Religious Merchandising
Thursday October 27, 2011
Religious Merchandising • RNB's Religion News Blog:
South Africa’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has instructed a TV commercial to be withdrawn as it could offend Christians. The ad depicts angels falling from heaven because they are attracted to a man’s deodorant.
Sunday July 11, 2010
Catholic Church • Religious Merchandising • RNB's Religion News Blog: Catholics are outraged after discovering rosary beads – sacred jewellery used in prayer – are being flaunted as a fashion statement.
The strings of beads with a cross are now as likely to be found in cheap jewellery stores as they are in a church, with fashion franchise Diva selling three styles of a rosary necklace with a silver cross pendant for $14.99 each.
The beads are a hit with teenagers, but national president for the Catholic Women’s League Australia, Madge Fahy, said it was inappropriate for people to wear them as jewellery.
The strings of beads with a cross are now as likely to be found in cheap jewellery stores as they are in a church, with fashion franchise Diva selling three styles of a rosary necklace with a silver cross pendant for $14.99 each.
The beads are a hit with teenagers, but national president for the Catholic Women’s League Australia, Madge Fahy, said it was inappropriate for people to wear them as jewellery.
Wednesday June 23, 2010
Islam • Religious Merchandising • RNB's Religion News Blog: Muslims are predicted to account for 30% of the world’s population by 2025 — and marketers are taking note.
In a cover story Marketing Week writes: “Muslim consumers are a growing, influential and extremely loyal group, making them a desirable market for mainstream brands. But reaching them requires more than launching Sharia-compliant products. Making inroads to this sector takes deep understanding of the values of this community and building the brand from there.”
In a cover story Marketing Week writes: “Muslim consumers are a growing, influential and extremely loyal group, making them a desirable market for mainstream brands. But reaching them requires more than launching Sharia-compliant products. Making inroads to this sector takes deep understanding of the values of this community and building the brand from there.”
Tuesday September 15, 2009
Islam • Religious Merchandising:
A Chinese clothing manufacturer probably thought it was on to a winner by exporting jeans bearing the Islamic expression “In the name of God, the compassionate, the merciful” to Iran. But an otherwise sound marketing ploy was undone by one embarrassing flaw: the phrase (Bismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-Rahim in Arabic), which graces each of the Qur’an‘s 114 chapters, was prominently displayed on the pockets of the jeans’ backsides, something likely to be seen as disrespectful by devout Muslims.
Incidentally, Buddhists have been similarly unamused at the use of their religion by merchants. So have Hindus.
Monday March 16, 2009
Atheism • Religious Merchandising:
“If there were no religious advertising, there would be no atheist advertising,” said Ariane Sherine in a phone conversation from her home in London. Sherine is a journalist who spearheaded the idea for ads saying, “There’s probably no God. Now stop worrying and enjoy your life.”From a marketing perspective, however, the problem with the atheist brand may be that it is essentially selling nothing; not God, but no God. [video]
Friday March 6, 2009
Buddhism • Religious Merchandising:
About 200 Buddhist students held a peaceful protest rally outside an outlet of the international franchise Buddha Bar in the Indonesian capital on Thursday, accusing it of defaming their religion.Avoiding alcohol and other intoxicants is the fifth of the “Five Precepts” that form the basic moral code of Buddhism.
Meanwhile the secretary-general of the Indonesian Pandita Sabha Buddha Dharma Foundation, said sealing off the bar was not the Buddhist way of seeking a solution. “Our way is never to force anything. A dialogue is needed,” he said.
Tuesday December 18, 2007
Hinduism • Religious Merchandising: Hindu believers are offended by images of Hindu dieties on underwear sold via CafePress.com
Tuesday October 23, 2007
Religious Merchandising: Norma Venning was surprised to encounter Mary, Moses and Noah in the toy aisle of her local Wal-Mart on a recent morning, but there was no sign of Jesus – the son of God had already sold out.
Tuesday August 7, 2007
Religious Merchandising: The pillaging of religious stories and symbols, long a staple of advertisers and marketers, is taking another twist, this time targeting Eastern religions.
Thursday March 15, 2007
Religious Merchandising: Traditionally, the rosary is more about spiritual function than fashion. But these days the ordered string of beads is as likely to be found in a house of fashion as it is in a house of prayer.
Thursday December 7, 2006
Religious Merchandising: A video game that depicts a crusade of violence by Christians could be heading for the bestseller charts this Christmas, even though it has been condemned by Muslims and secularists.
Monday September 11, 2006
Religious Merchandising: Popular Christian Books Spawn Video Game
Friday June 9, 2006
Religious Merchandising: It's the new 'Left Behind' video game, where you maim and murder and hate, all in God's name. Praise!
Thursday May 18, 2006
Paula White • Randy White • Religious Merchandising • Without Walls International Church: TAMPA - Insomniacs and fans of graveyard-shift TV may have spotted a curious program recently starring one of the Bay area's most prominent men of God.
Monday April 24, 2006
Religious Merchandising: "Omen" film promoters, Ann Coulter and Radio Free Satan all look forward to June 6.
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