A sharp look at China's e-commerce, AI, and consumer shifts.
Jacob Cooke moves from Alibaba's recent earnings and WPIC's annual data report into the bigger shifts reshaping China's e-commerce and AI landscape.
The Negotiation
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The Negotiation follows business operators, advisors, and market specialists through the practical realities of working in China and the wider Asia-Pacific region. Its strongest episodes connect boardroom questions to platform shifts, consumer behavior, trade friction, and on-the-ground execution.
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About The Negotiation
The Negotiation sits at the intersection of China business analysis, APAC market entry, and operator-level commercial strategy. It is an interview show with a practical bias. Todd Embley brings guests into specific situations: a diplomatic visit, a consumer data report, a sourcing risk, a platform change, or a sector that is moving faster than outsiders expect. From there, the conversation usually narrows into consequences. What does Alibaba's AI spending signal after weak earnings? Why does Douyan matter so much for categories such as nutraceuticals and pet products? How should Canadian companies read a Beijing visit after years of trade tension? The show works best when it turns a large market story into something concrete enough for a brand team or investor to use. Recent episodes move between technology, diplomacy, consumer behavior, and market operations without treating them as separate worlds. AI answer engines and agentic shopping are discussed alongside creator commerce and Western lessons from China's social commerce playbook. Canada-China and UK-China episodes look beyond the ceremonial value of leadership visits to trade friction, tariffs, visa travel, local government priorities, and business confidence. The consumer episodes pay attention to texture. Pet ownership, live commerce, ski holidays, onsens, lifestyle positioning, and performance brands all become clues about what Chinese consumers are actually buying and why. The more technical conversations bring in diligence, business scope checks, distributor risk, research quality, and the difference between a generic market report and local evidence. It is not a hype show. The pace is brisk, and the tone is informed, but the conversations leave room for uncertainty and mixed signals. Guests are allowed to build long answers, which gives the show more detail than a quick news recap. The tradeoff is that some episodes carry promotional framing around APAC expansion and WPIC's work. Still, the core value is clear. The Negotiation gives commercially minded listeners a grounded way to follow China and Asia-Pacific markets through people who work in them, advise on them, or study their consumers closely.
Made for: Built for founders, operators, investors, exporters, researchers, and brand teams trying to understand China and APAC markets in practical commercial terms. It also suits policy-aware business listeners tracking how trade relations shape market access.
What sets it apart: The show pairs geopolitical and platform-level context with street-level consumer and operator detail. It is less a news recap than a working conversation about what foreign companies need to know before acting.
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Despite being the world’s most potent economic area, Asia can be one of the most challenging regions to navigate and manage well for foreign brands. However, plenty of positive stories exist and more are emerging every day as brands start to see success in engaging and deploying appropriate market growth strategies – with the help of specialists. The Negotiation is an interview show that showcases those hard-to-find success stories and chats with the incredible leaders behind them, teasing out the nuances and digging into the details that can make market growth in APAC a winning proposition.
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Based on 5 episodes we listened to · September 2026
Detailed interviews connect China's platforms, consumer shifts, and AI development to the decisions brands and commerce operators face.
The Negotiation makes Asia's digital economy legible through interviews that connect platform mechanics with company strategy. Todd Embley keeps the discussion close to practical decisions: how brands establish a presence in China, how discovery moves between traditional…
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Tmall, Douyin, DeepSeek, and Temu arrive with business models attached, saving you from headline-only fluency.
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- the commercial mechanics behind China's biggest platforms, not another breathless trend report
- Todd Embley asking guests where AI hype becomes an actual shopping transaction
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AI commerce is presented as a shift in how buying happens, not just another piece of hype.
Colin Jevons makes a practical case that AI is not only changing search, but also closing the distance between advertising and purchase. The episode keeps a clear center as it moves through AI answer engines, agentic shopping, creator-led commerce, and the slower pace Western…
A practical map of China's premium health and lifestyle market, centered on the channels that drive discovery.
The conversation lays out how European lifestyle and health brands can approach China, with Emmanuel Poupel arguing that Xiaohongshu sits at the center of discovery and influence, while Tmall and JD still matter as key shelves.
A clear look at Chinese tech, from AI and cloud strategy to the wider US-China contest.
Kevin Xu and Todd Embley trace where Chinese tech is heading, with the best stretches shifting from big headlines to the machinery behind them.
A clear look at Pinduoduo, Timu, and the platform mechanics behind both.
Ed Sander frames Pinduoduo's rise as a case study in how group buying, aggressive discounting, and supply-chain ties helped fuel its growth in China.
