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, […]
China’s digital market in 2020 – consumers, content and trends
Jessica Miao, CEO of China digital marketing agency, United Media Solution, shares her thoughts on what trends companies can expect in China in 2020 and how they will shape the market. The recent outbreak of Coronavirus has already had a significant impact on 2020 and its effects on international […]
More than WeChat – Australian marketers need more education about China opportunities
WeChat continues to occupy Australian marketers’ attention and budgets when marketing to China, highlighting the need for greater education about the opportunities for targeting Chinese consumers. This was a finding from United Media Solution’s Digital Marketing Accelerator program conducted in partnership with the South Australian chapter of the Australian […]
China market experts share insights to help understand Chinese consumers
Chinese consumers are as unique as the country’s social media landscape and brands need to be mindful of these complexities when launching campaigns, according to China market experts speaking at a recent event. The event, the secret to success in China: Understanding Chinese consumers, was hosted by UMS in […]
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 […]
Food for thought: The challenges F&B brands face in the China market
UMS CEO Jessica Miao recently spoke on a panel at an AustCham Shanghai event discussing the opportunities for international Food & Beverage brands in the China market. The discussion highlighted some of the major challenges F&B brands face when preparing digital marketing campaigns for the China market. Jessica […]
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 […]
The CFO View: UMS plans for a strong 2019
As we launch into 2019 and prepare to celebrate Lunar New Year and the Year of the Pig in China, UMS Chief Financial Officer Richard Zhu shares an update on the agency. 2018 was another good year for UMS, coming off the back off our Pre-A round funding and […]
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 […]
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 […]