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The student journey: How to create compelling, impactful digital solutions

Look around any campus in the world today and you’ll notice a sea of faces busy with their smartphones. We’ve all seen how technology has changed our world and has become ever-present in the daily lives of our students. Students have a wealth of social platforms and digital content to […]

Set Up to Thrive: Enhancing the Study Abroad and Exchange experience

I enjoyed attending APAIE in Perth last month.  One of the areas that stood out for me was the renewed commitment to give students study abroad and exchange experiences. These are so valuable for students as they provide the opportunity to experience a different culture, make new friends, be connected […]

Weighing up the Options; Chinese International Students and Career Paths

We’ve just recently released our Q4 update for our ongoing higher education research at United Media Solution. This article wraps up key points from section 3 of the whitepaper report to provide international education marketers with insights into changing study motivations for their 2024 strategy.   The pandemic has significantly impacted […]

International Education Update: Key takeaways from 2023

We’ve just released our Q4 update for our ongoing higher education research at United Media Solution. This article wraps up key points from the whitepaper report to provide international education marketers with insights for their 2024 strategy.   Key Highlights: Changing Dynamics: Post-pandemic, the motivations for Chinese students seeking overseas […]

Destination Dynamics: Exploring the Preferences in Study Locations for Chinese International Students

Hero Image Credit: Guy Thompson. From COVID-19 to changing economic pressures, choosing an overseas location to complete studies can be complicated. With updated survey data from New Oriental for the 2022-2023 year, we can see several important changes in the overall market for Chinese international students. The opening of borders […]

What is Xiaohongshu, Little Red Book? (China’s Instagram)

This article is part of a series from our latest whitepaper, the China Social Media Platforms Guide. You can download the guide here: https://www.umssocial.com/china-social-media-platform-report/2023?s=blog INTRODUCTION: Xiaohongshu, also known as Little Red Book, uses the slogan ‘Mark your life’, and is aimed at becoming a lifestyle community for young people. It […]

What is WeChat? (China’s “Super App”)

This article is part of a series from our latest whitepaper, the China Social Media Platforms Guide. You can download the guide here: https://www.umssocial.com/china-social-media-platform-report/2023?s=blog INTRODUCTION: Many brands with experience in China have tried promotions on WeChat or have previously operated an Official Account. It’s never too late to start (or […]

What is Douyin? (China’s Sister App of TikTok)

This article is part of a series from our latest whitepaper, the China Social Media Platforms Guide. You can download the guide here: https://www.umssocial.com/china-social-media-platform-report/2023?s=blog INTRODUCTION: Douyin is a shortform video platform that was launched by ByteDance in China in 2016. It has grown to become one of the most popular […]

What is Bilibili? (China’s Answer to Youtube)

This article is part of a series from our latest whitepaper, our China Social Media Platforms Guide. You can download the guide here: https://www.umssocial.com/china-social-media-platform-report/2023?s=blog INTRODUCTION: Bilibili is a Chinese online video-sharing platform that launched in 2009. It has become one of the most popular platforms in China, with over 326 […]

Beyond the Horizon: Unveiling Chinese Tourist’s Top Travel Trends in 2023

As 2023 is ending, we recognise this year as the first rebound-year after the COVID-19 pandemic. Understanding trends and how consumers acted throughout this year is a telling sign for the future, showing us where priorities lie in a time of market recovery.  As global travel rebounds in the post-pandemic […]