Livestreaming started taking off in China back in 2016, that is almost a decade ago. While this realisation will make any China marketer feel ancient, does it mean Livestreaming is a thing of the past ? Certaintly not. Let’s look at the China livestreaming trend in 2025, and understand the key tactics to leverage it for your brand. Livestreaming gained …
5 ways to enter the Chinese market in 2025
The rise of DeepSeek, business-friendly signals from the administration and turmoil in the United States have led many businesses to reconsider China as a key market for 2025. But what is the best way to enter the Chinese market in 2025 ? Here are five ways. Part 1 : who can enter the Chinese market in 2025 ? Gone are …
[Social Report] How Brands Ride the Wave of Podcast Marketing Popularity?
Market Overview In this year, over 150 brands have established their own branded podcasts on Chinese Podcast app- Xiaoyuzou. In addition to well-known names like Nike and Kering, more niche brands such as Aesop, Marimekko, and Patagonia are leveraging Chinese podcasts for their marketing. Podcasts are capturing the hearts of China’s youth, especially those in top-tier cities. A staggering year-over-year …
[Social Report] Are consumers getting numb about sales events like 618?
Overview JD Leads Social Engagement Growth with PDD Close Behind •For the 618 event in 2024, total sales across all e-commerce platforms reached 742.8 billion RMB, marking a YOY decline of 7%. •JD experienced the most significant year-on-year increase of 32%. This prominence is likely due to increased marketing investments and heightened enthusiasm for 3C products, combined with JD’s reputation …
Brands start leveraging cat “memes” in China
China’s marketing landscape is becoming increasingly localized this year, striking a delicate balance between genuinely understanding GenZ and overdoing it. Spend over 5 minutes on social media anywhere in the world, and you’ll see a funny video involving a cat (a “meme”). But in China, you’ll also see brands using such videos to grab attention Gen Z’s attention. Meanwhile, cat …
Brands are Embracing Anime Culture in China
Anime culture, once considered niche, is now entering mainstream consumer markets in China. By embracing these trends, some brands activated to collaborate with anime games and IPs with millions of impressions. Meanwhile, the growing popularity of anime merchandise has revitalized traditional shopping malls. Female-oriented games are the new collaboration trend “Otome game”, also known as the female-oriented game, is a …
3 Trends of REDNote Marketing in 2024
Known as China’s Instagram counterpart, REDNote should not be approached in the same way as Instagram. Here are a few key trends for 2024: Learn more about the complete REDNote marketing guide here. Trend #1 Zoom: Xiaohongshu stores are booming as live-streaming picks up Xiaohongshu has been rapidly expanding its live-streaming e-commerce capabilities as part of a significant pre-IPO effort. …
2024 REDNote (Xiaohongshu) Marketing – A Complete Guide
As 2024 unfolds, REDNote (also called Red or Xiaohongshu) becomes a crucial force in luxury and premium brand marketing. With an anticipated IPO by 2024, REDNote is now a prime China marketing channel. It captivates a wealthy, young urbanite audience, making it a key destination for luxury and premium brands. REDNote (Xiaohongshu) Overview REDNote mainly targets a specific user group: …
China’s Top Winter Fad: Allgrey Fashion Trend Captivates over 300 Million Views on Red
Allgrey fashion trend, or 格雷系 in Chinese, which involves the layering of items in different shades of grey, was the major fashion fad in the last months of 2023 going into 2024. Originating amidst the winter season, this trend has seen an extraordinary rise in popularity, growing MoM 29.53X on average from November to January and captivating over 300 million views in relevant topics on Red/Xiaohongshu. In this edition of our micro …
Chinese New Year Marketing: Luxury and Cosmetic Brands Are Redefining Strategies for the Modern Chinese Consumer
Chinese New Year Marketing Ranking – Luxury Handbags and Shoes Industry Chinese New Year marketing engagements include both brand and organic content. Luxury Sector Chinese New Year Marketing Summary Insights Offline artistic installations The recent Chinese New Year marketing campaigns by luxury brands have showcased a significant uptick in the deployment of offline artistic installations, a testament to the brands’ …