Study Guide: 2025 China Digital Platform Regulations and Compliance 1. What were the primary areas of focus for Douyin’s new regulations announced in August 2025? Douyin’s August 2025 regulations primarily focused on three main areas: e-commerce livestreaming, group livestream (团播) management, and private message specifications. Additionally, the platform launched a special initiative to govern gossip-related behaviors in livestreams. 2. According to the notice from the…
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Your China Marketing Playbook Is Obsolete. Here’s What’s Next.
Introduction: The Allure and the Abyss The sheer scale of the Chinese market represents an immense opportunity that understandably attracts Western brands. With over a billion potential consumers, the allure is undeniable. Many companies arrive with a well-worn marketing playbook, confident that the strategies that delivered success in Europe and the US will work just as effectively in this new territory. This assumption is the…
Decoding Digital Transformation: How Data and Tech Are Remaking Our World
1. Introduction: More Than Just an App Think about the last time you ordered a coffee from the Starbucks app. It probably remembered your favorite drink and offered you a personalized deal. Or when you opened Netflix, it recommended a show you ended up loving. We’ve come to expect these kinds of smart, tailored experiences from the companies we interact with every day. So why…
A Creator’s Guide to Social Media Algorithms and AI Prompt Strategies
This paper analyzes the ever-evolving landscape of social media, detailing the core algorithmic principles that govern content visibility and providing a strategic framework for leveraging AI-Generated Content (AIGC). It is designed to equip content creators, marketers, and businesses with the knowledge to thrive in an era where algorithms are the new gatekeepers. Part 1: Decoding the Digital Gatekeepers Every social media platform has a unique…
The Evolving Landscape of Search Marketing in the “Zero-Click” and AI Era
The digital marketing landscape, particularly search engine optimization (SEO), is undergoing a profound transformation driven by the “zero-click” phenomenon and the deep integration of generative AI into search engines. Traditional logic, which posited “traffic is king, and clicks are everything,” is being challenged as nearly half of global (69% on Google) and a significant portion of Chinese (prevalent in informational queries) users find answers directly…