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Online marketing in China is different from any other place in the world. Cost-per-click or CPM ads play a smaller parts in the advertising mix. Instead, influencers are an essential marketing tool in China. Small influencers (Key Opinion Customers or KOCs) are particularly essential. Let’s learn how to leverage KOCs to boost your business in China. Livestreaming campaigns Live-streaming campaigns …
Red has grown to become an essential marketing platform in China. However, evaluating Red’s impact on sales has been a longstanding problem. There is now a solution : Red Star (Xiaohongxing / 小红星) enables to connect Red traffic with Tmall sales. What is Xiaohongxing ? Xiaohongxing is a tracking system that enables to know : The system enables tracking orders …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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: …
