Optimizing Public Relations Activities Through The Race Model

Authors

  • Nuriyati Samaatan Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Communication Science Program, Universitas Nasional, Jakarta
  • Irfan Fauzi Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Communication Science Program, Universitas Nasional, Jakarta
  • Meranti Meranti Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Communication Science Program, Universitas Nasional, Jakarta
  • Muhammad Farhan A Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Communication Science Program, Universitas Nasional, Jakarta

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.38035/sncsr.v2i1.558

Keywords:

RACE Model, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Relationship Management

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the optimization of public relations activities using the RACE model at PT. Home Credit Indonesia. The RACE model (Reach, Act, Convert, and Engage) is used to analyze each customer journey at Home Credit Indonesia. This study employed a qualitative, descriptive approach, and collected data through observation, interviews, and documentation. The results indicate that PT. Home Credit Indonesia implements various public relations strategies, including digital campaigns, responsive customer service, and financial education programs for customers. These strategies enhance customer service optimization and strengthen support, increase trust, and build loyalty. A challenge faced is managing customer complaints across various communication platforms. This study recommends optimizing digital strategies and increasing personalized interactions to reach more customers.

References

Abubakar, R (2018). Manajemen Pemasaran, Bandung: Alfabeta.

Adler, P. A., & Adler, P. (2012). Observation Techniques. In N. K. Denzin & Y. S. Lincoln (Eds.), Handbook of qualitative research (pp. 377–392). Sage Publications, Inc. In Handbook of Interview Research.

Arikunto, S., (2010). Prosedur Penelitian: Suaru pendekatan Praktik. Jakarta: Rineka Cipta

Asyahadie, (2012). Hukum Bisnis dan Pelaksanaan di Indonesia, Jakarta: PT Grasindo. Peraturan Presiden R.I, No. 9 Tahun 2009 tentang Lembaga Pembiayaan.

Bakiyah, H., Indarsih, M., Yuniani, H., & Astuti, F. D. (2022). Strategi Komunikasi Public Relations PT Cakra Mahkota Dalam Customer Relations, Jurnal Komunikasi dan Budaya, Vol. 3(1), pp. 20-34.

Basrowi & Suwandi. (2008). Memahami Penelitian Kualitatif. Jakarta: PT.Rineka Cipta

Berg, B. L. (2020). Qualitative Research Methods for the Social Sciences, London: Pearson.

Budiman, V., Loisa, R., & Pandrianto. N. (2018). Peran Brand Ambassador Pada Iklan Dalam Membangun Brand Awareness (Studi Kasus Iklan Youtube LG G7 Thing BTS) Jurnal Prologia, 2(2), 546 - 553.

Chandler, A. D. (1962). Strategy and Structure: Chapters in the History of the

Industrial Empire. Cambridge Mass, 5(1), 12-48.

Dyahjatmayanti, D., & Febrianto, H. P. (2023). Strategi Komunikasi Efektif

Customer Service Terhadap Peningkatan Pelayanan Di Bandar Udara Internasional Supadio Pontianak. Jurnal Manajemen Dirgantara, 16(1), pp. 227-235.

Fauzi, Irfan & Rosana, Anita. (2024). Strategi Komunikasi Humas DKPP melalui Media Sosial Instagram, Kalbisocio: Jurnal Bisnis dan Komunikasi, Vol. 11(1), pp. 124-137.

Fitriani, P. A., & Utari, S. A. (2024). Upaya Public Relations Melalui Customers Relations Managament Mitsubishi Suryopranoto. TUTURAN: Jurnal Ilmu Komunikasi, Sosial dan Humaniora, 2(2), 222-233.

Fullchis N, M. M., & Trivena, S. M. (2018). Public Relation, Citra dan Praktek:

Public Relation, Citra dan Praktek (Vol. 1). UPT Percetakan dan Penerbitan Polinema. Depok: RajaGrafindo Persada.

Greenberg, J. (2002). Behavior in Organizations. Pearson Education.

Gronroos, Christian. (1990). Service Management and Marketing. Toronto:

Lexington Books.

Gummesson, Evert. (2008). Total Relationship Marketing, London: Routledge.

Heskett, J. L., T. O. Jones, G. W. Loveman, W. E. Sasser, dan L. A. Schlesinger. (1994). Putting The Service Profit Chain to Work. Hardvard Business Review: 164-174

Hidayat, Dedy N. (2003). Paradigma dan Metodologi Penelitian Sosial Empirik Klasik. Jakarta: Departemen Ilmu Komunikasi FISIP Universitas Indonesia. http://repository.radenfatah.ac.id/18854/3/3.pdf.

