EXPLORING DIGITAL MARKETING ADOPTION DYNAMICS INÂ PAKISTANI STARTUPS THROUGH THE TECHNOLOGY-ORGANIZATION-ENVIRONMENT (TOE) FRAMEWORK

Arsalan Ahmed and Norizan Mat ()
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Arsalan Ahmed: Faculty of Business Administration, Iqra University, Karachi, Pakistan
Norizan Mat: City Graduate School and City University Malaysia, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia

Journal of Developmental Entrepreneurship (JDE), 2024, vol. 29, issue 03, 1-36

Abstract: This study investigates the factors involved in digital marketing adoption among small and medium startups (SMSs) in Pakistan using the Technology-Organization-Environment (TOE) framework. Data were collected through an online survey from 409 startups based in Karachi, Pakistan, and structural equation modeling (SEM) was used for analysis. Results indicate SMSs prioritize internal capabilities and resources for digital marketing adoption over external factors. Key factors identified in digital marketing adoption include technology knowledge, compatibility and cost while the effect of technology complexity was found to be insignificant. Top management support and digital marketing orientation were also crucial, highlighting the importance of strategic leadership and a focused digital approach. These findings highlight the distinct characteristics of SMSs compared to established SMEs, providing insights for developing targeted strategies and regulations to support the startup ecosystem. The research contributes to understanding the unique challenges and factors influencing digital marketing adoption in startups, paving the way for better and effective support mechanisms.

Keywords: Small and medium startups; digital marketing adoption; Technology-Organization-Environment (TOE) framework; technological factors; organizational factors; environmental factors (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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