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Episodes
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The Xi-Trump Summit with Dr. Henry Wang and Jacob Cooke
Sep 25, 2026·32m - 2
Zak Dychtwald on Chinese Companies Going Global (Part 2)
Sep 16, 2026·36m - 3
Zak Dychtwald on Why Global Teams Break Down (Part 1)
Sep 8, 2026·43m - 4
Light Therapy, Chinese Tech Brands, and 15 Years in China: Jim Fields on Building Across Both Markets
Aug 4, 2026·54m - 5
Ha Bao, Empty Nets, and 1.8 Billion Views: Mark Dreyer on Football, China, and the 2026 World Cup
Jul 27, 2026·45m - 6
Two Platforms, Two Audiences: Crystal Yu on the Business of Influencing Across Instagram and Xiaohongshu
Jul 16, 2026·1h 2m - 7
China Tech in 2026: Rui Ma on Robots, Chips, and the Companies Winning the AI Race
Jul 10, 2026·54m - 8
Leif Rogers on North American Sports in Asia, New Deals, and the Business of Fan Building in China
Jul 1, 2026·38m - 9
Baiguan’s Robert Wu on Real Estate, Robotaxis, and What's Actually Driving the Economy in 2026
Jun 11, 2026·54m - 10
From Abstract Models to Ground Truth: Eric Stryson on Operating Credibly in Asian Markets
Jun 2, 2026·55m - 11
Inside China's Beauty Market with Jing Daily's Lisa Nan
May 5, 2026·49m - 12
How AI Is Reshaping Consumer Behavior with Dr. Nici Sweaney of AI Her Way
Apr 15, 2026·59m - 13
Jacob Cooke on Alibaba's AI Bet, AI in China, China E-Commerce Data, and the Canada-China Reset
Alibaba's weak earnings kick things off.
Apr 6, 2026·29m·1 clip - 14
Colin Jeavons on How AI and Creators Are Redefining Digital Commerce
Hidden gemAI is nudging checkout closer to the conversation.
Mar 18, 2026·53m·2 clips - 15
The Reset in Canada-China Relations with Bijan Ahmadi
This episode discusses Prime Minister Mark Carney's recent visit to China, focusing on the tariff agreement and its implications for Canadian businesses and Canada-China relations, featuring an interview with Bijan Ahmadi of the Canada-China Business Council.
Feb 24, 2026·26m - 16
A New Era in UK-China Relations: Inside PM Starmer's Historic Visit with Tom Simpson
Tom Simpson from the China-Britain Business Council discusses Prime Minister Keir Starmer's historic visit to China and its implications for UK businesses and bilateral trade relations.
Feb 17, 2026·48m - 17
Skiing in China and Japan: Growth, Participation, and the Road to Milan 2026
This episode features an interview with Justin Downs discussing skiing and winter sports development in China and Japan, including participation trends, market growth, and opportunities leading up to the Milan 2026 Winter Olympics.
Feb 4, 2026·40m - 18
From Insight to Impact: Global Market Research with Nichola Quail
Host Todd Embley interviews market research strategist Nicola Quayle about how brands can use insights to succeed in complex Asian markets.
Jan 20, 2026·53m - 19
Mark Carney’s Beijing Visit and What It Means for Canadian Business in China
Analysis of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's visit to Beijing and its implications for Canada-China trade relations.
Jan 14, 2026·18m - 20
Manufacturing, Sourcing, and Risk Management in China with Richard Kimber
An interview with lawyer Richard Kimber about protecting brands and navigating manufacturing and sourcing in China.
Dec 22, 2025·37m - 21
The Political Economy of China's E-commerce Boom with Lizhi Liu, Part 2
Interview with Professor Li Zhiliu discussing competitive dynamics of China's e-commerce platforms and their strategies.
Dec 9, 2025·29m - 22
The Political Economy of China's E-commerce Boom with Lizhi Liu, Part 1
An interview with Professor Li Jie Liu discussing China's digital economy, the rise of its e-commerce ecosystem, and the institutional innovations that enabled it.
Dec 2, 2025·42m - 23
Inside China’s Influencer Economy with Elysia Guo
Host Todd Embly interviews Alicia Guo about China's influencer economy, social marketing landscape, and consumer trends, offering advice for international brands.
Nov 25, 2025·1h 15m - 24
32 Cities in 60 Days: Olivia Plotnick on the Real China Consumer Story
Host Todd Embly interviews Olivia Plotnick about her journey across 32 Chinese cities, exploring consumer behavior and brand engagement in China's diverse markets.
