LEARN FOR CHINA, LEARN FROM CHINA
ChoZan is a Digital China consultancy with offices in Hong Kong and Shenzhen. We not only help brands in China stay on top of changes, translate insights into actions, and upskill their teams, but we also help multinationals and global tech companies learn from and make sense of China’s digital transformation journey and use these experiences to shorten their own learning curve at home.
CHOZAN PROVIDES TAILOR-MADE SERVICES TO AID YOUR SUCCESS FOR AND FROM CHINA
DIGITAL CHINA ADVISORY
In-depth consulting and additional research from our team so you can implement lessons from China into your digital transformation journey, whether it’s for your new digital branch or a product launch. At the core, our insights are about organisational transformation and more effective management processes and structures. Check out more here.
TRAINING
Fully tailored high-quality training on the China digital market with integral, pertinent case studies for corporate clients, delivered to your team with meticulousness and efficiency. Give us an idea of what you need and we’ll custom-make the right course for you. We often train groups about Digital China, the latest marketing trends. Check out more here.
KEYNOTE SPEECHES
Our founder, Ashley Dudarenok, is a well known speaker and can deliver keynotes full of energy, insight and inspiration that will transform your event, motivate and help you achieve your goal. Ashley talks about Digital China, Modern Chinese Consumers, China’s New Retail and technology, Chinese social media and digital marketing strategy. Check out more here.
FORESIGHTING & TRENDS
Get the early signs of important changes to make strategic and educated decisions for your business operations in China. With our future-forward insights, you will be able to empower your team in predicting opportunities, improving communication with consumers, and creating innovative products. Check out more here.
CONSULTATION
The fastest way to get your specific, urgent China marketing questions answered. Speak with Ashley Dudarenok or her team if you’re under time pressure and need to get on the right track fast. Check out more here.
ONLINE COURSES
Multiple masterclasses available to anyone with an internet connection to get them up to speed on China’s market, its modern consumers and Chinese social media marketing and selling. Check out more here.
BOOKS & MARKETING GUIDES
The most comprehensive books on the market about China’s e-commerce landscape, Chinese social media influencers and New Retail. You can also read our in-depth Digital China Minibooks to gain a better understanding of Modern Chinese Consumers, Cross Border E-Commerce, How to Deal with PR Crises, and more. Check out more here.
CHINA INSIGHTS LIBRARY
A collection of the latest reports, decks and guidebooks on the biggest trends in China from our own materials and insights, as well as other experts in the industry. Get the latest and most practical insights about modern Chinese consumers, Chinese social media, China’s New Retail, China’s digital transformation. Check out more here.
WHAT DO PEOPLE SAY
WE COVER TOPICS AROUND
- DIGITAL ECOSYSTEMS
- METAVERSE AND XR TECHNOLOGIES
- DEVELOPING INFLUENCERS AND KOLS
- LIVESTREAMING COMMERCE
- NEW RETAIL AND SEAMLESS 020 JOURNEY
- SOCIAL MARKETING AND COMMERCE
CHINA DIGITAL MARKETING STRATEGY AND SOCIAL MEDIA CONTENT CREATION
If you’re looking for a professional team to create your Chinese digital marketing strategy and execute it, our agency, Alarice, also founded by Ashley, can help. We conduct consumer research, do brand audits, competitor analysis, develop tailored marketing strategies and execute them. Click for more info
Ashley Dudarenok
Ashley is a renowned China digital expert, serial entrepreneur, global keynote speaker, 3 time bestselling author, vlogger, podcaster, media contributor and female leadership spokesperson. In addition to being a China digital expert, entrepreneur and vlogger, Ashley is also a LinkedIn Top Voice in Marketing, a Holmes Report Asia’s Top 25 Innovator, and a member of Thinkers50’s Radar Class of 2021 who called her a “China digital marketing and trend guru”. In 2021, she received the Women Leadership Award by IPWS and was named the Young Business Leader of the Year. In 2022 she was named one of World’s Top 100 Retail Influencers by RETHINK Retail.
She is the founder of China-focused social media agency Alarice and China insights and training company ChoZan. Ashley is an active supporter of women in leadership and business. She is the creator of the self-development and mentorship program FIRE
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Ashley is a member of Alibaba’s Global Influencer Entourage since 2017, part of Jingdong and Pinduoduo’s Global China Experts Group since 2018, and has worked directly with a Tencent co-founder to conquer Western social media. She runs a popular YouTube vlog about digital China, the China market, consumers and social media. She is an author of three international Amazon bestsellers on China: Unlocking The World’s Largest E-Market, Working with Bloggers, Influencers and KOLs and New Retail: Born In China Going Global.
