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DATA: How important is online video for marketers in China?

Nike’s “Fuel for Dreams” campaign and Johnnie Walker’s “Yulu Project” demonstrate that online video is an extremely compelling channel to engage Chinese consumers, especially the young adult demographic. According to the 2011 Chinese Market and Media Survey (CMMS), individuals between … Continue reading

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Diageo: Online Documentaries Sell Dreams, Not Whiskey

Diageo is a UK-based alcoholic beverages company with a collection of brands ranging from Smirnoff vodka to Johnnie Walker whiskey to Guinness beer. Diageo entered China in 1995 and established its official Greater China Hub (Mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong … Continue reading

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Starbucks: Local Mobile Partnerships Generate New Customers

Starbucks is a roaster and retailer of specialty coffee operating over 17,000 stores in 50 countries around the world. Starbucks first entered the Greater China market in 1998 opening its first store in Taipei, followed by the official launch of … Continue reading

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Beyond Google: How can foreign companies operate successfully in China’s Internet space?

When Google announced that they may exit the China market, it sent shock waves across both traditional media and new media. I’d like to highlight a few of the thoughtful posts that helped shape my perspective on this issue: Clearing … Continue reading

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There’s Still Hope for Focus Media After Sina Acquisition

The following is an article I recently published on Seeking Alpha. To read the original article click here. Over the past few years Focus Media built a name for itself as a leader in China’s outdoor advertising market through use … Continue reading

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