Cases like Nongfu Springs, Xiang Piaopiao, and the Fukushima incident are just a few examples showing how nationalism and patriotism can affect the business environment. In this sense, the rise of nationalist sentiments is becoming more of a business than a political discourse. The problem with nationalist sentiments is the distorted reward incentive system. The "herd effect" in China's consumer market is especially profound—those who control the internet traffic control the monetization, and often the nature of the traffic doesn't matter. It can be absurd, vulgar, and, often, the more controversial, the better. When influencers like the Truth-Teller Mao Xinghuo capitalize on such sensational events, the so-called patriotic moves also become a farce and prompt us to rethink the relationship between monetizing traffic and true patriotism. After all, nationalist campaigns won't become the sole reason driving consumer preferences. They may work a couple of times, but for sustained success, companies still need to invest in product development. However, the discussion of domestic products will persist and is increasing in China. As consumers increasingly focus on domestic products, such attention will also become a great catalyst for genuinely high-quality national products to shine through the next decade. https://lnkd.in/dDgsKMrr
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As marketers, we are always analysing the market. A lot has changed in the ways we communicate and consume information in the past decade. How we trust people. How we think critically about the sources of information and our natural psychological leanings as human beings are current key topics. This is why I love research. And reports. They are never the full picture but by understanding and interrogating many of them, and how they were done, the full picture reveals itself. It takes the ability to see the big picture while understanding efficacy and nuance on the ground. Here’s a very valuable one, much needed, around the “influencer” space. Remember in PR, this is what celebrities have been used for, forever. Endorsement and advocacy is nothing new. The playing field has just become more diverse and nuanced. And accessible in many respects. What it lacks, is ethical regulation. Read: The price of South African influence https://lnkd.in/dBhBUNkU #Marketing #SouthAfricanMarket #InfluencerMarketing #SAStats #StatsSA #LocalResearch #SouthAfricanMedia #MediaRates #Influence #DigitalMarketing #PR #PublicRelations #SocialMedia #SocialMediaMarketing
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https://lnkd.in/dsGgdg_X Recruitment of Online Influencers Reveals a New Tactic of China’s United Front Yuchen Lee January 8, 2025 The CCP is enticing Taiwanese influencers to create pro-China content aimed at whitewashing its authoritarian governance and aggression toward Taiwan, exemplifying its new “Taiwanese-leading-Taiwanese” approach within its united front strategy. United front efforts not only amplify favorable narratives about China but also sow discord within Taiwanese society, undermining Taiwan’s democracy. To counter China’s political warfare, Taiwan must strengthen domestic research and communication initiatives while advocating for the inclusion of multilateral organizations in the Indo-Pacific to foster regional resilience against Chinese influence campaigns.
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Another great informational read from the one & only, Insikt Group! Check it out below.. China's international communication centers (ICCs) are reshaping global propaganda efforts, with over 100 centers established since 2018. Using "precise communication," ICCs amplify the CCP’s voice through tailored messaging, social media amplification, foreign influencers, and media collaborations. Despite challenges, these centers are strategically positioned to promote China's interests during geopolitical crises. https://lnkd.in/gz-JEB2H
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Not thinking about going into China Don’t ignore it completely I work with many brands who are not ready to jump into the market So what are they doing…… ⭐️ Sizing the prize to plan for future market entry 💰 Assessing how much money they need to invest and the path to profitability. 🌱 Planting seeds – working with influencers to create initial grassroots buzz 🏡. Starting their own social channel on a China platform to educate about the brand Is this all too much if you don’t have sales channels in the market? This is the big debate. However with the Chinese consumers travelling again you need to look more holistically By engaging with consumers in China you will gain insights and customers to your overseas stores China premarket exploration is an important strategic project that can lead to an increase in sales now and in the future Comment “explore” below or Dm for an exploratory chat #China #Marketentry #PremarketExploration