Ashley is a global keynote speaker and masterclass facilitator. Her topics include modern Chinese consumers, China’s new retail ecosystems and technology, China’s travel retail and digital marketing as well as other digital China topics. Since 2016, she has spoken at over 270 events across Asia, Europe, Australia and the Middle East. She has spoken to Coca Cola, Disneyland, BMW, IWC, Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, Deutsche Bundesbank, Richemont, Li & Fung, Hang Lung Properties, Manulife, RISE, InvestHK, TEDx and others.
WHAT DO PEOPLE SAY
OUR CLIENTS
WHAT DO PEOPLE SAY
MEET OUR CORE TEAM
Ashley
Founder of ChoZan & Alarice
Jacqueline
Project Director
Syca
Head of Research and Strategy
Yolanda
Head of Social Media
Kathy
Head of Insights
Sabba
Marketing Manager
Maureen
Executive Editor
Lexi
Project Manager
Ken
Graphic Designer and Video Editor
Ada
China Marketing Strategist
Amelie
Social Media Copywriter
Holly
Finance Executive
David
China Trends Analyst
Lena
China Marketing Researcher
Hailey
China Strategy & Research Executive
Vicky
China Marketing Research & Strategy Executive
Vivien
Content Writer
Christina
Marketing Executive
Angela
Marketing Executive
Pinky
Graphic Designer
Peggy
Marketing Executive
FAQ
Learn for China, learn from China. We see our mission as helping brands in China stay on top of the consumer and digital economy changes and to successfully lead business operations in the China market. We also help companies worldwide on their digital transformation journey by letting them learn from China’s best practices. We provide following services: consultancy, trainings, expert calls, keynotes and many more. Please contact us to direct email for further details.
We have clients requesting services to learn for and from China. When it comes to learning for China, we typically work with large brands already operating in the market, or mid-size brands that are just entering China and are willing to quickly equip their team with needed knowledge. With learning from China, we typically work with the world’s largest multinationals and tech companies. Please contact us to direct email and we would be happy to discuss what we can do for your team.
We have deep expertise in the digital economy, marketing, the new retail, and technology. We do research, trend watching, develop foresights, run digital transformation projects as well as deliver tailored trainings and keynotes. Please contact us to direct email for further details.
We provide consulting services for projects, in-depth training for upskilling your team, keynotes on fully tailored insights, consultations and expert calls, and digital products such as video courses and a China insights library. Not exactly sure on which of these you and your company need? Contact us to direct email and we’ll be sure to aid you in your decision process.
We’ve been in business since 2011 and have served over 300 customers from the US, Europe and the Asia Pacific region, delivering China consultancy, trainings, digital China research and marketing strategies. Contact us to direct email so we can further discuss your project.
We have case studies from a variety of industries, such as FMCG, Tech, Luxury, F&B, etc. If you want to learn more about what we have provided them and what we can provide for you, make sure you contact us and we’ll give you the details. In terms of references, they are available upon request before the kickstart of a large project. Please contact us to direct email for further details.
Yes, that’s right down our alley! We can help you with market entry strategy and consumer research. We execute quickly to get you up and running within 5-12 weeks. Please contact us to direct email for further details.
All our trainings are tailor-made. Depending on the result and skills you want to get, we will be happy to prepare personalised programs for you and your team. Our most popular training modules include China’s New Retail, Chinese Social Media and Livestreaming in China. Please contact us to direct email to schedule a phone call so we can speak in-depth and to get a detailed plan from our team.
Due to the current COVID-19 situation, we primarily deliver consultations, trainings and keynotes online at this stage. Please contact us for further details.
OUR BLOG
5 Crucial Lessons in Customer-centricity from Some of China’s Top Tech Ecosystems
In China, omnichannel sales, also known as New Retail, are predicted to reach 1.8 trillion yuan by 2023. As new retail models emerge, the ratio
3 Lessons from China’s Travel Retail Industry in the Post-Pandemic Era
Retail travel is getting another boost in China in 2023! The China Tourism Research Institute (CTRI) released a report on February 20 predicting that the
9 Lessons from China for DTC Brands in Launching, Marketing and Selling Products in 2023
China has grown to be one of the largest economies in the world. With a population of 1.4 billion, consumer brands in China are growing