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LATEST CHINA MARKETING AND CONSUMERS INSIGHTS
Luxury Brands Finally Begin to Master WeChat Commerce
Although the global personal luxury market is stuck in a holding pattern for the foreseeable future, China is likely to continue to make up for weaker demand elsewhere. China’s Domestic Luxury Market Expands Data published by global management consulting company Bain & Company in 2016 shows that China’s domestic luxury spending has been on the […]
A New Feature for Mini Programs: Store Mini Program
On April 26th, WeChat launched a new Mini Program feature called the “Store Mini Program” which shows users basic information about an offline store, similar to a virtual business card. How does the “Store Mini Program” feature work? Firstly, despite its name, it’s not currently a mini program but a feature related to mini programs. […]
Live Streaming in China: The Top 5 Platforms
Live streaming in China is becoming the most popular video format with more than 325 million online viewers in total, or 45.8% of Chinese netizens, according to The Chinese Live Streaming Report 2016. The revenue in live streaming is increasing along with its popularity and it’s predicted to be a US$5 billion market by the […]
From Mini Apps to KOLs: 6 Effective Luxury Marketing Campaigns on WeChat
Since our last WeChat campaign roundup, luxury brands have been maintaining a strong presence on China’s headliner social media platform. Big brands, including Longchamp, Chanel, and Montblanc, have been coming up with creative initiatives that utilize the diverse features enabled by the app to nurture a new following and engage with existing users. The following is a roundup […]
A Comprehensive List of Chinese Social Media Agencies
There’s growing interest in Chinese social media from all corners and more and more mid-sized businesses are looking for agencies that can help them connect with Chinese consumers. It’s hard to find an overview of the key players so we’ve compiled a list of major agencies focusing on CSM. Their services and specialties are highlighted […]
Overview of Weibo KOL Promotion
Ranging from influential celebrities and bloggers to featured communities and interest pages, Weibo KOLs (Key Opinion Leaders) are sophisticated enough to amass a large number of followers thanks to their content creation talent. For emergent brands and products, a Weibo KOLs’ follower base and public credibility enable effective promotion to an extensive audience. There are […]
Youku vs. YouTube: Why Youku is the Brand Favourite
Online video-sharing platforms shaped the way we consume videos since more than 15 years now. Viewers use these platforms to watch news and entertainment, express opinions or buy what they see. Even though YouTube and Youku are similar, Youku does a better job catering to brands’ needs. Differences between YouTube and Youku About YouTube YouTube […]
From Gogoboi to Mr. Bags: These Are the Fashion Bloggers Shaping China’s Luxury Industry
In her controversial commentary, fashion critic Suzy Menkes once questioned the professionalism and contributions of fashion bloggers in the era of smartphones and social media. Menkes, however, was being exceptionally encouraging when it came to Chinese fashion bloggers, where before the digital age there was little possibility of learning about opinions from China. To fashion […]
How to Sell on WeChat?
With more than 889 million monthly active users and 200 million of them linking their WeChat account to bank cards, there’s no doubt that WeChat is a major player in Chinese social media and e-commerce. WeChat Pay has made the platform more than just an instant messaging app. WeChat users buy movie tickets, book restaurants […]
A Comprehensive Overview: Douban
Douban is an interest-based social networking platform. It’s seen as a combination of Goodreads, IMDb, Blogger, Facebook, Pandora, Spotify, Ello and Fancy.com. So what is Douban like? How do people use it? Read on. 1. User and Content Characteristics Douban has over 60 million registered users and 150 million unregistered frequent visitors. Most of them […]
No Pinterest? No Problem: 5 Photo-Sharing Alternatives for China’s Luxury Marketers
Most marketers will have heard that Pinterest has joined Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram on the list of sites blocked in China. While Pinterest has never been as popular in China as domestic social media giants like WeChat and Weibo, it has been a useful tool for luxury brands marketing to Chinese consumers. The importance of […]
WeChat Adds New Functions to Mini Programs
WeChat officially launched its Mini Program platform in January this year and in March, Tencent added tons of new functions to it. The new functions are meant to strengthen the mini program platform and expand its applications. On March 27th, WeChat announced the first six new functions. 1. Individual developers can register and create their […]
