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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 More
Are 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 More
Forget 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 More
Could C-Dramas Become the New K-Dramas?
Streaming services like Netflix and iQIYI are bringing more Chinese content to global audiences. Here’s why brands should stay tuned to this trend. Read More
Will China’s Ban on “Boys’ Love” Programs Hurt Luxury?
Beijing has officially banned idol talent programs and Boys’ Love-themed dramas. How will that affect luxury brands operating in China’s market? Read More
Will a Red-Hot Bilibili Become Irresistible to Luxury Brands in 2022?
Bilibili’s advertising revenue is one area to watch in the remainder of 2021 and into 2022, as more beauty and luxury brands eye the platform. Read More
China Tech Crackdown Dampens Luxury Boom
For the first time since China emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Jing Daily KraneShares China Global Luxury Index spent the month steadily declining. Read More
Beijing Cracks Down on Fan Culture. Will Brands Pay the Price?
Hundreds of Chinese fan clubs have pledged to rein in unruly behavior. How will this impact brands who bank on crazed consumer spending? Read More
Are China’s “Little Fresh Meat” Idols Losing Their Luster?
Major platforms like iQiyi and Tencent are recruiting diverse faces for their competition shows. Does this mean China’s idol aesthetic is changing? Read More
BLACKPINK’s Lisa Is Next in China’s Line of Fire
Harper’s Bazaar China has quietly removed images of the BLACKPINK star from its social media, as the boycott against Western firms rages on. Read More
