Standing out in the competitive market through branding in China
In the huge, complex, and highly competitive market, the role of branding in China in building a successful business has become increasingly crucial. Not only is there more pressure from other brands, but people’s needs and desires are also becoming more diverse and many are preferring local brands as reflected in the Guochao marketing trends. […]
Key considerations for foreign brands’ co-branding in China
In recent years, co-branding in China has become very popular, with a wide variety of co-branding targets, from food and drink, clothing, anime, and IP to games. This type of strategic alliance is highly effective in boosting sales and raising brand visibility. To tap into the Chinese market, international brands are diligently navigating the dos […]
How country-of-origin effect shapes Chinese consumers’ preferences and perceptions in the luxury industry
While many industries are expanding globally, the origin of brands still matters. Brands from developed countries often have an advantage as they have a positive country-of-origin effect, which positively impacts consumers’ perception and purchase decisions. The 2022 Nation Brands Index measures countries’ global image, including the perceived attractiveness of their products. Through interviews with 60,000 […]
Glocalization in China: how international F&B brands appeal to Chinese consumers
China’s F&B industry has dramatically evolved over the past decades, reaching 172 billion RMB market value in 2019. Due to the various types of eating habits and tastes of Chinese consumers, F&B brands need to be careful about their strategies when entering the market. In recent years, food shopping habits have drastically changed in China. […]
A guide to product packaging sizes in China
China’s retail industry looked promising in the first quarter; the retail sales of consumer goods excluding automobiles was 3,155.4 billion yuan (USD 492.2 billion) in March, a 34.2% increase from last year. This gives a positive outlook for consumer-packaged goods (CPG) companies as consumption rebounds in China. However, the rising competition intensity and changing consumer […]
The sportswear market in China: Domestic brands on the rise but still dominated by Nike and Adidas
Benefiting from the growing health awareness among the middle class, the sportswear market in China is rising steadily. The retail value of the sportswear market in China reached CNY316.6 billion in 2019 with current value growth of 17%. While the big names Nike and Adidas have been dominating the market with over 40% market share, […]
China Paradigm Transcript #106: Creatively multitasking for luxury brands in China
Find here China Paradigm episode 106. In this interview, Matthieu Rochette-Schneider tells us about his top management experience in Asia, Centdegrés business in the local market and creatively multitasking for luxury brands in China. Full transcript below: Matthieu David: Hello everyone. I am Matthieu David, the founder of Daxue Consulting and its podcast, China Paradigm. Joining me […]
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 […]
Daxue Talks transcript #89: Online strategies for fashion brands in China
Online strategies for fashion brands in China Click here to listen to episode 89 where Olivier Vérot from Gentleman Marketing Agency (GMA) talked about online presence and strategies used by fashion brands in China. He explains the role of branded websites, describes the different SEO strategies, and shares information on how to open a Tmall […]
China Paradigm transcript #93: How can companies manage their brand development in China’s market?
Find here the China Paradigm interview # 93 and learn how companies are able to manage their brand development in China’s market. Full transcript below: Hello everyone. This is China Paradigm where we, Daxue Consulting, interview season entrepreneurs in China. Matthieu David: Hello everyone. I’m Matthieu David; the founder of Daxue Consulting and its podcast […]
China Paradigm 96: Creating opportunities through connections (关系）
Matthieu David interviews Guillaume Sergent, founder and CEO at Ailion Golf, a company that offers fashion solutions to golf enthusiasts in China. How did Guillaume get his company off the ground and what are Ailion’s marketing and brand strategies? Find out the answers to these questions and learn more about the possible opportunities through connections […]
How brand independence can maximize profits | workshop in Shanghai
One-Day Training and Workshops On Brand Independence 🗓️ Date: March 5th, 2020, from 9:30 am to 6:30 pm (including breakfast and lunch) 📍 Location: Jiaotong University 🎓 Within one day, learn how to: ✅ Gain independence from marketplaces like Tmall, JD, and others; ✅ Define a Unique Positioning for your brand website; ✅ Develop your […]