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. […]
Bilibili: China’s leading platform for ACGN and beyond
Bilibili, also known as B-site (B站), is a popular Chinese video streaming platform founded in 2009. In the beginning, it was a small and niche business concerned with the creation and sharing of videos about the Anime, Comics, Games and Novels (ACGN) subculture. However, over the years, Bilibili gained popularity and enriched its content, quickly […]
Will livestreaming migrate from Taobao Live to Douyin after influencer Austin Li’s disappearance?
This article on Douyin e-commerce was originally published by Azoya More and more Chinese consumers are accustomed to shopping via livestreaming and the penetration rate of livestreaming e-commerce keeps on increasing. According to iiMedia Research, as of June 2021, the number of China’s livestreaming users reached 638 million, an increase of 47.2% compared to the […]
This fitness influencer’s Tiktok exploded through the COVID lockdown in Shanghai
Throughout April 2022, Will Liu appeared to be the most popular search on Baidu, with over 5 million search indexes in total. Liu’s search indexes doubled that of other popular celebrities. So who is Will Liu, and what makes him so popular? Who is Will Liu? Will Liu is a Taiwanese singer and actor, best […]
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 […]
Everything you didn’t know Douyin could do
Douyin is one of the most popular social media platforms in China. Owned by the Chinese tech company Bytedance, this APP allows users to upload and share videos under one minute long, but what makes it so special is its ability to tailor content recommendations on members’ interests and tastes through its sophisticate algorithm. According […]
Guide to Chinese e-commerce platforms: which platform is the best for your brands
Over the past three decades, the Chinese economy has experienced unprecedentedly rapid growth. Social progress, technological innovations, and increasing disposable personal incomes have shaped new shopping habits. A variety of e-commerce modes, like live-streaming e-commerce, social e-commerce, and cross-border e-commerce, have emerged in the market. Large Chinese e-commerce platforms, like Alibaba’s Taobao and JD.com, have […]
Daxue Talks transcript #8: Key figures and insights on Douyin in 2019
Find here the Daxue Talks episode 8. From the talk with Fabian learn in 2-5 minutes about some key figures and insights on Douyin in 2019. Full transcript below: My name is Fabian, I am the founder and co-director of UPLAB, a company where we help influencers become better at who they are and at the […]
Daxue Talks 8: 5 minutes to understand Douyin marketing
Douyin marketing Fabian Ouwehand, Douyin expert and entrepreneur in China, gives us the most recent information on the Chinese digital giant, Douyin (called Tik-Tok in the West). In 5 minutes, find a clear presentation, Douyin’s 2019 figures and key insights to understand how the APP works. Jump to the questions: 0:40 What is Douyin? 0:55 […]
[Podcast] China Paradigm 39: How to run a successful social commerce campaign in China
Adrien Fabry, serial entrepreneur and current general manager of Phoceis Agency in China, explain all the tips, tricks and insights of a social commerce campaign in China. In this episode of China Paradigms conducted by Matthieu David, we learn not only about different Chinese social media platforms but also practical advice on budgeting, chat boxes, […]