Rockit Global Limited appoints UMS as digital marketing partner
United Media Solution (UMS) has been appointed by Rockit Global Limited to build its digital marketing presence in China. Rockit Global Limited, a Hawkes Bay-based company that has the global rights to grow and sell the world’s first miniature apple, will work with UMS to continue to build its […]
Huge opportunities for health brands as Chinese get healthy and physical
Health awareness among Chinese consumers has been rising steadily for the last few years. As China’s middle classes have seen their disposable incomes increase in size, so too have their waistlines, leading to an increase in overweight people. A report by McKinsey revealed 30% of Chinese adults (or 320 […]
Are daigou short-changing Australian brands of long-term success in China?
The daigou market is booming in Australia as brands use these channels to sell their products to China’s big spending consumers, however, as more marketing spend goes to daigou, are Australian brands are forfeiting their future business in China? The appeal of daigou is easy to see. Organised individuals or […]
Magic (Ad) Moments – How to target incoming and local WeChat users in Aus & NZ
A lot of noise was made this month when WeChat announced it had ticked over the 1 billion monthly active user mark. This staggering number refers to WeChat’s global users, a growing number of which are located outside of China. While WeChat’s user base is still predominantly Chinese, it’s […]
UMS appoints Business Development Manager for new Melbourne office
United Media Solution (UMS) has expanded its Business Development team as it prepares for growth in the Australian market. Jo Ruo joins as Business Development Manager, responsible for driving new business growth with Australian companies looking to target the China market. Ruo will be based in UMS new […]
How to maximise your social media investment using the 3 C’s
Social media success in China can be an overwhelming, expensive and time-consuming investment. However, UMS has created some practical tips to help clients make the most of the social media investment. The key is using the 3 C’s: Community, Content & Commerce. Companies need to create and maintain […]
Top Chinese Apps for SME Businesses
WeChat’s 900 million users make it an irresistible platform for marketers and brands, but is it worth the investment? WeChat currently has more than 3.5 million official brand accounts, unsurprisingly this creates a lot of noise and clutter, which means many brands struggle to achieve visibility and engage with […]
UMS appointed by Auckland Museum as China Digital Agency
United Media Solution (UMS), New Zealand’s leading Chinese digital marketing agency, has been appointed by Auckland Museum as its China Digital Agency. Auckland Museum is regarded as one of the finest museums in the Southern Hemisphere and is renowned for its unique collection of Maori and Pacific treasures, and […]
How marketers can target China’s young, fit and health conscious consumers
With more than 100 million registered users, it is impossible for marketers to ignore fitness app Keep, however, is the app right for every brand? Chinese fitness and gym workout app Keep has become a massive success story in China. Launching just over three years ago, the app has built […]
QQ Report – How brands can engage with China’s young people
QQ is WeChat’s youth-focused sister social media network. Attracting more than 868 million monthly active users, with more than 652 million accessing the platform via mobile, QQ is an immensely attractive platform for brands and marketers. QQ launched in 1999 and was one of the earliest pioneers of instant […]