Instagram is hugely popular all around the world. The image-based social platform currently has over 1 billion monthly active users, with the average Instagram user spending 29 minutes on the platform every single day. Its popularity has made it a … Read More
When businesses think about expanding internationally, they tend to focus on countries such as the US, the UK, Germany and Japan. These markets are already very mature, wealthy and have very high levels of internet penetration. It can be easy … Read More
When you think of search, you probably think of Google. So synonymous is Google with search, in fact, that people usually say “Google it”, rather than “search for it”! But assuming that Google is the only search engine that matters … Read More
Whenever you target an international market, it is important to properly research the platforms that your local target audience is using. This will help ensure that you focus your local marketing efforts in the right places, allowing you to properly … Read More
This blog post was updated on 8 August 2023. China’s social media landscape is thriving, but it looks so very different from anywhere else in the world that marketers who are unfamiliar with it often struggle to succeed. Many Western … Read More
If you want your business to succeed in China, then you need to include social media marketing in your overall digital marketing strategy. But forget the likes of Facebook, Instagram and Twitter – the social media landscape in China is … Read More
International students are a key part of any educational institution’s lifeblood, bringing fresh ideas, drive, ambition and cultural diversity. They can also help to fill course places and often pay higher fees than home students, giving vital funding to the … Read More
This blog post was updated on 29 September 2022. Zhihu is the most popular question and answer website in China. This makes it an appealing platform for your brand to engage in marketing activities on, if you want to succeed … Read More
Any digital marketer with experience of trying to set up an account for their company on a Chinese online platform will know that it can be very difficult. Chinese digital platforms often demand that users submit a plethora of documentation … Read More
If you only have experience of social media in a typical Western country, your mind probably jumps to Facebook first, followed by maybe Instagram or Twitter. But social media looks very different in certain other countries. Some countries have their … Read More
Webcertain search and social report 2021 has just been published, and it includes some promising developing markets that may be of interest to global brands. These markets are yet to reach internet usage saturation, and with large populations and growing … Read More
This blog post was updated on 12 August 2024. The Japanese market is large and wealthy, making it very attractive to businesses wanting to expand internationally. However, the digital landscape of Japan is unique, with its own local platforms and … Read More
This blog post was updated on 26 October 2023. With a young, tech-savvy population and a growing middle class, the Philippines is a demographic sweet spot for global brands. As such, more and more businesses are turning their attention to … Read More
Japan is one of the world’s biggest economies and one of the most technologically-advanced countries in the world. However, understanding how to develop an action plan for launching in Japan can be challenging due to its unique digital landscape, with … Read More
This blog post was updated on 17 August 2022. Key opinion consumer marketing, or KOC marketing, is an important social media marketing strategy in China. It involves harnessing the power of KOCs to promote your brand on social media. KOCs … Read More