Nov 15, 2025·1h - 25
Crystal Tai on China Luxury, Sportswear Trends, and Consumer Sentiment
Oct 8, 2025·42m - 26
What’s Next for Canadian Business in China with CCBC’s David Perez-Des Rosiers
Sep 25, 2025·42m - 27
Unlocking China’s Cross-Border Boom with Tmall Global’s Nicole Lin
An interview with Nicole Lin from Tmall Global discussing how international brands can enter China's consumer market through cross-border e-commerce and localization strategies.
Aug 26, 2025·35m - 28
Inside China’s Demand for Wellness, Supplements, and Lifestyle Products with Emmanuel Poupelle
Hidden gemTodd Embly sits down with Emmanuel Poupel for a practical look at how European lifestyle and health brands can win in China.
Aug 19, 2025·55m·3 clips - 29
Inside China’s Trail Running Boom with Clementine Pippa Ebel
An interview with a cultural strategist about China's outdoor sports market and how Western brands can enter it.
Aug 6, 2025·48m - 30
Housing, Confidence, and Consumption: China’s Demand-Side Story with Tianchen Xu (Part 2)
This episode analyzes China's domestic economy, focusing on consumer spending recovery, housing market challenges, and the mixed signals in consumer confidence, with insights from economist Tianchen Xu.
Jul 21, 2025·56m - 31
Navigating Growth and Geopolitics: A Mid-Year Outlook on China with Tianchen Xu (Part 1)
This episode analyzes China's economic performance in early 2025, including growth data, U.S.-China trade dynamics, and policy constraints, offering a data-driven perspective for navigating China's economic landscape.
Jul 12, 2025·58m - 32
Jacob Cooke on 618, China’s Consumer Climate & What Tariffs Mean for Global Brands
Jun 17, 2025·24m - 33
AI, Chips, and Cloud: Kevin Xu on Where China’s Tech is Really Headed
Hidden gemTodd Embley sits down with Kevin Xu, founder of Interconnected, for a conversation about China's evolving AI landscape.
Jun 9, 2025·52m·3 clips - 34
Dr. Chui Chui Tan Part 2 | What Spotify, Bumble & Global Brands Get Right (and Wrong) About Cultural Expansion
May 26, 2025·49m - 35
Global Growth Starts with Culture: Dr. Chui Chui Tan on APAC Expansion and Strategic Insight
Dr.
May 16, 2025·50m - 36
Bringing European Brands to Asia with WPIC’s Director of Growth Emmanuel Poupelle (French Language Episode)
An interview with a new director discussing how European brands can enter and scale in Asia-Pacific markets.
May 5, 2025·34m - 37
Mark Kruger on China’s Macro Outlook
Apr 30, 2025·33m - 38
The Next China Is Still China: Rui Ma (Part 2) on Tech, Tensions & Transformation
Apr 16, 2025·37m - 39
China’s Consumer Comeback: Jacob Cooke Breaks Down 2024 Consumption Data
Apr 7, 2025·19m - 40
Rui Ma: The US-China AI Race (Part 1)
Apr 2, 2025·37m - 41
From Shanghai to Hokkaido: Skiing Across APAC with Justin Downes
Justin Downes discusses the recent ski season in China, the world's largest indoor ski resort in Shanghai, and compares the ski markets of China and Japan as he transitions to a new role in Hokkaido.
Mar 11, 2025·36m - 42
Peter Park on Growing Australian Brands in APAC
Mar 3, 2025·42m - 43
Joe Mazur: Analyzing U.S.-China Relations Under Trump's Second Term
Feb 18, 2025·35m - 44
Elyse Ribbons on KOL Marketing in China
Feb 8, 2025·35m - 45
Martech in China and How To Advertise on RedNote with David Nottingham
Interview with David Nottingham, EU General Manager of iPinyo, discussing the Chinese digital ecosystem, ad tech, and audience targeting strategies.
Jan 23, 2025·33m - 46
From TikTok to Red Note, The Great Social Media Migration with Olivia Plotnick
Host Todd Embly interviews China marketing expert Olivia Plotnick about the surge of US users on Xiaohongshu due to the potential TikTok ban, exploring platform features, cross-cultural interactions, and implications for brands.
Jan 16, 2025·41m - 47
Cynthia Dearin On How To Take Your Brand Global
Host Todd Embly interviews international business strategist Cynthia Dieran about global expansion strategies for companies entering the Asia-Pacific region.
Jan 8, 2025·52m - 48
Unlocking Japan: E-Commerce Strategies and Insights with WPIC’s Anton Lapunov
An interview with Anton Lapunov about strategies for foreign brands entering Japan's e-commerce market.
Dec 30, 2024·1h - 49
Navigating China's Health Products Market with Jeff Crowther
An interview with Jeff Crowther of HPA China discussing the dietary supplements market in China, consumer trends, regulatory hurdles, and cross-border e-commerce strategies.
