Consumer and technological trends in China
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Consumer and technological trends in China
Of course technology plays a key role in the world’s (expected) largest consumer market!
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August 17, 2018 9:22 AM
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The 10 best WeChat marketing campaigns for Chinese Valentine's Day 

The 10 best WeChat marketing campaigns for Chinese Valentine's Day  | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"A record number of luxury players have taken to WeChat to offer limited edition sales for this year's Chinese Valentine's Day ..."

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August 5, 2018 4:12 AM
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True dominance of China's Baidu, Alibaba and Tencent revealed – and how their influence extends worldwide

True dominance of China's Baidu, Alibaba and Tencent revealed – and how their influence extends worldwide | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"China Internet Report offers insights into country’s internet landscape, including its unicorns, top internet companies, and most active investors ..."

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July 16, 2018 12:50 PM
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Young Chinese consumers wary of Australian brands: Credit Suisse expert | afr.com

Young Chinese consumers wary of Australian brands: Credit Suisse expert | afr.com | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"A rise in Chinese nationalism in certain consumer segments means Australian brands have to work hard to prove their points of difference ..."

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July 13, 2018 2:17 AM
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Alibaba dominates online sales in China but facing 'credible' competition, report claims

Alibaba dominates online sales in China but facing 'credible' competition, report claims | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Alibaba is continuing to dominate the battle for online shoppers in China despite facing “credible” competition, a report has found. The retail giant will capture almost 60% of all retail e-commerce sales in 2018, with JD.com a distant second with 16% ..." 

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July 7, 2018 1:44 AM
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Top 15 apps you need for living in China ·

Top 15 apps you need for living in China · | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Say goodbye to Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and welcome your new favorite apps. Here is everything you will need to navigate your China life. 1. Communication: WeChat (微信) The app to rule them all, WeChat is the very definition of indispensable in China ..." 

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July 3, 2018 11:46 AM
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China’s ‘little fresh meat’ teen male heartthrobs milk their fame to sell fashion and beauty products to young women

China’s ‘little fresh meat’ teen male heartthrobs milk their fame to sell fashion and beauty products to young women | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Known as ‘little fresh meat’ for their soft, feminine features and cute personalities, Chinese teenagers who make their name on TV talent shows are hot properties because of their enormous fan bases ..."

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July 1, 2018 9:51 AM
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Report: China's highest earners don't use WeChat for luxury 

Report: China's highest earners don't use WeChat for luxury  | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"According to a new report released by Chinese media outlet Fortune, WeChat may not be the most effective way to reach the country's upper-middle class ..."

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June 27, 2018 7:12 AM
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Mercedes-Benz enters one-year RNG sponsorship deal

Mercedes-Benz enters one-year RNG sponsorship deal | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Mercedes-Benz will receive branding on RNG’s social media and video content, jerseys, and at the team’s new Beijing home stadium ..."

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June 24, 2018 8:10 AM
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Digital deep dive: Yizhibo, China's most important live-streaming platform 

Digital deep dive: Yizhibo, China's most important live-streaming platform  | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Yizhibo may not have the ability for tourism stakeholders to directly generate sales, but that doesn't mean the live-streaming app isn't an important branding tool for the China market. In fact, no other platform offers the level of interactivity and "experiential" communication that Yizhibo does. ..."

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June 24, 2018 7:58 AM
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Five best practices for using WeChat mini-program

Five best practices for using WeChat mini-program | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Here are five “golden principles” that luxury brands need to know in order to design a successful mini-program on WeChat ..."

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June 5, 2018 2:43 AM
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Why Taobao Global is helping to launch international fashion and beauty brands in China

Why Taobao Global is helping to launch international fashion and beauty brands in China | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"A new incubator launched in January by Alibaba Group’s Taobao Global platform is providing resources to introduce independent, international brands to millennial Chinese customers, who are showing a rising interest in niche, previously undiscovered foreign products ..."

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June 2, 2018 6:44 AM
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How are luxury brands leveraging gamification in China?

