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. […]
Omnichannel strategies in China: luxury brands’ attempts to multiply consumer touchpoints
China’s luxury market seeks steady recovery amidst challenges in 2022, which rebounded in 2023, as the market is driven by core luxury consumers who are less financially impacted by a slowing GDP. With the vigorous development of domestic luxury e-commerce, omnichannel luxury retail is making progress in China. Luxury brands are not merely adapting to […]
Baidu marketing at a glance: How to do search engine marketing in China
In June 2023, China boasted a staggering internet user base exceeding 1.07 billion, showcasing a robust internet penetration rate of 76.4%, surpassing the global average of 65.7%. This pervasive internet presence has seamlessly woven into the fabric of Chinese society, influencing every facet of daily life. Leveraging this transformative trend, businesses are strategically amplifying their […]
Guochao 3.0: Chinese cultural Renaissance in consumer trend
In the last 8 years, national confidence has exerted a significant influence on consumption trends in China. Within this changing landscape, Guochao (国潮 – lit. National Tide) has emerged. This trend is a reflection of the younger generation’s profound interest in China’s culture, traditions, and domestic brands, reflecting a cultural shift towards domestic products and […]
What are the alternatives to email marketing in China since few Chinese people open emails?
Email marketing consists in delivering commercial information to target consumers through email after obtaining users’ prior permission. With the advent of the mobile Internet era, many enterprises have begun to move from offline to online to increase sales and achieve brand promotion. Email marketing is more mature than any other internet marketing channel. It boasts […]
KFC, the most ‘sustainable’ F&B brand in China: PR Miracle or Reality?
As early as 1987, KFC entered the Chinese market and rapidly expanded. As of December 2021, KFC in China holds over 8,100 outlets across 1,600 cities. To attract Chinese consumers and cater to the Chinese taste, Kentucky Fried Chicken has glocalized its menus in China- offering not only its signature fried chicken, but traditional Chinese […]
Walking down the memory lane: Nostalgia marketing with Ant Forest this Chinese New Year
On January 21st, 2022, in the countdown to the Chinese New Year, Ant Forest (Alipay’s tree planting initiative) released a campaign video – Celebrating a Green CNY (绿色过大年), in collaboration with Shanghai Animation Film Studio (上海美术电影制片厂, SAFS, one of the Chinese original animator producers and has produced 80% of Chinese cartoons), celebrating Spring Festival in […]
Unraveling Unilever’s marketing strategy in China
During 2021’s investor presentation about Unilever’s business in China, the Executive Vice President, Rohit Jawa, and the Head of Investor Relations, Richard Williams, depicted winning China as a priority for the British-Dutch Group. Despite the frequent ups and downs, Unilever’s marketing strategy in China proves the company’s long-term commitment to engage with local consumers. In […]
Feminism in Chinese marketing: How brands are empowering Chinese women
After a long history of favoring males, currently feminism in China is gaining momentum and many brands utilize it in their strategy, promoting feminism in Chinese marketing. What does China’s feminism movement entail? China’s feminist movement has three mayor demands: to make visible the household work that women do and to redistribute it; equal opportunity […]
2014 SaaS start-up provides CRM solutions for companies on WeChat approaches $10 million in revenue and raising millions of dollars in external investment: China Paradigm transcript #119 with Kai Hong
Matthieu David: I’m delighted to say I’m joined today by Kai Hong, founder of JINGdigital. This SaaS company improves brands’ conversion using marketing automation tools. From customer acquisition to lead nurturing and life cycle marketing to customer retargeting, their solutions allow businesses to engage with their customers through their most important social channels in China. […]
How brands carve room for body positivity in China
Body positivity refers to the assertion that all people deserve to have a positive body image, regardless of society’s ideal shape, size, and appearance. The body positivity movement challenges existing social standards of what preferred body is, promotes the acceptance of all types of bodies, helps people build confidence and acceptance of their own bodies […]
The 10 most epic China marketing campaigns of 2020
2020 was an all-around difficult year. But during the turmoil of a global pandemic and a global economic crisis, there were brands who still insisted in spreading the messages of hope and empowerment. There were also brands that uplifted us with their creativity and adaptability, and provided new products that resonated with Chinese culture on […]