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Below is a collection of every blog post, infographic, Weekly Skinny, and case study. This collective work just scratches the surface of what we have seen in China and can serve as your guide to this unique consumer market. For even more works on China, you can access our Weekly News here.
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The changing ways of reaching China’s ballooning senior population
China's seniors are one of the most anticipated demographics, yet one of the least tapped by foreign brands. Preferences, behaviour and influences are all changing, helping to make them more accessible for foreign brands
Building authentic and sustainable engagement in China through community marketing
Too many brands define their target audience using only traditional demographics, often overlooking their tribes - the community that influences their decisions. Brands supporting these communities can deliver much more sustainable and advocacy-based marketing outputs
Creating rituals and occasions to win over Chinese consumers
The runaway growth of China's collectable toy market hasn't just stemmed from the toys themselves, but the ritual and occasion of the purchase journey - Jellycat's pop up cafe is case in point
Zara shows Shanghai’s cool kids how a pop up store is done
Zara's pop up in Shanghai's trendy Anfu Lu provides plenty of lessons on marketing and retail for brands in China
The runaway success of Wukong and the symbolic opportunities it brings
Wukong is a huge deal in China, not just being the first AAA game and record sales and players, but for its wider impacts on consumer behaviour and branding opportunities
The importance of size when localising for the China market
Size matters in the China market, but many foreign brands still miss the memo. Size preferences are notably different in China from Western markets across many categories, here are some reasons why...
Examples of why localising for Chongqing and other Chinese cities is crucial
Chongqing pipped Guangzhou as China's forth biggest city economy. The megacity presents significant opportunities, but it requires marketing localised for the for the city's unique consumers and environment
The ups, downs and opportunities for brands in China tapping into the Olympics and other sports
Despite the Paris Olympics getting mixed reviews in China so far, the opportunities for brands to align with sports to connect with consumers is large, and growing
China’s latest food scandal will change consumer behaviour
China's eatable oil scandal will impact Chinese consumers' perceptions of local food and beverage brands, and cause wider impacts - even for foreign brands
6 dimensions to consider for localised marketing in China
Most western brands are only scratching the surface when localising for China, missing opportunities such as creating China-relevant occasions or appealing to Chinese senses. Here are six areas to provide inspiration
Segments of Chinese romancers buck trends in China
Although wedding numbers in China are tanking, and singles are growing, segments of China’s romantic youth are spending large to find love
6 themes from 618 that can apply year-round in China
China big ecommerce festivals act as a barometer for consumer sentiment, but this year’s 618 also provides wider lessons into what is working with Chinese consumers right now