Dos and don’ts of advertising in China

This article provides ten crucial guidance rules to follow in order to make advertising locally relevant and engaging in China.

Dos and don'ts of advertising in China

Ada Ooi and Elliot Polak

How globally consistent can your brand be when it goes to China? What must be done to make it locally relevant and engaging? The differences of Chinese consumers may seem daunting. Fortunately there are clear cultural and advertising trends to take advantage of, as well as mistakes you can easily avoid.

1. DO REPOSITION

McDonald's advertisements in the West are often simple, snappy and full of life. They reach out to almost everyone including children, teenagers and lower income brackets.

In China, McDonald's has repositioned itself...

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