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This training aims to provide the congregation of the Cathedral Church of the Archdiocese of Medan with a practical understanding of utilizing social media as a digital marketing tool. With the widespread use of Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp Business among the public, this training focuses on branding strategies, content creation, and effective digital promotion techniques for MSMEs. This activity is a collaboration between the Cathedral Church and the Information Technology & Management Study Program of IBBI University and was held on July 20, 2025, in the Van De Hurk Hall. The results of the activity showed an increase in participants' understanding of digital marketing and motivation to market products more professionally through social media platforms.

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Digital Marketing Social Media SMEs Churches Online Marketing

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Y. Yuliana, Universitas IBBI

Pelatihan ini bertujuan untuk memberikan pemahaman praktis kepada jemaat Gereja Katedral Keuskupan Agung Medan dalam memanfaatkan media sosial sebagai sarana pemasaran digital. Dengan maraknya penggunaan Instagram, Facebook, dan WhatsApp Business di kalangan masyarakat, pelatihan ini berfokus pada strategi branding, pembuatan konten, serta teknik promosi digital yang efektif untuk UMKM. Kegiatan ini merupakan kolaborasi antara Gereja Katedral dan Program Studi Teknologi Informasi & Manajemen Universitas IBBI dan dilaksanakan pada 20 Juli 2025 di Aula Van De Hurk. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan peningkatan pemahaman peserta mengenai pemasaran digital serta motivasi untuk memasarkan produk secara lebih profesional melalui platform media sosial.

How to Cite
Wilianto, W., Yuliana, Y., Parulian, E., Saragih, L. M. S., & Lusiah, L. (2025). Training on Digital Marketing Strategies through Social Media at the Parish of St. Mary Immaculate Conception, Cathedral of the Archdiocese of Medan. Golden Ratio of Community Services and Dedication, 6(1), 07–18. https://doi.org/10.52970/grcsd.v6i1.1609

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