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 […]
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 […]
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 leads SA businesses through China digital marketing masterclass
UMS Business Development Manager Jo Ruo provided South Australian businesses with an in-depth presentation and masterclass on how to build brands in China. The event, which was hosted by the Australia China Business Council, was attended by representatives from local SME businesses including delegates from retail and food and […]
Is short-form video app Douyin right for your brand?
Forget live streaming and long video content, it’s all about short-form video and China’s hot new app Douyin. Douyin, which is called Tik Tok in other markets, has skyrocketed in popularity in China with consumers embracing the short video platform. The app, which has been described as a […]
Buying influence in China – A beginner’s guide to KOLs
There’s no denying the power and influence of China’s Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs). The combination of Chinese consumers distrust of advertising messages and their preference for word-of-mouth marketing, has created the perfect environment for KOLs to thrive. China’s KOLs have amassed huge power and influence in the market and […]
Three things you need to know to understand Chinese consumers
You know the basics. China’s rapidly growing middle classes are online, mostly via their smart phones, where they are shopping, chatting and well, doing everything. In previous articles, we’ve detailed the importance of KOLs and influencers in China (link) who carry significant sway in a market crippled by a lack […]
Huge opportunities for health brands as Chinese get healthy and physical
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 […]
Should you launch an Official WeChat Account? UMS shares tips for marketers
China may have hundreds of social media platforms but there is only one that most marketers are interested in. With a global monthly active user base of 938 million people, WeChat is impossible for marketers to ignore. However, launching and maintaining an Official WeChat Account is not an easy […]