It’s a common practice in the influencer marketing industry to send products to an influencer hoping for free publicity. We call this tactic product seeding. When done right, gifting is a great relationship-building tool and can lead to free marketing for your brand. You’re sending a message that you value the influencer by giving them your […]
Last year was the year of the Rooster, but it might as well be known as the year of Rap. Over the summer of 2017, the hit show The Rap of China launched a cultural phenomenon that took the nation by storm. Fashion and beauty influencers embraced streetwear and counterculture style. Niche labels like Supreme and Vetements became household names. Heading into 2018, […]
There is a misperception all over the world that influencers have easy, glamorous lives filled with parties, gifts, and fans. Kids in the US aspire to be YouTubers when they grow up and college-educated Generation Z Chinese want to leave low-paying, entry-level jobs to become live-streamers. Would they feel the same if they knew how much […]
Influencers starting their own brands was a disruptive trend for brands in 2017. Last year was especially prolific as countless influencers started successful physical product businesses — Becky Li’s new clothing line, for example, or Zhang Mofan’s makeup brand Moamour, or Taobao queens like Zhang Dayi and Lin张林超. In 2018, the emergence of influencer-led creative studios is set to disrupt traditional ad agencies and production companies in […]
KOL marketing is hot in China, and it’s only getting hotter. Local consultancy Analysys International projected that the China influencer economy will be worth over $15.5 billion this year. From frequently talked-about Weibo and WeChat KOLs, to those on other smaller Chinese social media platforms such as Meipai, RED, and Douyin, KOLs have become a necessary part of a […]
When it comes to China e-commerce sales, the topic of daigou is controversial. Some brands, especially those in the luxury industry, consider daigou to be a detriment. In other industries, companies have a more positive view. In fact, many companies that are new to China e-commerce sales have begun proactively working with daigou to help […]