A Quick Guide to Social Media in China

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China’s social media landscape has proven a fast moving target. Ogilvy have just released the latest in their guides to the market highlighting the (mostly) differences but sometimes surprising similarities to global platforms.

The big story is the continued rise of WeChat, with the Tencent owned platform taking on the role of multiple Western platforms in China. Video sharing makes a first appearance, inspired by Vine. The major players are Sina owned Meipai and Tencent’s 微视 plus WeChat’s “Sight” functionality.

One of the few western platforms not blocked in China remains LinkedIn. In a market where networking is done face-to-face there are questions as to cultural fit, but with a China office this is clearly a long term bet. There are definite opportunities for brands.

China Social Media Landscape [2015]

Social Media In China

Previous versions of the infographic can be found here.

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Tom Simpson

Tom Simpson

Tom Simpson is an operator, investor and writer working where AI, media, gaming and culture meet. He is the founder of AK3R, a boutique venture fund and advisory business backing and building companies in AI, agents, gaming, advertising and digital marketplaces, and writes the Hyperfuture Memo on how AI is reshaping markets, media and culture. He has spent around 20 years building media, advertising and gaming businesses across the UK, the US and Asia, including building AdColony’s Asia business through its exit, and founded Digital in Asia in 2013.

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