Keys to nostalgia marketing in China: Qualitative research on what makes Chinese millennials and gen Z nostalgic
Nostalgia marketing aims to capture customers’ attention by appealing to cherished memories. Nostalgia marketing is done through returning to concepts from an earlier phase in target consumers’ lives like family, holidays, and school, through triggers like music, tastes and images, or through pairing with popular brands, products and icons from childhood and early adulthood. From […]
Official guide to brand storytelling in China
Every brand has a story, and brands can narrate their story to engage with their audience. Through a narrative, an audience can become more sentimentally connected with a brand, which could in turn foster greater brand equity and loyalty. A strong brand storytelling in China goes beyond merely advertisement; brands that tell a story convey […]
Lesser known ride hailing platforms in the ride hailing market in China cause tight competition
The ride hailing market in China is increasingly competitive and price-driven. Although DiDi has long held the largest share, lesser known ride hailing platforms in China are emerging to challenge the company’s dominance. With Geely’s Caocao Chuxing (曹操出行), Tencent and Alibaba-backed T3 Chuxing (T3出行), JD.com-backed Dida Chuxing（嘀嗒出行）entering the local ride hailing market with lower prices, […]
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 […]
How brands can reach Chinese male beauty consumers
A few years ago, the perception of beauty market was that it was a market primarily, if not strictly, for women. However, in recent years, the tides in China’s beauty market have begun to turn. Chinese men have become more aware of their appearance and have an increased need for beauty products. While beauty brands […]
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 […]
The darling of China’s Southeast Seaboard: What Foreign Companies should know about Xiamen’s Economy
With three and a half million citizens in the city proper and roughly four million in the built-up area of the city, Xiamen is only the thirtieth most populated city in China. However, the city had a GDP of 600 billion yuan and a GDP per capita of 142,000 yuan in 2019. This makes Xiamen […]
How HomeFacial Pro grew from a niche brand to a mass skin care brand in China
HomeFacial Pro, or HFP in short, is a Chinese skin care brand founded in 2014 by Guangzhou Danke Internet Technology Co Ltd. It takes up a 0.9% brand share in the skin care market in China. The name “HomeFacial Pro” means professional skin care that can be enjoyed at home. It is one of many […]
Daxue Talks 74: Marketing in China: Alternatives to email newsletters
1:06: We know that email Newsletters are not effective in China. Which channel can replace newsletters? 2:56: You mentioned SMS solutions several times. What kind of software do you use in China to distribute SMS easily and to connect them to your platform? Daxue Talks is a show powered by daxue consulting, a china-based strategic market research company […]
China Paradigm 110: How to score a 1.5 million RMB sales day through live-streaming twice
Live-streaming in China Matthieu David interviews Josh Gardner, CEO at Kung Fu Data. The e-commerce sector has never been more relevant and richer in China than the present and Kung Fu Data is a big reason why businesses succeed in this field. Gathering the right data combined with having the right business relationships and taking […]
Chinese KOLs vs. Western Influencers: How does an instagram post compare to a minute of livestreaming?
KOL marketing spans across PR (public relations), social media and content marketing. Both KOLs in China and influencers of western countries are playing a very crucial role in public relations and marketing. The differences between Chinese KOLs and western influencers reflects the different perspectives of aesthetics, entertainment, and social media preferences of two cultures. So […]
The rise of the Stay-at-home Economy in China | How COVID-19 boosted indoor consumption
The Stay-at-home Economy in China is a series of consumption and commercial activities carried out by people at home, such as online shopping, entertainment, work, education and fitness. Stay-at-home Economy includes almost all aspects of daily life: online shopping, online entertainment, social media, delivery services, online education, online fitness training, telemedicine, and remote work. Download […]