The era of WeChat mini-games has come: How to monetize and advertise on mini-games
Firstly introduced in 2017, Wechat Mini-games gradually conquered the heart of Chinese consumers. Wechat Mini-games are easy convenient and easy-to-play: there is no need to download them or install them. What is unique about mini-game players, is that compared to the general population of gamers, mini-game players are, on average, much older and include more […]
What the success of bubble tea in China reveals about Chinese consumers
With more than 140.5 billion RMB of annual sales made by milk tea shops in 2019, the success of bubble tea in China is well proven. If you are lost among all the new entrants to the market, the latest innovations and the dynamics of the sector, this article retraces the history of bubble tea […]
China Paradigm 118: From freelancing to founding one of the largest image production houses in China
Matthieu David interviews Rodney Evans, Founder & CEO of Central Studios Shanghai, one of the largest image production houses in China. The photo and video production industry has definitely shifted to a more streamlined approach due to the emergence of social media in the last decade. Central Studios Shanghai, a photo studio based in China, […]
Understanding Chinese sense of humor through ads
Navigating the Chinese sense of humor can be incredibly difficult for individuals, let alone brands marketing to Chinese consumers. Although appealing to Chinese through funny advertisements is certainly effective, brands must understand the barriers, the taboos, versus the sweet spots of Chinese humor. The first thing that westerners need to wrap their head around when […]
The guide to a successful pop-up store in China
Pop-up stores in China A pop-up store is a short-term, temporary retail space that brands occupy. Regardless of whether the brands previously adopt a physical presence or not, it can be used for sales promotion purposes or for simply building connection with their existing and potential customers. Pop-up stores are usually designed or decorated creatively […]
Apply the Kardashians marketing tactics in China
In 2020, the Kardashians’ fame in China has hit a new high. No matter how you feel about them, you cannot deny their success: the empire of Kim Kardashian worth $350 million and Kylie Jenner’s worth $900 million. This is mainly thanks to the Kardashians marketing genius, which is also trending in the Chinese market. […]
Internet Censorship in China explained
The Internet and social media are pervasive and transformative forces in contemporary China. Nearly half of China’s 1.3 billion citizens now use the Internet. Use of the internet in China began in three phrases. First, with the advent of Internet cafés. Second, with the expansion of home and office based computers. Third, with the widespread […]
The short video market in China: Embodying the fast pace of modern lifestyle
The little puppy held by your favorite actor on your screen has already provided you a burst of happiness. Conveniently, videos automatically slide endlessly one after the other, displaying content chosen specifically for you by an algorithm. It’s so addictive that you suddenly realize an hour has already passed. The short video market in China […]
Why Astrology is popular in China
A trend to watch for marketing to young women Astrology is defined as “The study of the movements and relative positions of celestial bodies interpreted as having an influence on human affairs and the natural world.” It originated from the western society. Nevertheless, astrology is popular in China and has affected Chinese people’s daily lives […]
The adult toys market in China: untapped economic potential
Over the past 20 years, China has become more and more open. Sex is still a sensitive subject but consumer attitudes and the policies of the Chinese government are more flexible. The adult toys market in China is unfolding and is largely untapped. Download our report on China’s adult toys market E-commerce, brand image, strong consumer […]
Nike’s lunar New Year commercial: Why Nike’s first Chinese New Year ad is a big success
According to the Chinese zodiac, the coming new year is the year of the rat. Alert, nimble and intelligent, the rat is the first of the 12-animal-cycle. Along with a special Chinese New Year collection, which draws inspiration from traditional Chinese themes such as paper-cut folklore, Nike celebrates the Chinese New Year with its first […]
Daxue Talks transcript #28: What to know when running a marketing campaign on Douyin
Find here the Daxue Talks episode 28. Olivier Verot tackles the issue of running a very effective marketing campaign on Douyin. A lots of things need to be taken into consideration like the advertising method, the level of commission, negotiations KOLs in China, etc. Full transcript below: Oliver Verot: I’m Oliver Verot, the founder of Gentleman […]