Cu
sto
mer
Tre
nd
s w
ith
Aye
sha
Saee
d
www.CustomerTrendlog.com
Marketing to Muslims
Cu
sto
mer
Tre
nd
s w
ith
Aye
sha
Saee
d
www.CustomerTrendlog.com
An estimate of Muslim population 1.62 billion adherents. Almost 23% of worlds’ populations
Source: Pew Forum The Future of the Global Muslim Population
Cu
sto
mer
Tre
nd
s w
ith
Aye
sha
Saee
d
www.CustomerTrendlog.com
Globally the halal market is worth
USD 2,000,000,000,000 Bigger than the economy of India, Russia, Australia, etc
Source: Forbes India & Ogilvy Noor
Cu
sto
mer
Tre
nd
s w
ith
Aye
sha
Saee
d
www.CustomerTrendlog.com
Example: how marketing evolves
Source: Women 2020
Cu
sto
mer
Tre
nd
s w
ith
Aye
sha
Saee
d
www.CustomerTrendlog.com
Imagery Driven Ads
Islamic Advertising being confined to the literal images & icons that represents rituals
Message Driven Comm.
Communication is currently being explored on capitalizing the messages of Islam.
Missing
Insight Driven Comm.
Muslims’ issues, insights and their ideals (relatable by Muslims and Non-Muslims) haven't been explored and communicated.
Marketing to Muslim, where it stands
Cu
sto
mer
Tre
nd
s w
ith
Aye
sha
Saee
d
www.CustomerTrendlog.com
What needs to be done
“Rather than just talking at the Muslim community, businesses need to consider investing in the Muslim community.”
Khalid Sharif, founder of The Muslim Paper and Ummah Foods
Source: Marketing Week
Cu
sto
mer
Tre
nd
s w
ith
Aye
sha
Saee
d
www.CustomerTrendlog.com
Key Insights into Muslims - Young
Young: The average age in Muslim majority countries is only
27 years
Insight: Energetic, Aspirational, Demanding,
Talkative & confused
Cu
sto
mer
Tre
nd
s w
ith
Aye
sha
Saee
d
www.CustomerTrendlog.com
Key Insights into Muslims - Affluent Muslim traveller
Travel lifestyle: 2011 the Muslim travellers spent USD 126 billion. Muslim travellers tend to travel in larger family groups, stay longer and spend more.
Insight: Brands should offer Muslim-friendly holiday experience. Go explore the world, while you have the comfort of being connected with your religious values
Source: BBC
Cu
sto
mer
Tre
nd
s w
ith
Aye
sha
Saee
d
www.CustomerTrendlog.com
Key Insights into Muslims - Ignored
Source: Blogger Saad Malik’s Article
Insight:
Targeting Muslims:
Cu
sto
mer
Tre
nd
s w
ith
Aye
sha
Saee
d
www.CustomerTrendlog.com
Global Agenda 2013
Cu
sto
mer
Tre
nd
s w
ith
Aye
sha
Saee
d
www.CustomerTrendlog.com
Conclusion
Relate to Muslim & Offer Islamic Values
If you look at some of the values that stem from the QURAN, you’ll find a list of very
emotionally appealing values, such as
“Pure, honorable, honest, consistent, kind, true, trusted, responsible, wise, respectful
and intelligent.”
Dr Paul Temporal, associate fellow at Said Business School
Source: Marketing Week
Cu
sto
mer
Tre
nd
s w
ith
Aye
sha
Saee
d
www.CustomerTrendlog.com
More articles & some developments
• USD 96 Billion Fashion market
• Marketing to Muslims part 1
• Article by Forbes India
• Ogilvy Noor’s Blog
Top Related