Crackdowns in livestreaming in China: how brands should approach it
2021 was the year of crackdowns in China as the government pushed for the ‘Common Prosperity’ initiative. The government has been tightening regulations to balance wealth and establish a more sustainable economic model. Among the several industries affected, the e-commerce industry – specifically the livestreaming market – has emphasized the importance of abiding by the […]
The short video market in China: Embodying the fast pace of modern lifestyle
The little puppy held by your favorite actor on your screen has already provided you a burst of happiness. Conveniently, videos automatically slide endlessly one after the other, displaying content chosen specifically for you by an algorithm. It’s so addictive that you suddenly realize an hour has already passed. The short video market in China […]
Podcast transcript #24: Confessions of a foreign KOL in China
Find here the China paradigm episode 24. Learn more about Lauren Hallanan’s story in China and find all the details and additional links below. Full transcript below: Matthieu David: Hello, everyone. This is Matthieu David, the founder of Daxue Consulting, and this China business podcast, China Paradigm. Today, I am with Lauren Hallanan, VP of […]
[Podcast] China Paradigm #24: How brands can master Chinese social media, livestreaming, and KOL marketing
In this episode of China Paradigm, Matthieu David-Experton interviews Lauren Hallanan, VP of Livestreaming at The Meet Group, China Market Expert, Amazon Best Seller, and KOL in among a Chinese audience. Lauren consults with international brands about how to market in China with influencer marketing, a career pulling from her own expertise as a KOL […]
How can international brands successfully use Live-Stream Shopping to advertise in China?
Live-stream shopping is currently the biggest craze in China’s e-commerce industry, but what is it? Live-stream shopping has been compared to TV shopping on American QVC channels, but it is live, spontaneous, interactive, and sometimes gamified. Hosts broadcast in real time, videoing themselves modeling clothes or other goods, and viewers can then immediately purchase that […]