Dec 13, 2024·1h 1m - 50
Jacob Cooke on China's Singles Day Shopping Festival
Nov 14, 2024·19m - 51
China Ecommerce Strategies for Australian and New Zealand Brands, with Pier Smulders
An interview with an e-commerce expert discussing strategies for Australian and New Zealand brands entering Chinese and Southeast Asian markets.
Nov 7, 2024·43m - 52
APAC Expansion Lessons from Footwear Industry Veteran, Ken Daley of Joybees Footwear
Oct 26, 2024·40m - 53
Unlocking the APAC Nutraceutical Market with Daniel Mabey
Daniel Mabee discusses the nutraceutical industry in Asia-Pacific, covering market trends, certification, and strategies for entering markets like China, Japan, and Southeast Asia.
Oct 15, 2024·40m - 54
China E-Commerce Strategies for UK Brands with Antoaneta Becker
Interview with Antoinette Becker about China's e-commerce landscape and strategies for UK brands entering the Chinese market.
Oct 4, 2024·35m - 55
Mike Todd's Blueprint for Australian Brands Going Global
Oct 1, 2024·46m - 56
Marlene Sharp On The Rising Popularity Of East-Asian Entertainment Franchises
Sep 20, 2024·38m - 57
Darren Touch on the Future of Canada-China Relations
Sep 12, 2024·33m - 58
Olympic Recap: Team China's Performance in Paris with Mark Dreyer
This episode features an interview with Mark Dreyer analyzing China's performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics, including medal results, key victories like Zheng Qinwen's tennis gold, controversies in swimming, and the cultural impact of sports in China.
Sep 6, 2024·38m - 59
Ed Sander Part 2 | A Deep-Dive Into Alibaba, JD, Douyin, and Little Red Book
Aug 29, 2024·48m - 60
Ed Sander Part 1 | The Meteoric Rise of Pinduoduo and Temu
Hidden gemEd Sander joins The Negotiation for a close look at Pinduoduo and the rise of Temu.
Aug 21, 2024·52m·3 clips - 61
Crafting Digital Brand Esperiences in APAC, with Jason Ang
Jason Ong discusses digital marketing strategies for global brands in APAC, focusing on Gen Z consumers and mobile-first experiences.
Aug 14, 2024·43m - 62
Unpacking New Trends in Australia-China Relations with Dr. Benjamin Herscovitch
An interview with Dr.
Jul 31, 2024·39m - 63
How Santander Navigator is Helping British Brands Grow in APAC, with Alex Phillips
Jul 24, 2024·36m - 64
Zarina Kanji on Leading WPIC in Europe, Growing UK and European Brands in APAC
Jul 3, 2024·32m - 65
How Norway's Fjorda Made a Splash in China's Supplement Market with Co-founder and CEO Maren Steinnes
Jun 14, 2024·32m - 66
Loud Quitting and Quiet Luxury, Ralph Lauren and Chanel Earnings, Miniso and Florasis Expansion, and China's Fashion Trends with Jing Daily's Julienna Law
May 30, 2024·45m - 67
Mastering Marketing On Xiaohongxu (Little Red Book), with Olivia Plotnick, Founder of Wai China
May 23, 2024·58m - 68
The Pulse of US-China Relations, The Potential Impact of the Upcoming US Election, and Strategies for MNCs to Mitigate Geopolitical Risk, with Joe Mazur of Trivium China
May 17, 2024·37m - 69
Rwandan Coffee in China; Bringing Global Brands onto Tmall; Indonesian E-commerce Boom and more, with Dean Diabate
May 8, 2024·53m - 70
Australia China Business Council CEO Tom Parker on Warming Bilateral Ties
Apr 22, 2024·34m - 71
Grace Wu | Becoming a Little Red Book Influencer and Fostering Australia-China Connections
Apr 3, 2024·40m - 72
Head of Global Marketplace ROW @ Coupang - Gerald Hoe | Navigating South Korea's E-commerce Boom
Mar 25, 2024·22m - 73
The APAC Playbook | Red Phoenix's Guide to Growing Western Sports Properties in APAC
Mar 6, 2024·1h 1m - 74
Justin Downes - President @ Axis Leisure Management | The Booming Ski Industry In China
