Why China Is a Highly Uncertain Market for International Brands
Why China feels uncertain to global brands — and why early judgment matters before entering the market.
This section explores how content strategy connects with evolving marketing practices in China.
Why China feels uncertain to global brands — and why early judgment matters before entering the market.
Heinz’s latest campaign shows one thing: when most brands choose control, the work with a bit of creative looseness gets noticed.
In China localization, execution is rarely the real issue. Judgment is. Language, communication, and cultural interpretation can quietly shift a brand’s original intent.
Luxury in China once spoke through distance — elegant but unreadable. Today, being understood is the new sophistication.
China remains full of potential, but its entry logic has shifted. This piece looks at how global brands can adapt to new realities and platform dynamics.
In China, a “one-person marketing team” won’t work. Platforms and user paths are too fragmented—strategy and execution must be split.