Industry Trends

Chinese well-known tech entrepreneur moves to Douyin

This article was created by Cecilia Zhang who leads the UMS connect team. The team work with the clients closely on media and KOL strategies, plannings and executions. You can contact Cecilia via email: Cecilia.zhang@umssocial.com.   Luo Yonghao is a Chinese entrepreneur and internet celebrity, well known for his contributions […]

UMS Morning Brief monthly overview – April

This article was created by Ariel Yan who leads UMS Establish team that provides China consultancy and advisory services. You can contact Ariel via email: ariel.yan@umssocial.com.   As an extension of our China Morning Brief service, I am pleased to share with you the major insights and market trends we have observed […]

Shedding light from China – an agency’s experience during Covid-19

This article was created by Annie Feng, the HRD who works at UMS Center of Excellence Department. Annie is passionate about building a young, energetic and professional team who are able to thrive in the ever-changing digital market.   The agency industry is currently saturated with news around 2020 ad […]

CanCham webinar: new opportunities following Covid-19

This article was written by Jessica Miao. Jessica is the founder and CEO of United Media Solution (UMS) – a company focused on leading overseas brands and businesses to succeed in the challenging Chinese market.   On Friday 17th April, Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai and the Consulate General of […]

The new communication giant: video calling

This article was created by Becty Yan, who leads a team of creative talents that specialise in consumer engagements and performance marketing. You can contact Becty via email: becty@umssocial.com. As the Covid-19 outbreak continues to force people into their homes across the globe, “working from home” (WFH) has become the […]

The rise of China’s “cloud tourism”and case studies

This article was created by Cecilia Zhang who leads the UMS connect team. The team work with the clients closely on media and KOL strategies, plannings and executions. You can contact Cecilia via email: Cecilia.zhang@umssocial.com. China’s cloud economy is accelerating faster than ever with businesses becoming digitally capable in a […]

WeChat live streaming is here – Is your brand ready?

There is no question that over the past five years, live streaming in China’s online ecosystem has taken the market by storm, completely revolutionising the way people interact with brands, purchase products and discover new ones. This sales-boosting strategy has proven extremely effective on e-commerce sites for brands during the […]

Coronavirus 2020: How the aviation industry should respond

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 […]

Coronavirus 2020: Risk identification for international trade

The coronavirus outbreak has caused strain for many industries, but overall impacts depend on how the virus is contained and its severity continues. The FMCG industry is among those feeling the most pressure from the outbreak, due to lower exports of good to China, logistical issues and shipment delays. However, […]

Coronavirus 2020: How the education industry should respond

As the coronavirus continues to grip many industries around the world, the time to revisit strategies in China has never been more crucial. The education industry, one of the most severely impacted sectors, has seen many Chinese students unable to travel due to travel restrictions and policy changes, with some […]