Feb 28, 2024·44m - 75
Mark Dreyer, Founder of China Sports Insider | Messi Drama in HK, F1 Is Back in Shanghai, Women's Tennis, the Skiing Boom, and All Things China Sports
Feb 22, 2024·1h 1m - 76
Crystal Tai - Senior Managing Editor @ Jing Daily | Canadian Brands Enjoying Success in China (and Why) & The Top Chinese Fashion Trends For 2024
Feb 14, 2024·36m - 77
Filip Zieliński | China's EV, Education, & Start-up Landscapes
Feb 7, 2024·48m - 78
Charles Lavoie - Head Of Creative Labs @ WPIC | Douyin & The New China Playbook For Brands
Jan 20, 2024·52m - 79
Jacob Cooke, CEO @ WPIC Marketing + Technologies | The 2024 Outlook for PDD, Douyin, Alibaba, & The Chinese Consumer
Jan 10, 2024·17m - 80
Andrew Methven | The Importance of Understanding Mandarin's History As a Language
Dec 13, 2023·54m - 81
Claire Urry | Expanding Trade & Investment Between UK And China
Dec 6, 2023·42m - 82
Denni Hu | Singles' Day, China's Fashion Trends, & The Rise of Chinese Designers
Nov 28, 2023·50m - 83
Heidi Dugan | The Australian Prime Minister's Visit To China, Warming Australia-China Relations, CIIE, & Singles Day
Nov 17, 2023·43m - 84
Jing Zhang, Global Editor in Chief @ Jing Daily | China's Luxury Consumption Landscape In 2023
Nov 3, 2023·22m - 85
Our 200th Episode Featuring Jacob & Joseph Cooke
Oct 26, 2023·26m - 86
Noah Fraser, Canada China Business Council Managing Director, China | Opportunities & Challenges For Canadian Business In China
Oct 20, 2023·52m - 87
Jacob Cooke, CEO & CoFounder @ WPIC Marketing + Technologies | Golden Week Consumption Boost, Singles' Day Projections, & South Korea Expansion
Oct 12, 2023·19m - 88
MJ Park | South Korea’s Booming E-commerce Landscape
Oct 5, 2023·29m - 89
Michael Hart, President of AmCham China | US-China Relations, Business Climate Sentiment In China, & China's Appetite For Foreign Direct Investment
Sep 28, 2023·31m - 90
Shai Oster | China & Southeast Asia's Tech Investment Landscape
Sep 23, 2023·1h 4m - 91
Jacob Cooke, CEO @ WPIC Marketing & Technologies | Why WPIC Is So Bullish On The Chinese Consumer
Sep 14, 2023·31m - 92
Su Cheng Harris-Simpson | Empowering Women in Business in China and Beyond
Aug 31, 2023·46m - 93
Michel de Rijk | Why Now Is The Time To Be Bullish On China & The Impact Of AI On The World Of Advertising
Aug 24, 2023·49m - 94
Yaling Jiang, Founder of "Following The Yuan", Part 2 | US-China Cultural Similarities, "Facekinis", Coffee, and the 'Wellness' Boom
Aug 16, 2023·37m - 95
Yaling Jiang, Founder of "Following The Yuan" | The Reception Of The Barbie Movie In China & Newsletter-Based Journalism
Aug 9, 2023·28m - 96
Crystal Tai, Senior Managing Editor @ Jing Daily | The Fashion, Culture, & Lifestyle Trends Shaping Consumption In China
Aug 2, 2023·46m - 97
Simon Torring, CoFounder of Cube Asia | The SE Asia Ecommerce Platform Battle Between Lazada, Shopee, & How TikTok Shop Is Emerging As A Legitimate Contender
Jul 26, 2023·51m - 98
Qin Chen, Managing Editor @ TechNode | China's Booming EV Industry, AI Advances, & Why Meituan Won't Be Dethroned In The Local Life Services Vertical
Jul 19, 2023·44m - 99
Thomas Yeoh | Dissecting The Booming eCommerce Landscape In SE Asia
Jul 12, 2023·43m - 100
Marko Tiesmäki | Nokia's Journey In China & Promoting The Finland-China Trade Relationship
Jun 28, 2023·47m - 101
John Gearing | Lessons Learned Growing The World's Largest Apparel Brands In APAC
Jun 22, 2023·48m - 102
Xiang Chen | Why Expanding Your Brand Into Asia Successfully Requires Data-Centric Insights
Jun 14, 2023·44m - 103
Ryan Purkey | Digital Transformation In Asia For Established Industries
Jun 7, 2023·34m - 104