How are luxury brands leveraging gamification in China? | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"This year, we have witnessed a surge in the number of luxury brands leveraging gamification to engage with Chinese consumers. From Hermès to Dior, a bevy of major luxury players have jumped on board ..." 

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June 1, 2018 12:38 AM
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China presents ‘significant opportunity’ for spirits brands

China presents ‘significant opportunity’ for spirits brands | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"China's spirits market may be dominated by baijiu, but there is a "significant opportunity" for international brands to steal share as the country’s middle class population grows ..."

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August 13, 2018 4:03 AM
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Is Burberry’s simple new logo catnip to copycats?

Is Burberry’s simple new logo catnip to copycats? | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Burberry revealed a new logo last week. But Chinese luxury consumers fret the design makes Burberry goods too easy to counterfeit ..."

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July 23, 2018 2:39 AM
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Selling pretty: The dark side of Chinese internet stardom

Selling pretty: The dark side of Chinese internet stardom | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Unlike their Western counterparts, many internet stars in China feel that being conventionally beautiful is a prerequisite for success ..."

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July 15, 2018 12:03 PM
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WeChat edges closer to internet dominance with launch of 'WeChatpedia' 

WeChat edges closer to internet dominance with launch of 'WeChatpedia'  | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Launch of new WePage function for brands (dubbed 'WeChatpedia') takes the mega-app one step closer to a technology takeover in China ..."

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July 9, 2018 1:34 AM
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Men and makeup: The changing face of Chinese beauty

Men and makeup: The changing face of Chinese beauty | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"For young Chinese men, the idea that luxury cosmetics are exclusively for women is an outdated notion ..."

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July 7, 2018 1:31 AM
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Automated fashion is now a reality in new Chinese store - 

Automated fashion is now a reality in new Chinese store -  | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Everything is automated and powered by AI — or soon will be ..."

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July 3, 2018 11:38 AM
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L’Oréal China and Alibaba ink deal for environmentally friendly packaging 

L’Oréal China and Alibaba ink deal for environmentally friendly packaging  | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"L’Oréal China and Alibaba Group signed an agreement committing to using environmentally packaging in order to reduce waste in China. The agreement, which will be rolled out over the next five months, includes a pledge from L’Oréal to switch to FSC-certified sustainable paper ..."

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July 1, 2018 9:48 AM
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Can luxury labels tap into China’s lucrative LGBTQ+ market? 

Can luxury labels tap into China’s lucrative LGBTQ+ market?  | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"As China's LGBTQ+ movement gains momentum, luxury brands in support of the community could benefit from one of the world's most affluent, emerging markets ..."

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June 27, 2018 3:04 AM
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Chinese people don't care about privacy on the internet — here's why, according to a top professor in China

Chinese people don't care about privacy on the internet — here's why, according to a top professor in China | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"China hasn't had nearly the same backlash over data privacy seen in the US and Europe in the last year. And it all comes down to cultural attitudes over privacy in general, according to a top Chinese business professor ..."

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June 24, 2018 8:03 AM
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Four things to know about the Chinese luxury consumer 06/21/2018 

Four things to know about the Chinese luxury consumer 06/21/2018  | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Chinese buyers have stepped up their purchases of New York City real estate in the last few years. What's notable about these buyers is they often build their own skyscrapers rather than just purchase historic buildings. For buyers from China, history doesn't play as large a role as the property's potential does ..."

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June 7, 2018 8:43 AM
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Blooming flower business wooing luxury consumers in China 

Blooming flower business wooing luxury consumers in China  | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"With Spring in full bloom, flowers are ubiquitous in China’s concrete jungles, from the boutique florists lining luxury malls, to the fashion brand campaigns across WeChat Moments ..." 

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June 2, 2018 12:43 PM
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How to become a professional shopper

How to become a professional shopper | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Up to a million people are employed around the world as professional shoppers for clients in China ..."

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June 2, 2018 6:20 AM
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What Chinese consumers want now

What Chinese consumers want now | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Consumers need sherpas ..."

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