Disruption, Sustainability and how brands can adapt to the China market
UMS CEO Jessica Miao recently joined a panel discussion which explored the impact of digital innovation on industry and business and how brands can be more sustainable. In this blog, she shares her thoughts on how businesses can ensure they establish and maintain sustainable strategies in China. In […]
JD.com’s 6.18 Festival – China’s other major shopping event
You’ve no doubt heard of Singles Day, otherwise known as 11.11 the online shopping extravaganza is one of the biggest sales events in the Chinese calendar. Not only does the event break sales records each year in China, it also eclipses all other sales events globally, including the US Black […]
As daigou channels flounder, Australian and New Zealand companies must build their brands in China
Marketing your brand to Chinese consumers is more important than ever as changes to Chinese laws mean daigou prices are on the rise and consumers will become more selective in their investments. Australian and New Zealand brands have enjoyed immense success off the backs of daigou. These individuals, or […]
Marketing to Chinese consumers – the 3 audiences you need to consider
The spending power of Chinese consumers continues to be a lucrative drawcard for foreign and international companies, however, as more and more brands target this attractive audience, the need to define which Chinese audiences to target has become even more important. While the majority of companies are focused on […]
How to market wine to Chinese consumers
The Chinese are not traditionally known as big wine drinkers, however, China’s wine market is thriving as middle class Chinese consumers increasingly develop a palette for wine. The growth is particularly good news for Australian wine brands, which have seen a 51% increase in exports to China in the […]
UMS at China International Import Expo (CIIE)
United Media Solution enjoyed a strong agency and client presence at the inaugural China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai this month. New Zealand Trade Pavilion at CIIE United Media Solution worked with long standing client New Zealand Trade & Enterprise (NZTE) to create a digital platform for the […]
Future of Retail: Starbucks Reserve Roastery
China is home to the world’s largest retail and e-commerce markets. The arrival of new retail, which integrates the offline and online retail experiences, is not only changing the way consumers shop and buy products, but also how they experience brands. In the first of a series exploring the […]
Moving beyond Tier 1: Marketing opportunities in lower-tier cities
Over the next five years China plans to import more than US$10 trillion worth of goods and services. This rise in imports, driven by growing consumer demands is providing huge opportunities for foreign companies like those in Australia and New Zealand. While the growth is coming from across the […]
UMS in the press: M+AD profiles UMS NZ strong performance in 2018
M+AD spoke to UMS CEO Jessica Miao, about how the digital marketing agency is experiencing a strong growth in 2018. Below is a reproduction of the article or you can view it online here. United Media Solution (UMS), New Zealand’s leading Chinese digital marketing agency, experienced a strong period […]
Does my brand need a WeChat Mini Program?
With more than one million Mini Programs available on WeChat, users need never leave the app, making it an essential for brands and marketers. WeChat Mini Programs are ‘mini-app’ which exist only within the WeChat ecosystem. The small applications operate like “lite-sized apps” enabling users to access app functionality […]