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Each month this blog will share the latest insights, trends, and data about the China market. It will also showcase social media reports and case studies to reveal the strategies that brands are employing to find success in the Middle Kingdom.
As a valued friend of United Media Solution (UMS), we want to help you stay up-to-date with China’s unique and fast moving market.
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In all the talk of “adapting to the China market” (a phrase so often heard it has become somewhat of a cliché) staying authentic whilst driving sales is a challenge many brands needlessly grapple with. Effective communication between branding and sales teams is a no brainer within an organization, yet […]
A cloud of uncertainty hangs over the airline industry as Chinese travel collapses and travel restrictions are enforced, causing many airlines to temporarily cancel their flights to and from mainland China, until the coronavirus epidemic is contained. Although the coronavirus has caused significant interruptions within Asia, the effects on the […]
For overseas brands, concerns around the Coronavirus outbreak in China have brought difficulties to many industries, while others are experiencing success and opportunities due to crisis preparedness. So, what have these organisations done to thrive, and what can other businesses do differently to match their success? UMS has researched and […]
Health awareness among Chinese consumers has been rising steadily for the last few years. As China’s middle classes have seen their disposable incomes increase in size, so too have their waistlines, leading to an increase in overweight people. A report by McKinsey revealed 30% of Chinese adults (or 320 […]
The daigou market is booming in Australia as brands use these channels to sell their products to China’s big spending consumers, however, as more marketing spend goes to daigou, are Australian brands are forfeiting their future business in China? The appeal of daigou is easy to see. Organised individuals or […]
A lot of noise was made this month when WeChat announced it had ticked over the 1 billion monthly active user mark. This staggering number refers to WeChat’s global users, a growing number of which are located outside of China. While WeChat’s user base is still predominantly Chinese, it’s […]
United Media Solution (UMS) has expanded its Business Development team as it prepares for growth in the Australian market. Jo Ruo joins as Business Development Manager, responsible for driving new business growth with Australian companies looking to target the China market. Ruo will be based in UMS new […]
Social media success in China can be an overwhelming, expensive and time-consuming investment. However, UMS has created some practical tips to help clients make the most of the social media investment. The key is using the 3 C’s: Community, Content & Commerce. Companies need to create and maintain […]
United Media Solution (UMS), New Zealand’s leading Chinese digital marketing agency, has been appointed by Primary Collaboration New Zealand (PCNZ) to build its digital presence in China. PCNZ is a collaboration by New Zealand’s primary industry producers, from the farming, seafood and horticulture sectors, which aims to increase brand […]
China represents a key market for Education New Zealand, thanks to the rich cultural exchange and connections for international students. However, New Zealand is not the only country keen to entice Chinese students to study abroad, so Education New Zealand needed a way to engage directly with potential students […]
WeChat’s 900 million users make it an irresistible platform for marketers and brands, but is it worth the investment? WeChat currently has more than 3.5 million official brand accounts, unsurprisingly this creates a lot of noise and clutter, which means many brands struggle to achieve visibility and engage with […]
United Media Solution (UMS), New Zealand’s leading Chinese digital marketing agency, has been appointed by Auckland Museum as its China Digital Agency. Auckland Museum is regarded as one of the finest museums in the Southern Hemisphere and is renowned for its unique collection of Maori and Pacific treasures, and […]
With more than 100 million registered users, it is impossible for marketers to ignore fitness app Keep, however, is the app right for every brand? Chinese fitness and gym workout app Keep has become a massive success story in China. Launching just over three years ago, the app has built […]
