Honda: Fulfilling the Malaysian dream

Honda used experiential marketing to connect with the Malay community with this campaign. (The brand had previously been strongly associated with Malaysia's minority Chinese population.) The campaign centred on the Ramadan/Eid period, during which well wishers are traditionally received into homes and invited to attend the celebrations.

Honda: Fulfilling the Malaysian dream

YouLi Hooi and Kenny Lim

Campaign details

Brand owner: HondaAgency: Starcom MediaVest GroupBrand: HondaCountry: MalaysiaChannels used: Events and experiential, Games and competitions, Internet - general, Product and other sampling, Product placement, Radio, Social media, Sponsorship - event or property, Sponsorship - mediaMedia budget: Up to 500k

Executive summary

In Malaysia, Honda has always been perceived as the car most preferred by Chinese drivers but the brand had struggled to connect with the Malay community, which accounts for over half of the entire population.

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