The Impact of

Social Media Marketing on

Consumer Purchase Intention
A Study of Small and Medium-Sized
Enterprises in the United States

PREPARED FOR
Dr. John Smith
Department of Marketing
University of XYZ

PREPARED BY
Jane Doe
Student ID: 12345
MBA Program
University of XYZ

Date of Submission
May 15, 2023
Introduction
In recent years, social media has emerged as a popular platform for
businesses to engage with consumers and promote their products and
services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have increasingly used
social media marketing as a cost-effective way to reach out to their target
customers. However, despite the widespread adoption of social media
marketing, the effectiveness of this strategy on consumer behavior is still
subject to debate.
This research proposal aims to investigate the impact of social media
marketing on consumer purchase intention among SMEs in the United
States. The research problem statement is: "To what extent does social
media marketing influence consumer purchase intention among SMEs in the
United States?" The following research questions will guide the study:
What is the relationship between social media marketing and
01 consumer purchase intention among SMEs in the United
States?

What are the factors that influence consumer purchase

02 intention in the context of social media marketing?

How can SMEs improve their social media marketing strategies

03 to increase their sales revenue?

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Literature Review
Social media marketing is a popular strategy for SMEs to engage with
customers, but the impact on consumer behavior is still debated. This study
is based on the theory of reasoned action and technology acceptance
model. Studies have yielded mixed results, potentially due to differences in
contexts and methods. This research will address gaps by examining the
impact on consumer purchase intention among US SMEs. It will provide
insights into unique challenges and opportunities and identify factors
influencing behavior. This study will contribute to the literature by providing
valuable insights for SMEs to improve marketing effectiveness.

This research proposal aims to examine the impact of

social media marketing on consumer behavior among US
SMEs. By bridging the gap in current literature, it will
provide valuable insights for SMEs to improve their
marketing effectiveness.

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Research Methodology
The study will be conducted using
a quantitative research design. A
survey questionnaire will be
administered to a sample of
consumers who have recently
purchased from SMEs that use
social media marketing. The
.
sample will be selected using
purposive sampling technique, and
a total of 500 questionnaires will
be distributed. The data will be
analyzed using descriptive and
inferential statistical techniques
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Expected Results and
Contributions
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Conclusion
The proposed research aims to investigate the impact of social media
marketing on consumer purchase intention among SMEs in the United
States. The study is expected to provide valuable insights into the factors
that influence consumer purchase intention in the context of social media
marketing, as well as contribute to the development of theoretical
frameworks and models of consumer behavior and purchase intention in
this context.
The practical implications of
the study will help SMEs to
improve their marketing
effectiveness and increase
their sales revenue.

This research offers

valuable insights into the
impact of social media
marketing on consumer
purchase intention among
SMEs, with practical
implications for improving
marketing effectiveness
and increasing sales
revenue.

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