaran untuk para penjual online memasarkan produknya. Penelit…
Marketing strategies have changed rapidly, especially in the beauty industry, which increasingly relies on digital platforms to attract customers. The emergence of skincare brands founded by celebrities, such as Rhode Skin, is an interesting phenomenon. However, there has been little research on how this affects customer purchase intent. Kotler & Keller's Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC…
Self-disclosure refers to a form of personal openness that involves the sharing of experiences, emotions, and private information with others. In the context of social media, self-disclosure develops through the use of alter accounts that allow users to adopt identities different from their real ones, commonly associated with anonymity. Platform X (Twitter) serves as a digital space that facili…
This study aims to analyze the role of organizational communication dynamics in the formation of hustle culture at Katakanlah Creative Agency. The research adopts a qualitative descriptive approach using a case study method. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation. The findings indicate that fast-paced, responsive, and digitally mediated communication pat…
Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh intensitas menonton dan isi konten Instagram Stories pada akun @Jennifercoppenreal20 terhadap perilaku konsumtif mahasiswa Ilmu Komunikasi Universitas Sriwijaya angkatan 2021. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah kuantitatif eksplanatif. Data dikumpulkan dari 135 responden yang ditentukan melaluin rumus Cochran dengan teknik purpos…
Konflik Israel-Palestina merupakan isu internasional yang memiliki dimensi politik dan kemanusiaan, sehingga media massa berperan penting dalam membentuk persepsi publik melalui proses framing. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis framing pemberitaan isu gencatan senjata Israel-Palestina pada CNN Indonesia dan CNN Internasional periode Juli-November 2025. Penelitian menggunakan pendekata…
This study aims to analyze the effect of EXO brand ambassador credibility and brand image on the purchase intention of Scarlett Whitening skincare products among EXO fans in Palembang City. This study employs a quantitative research approach with a sample size of 100 respondents selected using a non-probability sampling technique through questionnaire distribution. The data were analyzed using …
Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana resepsi khalayak terhadap lagu “Berdansalah, Karir Ini Tidak Ada Artinya” Karya Hindia pada Pendekatana gaya hidup Work Life Balance. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah kualitatif dengan pendekatan analisis resepsi Stuart Hall, yang membagi pemakanaan audiens ke dalam tiga posisi : dominant – hegemonic, negotiated, dan oppositional.…
This study aims to analyze the influence of Employee Generated Content (EGC) and Electronic Word of Mouth (E-WOM) on Brand Trust of Skintific products on TikTok, with Brand Reputation as a mediating variable. The object of this study is Generation Z women who actively use TikTok and reside in Palembang City. This research employs a quantitative approach using a purposive sampling technique. Dat…
This study examines management strategies in maintaining the existence of a religious television program, using Cahaya Hati Indonesia broadcast on iNews, a national television station, as a case study. The program represents how religious broadcasting can remain sustainable and relevant amid competition in the television industry and changes in audience viewing behavior. This research employs a…
The incident involving the death of Affan Kurniawan following police violence in August 2025 sparked extensive public engagement on social media, particularly on Instagram. Among university students, this moment was marked by the circulation of the All Cops Are Bastards (ACAB) or 1312 symbol as a form of digital activism. This study examines how Communication Science students at Universitas Sri…
This study examines how the online media outlet BolaSport.com frames news coverage of the Indonesian National Team’s failure in the fourth round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. This failure is not merely a sporting issue, but also contributes to the construction of public discourse related to nationalism, professionalism, and the governance of national football. The study employs a qua…
This study aims to examine how digital public discourse constructs and negotiates the meaning of nationalism through public opinions on Social Media X regarding the film Merah Putih: One for All. This research employs a qualitative approach with Critical Discourse Analysis as the primary analytical framework, drawing on Fairclough’s three-dimensional model, which consists of textual analysis,…
Film is a form of visual art that can shape public perceptions of various aspects of life, including social and cultural issues. The White Tiger, directed by Ramin Bahrani, presents a strong depiction of social class inequality within the context of Indian society. This inequality is represented not only through the narrative structure but also through visual symbols, dialogue, and social relat…
This study examines the phenomenon of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Photo usage on the TikTok platform, which has generated new forms of visual representation while simultaneously having the potential to distort users’ understanding of reality. AI Photo enables the production of images that appear to document real experiences, even though they have no factual reference to events that actually …
ABSTRACT The rapid development of digital media and changes in audience consumption patterns have encouraged the television industry to adapt in order to remain relevant and competitive. One of these efforts is reflected in the creative strategies implemented by content creators in managing entertainment programs. This study aims to analyze the creative strategies of content creators in managin…
Greta Gerwig’s Little Women (2019) portrays women confronting multiple life choices within patriarchal social, economic, and cultural structures. This study aims to examine the representation of women and choices using Sara Mills’ Critical Discourse Analysis, focusing on subject-object positioning and audience positioning. Adopting a critical paradigm and a qualitative approach, the researc…
This study examines forms of sexual exploitation against children and adolescents and manipulative communication practices occurring on the online gaming platform Roblox, as well as strategies for mitigation and prevention. Using a qualitative case study approach, the research draws on in-depth interviews with victims of online sexual exploitation. Data were analyzed through the lens of Interpe…
This study aims to analyze and test the simultaneous and partial influence of the Tagline and Jingle Advertisement of “Shopee COD” aired on YouTube towards Shopee’s Brand Awareness among Communication Science students, Class of 2022, Sriwijaya University. The research employs a quantitative explanatory approach using a survey method on a sample of 100 respondents, determined via purposive…
At the end of August 2025, the Brave Pink Hero Green phenomenon became widely used on social media, especially Instagram. This trend is characterized by the use of pink and green symbols in every content or user profile. This study aims to analyze the experiences, motives, and meanings of Communication Science students at Sriwijaya University regarding the use of visual symbols in the Brave Pin…