Marketing on Weibo

WINNING ON WEIBO WITH CONTENT AND CAMPAIGNS

Weibo is an extremely competitive environment. It demands more than mediocre posts and the status quo. To stand out, your content needs to be on point and campaigns need to hit the mark. We can help you understand how to do exactly that.

Weibo Marketing Training

  • 1 Weibo Marketing Overview
  • 2 Weibo Customization
  • 3 Developing a Solid Content Strategy: The 4-1-1 Rule
  • 4 Follower Acquisition and Development
  • 5 Weibo’s Newest Features and the Future of the Platform

Weibo is a Chinese word which means microblog. There are many different blog platforms like Tencent Weibo, Sohu Weibo and NetEase Weibo but the most popular is Sina Weibo which is simply referred to as Weibo. In this module we’ll discuss how to effectively use Weibo tools for your marketing needs.

1. WEIBO MARKETING OVERVIEW

Weibo was launched in 2009 and quickly became popular among internet users because of its user-friendly interface and social media functions. By Q4 2018, it had 462 million monthly active users and over 190 million daily active users. It’s popular for the following reasons:

  • Makes communicating with friends easy
  • Efficiently transitions between different pages
  • Powerful posting platform for daily life moments
  • Easily facilitates participation in different campaigns
  • Tracks hot topics and trends
  • Gives easy access to live-streaming sessions

This platform is one of the most popular channels for brands to engage with potential consumers.

There are two types of accounts on Weibo:

1Personal accounts are the majority and are set up by regular users for personal interactions.

2Official accounts are for corporations, media, institutions, registered websites, apps, NGOs, school organizations, government departments and more.

2. WEIBO CUSTOMIZATION

In our training we’ll discuss how to customize your official Weibo page. Weibo home pages allow pictures to be posted for profiles, covers, banners, backgrounds and have space for brand-related information. It’s also possible to integrate QR codes from your official WeChat account. Implementation and management can overwhelm even experienced marketers but we’ll share useful tips with you and give you solutions for possible restrictions. This information will make the process of customizing your Weibo page smoother.

3. DEVELOPING A SOLID CONTENT STRATEGY: THE 4-1-1 RULE

It’s not surprising that Weibo became popular among companies and brands as the channel to engage with Chinese consumers but the unique interests and attention range for Weibo users has become a real challenge for anyone looking to grab their attention. Every day different brands post thousands of articles so it’s hard to stand out. Well-prepared solid content strategies are a must.

Brands post regularly regarding 4 types of content:

  • Product-related content
  • Soft content
  • Interactive content
  • KOL promotion content

Weibo users prefer formats using multimedia content but what’s most important is the frequency and sequence of content. Based on our experience as an agency, the 4-1-1 Rule ensures effective communication with your followers. We’ll teach you all about it.

4. FOLLOWER ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT

The primary goal of most Weibo marketing strategies is the continuous growth of followers. There are four major methods which can help brands to attract initial audiences:

There are two types of accounts on Weibo: 

1Utilizing current databases

2Using key opinion leader promotions

3Weibo advertisements

4Weibo online campaigns 

All of these methods have pros and cons but once you accumulate a healthy follower database, it’s easier to convert them into real customers. Launching Weibo marketing campaigns requires higher levels of management and more tools. Users see these interactions as fun and entertaining but for brands, they’re an opportunity to do word-of-mouth marketing.

5. WEIBO’S NEWEST FEATURES AND THE FUTURE OF THE PLATFORM

Weibo is constantly developing and implementing new functions. During our training you’ll learn more about recent features such as newsfeed optimization, paid UGC, V+ membership, Wang Hong e-commerce platforms, hot search lists and comment checking. All these features will help you to engage with your audience more effectively.

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FAQ

Weibo is suitable for most industries. However we recommend that you clearly identify your goals on the platform and during this module we’ll learn what you can achieve by doing marketing on Weibo.

At the end of the module, there will be group activities. We’ll take a good look at it and can work on it then. If you need a more detailed analysis after that, we can help you during a personal consultation.

Yes. We’ll talk about how to advertise on the platform and how the process is different from advertising on Western social media.

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