As China’s economy grows, the number of Chinese consumers traveling and shopping overseas is rising along with it. In less than two decades China has become the largest driving force in the outbound travel market with over 140 million Chinese tourists making trips in 2018 alone. The country’s thirst for digital knowledge has ignited a massive push in traveler decision making and France has become a new crowd-pleaser for Chinese consumers.…
Foreign companies pour money into Baidu search engine marketing (SEM) every year, and for good reason. The right SEM campaign can bring your company quick and effective results for marketing to Chinese consumers. Problem is – a lot of brands aimlessly set up ads, not knowing much about the process, and more than often don’t get the results they would like.…
Weibo, was once herald as the only social media platform in China, but has since been overshadowed by the rise of WeChat and the growing popularity of Toutiao. It is true that we barely hear about Weibo marketing anymore, but Weibo is the second most popular social media platform in China. The company is continuing to experience significant growth with its user base nearing 500 million users.…
Ask almost anyone what to include in your Chinese social media strategy and you’re likely to hear WeChat, Weibo and Baidu in the response. It’s no secret that having a presence on the bigger social media platforms will always be an important part of your digital marketing strategy, but brands seem to get lost in the noise of millions of posts and tweets from the well-known platforms.…
Arguably one of the most creative innovations to come out of the Chinese digital landscape, WeChat Mini Programs (MPs) are at the forefront of disrupting how consumers interact with apps. What’s equally impressive is that MPs have no notable counterpart in the West. With more than 600 million users and over 1.5 million developers leveraging a brands reach, it’s simply impossible to ignore the boundless potential of how MPs serve as a digital marketing tool in China.…
From the printing press to digital ads, advertising has changed with the times especially when marketing to China. Advertisement spending will continue to increase as the middle classes’ purchasing habits continue to fuel the market, but many foreign companies often fail to understand that the digital advertisement industry in China differs from the West. When advertising your business to the Chinese market, there are three important factors to remember: the digital landscape is fragmented, China is dominated by mobile, and Chinese consumers change quickly.…
While China still represents a big growth opportunity for brands entering the market, brands need to be more measured and focus on delivering experiences to create authentic customer value. Brands continue to expect significant growth, but don’t utilize the tools that will help them properly achieve that goal. The future of customer service stems from smart targeting and convenience—online and off. …
If brands want to leverage a piece of China’s consumer market, influencer or KOL marketing is proving to no longer be an option but more of an essential component of a marketing strategy. With that being said, it’s extremely easy to find articles on how the KOL industry is booming or how beneficial it is for brands.…
With the explosion of recent digital success from trending platforms such as Douyin, Toutiao and WeChat mini programs, it can be easy to forget the power and relevance of Weibo. However, don’t be quick to dismiss the influence of Weibo as it is still arguably one of the most influential social media platforms in China.…
These days, agencies more than often fail to mention that an overwhelming large number of international brands fall flat when marketing to China. With the largest middle class in the world, the Chinese market is massive, and for the right brand, it can be insanely profitable. The population has reached 1.4 billion and the online retail market is expected to double the size of the U.S.…
