Background
Goals
Riding on the economic development in mainland China, Sotheby's, the world's leading auction house, is in urgent need to expand mainland China business.
The goals are to...
- Build a positive image in the mainland China market
- Build awareness among consumers regarding Sotheby's multi-category offerings
- Attract more consumers to pay attention to and participate in Sotheby's auctions.
Strengths & Weaknesses
(Mainland China Communications)
Strengths: A rich legacy, acknowledged reputation, abundant offerings on auction categories / lots, exceptional sales achievements.
Weaknesses: "Old-fashioned", "selling old antiques and ancient paintings", "expensive" and "only the richest people's game" - these are the...