Alex Palmer | The Asia Multi-Market Entry Strategy Brands Have Been Waiting For
May 31, 2023·38m - 105
Daniel Mabey | Nutraceuticals - One Of The Fastest Growing Market Segments In Asia
May 17, 2023·34m - 106
Jacob Cooke | Japan's Booming E-commerce Market
May 11, 2023·32m - 107
Kirsten Johnston | Place Identity & Branding Some Of China's Most Iconic Areas
May 3, 2023·55m - 108
Susan Heffernan | Breaking Down The Furniture And Home Decor Industry In China
Apr 26, 2023·44m - 109
Diego Dultzin Lacoste Part 2 | The Impact of Data Analysis on Pricing Online & How AI Can Automate The Process To Further Drive Revenue
Apr 19, 2023·33m - 110
Diego Dultzin Lacoste, Part 1 | Founder Of The First Independent, Members-Only Flash Sales Site In Asia
Apr 12, 2023·33m - 111
Jerome Spitzer | Going from 0 To 18 Restaurants In 15 years In HK
Apr 5, 2023·48m - 112
Gordon Domlija Part 2 | How Brands Can Reinvent Themselves In Asia, & How The Metaverse In Asia Is Shaping The Future Of Marketing Globally
Mar 29, 2023·1h 5m - 113
Gordon Domlija Part 1 | The Most Incredibly Responsive Market in the World, & The Complexity of Consumer Behavior and Targeting in China
Mar 22, 2023·1h 7m - 114
Joanna Hutchins | China’s Approach To Innovation & What The West Can Learn
Mar 15, 2023·1h 13m - 115
Gil Chavez Part 2 | Big In Japan - 20+ Years of Training CEOs, & The Art Of Negotiation And Communication
Mar 8, 2023·36m - 116
Joseph Cooke | Boots On The Ground - China's Business Climate Is Booming
Mar 1, 2023·37m - 117
Gil Chavez Part 1 | Corporate Communications, CEO Media Training, & Social Media Marketing In Japan
Feb 22, 2023·41m - 118
Morgan Keldsen Part 2 | Growing The World's Most Iconic Streetwear Brands In Asia
Feb 15, 2023·34m - 119
Morgan Keldsen Part 1 | How Nike Crushed It In China & Running The Air Jordan Brand In Asia
Feb 8, 2023·30m - 120
Igor Duc Part 2 | Tech Accessories & The Future Of Omni Channel Retail
Feb 1, 2023·32m - 121
Igor Duc Part 1 | Convincing Consumers To Invest In Their Tech Accessories
Jan 25, 2023·33m - 122
Dave McCaughan Part 3 | Responding To Shifting Demographics In Asia
Jan 18, 2023·45m - 123
Dave McCaughan Part 2 | Responding To Shifting Consumer Demographics In Asia
Jan 11, 2023·40m - 124
Dave McCaughan Part 1 | BIBLIOSEXUAL & Advertising Iconic International Brands In Asia
Jan 4, 2023·32m - 125
Year In Review, Part 2 | The Greatest Hits Of 2022!!
Dec 21, 2022·26m - 126
Year In Review, Part 1 | The Greatest Hits Of 2022!!
Dec 14, 2022·33m - 127
Arnault Castel Part 2 | Online vs Offline And The Future Of Retail In Asia
Nov 30, 2022·40m - 128
Arnault Castel Part 1 | The Coolest Store In Hong Kong
Nov 23, 2022·49m - 129
Charles Lavoie Part 2 | Using Creative To Fuel Growth In Asia
Nov 16, 2022·28m - 130
Jacob Cooke | Assessing The 2022 Singles’ Day 11/11 Shopping Festival And Consumption Trends In China
Nov 9, 2022·24m - 131
Charles Lavoie Part 1 | How Creative Drives Impact In APAC
Nov 2, 2022·36m - 132
William Bao Bean Part 2 | Current Markets & Future M&A In Asia
Oct 26, 2022·22m - 133
William Bao Bean Part 1 | The Distinguishing Characteristics Of Successful APAC Startups
Oct 19, 2022·35m - 134
Louis Houdart Part 2 | Nuances Of Consumers In China
Oct 12, 2022·31m - 135
Louis Houdart Part 1 | From Flower Shops To Chinese Brand Building
Oct 5, 2022·31m - 136
Akio Tanaka Part 2 | Japan's Startup & Investment Landscape
Sep 28, 2022·50m - 137
Akio Tanaka Part 1 | Backing Technical Founders & Growing Businesses In Asia
Sep 21, 2022·48m - 138
Patrick Deloy Part 2 | The Future Of Omni-Channel Retail In Asia
Sep 14, 2022·28m - 139
Patrick Deloy Part 1 | The Omni Channel Experience In Asia
Sep 7, 2022·28m - 140
