In our last blog post, we talked about shorter videos being The #1 Video Advertising Trend for Epic Muslim Consumer Engagement in 2022.

As we continue on our series for the top trends for Muslim consumer engagement in 2022, we would like to stay on the topic of ‘video’. In this blog post, we talk about a video format that, although not new, has recently taken off like a rocket. It is none other than video live streaming.

Here are the top reasons why you should consider live video streaming for 2022:

Live Video is Indispensable for Marketing to Muslim Audiences

We witnessed live video streaming become an indispensable tactic for marketers in 2021. 

2021 showed marketers that live streaming is popular and profitable even after the relaxation of pandemic lockdowns. Common business sense dictates that it’s vital for marketers and brands targeting Muslim consumers to seriously consider adding live streaming into their repertoire.

Live stream videos offer users the ability to enjoy high-quality live streams with little or no buffering. In 2021, live streaming video was one of the fastest-growing trends in social media marketing, especially with the advancement of social commerce.

Up until this point, most businesses have treated live video as a magic tool. It is definitely powerful, no doubt! But in 2022, you’ll see the power come from using live streams strategically, and the businesses who do will be the winners!

Source: Luria Petrucci, Founder of Live Streaming Pros on Wave.Video

Here are some hard-core live streaming stats for 2022 that you just can’t ignore:

• Live streaming is projected to grow by 60% in 2022.
• The number of hours streamed per day will increase by more than 50%.
• Live streams are expected to generate over 315 million monthly active users by 2022, representing one-third of the total population.

Source: ReelnReel

While these are undoubtedly very powerful stats, none of them hit closer to home for marketers and brands than the following statistic mentioned by Vimeo Livestream:

80% of consumers would rather watch a live video from a brand than read a blog.

That’s right, that’s 8 out of 10 consumers! The Muslim consumer, just like with all other statistics mentioned, is not immune to this.

Most social platforms limit the organic reach of friends and contacts on your posts. Livestreams bypass that limitation on some platforms. Facebook, which is notorious for limiting organic reach, is a good example.

Facebook recognizes a live stream video notification as a priority post. Users see a small pop-out screen that appears when a live stream event begins. Live stream events are recorded and saved by topic; that way new and interested Muslim users can find you.

Get Started With Muslim Live Stream Videos in 2022

If you have started creating live stream videos, do more in 2022. If you haven’t started, get started now and prepare for 2022.

It’s best to reach out to others with experience in live stream videos for help and guidance. Perform thorough research for trends and try to understand the culture of streaming events to solidify your brand at the forefront of live streaming.

Always remember your business goal and tie that into your live streaming tactics. Do you want to go live so you can hang out and answer questions? Or do you want to talk about your products/services? Or perhaps both?

Make sure you have a plan and structure in place before going live.

When starting, don’t get intimidated by the low numbers watching your live stream. When people watching the replay find value in your video stream content, they will be motivated to make it onto one of your live streams and interact with you.

Live Stream Video Trends for 2022

In-stream Shopping

Ecommerce is expected to be driven by live streaming in 2022. A report by Coresight Research states that “eCommerce live streaming is forecasted to generate $25B in sales in the US by 2023”.

Most tech companies have jumped onto the live stream shopping bandwagon in the United States, for a piece of the action. You’ve probably noticed the new shopping features on YouTube, Amazon, Instagram, and Facebook.

Selling products directly on social media (social commerce) is already worth $51.2 billion in the US. The possibility to combine shopping and live streaming on social platforms is heralding a new era of in-stream shopping for 2022.

Influencer Live Stream Video Events

Today, the status and impact of influencers for branding purposes is not in any doubt. Now, with the rise in popularity of live shopping the impact of influencers has become even more significant.

Brands have realized this and have started working with influencers more and more on their live stream videos. However, influencer live stream video events work magic not just for eCommerce brands.

Any organization with a goal, even those that exist for a good cause can capitalize on the power of live streaming with influencers.

A great example of this is the Dutch branch of Make-a-Wish. They recently collaborated with Yarasky – a gaming vlogger – for a live stream on YouTube.

The team raised more than €10,000 and reached an audience of nearly 6 million people; that’s one-third of the population in The Netherlands.

Shorter Live Stream Videos

The number one video trend for 2022 is videos getting shorter. It’s also the reason why TikTok’s turnover grew by 545% in Europe in 2020.

It just goes to show how excited people are about consuming short-form videos. Vidyard explains that the majority of videos being created (60%) are less than 2 minutes long.

What does that mean for live streaming video? Users prefer shorter streams on social networks and when creating live streams for your Muslim audience, this should be your preferred format.

Proof of this is also in the fact that Instagram has caught up and is scaling back on their long-form video platform IGTV. Now, instead, they are focusing on the short-form Reels, as an answer to TikTok. 

YouTube rolled out Shorts in the United States in March 2021. Social video consumption behaviors are changing, and this time (smaller) size matters.

Of course, you can still produce long live streams in 2022. Just make them educational in the form of courses and masterclasses for example. If you look at LinkedIn and Google as a brand, they do an excellent job at creating courses (although not live streaming) through LinkedIn Learning and Google Digital Garage.

Conclusion

Live streaming will prove to be a powerful asset for brands and organizations that want to boost their consumer engagement and revenue as well.

