Unlocking the Halal Market
In a world of diverse consumer needs, Halal marketing emerges as a dynamic and essential strategy. This blog uncovers the intricacies of Halal marketing, exploring its principles, trends, and best practices. Join us as we delve into the fascinating realm of catering to the Halal consumer market.
What is Halal Marketing?
To talk about Halal Marketing, we need first to identify Halal products, these products are permitted or allowed according to Islamic law. Halal refers to everything that is legal, ethical and permissible for Muslims to consume or use.
In the context of food, Halal products are prepared in accordance with Islamic dietary laws, which prohibit the consumption of certain foods such as pork, alcohol, and animal meat that has not been slaughtered according to Islamic guidelines. Halal food must be prepared using Halal ingredients and prepared in a manner consistent with Islamic principles and guidelines.
In addition to food, Halal products may also refer to other goods and services, such as cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, medicines, and financial services, and other consumer goods.
One more related thing you need to know is Halal certification which is a certificate that granted by recognized Halal certification bodies, and products must meet specific standards and guidelines to be certified as Halal. that are produced and delivered in a manner consistent with Islamic principles and values.
Nowadays there is a growing demand for Halal products in all kinds so marketing Halal products effectively can help companies tap into this growing market and increase their sales and revenue.
Halal Marketing or Islamic Marketing is a concept based on the paradigm that Islam affects Muslim consumer choice. Therefore, all marketing activities follow Islamic laws, principles, and guidelines. This includes strategic marketing decisions, designing, communicating, delivering products and services to customers, and everything in between.
Islamic Marketing fulfills needs through Halal products and services with the mutual consent and welfare of buyers and sellers for achieving material and spiritual well-being in the world here and the hereafter.
Here are some factors that can contribute to the success of marketing Halal products:
- Understanding the target market: Companies need to understand the needs, preferences, and values of their target market in order to develop effective marketing strategies. For example, Muslim consumers may be more concerned about the authenticity and quality of Halal products, while non-Muslim consumers may be more interested in the health benefits or ethical aspects of these products.
- Quality assurance and certification: Halal products need to be certified by reputable Halal certification bodies to ensure that they meet the strict Halal standards. This certification can help build trust and credibility among consumers, especially in the Muslim market.
- Clear branding and labeling: Companies need to clearly label and brand their Halal products to differentiate them from non-Halal products and communicate the Halal status of their products. This can help consumers easily identify and choose Halal products.
- Effective marketing channels: Companies need to use effective marketing channels to reach their target market, such as social media, online marketplaces, and Halal-focused events and exhibitions.
Here at StepaceMarketing, we are proud to inform our customers that our Halal marketing service is in partnership with Halal Quality Control - HQC which is an international accredited Halal certification body and has been ranked as one of the first trustworthy accredited Halal certification bodies established in Europe to ensure that Muslim consumers get 100% authentic Halal products.
What Do We Offer in our Halal Marketing Service?
- Study of competitors in the market:
First of all, you must do a study of the competitors and take a serious look at them, especially those who offer similar products to your Halal products, as it helps in this that we conduct a SWOT analysis.
- Target the right customer:
In order to successfully promote a Halal product or service with minimal financial spending, the focus should be exclusively on the possibility of purchasing the service or product by the target customers, as customers may currently purchase services or products similar to the product or service that you will provide, but they will appreciate the value of additional features provided by your new product or service that may be specific to a particular customer category; As an explanation that your product is made in completely Islamic ways.
- Create a Featured Proposal:
At this stage, we will give you a clear understanding and image of what you have to offer to customers whose decision will be affected by their religious feelings so that you can stand up to competitors and the audience who will benefit from your offer.
We also determine the advantages that will make customers buy from you instead of competitors, and you must also determine the benefits that you will provide to customers and will increase their desire to buy the product or benefit from the service, as it can be said that your product must be distinctive and work to achieve the needs of these customers, as gaining their confidence that the product is completely Halal.
- Defining Marketing Strategy and Tactics:
Here we define for you the marketing and sales channels that you will use, as we define the method of marketing such as online marketing, using a catalog, or through sales agents, and in general, marketers who use several marketing channels achieve greater sales and success, due to the variety of methods, Marketing through which customers can know about your Halal product.
- Marketing method test:
Although the process of introducing new products or services requires a large amount of money, the process of launching the product before testing it as a whole is reckless, as we carry out the process of checking the product or service package, in addition to examining the marketing message and marketing materials, we can use formal focus groups in which a discussion is conducted with some members of the target audience, Internet research or studies of objections made by shopping centers can also be used, and the product package can be tested by distributing the product to some users.
- Launching the marketing campaign:
Public relations play a vital and important role in the process of launching the new product or service, as we benefit from media relations tactics in placing the product in the media, and in order to obtain coverage for the product, this can be done by creating an event to launch the product or service provided, and whatever the marketing method used. The service or product must be completely ready, as the coverage will increase the number of returns that you will get, and it must be noted that in the first weeks or months you must be ready to modify the marketing campaign in order to get the most benefit.
- Determine the product life cycle:
At this stage, we determine the times to modify the campaign that you are using, as you must carefully monitor the marketing results, and note the times of diminishing returns, as these returns indicate that the process of reviewing the product or service itself must be done, or the media message used, or even gradually get rid of the offer the user.
In the end we can say that Halal Marketing can ensure success in both the material and the spiritual dimensions of life. Maximizing the welfare of everyone in society can establish socio-economic justice in every sphere of human life.