ShanghaiZhan: All Things China Marketing, Advertising, Tech & Platforms
ShanghaiZhan is a raw, lively, and regular debate about China tech, advertising, creativity & the intersection of it all. Join hosts Ali Kazmi and Bryce Whitwam, for timely discussions on all things China marketing, coming to you directly from Shanghai!
- Update frequency
- every 14 days
- Average duration
- 45 minutes
- Episodes
- 87
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Chinese Design & the Making of a Multinational Brand: Danny Du
This episode focuses on the elements behind Chinese design, its unique characteristics, and how it's shaping global design ethos. Please welcome Danny Du, whose work in Shanghai, particularly with th…
00:47:40 |
Mon 18 Dec 2023
Charting China's Hotel & Travel Industry's Post-Pandemic Course
We're talking about the Chinese hotel and travel industry today and are joined by Hugh Xu, a veteran in the travel and hospitality sectors with over 20 years of experience. Hugh has held critical rol…
00:58:26 |
Sat 18 Nov 2023
Managing Businesses & Talent in Low Growth China - Mark Wang of Grace Blue
For 20 years, China was about speed and scale, but it seems now that era has ended for many agencies and companies. Sales are dropping; budgets are being cut. Project pitching is now a weekly thing …
00:41:45 |
Thu 19 Oct 2023
Shanghai Ning in NYC: Estee Lauder's Gary Chu & Mark Jiang
Ali and Bryce were expats in Shanghai; what's it like for two Chinese senior global marketing executives working and living in New York?
Today's podcast interviews Gary Chu and Mark Jiang from the E…
Today's podcast interviews Gary Chu and Mark Jiang from the E…
00:55:41 |
Thu 21 Sep 2023
Rocking China with Dr. Andrew Field
We're talking rock and roll with Dr. Andrew Field, Associate Professor of Chinese History at Duke Kunshan University. Andrew is the recent author of "Rocking China", a book that traces the rise and …
00:54:02 |
Fri 25 Aug 2023
China Transforming Digital: Insights from Wiredcraft's CEO, Ronan Berder
What does it take for brands in China to transform their businesses to be digital-ready? We asked Wiredcraft CEO and Co-founder Ronan Berder to provide his insights into what companies need to evolv…
00:54:22 |
Thu 27 Jul 2023
Unmasking China's Underrepresentation at Cannes: A Missed Opportunity?
Why was China almost a no-show at the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity this year? Is it the quality of the work, or is it because China is no longer interested in participating on the global stag…
00:47:07 |
Fri 07 Jul 2023
Inside China's Beauty Business with Stéphane Wilmet
Stéphane Wilmet, a highly accomplished executive in the consumer beauty industry, joins our show today. With over 30 years of experience, Wilmet has held prominent positions in both the United States…
00:50:44 |
Sat 27 May 2023
The Future of Brands, Creativity, & Technology: A Conversation with Ogilvy China CEO, Chris Reitermann
We recently had the opportunity to speak with Chris Reitermann, the Co-Chief Executive of Ogilvy Asia and CEO of Greater China, about the role of AI in the advertising business in China. With an impr…
00:54:25 |
Fri 28 Apr 2023
How China is Leading in Innovation & How the West Can Catch Up: Author, Joanna Hutchins
Joanna Hutchins is the author of "Chinafy: How China is Leading In Innovation and How the Rest of the World Can Catch Up," now available on Amazon & Kinokuniya. In the book, Joanna explores 9 key c…
00:46:44 |
Sun 26 Mar 2023
Marketing Consumer Occasions on Douyin/Tik Tok with VMLY&R's JJ Wang
Can Tik Tok market to specific consumer occasions, encouraging trial and purchase?
Meet JJ Wang, Senior Business Leader at WPP agency VMLY&R, based in Shanghai. She's the recent author of an interes…
Meet JJ Wang, Senior Business Leader at WPP agency VMLY&R, based in Shanghai. She's the recent author of an interes…
00:37:42 |
Fri 24 Feb 2023
Tapping into China's Great Outdoors - Matthew Jung of Jack Wolfskin
Recreational camping used to be a niche in China, but now it's become a bit of a rage. The China outdoor market reached $60 billion in 2018 and is expected to hit $100 billion by 2025. By all estimat…
00:44:48 |
Fri 10 Feb 2023
Civilization's Andrew Lok & the Business of Creativity
Welcome to Season 2!
Today we are talking about creativity in the marketing and advertising industry, and we’re honored to have one of China’s most award-winning Creative Directors, Andrew Lok, on tod…
Today we are talking about creativity in the marketing and advertising industry, and we’re honored to have one of China’s most award-winning Creative Directors, Andrew Lok, on tod…
00:47:45 |
Fri 27 Jan 2023
(ENCORE PERFORMANCE): Annie Su & the Intersection of Food & Advertising
Meet Annie Su: she's a full-time marketing executive and part-time foodie. Originally from Taiwan, most of her career has been in advertising agencies before recently joining the client side. She …
00:23:18 |
Tue 17 Jan 2023
(ENCORE PERFORMANCE): Evolving From KOLs to Chinese Influencer Groups: Julien Lapka
Encore Performance: (Recorded, Feb 8, 2022) - Our #1 most downloaded episode from Season 1!
What's the future of influencer marketing in China? To insights expert Julien Lapka, successful brands fo…
What's the future of influencer marketing in China? To insights expert Julien Lapka, successful brands fo…
00:33:26 |
Tue 10 Jan 2023
China Marketing During the Tough Times: Inner Chapter's Julien Lapka
Season 1's Final Episode welcomes back our #1 most downloaded guest, insights expert, and Founder of Inner Chapter, Julien Lapka. Julien gazes into his crystal ball and gives us some "healthy" predi…
00:45:37 |
Mon 19 Dec 2022
Big 2023 China Retail Predictions with Kantar's Jason Yu
We've spent a lot of time in the past talking about China's e-commerce boom, but what about traditional trade? 9 out of 10 purchase decisions in China are aided by a trip to the store. Today we're …
00:45:55 |
Fri 25 Nov 2022
The Road to China Marketing Effectiveness with Dhiren Amin
Has China’s obsession with achieving sales targets sacrificed long-term brand growth, or does it matter anymore? Now with another Single's Day shopping event behind us, we look at the state of bran…
00:42:33 |
Fri 11 Nov 2022
Exporting Made in China Through Influencers: Relay Club's Jim Fields
Can Chinese brands get a voice abroad? Today we are talking to Jim Fields. He's a social media influencer on YouTube and Bili Bili with tens of thousands of followers - and he recently founded an in…
00:46:46 |
Fri 28 Oct 2022
The Rising China Sports Fashion Industry: Gavin Lum of Lululemon
What's new with the sports fashion industry in China? Now at $45 billion US annually, it continues to expand and grow. Everyone is getting into the game, including luxury brands. Gucci, Prada, and…
00:35:16 |
Fri 14 Oct 2022
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