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China trends to watch in the Year of the Pig

As China ushers in the Year of the Pig, UMS takes a look at the key consumer trends and behaviours that marketers need to consider in 2019.     1. Quality vs Quantity As the talk of China’s economic slowdown continues, Chinese consumers are shifting their focus from quantity to […]

The CFO View: UMS plans for a strong 2019

As we launch into 2019 and prepare to celebrate Lunar New Year and the Year of the Pig in China, UMS Chief Financial Officer Richard Zhu shares an update on the agency.   2018 was another good year for UMS, coming off the back off our Pre-A round funding and […]

Marketing to Chinese consumers – the 3 audiences you need to consider

The spending power of Chinese consumers continues to be a lucrative drawcard for foreign and international companies, however, as more and more brands target this attractive audience, the need to define which Chinese audiences to target has become even more important.   While the majority of companies are focused on […]

How to market wine to Chinese consumers

The Chinese are not traditionally known as big wine drinkers, however, China’s wine market is thriving as middle class Chinese consumers increasingly develop a palette for wine.   The growth is particularly good news for Australian wine brands, which have seen a 51% increase in exports to China in the […]

UMS CEO awarded Young Tech Entrepreneur award

United Media Solution chief executive officer Jessica Miao has been honoured among a list of technology entrepreneurs in Ningbo.   Miao was ranked as a Top Ten Young Tech Entrepreneur in the awards, which aim to reward the excellence of young and innovative start-ups and entrepreneurs in Ningbo’s Yinzhou District. […]

UMS partners with Asia New Zealand Foundation for intern program

United Media Solution (UMS) has partnered with the Asia New Zealand Foundation (ANZF) to offer an internship to New Zealand residents.   The three-month internship is open to undergraduate students majoring in media, communications, public relations, business and/or marketing and will start in February 2019.   UMS has teamed with […]

UMS at China International Import Expo (CIIE)

United Media Solution enjoyed a strong agency and client presence at the inaugural China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai this month.   New Zealand Trade Pavilion at CIIE United Media Solution worked with long standing client New Zealand Trade & Enterprise (NZTE) to create a digital platform for the […]

United Media Solution and The Silk Initiative announce the formation of a Strategic Alliance

United Media Solution (UMS), the leading Chinese digital marketing agency and The Silk Initiative (TSI), a leading Chinese food and beverage brand consultancy, have formed a strategic alliance to expand the reach and capabilities of each organisation.   The alliance brings together two of China’s leading marketing consultancies to provide […]

Future of Retail: Starbucks Reserve Roastery

China is home to the world’s largest retail and e-commerce markets. The arrival of new retail, which integrates the offline and online retail experiences, is not only changing the way consumers shop and buy products, but also how they experience brands.   In the first of a series exploring the […]

Moving beyond Tier 1: Marketing opportunities in lower-tier cities

Over the next five years China plans to import more than US$10 trillion worth of goods and services. This rise in imports, driven by growing consumer demands is providing huge opportunities for foreign companies like those in Australia and New Zealand.   While the growth is coming from across the […]