CLOT x Nike Air Force 1 K.O.D collection has been re-released after 15 years

The collaboration between Clot X Nike has more than ten years of history and, to this day, products of their collaboration remain relevant to the international fashion market. CLOT is a renowned Hong Kong streetwear brand founded in 2003 by Edison Chen and Kevin Poon. In turn, Nike needs no introduction. This year, the two brands re-released the K.O.D […]
Chinese Digital Marketing Ecosystem in 2021

This article on Chinese digital marketing ecosystem in 2021 was published in the 2021 spring edition of the German Chamber Ticker, download the Ticker Magazine here! The events of 2020 did not change the trajectory of Chinese e-commerce, but rather accelerated the country’s consumption to a digital future that was, sooner or later, inevitable. As we […]
“The Summer Palace x Big White Rabbit” is a vivid example of a company using nostalgia marketing

A vivid example of a company using nostalgia marketing (read more about nostalgia marketing) is the collaboration between the Shanghai milk candy brand White Rabbit (大白兔) and Summer Palace (欧和园).These local and popular brands collaborated for the first time and launched a product with a series of candy gift boxes called “The Summer Palace x Big White Rabbit”, “Ji Tu […]
18 inspiring Chinese New Year marketing campaigns 2021: Most creative, artistic, game changing and culturally competent

Lunar New Year is one of the most important and beloved holidays in China. On New Year’s Eve, Chinese families reunite and gather around the festive table, sharing their favorite dishes, handing out red envelopes of cash, and spreading good wishes for the New Year. Brands use this holiday to showcase their localization through specialized […]
Market Tidbits transcript #6: Nostalgia marketing in China

Allison Malmsten, media manager at daxue consulting, is talking with Grace Yu, project manager at daxue consulting, about nostalgia marketing in China. Our full findings are available for you to download! What is nostalgia marketing? Grace Yu: Nostalgia marketing is appealing to the emotions people felt between the ages of 12 and 22. During this […]
Personalization and customization in China: Is it worth the effort and how to create a campaign

China is on the path to becoming the largest luxury market in the world. According to a McKinsey report, China will contribute 40% of the world’s consumption of luxury goods by 2025, and it has already become the biggest market for many luxury brands. At the same time, foreign apparel brands have been expanding rapidly […]
Off-White in China: young American brand gaining fame among Chinese streetwear fans

The history of Off-White: The streetwear brand from Chicago going global Off-White was founded by Virgil Abloh in the United States in 2012 and became a globally famous streetwear brand within a few years. Off-White in China has gained a lot of attention as streetwear is becoming more popular in the country. The brand entered […]
The 10 most epic China marketing campaigns of 2020

2020 was an all-around difficult year. But during the turmoil of a global pandemic and a global economic crisis, there were brands who still insisted in spreading the messages of hope and empowerment. There were also brands that uplifted us with their creativity and adaptability, and provided new products that resonated with Chinese culture on […]
Awakening the dragon of rural consumption in China: How to tap into this Blue Ocean consumer base

The incredible popularity of Chinese short-video star Liziqi, who has 13.7 million subscribers on Youtube and 34 million on Douyin, has drawn the world’s attention to rural China. Viewers see the countryside in China as a fairyland, while Xinhuanet, China’s official press agency, described the rural market in China as a “gold mine” of consumption […]
The craze for e-commerce gamification in China, from charity to double 11

E-commerce gamification in China was one of the top marketing strategies during Double 11 2020. Consumers are exposed to more stimulation than ever before. Thus, the traditional marketing tools like TV commercials don’t work like they used to. Companies have found more creative and engaging ways to capture consumers’ attention, which lead to the rise […]
Double 11 marketing strategies: Competing in the world’s largest shopping event

Double 11, also known as Singles’ Day, is the largest e-commerce day in China. It started as an annual discount event that only happened on Tmall, but now it has become a national shopping festival through all Chinese e-commerce platforms. Each year, we see an evolution of Double 11 marketing strategies from brands. In 2020, […]
Daxue Talks 89: Online strategies for fashion brands in the Chinese market

In this episode, our guest Olivier Vérot from Gentleman Marketing Agency (GMA) talks about the online presence of fashion brands in the Chinese market. He explains the role of branded websites, describes the different SEO strategies, and shares information on how to open a Tmall store in China. Jump to questions: 0:00 Introduction 0:22 When […]