Category Archives: Diversity & Inclusion

Cultural Sensitivity Meets Strategy: A CMO’s Journey to Muslim Market Dominance Part 1

Disclaimer: The character of Emily Chang is fictional and created for the purpose of this blog post. Her story is designed to provide an illustrative and pragmatic approach to understanding the strategies and challenges faced by CMOs in penetrating the Muslim market. Emily Chang: Exploring the Untapped Potential and Challenges of the Muslim Market Meet […]

An Update on Navigating Muslim Consumerism in the Metaverse

In the ultra-integrated metaverse world, the intersection of culture and commerce has led to a burgeoning interest in catering to diverse consumer preferences. Within this landscape, the rising demand for halal and Muslim-friendly products and services in Western markets presents a unique challenge. However, the amazing progress of brands now selling real-world products on platforms […]

Transform Your Advertising to UK Muslims: Leverage Labour’s UK Victory

The landslide victory of the Labour Party in the UK in the General Election may signal a shift towards policies emphasizing diversity, inclusion, and equality. These values can significantly influence how your brand approaches advertising, particularly to minority communities such as Muslims.  Here’s how the changing political landscape can shape advertising strategies and how brands […]

Why Your Last Eid Campaign Flopped: 5 Ways to Make the Next One Spectacular

Introduction: The Bitter Aftertaste of Failure So your last Eid campaign gave you a sour taste – like overcooked biryani. But fear not! We’ve dissected our mistakes, marinated in insights, and cooked up a recipe for success. It’s never too early to lick your wounds and strategize for next year, Let’s dive into the spices […]

What Do Different AIs Think of Your Brand? Insights for Businesses Targeting Muslim Consumers

In the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, brands need to understand how different AI systems perceive and evaluate them. This is particularly crucial for businesses targeting niche markets like Muslim consumers, where cultural sensitivity and alignment with values play significant roles. Here’s a comprehensive look at how different AIs might assess your brand and why […]

How Can Niche Marketing Transform Muslim Businesses?

The explosive growth that the Halal industry is experiencing is definitely something worthy of celebration. Continual success in Islamically-aligned products and services means that Muslims, irrespective of their location or ethnic background, will be able to live more authentically and without compromise. Socio-political contexts have influenced this growth in many significant ways; this is especially […]

Generative AI for Muslim Marketing and Advertising: Part 2

In our previous discussion on the potential of Generative AI (Gen AI) in Muslim marketing and advertising, we explored its capabilities in personalizing content and enhancing consumer engagement. As we dive deeper, this second part will address the practical applications, ethical considerations, and future outlook for Gen AI in targeting Muslim consumers. Personalization at Scale […]

Embracing Diversity in Halal Advertising: A Necessity, Not an Option

Explore the imperative of embracing diversity in Halal advertising. Learn how to authentically represent the rich diversity of the Muslim community and harness the power of AI for effective outreach. Discover the importance of multicultural marketing for Muslims.

How to Create an Ad for Muslim Consumers During Christmas

Advertising diversity can be challenging to achieve. It does not take a major blunder for a brand to face backlash over an advertisement. This has made brands extremely cautious about how they portray minorities in their advertisements.  However, during the holiday season, diversity is thrown out the window, and, aside from tokenism, minority groups such […]

The Billion Dollar Islamophobia Industry Must be Stopped

“Islamophobia is rooted in racism and is a type of racism that targets expressions of Muslimness or perceived Muslimness.” – The APPG on British Muslims The Islamophobia Industry Report – Canada The following information is based on a report titled: Canadian Islamophobia Industry: Mapping Islamophobia’s Ecosystem in the Great White North lays out networks’ funding […]