marketing in China

More than WeChat – Australian marketers need more education about China opportunities

WeChat continues to occupy Australian marketers’ attention and budgets when marketing to China, highlighting the need for greater education about the opportunities for targeting Chinese consumers.   This was a finding from United Media Solution’s Digital Marketing Accelerator program conducted in partnership with the South Australian chapter of the Australian […]

UMS appointed by Lion to create Chinese digital marketing for Farmers Union brand

United Media Solution (UMS), a leading Chinese digital marketing agency, has been appointed by Lion, to create a digital marketing presence for its Farmers Union brand in China.   Farmers Union is a dairy brand owned by Lion, one of Australasia’s largest food and beverage companies. The Farmers Union brand […]

Food for thought: The challenges F&B brands face in the China market

UMS CEO Jessica Miao recently spoke on a panel at an AustCham Shanghai event discussing the opportunities for international Food & Beverage brands in the China market.   The discussion highlighted some of the major challenges F&B brands face when preparing digital marketing campaigns for the China market.   Jessica […]

How to successfully market luxury fashion brands in China?

The recent marketing and PR disasters suffered by Dolce & Gabbana and Zara have once again highlighted the importance of understanding your target market, particularly when it comes to China.   As one of the world’s largest fashion consumer markets, China is too big an opportunity for many fashion brands […]

UMS partners with Australian China Business Council for Digital Marketing Masterclass series

UMS is partnering with the Australian China Business Council (ACBC) to host a Digital Marketing Accelerator program for Australian businesses and marketers.   The program, which will be hosted by ACBC’s South Australian branch, will incorporate a series of masterclass sessions designed to help Australian businesses excel in China.   […]

China trends to watch in the Year of the Pig

As China ushers in the Year of the Pig, UMS takes a look at the key consumer trends and behaviours that marketers need to consider in 2019.     1. Quality vs Quantity As the talk of China’s economic slowdown continues, Chinese consumers are shifting their focus from quantity to […]

Marketing to Chinese consumers – the 3 audiences you need to consider

The spending power of Chinese consumers continues to be a lucrative drawcard for foreign and international companies, however, as more and more brands target this attractive audience, the need to define which Chinese audiences to target has become even more important.   While the majority of companies are focused on […]

UMS at China International Import Expo (CIIE)

United Media Solution enjoyed a strong agency and client presence at the inaugural China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai this month.   New Zealand Trade Pavilion at CIIE United Media Solution worked with long standing client New Zealand Trade & Enterprise (NZTE) to create a digital platform for the […]

Moving beyond Tier 1: Marketing opportunities in lower-tier cities

Over the next five years China plans to import more than US$10 trillion worth of goods and services. This rise in imports, driven by growing consumer demands is providing huge opportunities for foreign companies like those in Australia and New Zealand.   While the growth is coming from across the […]

UMS leads SA businesses through China digital marketing masterclass

UMS Business Development Manager Jo Ruo provided South Australian businesses with an in-depth presentation and masterclass on how to build brands in China.   The event, which was hosted by the Australia China Business Council, was attended by representatives from local SME businesses including delegates from retail and food and […]