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PAI Branding Strategies in Building Public Reputation and Trust in Islamic Educational Institutions

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Anwar Musaddad(1Mail), Supratman Zakir(2),
(1) UIN Sjech M. Djamil Djambek Bukittinggi,
(2) UIN Sjech M. Djamil Djambek Bukittinggi,

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Competition among educational institutions requires Islamic schools to develop a clear identity while maintaining service quality. In Islamic education, branding should not be reduced to promotion or image-making; it should communicate educational values, quality, and experiences that can be demonstrated. This article examines branding strategies for strengthening institutional reputation and public trust. It employs a literature-review method by examining scholarship on branding, organizational reputation, trust, educational services marketing, and Islamic education. The thematic analysis suggests that sustainable branding involves a distinctive institutional identity, consistent Islamic Religious Education (PAI) practices, transparent public communication, parent and community participation, teacher development, and responsible digital reputation management. Public trust cannot be secured through slogans alone; it depends on the alignment between institutional promises and the actual experiences of students, parents, and the wider community. The article proposes a strategic framework that places integrity, educational quality, and accountability at the center of Islamic educational branding.

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PAI branding, reputation, public trust, Islamic educational institutions, educational communication

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