In today’s digital landscape, WeChat remains a powerhouse platform for brand-to-customer engagement in China. Now, with the introduction of the “Star” feature, WeChat Official Accounts have been equipped with a new and powerful tool to drive visibility, customer loyalty, and marketing precision. Let’s unpack what this feature means for businesses — and how your brand […]
How did a quirky little elf become one of the most successful designer toys and generate $1.6B in value for China? Let’s break down the marketing blueprint behind Labubu’s meteoric rise. 1. Strategic IP Incubation: From Niche Drawing to Distinct Brand Labubu was first created by artist Kasing Lung in 2010. Originally just a character […]
How to Choose a Chinese Brand Name That Resonates Entering the Chinese market is a bold and exciting step for any international brand. But here’s something many companies underestimate: your brand name in Chinese can make or break your reputation. In China, a brand name isn’t just a label; it’s a narrative. It conveys your […]
News of Peppa Pig’s new baby sister, Evie, has captured hearts globally—but make no mistake, this is more than just a cute plot twist.Evie’s birth is part of a calculated IP Localization Strategy for China, showcasing how Hasbro blends emotional storytelling with cultural insight to strengthen the Peppa Pig brand in Asia’s biggest market. Why […]
In this new series, HI-COM will be taking a look at how certain Chinese companies have found success in foreign markets. To kick off, we will look at SANY, a leading Chinese multinational corporation specializing in heavy machinery and equipment manufacturing. We will analyze its globalization strategy, which has shown how Chinese manufacturing can achieve […]
The Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is one of the most significant events of the year in China and across Asia. In 2025, we will enter the Year of the Snake, a powerful symbol of wisdom, intuition, and transformation. For brands operating in China, this occasion is a golden opportunity to […]
Have you ever wondered what the most popular Chinese social media platforms are? Here are the Top 35 major social media platforms in China for 2025!
China’s consumer market is now the second largest in the world, with retail sales amounting to 47.1 trillion yuan in 2023. With the recent global economic slowdown, the Chinese government has been persistent in their efforts to increase domestic consumption across the country, with the July 2024 Politburo meeting specifically emphasising the goal of promoting […]
For anyone working in the Chinese marketing industry, or anyone looking to enter the market, the term KOL (Key Opinion Leader) will pop up in virtually every other conversation. More commonly known as ‘influencers’ internationally, KOLs are individuals who command sizeable followings on social media and can use those followings to help brands gain exposure, […]
In 2023, the live streaming e-commerce market in China reached nearly five trillion yuan, showing a remarkable increase from 420 billion yuan in 2019 and forecast to surge to 8.16 trillion yuan by 2026, according to Statista. China still has the highest share of live shoppers in the world, at 81%. In comparison, other big […]