If you are targeting Muslim audiences or own a Muslim brand, 2022 is ripe for you to start using live stream events.

Don’t wait too long, advertise through Muslim Ad Network and let us help you with your Muslim consumer marketing in 2022 and beyond.

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While 2021 was a record year for ad spending, even more growth is expected in 2022.

According to the most prominent global ad agencies (Magna, Zenith, and GroupM), the U.S. ad market will exceed $300 billion and the global ad market will surpass $700 billion.

For your organization to capitalize on this opportunity, you must understand what will capture the attention of your Muslim consumer target audiences.

This is why, in the coming weeks, we will take a look at the top online advertising trends for 2022. 

In this article, we will look at the top video advertising trends that will propel you to get the best out of your Muslim target audience in 2022.

The #1 Video Ad Trend for 2022: Video Ads Are Shrinking

Expect the vast majority of video production in 2022 to be for short videos. According to Hubspot: “A video up to 2 minutes and 30 seconds in length is considered short-form”.

It’s been a known fact for a while now that online users have very little patience and an even lower attention span.

The worst part is that research is now showing that attention spans keep getting shorter. In 2019 the Insights from RevJet’s Q3 Consumer Ad Experience Sentiment Report mentioned that 25% of adults close a video after just 10 seconds.

Is it Worth Creating Video Ads for Muslim Consumers?

So why bother with videos then, if users are hardly looking at them?

It’s not that they are hardly looking at them, users want you to cut to the chase faster or they will bounce.

The mobile video ad spending in the United States alone is predicted to jump from $22.9 billion in 2020 to $53.9 billion in 2025.

Here are five video marketing stats from LemonLight that will convince you to produce video ads for Muslim customers:

1. 94% of users say that watching a video has helped them make a purchase decision at least once.
2. 99% of users enjoy watching online video content from brands.
3. 84% of marketers say video has helped them generate leads.
4. 90% of people say they discover new brands or products on YouTube.
5. 95% of the message is retained by users when it’s conveyed via video.

Short-form Video Trends for 2022

To get the best out of the short-form videos, create videos according to trends marketers are forecasting for 2022.

Here’s a look at the top trends:

Community-building Brand Challenges

Brand challenges are when a brand challenges its audience to do something good and show it online. It’s a great way to get user-generated content, boost traffic, and build community on TikTok and Instagram using themed hashtags.

The #KeepingActive hashtag, for example, has created a community of fitness enthusiasts making it the go-to hang-out place for them.

Current TikTok views for #KeepingActive: 7.1 billion

Behind the Scenes Brand Videos

Muslim consumers like any other group of consumers seek authenticity and transparency. Creating videos that show what happens behind the scenes humanizes your brand.

According to a study by Sprout Social, 70% of consumers feel more connected to brands whose CEO is active on social media platforms.

Whether you like football (soccer) or not, this behind-the-scenes video of Antonio Conte’s first day at Tottenham Hotspurs is the essence of how behind-the-scenes videos should be done. 

It’s more than 8 minutes long but the first two minutes are perfect for a short video.

Antonio Conte is a bigger brand than the Spurs themselves and in this video, we see him, not as the football machine that he is but as a human being.

Due to restrictions, we cannot host the video here but you can watch Antonio Conte’s first day at Tottenham Hotspur on YouTube.

How-to Videos

According to a 2020 report by Wyzowl, there is an increasing trend towards educational videos.

Ask yourself this: “Have I ever learned how to do something with the help of a YouTube video?”. Most likely the answer is yes.

How-to videos have high added value as they help your audiences maximize their efforts in their day-to-day struggles.

If your brand starts utilizing how-to videos as part of your Muslim marketing strategy, you can improve lead generation while building stronger brand loyalty.

Outstream Videos

Research by Teads has found that “66% of US users declared they hated when video ads automatically played with sound”.

That’s why a significant number of users are watching without sound.

Outstream videos are a great option and are gaining massive popularity.

These types of videos are integrated into the content the user is reading. That’s why they are also known as ‘native video’ or ‘in-read video’.

Outstream videos start playing without volume when the user scrolls over them and they pause once they are out of view.

It is important to remember that captioning and on-screen instructions are necessary to ensure that your video content is understood.

Optimizing for soundless playback video can help make your video content more accessible.

For the best example of this just look at your social media feed:

Micro Video Ads

We’ve mentioned that 25% of adults close a video after just 10 seconds.

What if your video ad finishes playing before the 10-second mark? Wouldn’t that ensure that all the content will be seen?

The challenge is creating something engaging and informative enough within 6 to 10 seconds. If you succeed in doing so, your chances of the user clicking on the ‘skip’ button are lower.

Micro video ads tease users just enough to make them want more. 

Design Shack recommends the use of “fast-paced or highly engaging visuals to grab users and lure them to your website with this video marketing trend”.

Conclusion

The year 2022 promises to be a significant year for brands advertising online. However, not all online advertising activities will work for every single brand. Video advertising is one of the most talked-about tactics for 2022.
However, to capitalize on a market with exponential growth, like the $3 trillion Muslim consumer market, you need to work with experts like Muslim Ad Network. So feel free to contact MAN – no strings attached – and let us talk about your Muslim online video advertising plans for 2022.

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