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Could China’s ‘Micro Variety Show’ Trend Be Luxury’s Next Big Thing?
As young viewers and sponsors alike migrate to short video platforms, Zhihu is taking a new approach to entertainment by launching three mini reality shows. Read MoreWill Global Luxury Brands Forget About Bilibili?
The past year has shown that Bilibili’s position is far from secure, with recent financials revealing a clear disconnect between user growth and revenue. Read MoreThe Logic of Livestreaming in China Is Changing: What Does It Mean for Luxury?
Despite the clear opportunity for brands to leverage livestreaming e-commerce, the nature of the format is changing rapidly Read MoreCould Bilibili’s Variety Show Push Attract Luxury Brands?
With China’s crackdown on gaming and entertainment showing no signs of stopping, short video platform Bilibili finds itself in make-or-break territory. Read MoreChinese Tech Giants Ride E-Commerce Wave With Shoppable Digital Magazines
Three months after the launch of China’s first virtual magazine, Tmall Global recently unveiled its new shoppable online magazine 探物Friday. Read MoreAre Kuaishou’s Luxury Ambitions a Pipe Dream?
While Kuaishou is making strides in areas such as e-commerce, there are signs that the platform may not quite be ready for its big luxury moment. Read MoreForget Short Video, “Medium-Form” Video is China’s Latest Brand Battleground
The rise of short video platforms has boosted the visibility of top creators and made the format irresistible for brands angling to capture global Gen Z. Read MoreChina’s ‘Lying Flat’ Trend Meets its New Champion: The Free Idler
If 2021 was the year of “lying flat” in China, it appears that 2022 could become the year of the “Free Idler" if domestic brands have their say. Read MoreWhat Global Luxury Brands Can Learn From Chinese Tea Chains
With the China market arguably more complicated than ever, the big question is what the year ahead could hold for luxury brands. Read MoreWhy China’s Short Drama Boom Matters For Luxury
Short drama is an important trend, but the big question is whether this minutes-long format can actually mint valuable long-term IP. Read More