Chuk Besher Part 2 | Partnerships, News Media, & eCommerce In Japan
Aug 24, 2022·34m - 141
Chuk Besher Part 1 | Creative In Japan With Coca-Cola & Grey Group
Aug 17, 2022·43m - 142
Jeff Daggett | 30 Years Of Helping Iconic Global Brands Enter Japan - Part 2
Aug 3, 2022·45m - 143
Jeff Daggett | 30 Years Of Helping Iconic Global Brands Enter Japan - Part 1
Jul 27, 2022·49m - 144
Massimo Lazzari | Bringing European Luxury Brands To Japan
Jul 20, 2022·41m - 145
Ricky Samuel | Marketing Consumer Electronics Brands In Southeast Asia - Part 2
Jul 13, 2022·36m - 146
Ricky Samuel | Marketing Consumer Electronics Brands In Southeast Asia - Part 1
Jul 6, 2022·35m - 147
Bill Tung | Localizing For Consumers In Japan - Part 2
Jun 29, 2022·35m - 148
Bill Tung | Localizing For Consumers In Japan - Part 1
Jun 22, 2022·36m - 149
Elyse Ribbons Pt. 2 | Navigating Philanthropy, the Arts, and the Corporate World in China
Mar 30, 2022·37m - 150
Elyse Ribbons, Part 1 | Theater and Cinema in China
Mar 23, 2022·33m - 151
Liam Mather | Inside the Beijing Olympic Bubble
Mar 15, 2022·40m - 152
Zarina Kanji | Health, Wellness and Food in China
Mar 8, 2022·46m - 153
Art Dicker | Navigating China's Legal System
Mar 2, 2022·44m - 154
Kimberly Kirkendall | Global Supply Chain Upheaval & Managing Vendor Relationships in China
Feb 22, 2022·43m - 155
Mark Williams | Triumphs, Challenges and Threats: The Politics of the Asia-Pacific
Feb 16, 2022·51m - 156
Karen Raghavan | The Beauty Market in China
Feb 8, 2022·47m - 157
Jim Fields | Creative Video as an IPO Marketing Tool in China
Feb 1, 2022·49m - 158
Mark Simon | Growing Hockey in China
Jan 25, 2022·40m - 159
Cameron Wilson | The Future of Football (Soccer) in China
Jan 19, 2022·36m - 160
Alvin Wang Graylin | The China President of HTC Talks VR & Metaverse
Jan 13, 2022·1h 4m - 161
Michael Zakkour | 5 NEW DIGITAL’s Predictions For 2022 In China
Jan 5, 2022·51m - 162
Year In Review | The 'Greatest Hits' of 2021
Dec 28, 2021·58m - 163
Gordon Houlden | Navigating China's Maritime Positioning & Activities
Dec 14, 2021·37m - 164
Craig Smith | The CEO Bringing Burton Snowboarding To China
Dec 8, 2021·58m - 165
Elsbeth van Paridon | China's Contemporary Fashion & Underground Culture Scene
Nov 30, 2021·46m - 166
Rosie Hawes & Carly Ramsey | Assessing Political Risk in APAC
Nov 23, 2021·42m - 167
Jacob Cooke | Exploring and Explaining Another Record-Breaking 11/11 Singles Day
Nov 17, 2021·21m - 168
Steve Hoffman | Startups In China & The Five Forces That Change Everything
Nov 9, 2021·51m - 169
Justin Downes | Ski Resort Development & Management In China
Nov 2, 2021·54m - 170
Jacob Cooke | 11/11 2021 - A look ahead to the world's largest shopping day of the year
Oct 27, 2021·29m - 171
Jia Wang | Canada / China Relationship - The Past, The Present, & The Future
Oct 20, 2021·42m - 172
Freddie Bacon Part 2 | Snowboard Academy Growth & Why Technology Could Be The Key To Increasing Ski Resort Revenues
Oct 12, 2021·35m - 173
Freddie Bacon Part 1 | The Culture & Growth Tactics Of Snow Sports In China
Oct 5, 2021·34m - 174
Rui Ma Part 2 | China Tech Headed West & Understanding The Phenomenon 'Lookism'
Sep 28, 2021·37m - 175
Rui Ma Part 1 | The Tech Buzz Of China
Sep 22, 2021·39m - 176
John Kaller | The Evolving KOL And Influencer Market In China & Unpacking The Future Of Artificial Intelligence
Sep 14, 2021·39m - 177
Elijah Whaley | KOLs & The Influencer Marketing Industry Of China
Sep 8, 2021·47m - 178
Justice Hampton | Merchandising In The Digital Era & How To Do It Effectively In China
Aug 31, 2021·35m - 179
Mark Dreyer | Bolstering National Pride Through Sports Performance on the Olympic Global Stage
