[Podcast] China paradigm #12: From WeChat to Douyin, how to master China’s e-commerce landscape
Matthieu David, founder of China Paradigm, interviews Jenny (Tingyi) Chen, Co-founder and COO of WalkTheChat, a WeChat marketing agency and software platform specialized in China’s e-commerce landscape. Chen describes how strong shared values allowed solidified the cross-cultural partnership with WalkTheChat’s other co-founder Thomas Graziani. Though neither of the co-founders are developers, they were able to […]
The most popular international actors in China on social networks
Who are the most popular international actors in China? While the movie industry is more and more directing and adapting its content to the Chinese market, who are the most popular celebrities to endorse brands and movies in China? Daxue Consulting realized a research on Baidu Index to know who are the most popular international […]
Who are the most popular world cup players on Chinese platforms?
Who are the most popular football world cup players in China? Although China didn’t qualify for the 2018 FIFA world cup, Chinese people are still looking forward to see their favorite players on the pitch during this international event. During the 21st edition that takes place in Russia from 14 June to 15 July 2018, […]
[Podcast] China paradigm #1: How to switch from an agency to SaaS model with Thomas Graziani
In this episode of China paradigm, Matthieu David interviews Thomas Graziani, founder of WalkTheChat. The podcast explores how he switched from an agency model to a SaaS product model in China, how to build a business in China, and what the product WalkTheChat can bring to e-commerce businesses to get access to the Chinese market […]
[Podcast] China paradigm transcript #1 : How to switch from an agency to SaaS model with Thomas Graziani
In this episode of China paradigm, Matthieu David interviews Thomas Graziani, founder of WalkTheChat. The podcast explores how he switched from an agency model to a SaaS product model in China, how to build a business in China, and what the product WalkTheChat can bring to e-commerce businesses to get access to the Chinese market […]
Why and how to do in-depth interviews in China with market insiders?
Conducting in-depth interviews in China is a key feature of any market research In-depth interviews in China (IDI research) are techniques of qualitative research in China that involve conducting intensive individual interviews, usually with a small number of respondents, to analyze their perspectives, experiences or feelings regarding a particular market situation, marketing concepts or anticipated […]
Market Segmentation Strategy in China
Market Segmentation Strategy in China proved to be necessary China has been recently attracting major foreign brands in many different sectors. Zara, H&M, Swatch and others internationally loved companies have already settled in China. From their experience, it becomes apparent that tastes and preference of Chinese consumers differ from the Europeans. Therefore, before entering the […]
Innovation in China: What makes the difference?
Innovation in China It is globally accepted that China has recently become a global place for innovation. More European entrepreneurs and existing brands go to this country to implement ideas and attract local customers. Companies seek to find innovative ways of running a business more effectively. As long as China is becoming a global economy […]
Carrefour China Market Entry Strategy
Carrefour China Market Entry Strategy 250 cities with a population over 1 million and a steady rise in living standards… For the mass-market retailing, China offers limitless opportunities; more than for any other market segment. However, along with opportunities, foreign brands come up with numerous challenges regarding customers’ tastes, which are highly accurate in China. […]
Running equipment in China
Running equipment in China Overview of China’s sportswear market China’s sportswear market has expanded rapidly in recent years, particularly so for footwear like cross-training shoes and apparel products. Since cross training shoes are very multi-functional and can be worn for a wide variety of sports such as walking, running, tennis and basketball, they become the […]
Optimising Your Wechat Marketing in China
Optimising Your Wechat Marketing in China Any company with an SNS marketing strategy in China need to incorporate WeChat (known as Weixin in Chinese). WeChat has 788 million users active every month, an increasing presence overseas, and concerted efforts to spread the use of the app to countries like India and Brazil. Projections suggest it will […]
Branding: Chinese luxury watch market
Branding: Chinese luxury watch market The Chinese luxury watch market is facing many issues when coming to branding and naming strategy. As most occidental companies are now realizing, naming is crucial when it comes to the Chinese market. Indeed, Chinese speakers will have a hard time memorizing and pronouncing the English name of brands or […]