Technology, Media & Telecoms

The rise of Pinduoduo: How a group buying app grew to rival Alibaba

Even if you haven’t heard of Pinduoduo, a budget online marketplace that currently ranks among China’s top ecommerce platforms, you’ve probably heard of its overseas equivalent, Temu. Since its launch in the United States in September 2022, Temu has expanded aggressively into dozens of other markets, and made waves with its omnipresent marketing and advertising, […]

The paid social landscape: from TikTok growth to AI-powered buying

Paid social media strategies have continued to evolve in the past couple of years, reflecting a mix of technological advancements, shifting consumer behaviour, and the need to stand out in an increasingly crowded online space.    But what is impacting the market now? From the continuation of a volatile digital ad market to new platform […]