[Podcast] China paradigm #23: How tech companies can engage consumers in China
China Paradigm interviews Dmitry Shklyar, founder and CEO of Eastidea, a company that represents tech companies in the Chinese market. This episode explores how Eastidea assists tech companies with delivering their products to their targeted audience. Dmitry Shklyar explains how important it is to have relevant content that engages Chinese consumers and how to successfully […]
[Podcast] China paradigm #22: How to run an international creative agency in China
China Paradigm interviews Louis Houdart, group CEO and founder of Creative Capital. In this episode, we learn how to put a soul into a brand, what is the difference between a brand and a retailer, how to attract Chinese clients, Louis elaborates on the examples of Zara, Louis Vuitton, and InnisFree to describe what makes […]
[Podcast] China paradigm #19: How to leverage KOLs in China
China paradigm interviews Elijah Whaley, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer of PARKLU, a platform that connects KOLs with brands within China’s marketing scene. This episode dives into how PARKLU became the largest KOL database in China, across 13 social media platforms. Elijah Whaley explains how PARKLU became the predominant influencer platform and how companies can […]
[Podcast] China paradigm #21: How to make profit in the fitness industry without establishing a gym
China Paradigm interviews Tom Xiong, founder of Move Shanghai. Move Shanghai is a platform that partners with gyms, fitness classes, and even luxury hotel swimming pools to bring the experience of fitness to Shanghai. In this podcast we learn about the business model and how Move Shanghai makes profit and collaborates with venues, why this […]
[Podcast] China paradigm #20: How to get the most out of XiaoHongShu
China Paradigm interviews Miro Li, Co-founder of Double V. Consulting, a consulting firm helping foreign enterprises master China’s ecommerce scene. This episode zeros in on XiaoHongShu, a growing ecommerce-social media app in China. Miro Li explains who uses XiaoHongShu and why they use it, how foreign brands can set up a XiaoHongShu account, and how […]
[Podcast] China paradigm #18: How to take western digital marketing success into China
China paradigm interviews Pauline Lahary, founder of myCVfactory, a company which helps clients with CV writing and editing, including downloadable templates and LinkedIn optimization. In this podcast, we learn how Pauline has made incredible SEO success on Google, how she is localizing her brand and product to China, how she applied western digital marketing success […]
[Podcast] China paradigm #16: How an APP can improve employee training in China
In this episode of China paradigm, Daxue Consulting CEO, Matthieu David interviews CEO and founder of ATIOM, Matthew Spriegel. ATIOM is a platform that utilizes the method of microlearning to engage your workforce, anytime, anywhere. In this China business podcast, we learn about Matthew’s experience with China Accelerator, how to improve employee training in China […]
SK-II’s Viral Chinese Campaigns: Contributing to the (exhausted) conversation of “Leftover Women” | Daxue Consulting
In the weeks following Chinese New Year, SK-II premiered the latest video in their #changedestiny campaign, titled Meet Me Halfway. Following Marriage Market Takeover (2016) and The Expiry Date (2017), the latest installment continues the narrative of “leftover women” as three Chinese young single women working in cities far from home ask their parents to […]
Is pricing strategy a key to the success of your product in the Chinese market?
Daxue Consulting CEO, Matthieu David gives insight on the methodologies used to decide a pricing strategy in China. As an example, methodologies include a comprehensive price audit of the product categories, both through store checks and online marketplace and e-commerce scrapping. Benchmarking metrics of key market players, along with brands from different sectors but offering […]
[Podcast] China paradigm #5: How to start a successful apparel brand in China with Vivian Chang
In this week’s episode of China Paradigm, Daxue Consulting CEO Matthieu David interviews Vivian Chang, founder of apparel brand Crush Collection, to learn first-hand what it takes to start a successful apparel brand in China. Mrs Chang studied fashion design at FIDM (Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising) in Los Angeles before moving to China […]
[Podcast] China paradigm #4: How to set up and run an accounting business in China with Stephane Grand
In this episode of China paradigm, Matthieu David interviews Stephane Grand, Founder & CEO at S.J Grand financial and tax advisory (sjgrand.cn) since 2002. From Taipei, where he is opening a new office, our guest tells us how he started his accounting business in a very regulated industry and what can be done to help […]
[Podcast] China paradigm #3: How to build and run a SaaS product in China with Thomas Morisset
In this episode of China paradigm, Matthieu David interviews Thomas Morisset, CEO of the Saas made for goods. Through the story of Made for goods, we explore how to build and run a SaaS product in China. Thomas Morisset explains how he found his co-founders, his business model and how to enter the WeChat ecosystem. […]