Austin Li
Think You Know How To Sell Hard Luxury to China’s Gen Z? Think Again.
The digital and mobile-first nature of Chinese millennials and Gen Zers presents a unique opportunity and challenge for selling hard luxury. Read More
With First Travel-Focused Double Eleven Gala, Fliggy Shakes Up Singles’ Day
This year's Double Eleven e-commerce festival saw tourism, an industry hard-hit by the COVID pandemic, become a noticeable presence. Read More
Can C-Beauty Brands Cultivate Loyal Consumers?
C-beauty brands are sliding down the ranks at China’s shopping festivals, and most have a lack of user stickiness to blame. How can they survive? Read More
Singles’ Day in the Age of Climate Crisis?
This year’s Double 11, which is set to be the biggest one yet, coincides with the global climate summit COP26. Can the two co-exist? Read More
How Viya & Austin Li Won Singles’ Day
The big winners of this year’s Singles’ Day in China were its livestreamers. But can they also help luxury brands? Read More
How Canada Goose, Moncler, & Bosideng Created A Puffer-Oligopoly In China
China’s $18 billion down apparel market is dominated by Canada Goose, Moncler, and homegrown conglomerate Bosideng — but for how long? Read More
The Limits of Luxury Livestreaming
A year of COVID-fueled lockdowns led to the use of livestreaming to reach Chinese consumers, but luxury brands must do it right. Read More
Can Top Livestreamers Austin Li & Viya Pitch Indy Chinese Designers?
Well-known livestreamers Austin Li and Viya have millions of followers and huge online clout. Now they’re trying to help Chinese independent designers. Read More
8 Pitfalls of Social Selling via Livestreaming in China
Brands are lining up to collaborate with top live streamers in China. Those endorsements come with a heavy price tag, so are these campaigns worth it? Read More
COVID-19 Has Hurt China’s Influencers (Or Has It?)
China's influencers have lost potential earnings during the COVID-19 epidemic, but there are also some positives for many of the creatives in this industry. Read More
