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 […]
Coronavirus 2020: How the tourism industry should respond
The coronavirus outbreak is significantly impacting global tourism with the population in China essentially on lock down until it subsides. Developing during Chinese New Year, one of the biggest human migrations in the world with roughly 7 million Chinese tourists expected to travel abroad, the outbreak saw many Chinese change […]
Responding to the coronavirus: strategic brand advice
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
How to successfully market luxury fashion brands in China？
The recent marketing and PR disasters suffered by Dolce & Gabbana and Zara have once again highlighted the importance of understanding your target market, particularly when it comes to China. As one of the world’s largest fashion consumer markets, China is too big an opportunity for many fashion brands […]
China trends to watch in the Year of the Pig
As China ushers in the Year of the Pig, UMS takes a look at the key consumer trends and behaviours that marketers need to consider in 2019. 1. Quality vs Quantity As the talk of China’s economic slowdown continues, Chinese consumers are shifting their focus from quantity to […]