social media in china

UMS appointed by New Zealand Avocado as digital marketing partner

United Media Solution (UMS), New Zealand’s leading Chinese digital marketing agency, has been appointed by New Zealand Avocado, to create and manage its digital marketing presence in China.   New Zealand Avocado, the body which represents the country’s avocado growers, has appointed UMS to build awareness of the brand and […]

UMS in the press: M+AD profiles UMS NZ strong performance in 2018

M+AD spoke to UMS CEO Jessica Miao, about how the digital marketing agency is experiencing a strong growth in 2018.  Below is a reproduction of the article or you can view it online here.   United Media Solution (UMS), New Zealand’s leading Chinese digital marketing agency, experienced a strong period […]

Does my brand need a WeChat Mini Program?

With more than one million Mini Programs available on WeChat, users need never leave the app, making it an essential for brands and marketers.   WeChat Mini Programs are ‘mini-app’ which exist only within the WeChat ecosystem. The small applications operate like “lite-sized apps” enabling users to access app functionality […]

UMS appointed digital marketing partner for Australia’s luxury department store Harrolds

United Media Solution (UMS) has been appointed by Harrolds, the luxury department store, to create and manage its digital marketing presence in China.   Harrolds is a world-renowned and award-winning luxury retail destination with stores across Australia including flagship spaces in Melbourne, Sydney and the Gold Coast. Harrolds will work […]

As WeChat’s community ages, marketers need to get strategic to target millennials

WeChat’s user base is aging. Much like Facebook, the social network’s growth is coming from China’s seniors, or ‘silver generation’, who are embracing the app.   The silver generation, those aged over 60 years, spend more than 80% of their data traffic on WeChat, this compares with people aged 18-35-years-old […]

UMS appointed digital marketing partner for Orbis Australasia’s DU’IT brand

United Media Solution (UMS) has been appointed by Orbis Australasia as one of its partners to create and manage digital marketing for its skincare brand DU’IT.   DU’IT is a dry treatment skincare brand which specialises in functional products for face, hands, feet and babies. UMS is tasked with providing […]

Is change the biggest change impacting brands in China?

UMS CEO Jessica Miao reflects on the biggest change in China’s digital marketing landscape.   This week I was asked to present as part of a Digital Marketing Insights event co-hosted by the Chambers of Commerce of Australia, Britain, Canada, Switzerland and Benelux. The event featured Chinese marketing leaders discussing […]

Is short-form video app Douyin right for your brand?

Forget live streaming and long video content, it’s all about short-form video and China’s hot new app Douyin.   Douyin, which is called Tik Tok in other markets, has skyrocketed in popularity in China with consumers embracing the short video platform.   The app, which has been described as a […]

Buying influence in China – A beginner’s guide to KOLs

There’s no denying the power and influence of China’s Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs).  The combination of Chinese consumers distrust of advertising messages and their preference for word-of-mouth marketing, has created the perfect environment for KOLs to thrive.   China’s KOLs have amassed huge power and influence in the market and […]

UMS in the press: University of Canterbury profile student alumni Jessica Miao

UMS Chief Executive Officer Jessica Miao has been profiled by The University of Canterbury as part of the education institute’s tomorrow’s leaders student profile series.   Christchurch’s University of Canterbury holds a special place in the history of UMS. The University was the meeting place for the agency’s founding partners […]