celebrity scandals
With Kris Wu & Other Idols Tainted, What’s Luxury’s Next China Strategy?
Top-tier idols were powerful marketing tools in China until scandal struck. So what are some smart future strategies for luxury houses? Read More
Will China Cancel Actor Simu Liu After Anti-China Remarks?
Chinese-born actor Simu Liu angered Chinese netizens by calling China a “third world” where people die of starvation. Will it affect his box office sales? Read More
China Bans Effeminate Men and Abnormal Esthetics From TV
China’s male idols are on the chopping block once again as authorities ban “sissy men” on TV. What will brands do with their pretty ambassadors? Read More
Can Older Chinese Stars Save Luxury Brands?
“Call Me By Fire,” which features mature male celebrities, has become a popular reality show in China. But can these stars become luxury’s next saviors? Read More
Beijing Cancels Actress Zhao Wei. Is No Star Safe?
China has weathered a series of idol and celebrity scandals, and the reactions have been swift and strong. Where does that leave luxury ambassadorships? Read More
Luxury Friend Lucas Huang Blasted For Bad Behavior
After Kris Wu and Zhang Zhehan, NCT member Lucas Huang has become the latest star embroiled in scandal. How will luxury respond this time? Read More
Where Do Luxury Brands Go After the Kris Wu & Zhang Zhehan Scandals?
After the Kris Wu scandal, luxury brands terminated their contracts with him. But that doesn’t imply that these brands are off the hook. Read More
Anta Versus Adidas: Will the Chinese Sportswear Brand Win?
Chinese sportswear brand Anta is on track to overtake adidas in market value. How did it manage to rival more renowned brands? Read More
China Curbs Idol-Related App Purchases
Chinese authorities have removed apps from online stores that support idols and celebrities while forcing others to institute age restrictions. Read More
As Idol Troubles Continue, Brands Still Bank On Crazed Fans
Despite the slew of idol scandals, brands are still relying on stars like Blackpink and Cai Xukun to drum up excitement for their August drops in China. Read More