Ibrahim J (2010), Mengupas Tuntas Kredit Komersial dan Konsumtif Dalam Perjanjian Kredit Bank, Bandung: PT. Mandar Maju.

Jauch, L. R., & Glueck, W. F. (1988). Strategic Management and Business Policy. McGraw Hill.

Kotler, P., & Keller, K. L. (2018). "Marketing Management”, London: Pearson.

Kotler, Phillip. & Keller, Kevin Lane. (2016). Manajemen Pemasaran. Jakarta: PT. Indeks.

Lengkong, S. L., Sondakh, M., & Londa, J. W. (2017). Strategi Public Relations dalam Pemulihan Citra Perusahaan (Studi Kasus Rumah Makan Kawan Baru Megamas Manado). Acta Diurna Komunikasi, 6(1), pp. 1-11.

Miles, M. B. & Huberman, A. M. (1994), " Qualitative Data Analysis: an Expanded Sourcebook," Thousand Oaks California London New Delhi, Sage Publications.

Moelong, L. J. (2014). Metodologi Penelitian Kualitatif. Bandung: Remaja Rosdakarya.

Mulyana, Deddy. (2003). Metodologi Penelitian Kualitatif. Bandung: PT Remaja Rosdakarya.

Nova, Firsan. (2011). Crisis Public Relations. Jakarta: Kencana

Oliver, R. L. (1997). Satisfaction: A Behavioral Perspective on The Consumer. New York: McGraw-Hill.

Purnama, Nursya’bani. (2006). Manajemen Kualitas. Edisi Pertama. Yogjakarta: Ekonisia

Rachmadi, F. (1992). Public Relations Dalam Teori dan Praktek: aplikasi dalam badan usaha

swasta dan lembaga pemerintah. Gramedia Pustaka Utama.

Rajesham, CH & Singh, B Jail. (2019). Race: An effective CRM Model for Digital Marketing, International Journal of Commerce and Management Research, 5(4), pp. 45-48.

Rangkuti, F. (2013), Analisis SWOT, Gramedia Pustaka Utama.

Rubin, H. J., & Rubin, I. S. (2011). Qualitative Interviewing: The Art of Hearing Data. London: SAGE Publications.

Rusandi., Rusli, M. (2021). Merancang Penelitian Kualitatif Dasar/Deskriptif dan Studi Kasus. Jurnal staiddiMakassar, 2 (1), pp. 1-12.

Salim HS. (2006). Perkembangan Hukum Kontrak di Luar KUH Perdata, Jakarta: RajaGrafindo Persada.

Samatan, Nuriyati. (2017). Riset Komunikasi 1. Jakarta: Penerbit Gunadarma.

Samatan, Nuriyati. (2018). Riset Komunikasi 2. Jakarta: Penerbit Gunadarma.

Shidarta, (2010). Hukum Perlindungan Konsumen Indonesia, Jakarta: PT Grasindo

Silviani, I. (2020). Public relations sebagai solusi Komunikasi Krisis. Scopindo Media Pustaka.

Sugiyono. (2016). Metode Penelitian Kuantitatif, Kualitatif dan R&D. Bandung: Alfabeta.

Susanto, D., & Jailani, M. S. (2023). Teknik Pemeriksaan Keabsahan Data Dalam Penelitian Ilmiah. QOSIM: Jurnal Pendidikan, Sosial & Humaniora, 1(1), 53-61.

Tuten, T. L., & Solomon, M. R. (2019). "Social Media Marketing". Journal of Marketing Communications. Diakses pada 06 January 2025.

Ukmaya, C. S., & Maida, S. T. (2023). Analisis Publik Relations dalam Meningkatkan Kualitas Pelayanan Prima Kepada Pelanggan Toko Buku Gramedia Mall Kelapa Gading. Madhangi: Jurnal Ilmu Komunikasi, 02(01).

Published

2025-12-04

How to Cite

Samaatan, N., Fauzi, I., Meranti, M., & Farhan A, M. (2025). Optimizing Public Relations Activities Through The Race Model. Siber Nusantara of Community Service Review, 2(1), 11–23. https://doi.org/10.38035/sncsr.v2i1.558

Similar Articles

You may also start an advanced similarity search for this article.