Aug 24, 2021·56m - 180
Elaine Ann | Defining UI, UX & CX for China, and the Importance of "Xperience Innovation"
Aug 17, 2021·52m - 181
Gregory Prudhommeaux | Food Tech in China & The Impact of the Spiking Health & Wellness Industry
Aug 10, 2021·54m - 182
Angela Zhang | Chinese Antitrust Exceptionalism & The China's Tech Duopoly
Aug 4, 2021·47m - 183
Zak Dychtwald, Part 2 | China's Youth - A Restless Generation Changing The World
Jul 27, 2021·42m - 184
Zak Dychtwald, Part 1 | The Identity of China's Millennial Generation
Jul 20, 2021·43m - 185
EPISODE 100 | Featuring His Excellency, Dominic Barton, Ambassador of Canada to the People’s Republic of China, with Executive Director at the CCBC, Sarah Kutulakos
Jul 12, 2021·39m - 186
Joseph Constanty | Urban Mobility and Growing the World's Largest Smart Scooter Company Globally
Jul 7, 2021·53m - 187
Andrew Sigfrids | Architecture and Design - In China & For China
Jun 23, 2021·37m - 188
Sam Michael | Pollution and Air Purification in China, & How to Nurture Strong Business Relationships in Asia
Jun 15, 2021·49m - 189
Jacob Cooke | China's Economic Recovery, Live-Commerce, JD Logistics' IPO, & the 6.18 Shopping Bonanza Forecast
Jun 9, 2021·25m - 190
Kseniya Otmakhova | China's 'Socio-Spatial' Set of Challenges
Jun 1, 2021·43m - 191
Daphne Tuijn | Deriving Insights and Intelligence From Data In China
May 27, 2021·35m - 192
Greg Turner | Live Sports & Entertainment Venue Management in China
May 18, 2021·37m - 193
Benjamin Wahl | The Strategic Business of Sports Solutions in China
May 11, 2021·40m - 194
Charles Lavoie | Staying Consistently Creative in China
May 5, 2021·32m - 195
Yoann Delwarde | The Art of Sales in China
Apr 21, 2021·46m - 196
Kevin Hui | Growing the Sport of Hockey in China
Apr 14, 2021·43m - 197
Wendy MacKenzie Pease | Translating Global Marketing Success
Apr 7, 2021·43m - 198
Professor Min Ye | The Chinese and Asian Political Economies
Mar 30, 2021·44m - 199
Jim Dunn | The Future of Building Design, Construction, & Delivery
Mar 23, 2021·42m - 200
Chloé Goncalves | Exfoliating China's Cosmetics Industry
Mar 16, 2021·47m - 201
Mark Kristofic | The Boom of Winter Sports in China
Mar 10, 2021·46m - 202
James McGregor | US-China Relations Pt. 2, The Last 4 Years & The Next 4 Years
Mar 2, 2021·29m - 203
Anne Stevenson-Yang | US - China Relations, The Last 4 Years & The Next 4 Years
Feb 24, 2021·28m - 204
Jacob Cooke | US - China Relations Outlook 2021 & Beyond
Feb 16, 2021·25m - 205
Bill Tung | Is Fitness Fashion Big in China & Japan?
Feb 9, 2021·42m - 206
Radley Mackenzie | The Rising Tide of Sports in China
Feb 2, 2021·44m - 207
John Pomfret | The Biden Administration's Approach to China
Jan 27, 2021·46m - 208
Dr. Gang Lu | Building a Tech Media Empire in China
Jan 19, 2021·44m - 209
Nabil Sabet | The Future of Workspace Design in China
Jan 12, 2021·32m - 210
Matt Sheehan | Semiconductors & Digital Sector Sub-Cultures
Jan 5, 2021·49m - 211
The Year in Review | 2020's Greatest Hits
Dec 24, 2020·38m - 212
Matthew Brennan Part 2 | The Middle Platform & Turning Cringe Into Crave
Dec 15, 2020·38m - 213
Matthew Brennan pt. 1 | Attention Factory - TikTok & China's ByteDance
Dec 8, 2020·37m - 214
Colin Bogar | The Future of China's Real Estate Sector
Dec 1, 2020·48m - 215
Simon Zhao | China's Housing Bubble vs. Protecting the RMB
Nov 24, 2020·50m - 216
Jacob Cooke | Returning To A New China
Nov 17, 2020·38m - 217
Bruno Schiavi | Taking Hemp & CBD to China
Nov 10, 2020·31m - 218
Kevin Xu Part 2 | Interconnecting the Politics of China and the USA
Nov 3, 2020·39m - 219
Kevin Xu | Open Source in China & Working at the White House
Oct 27, 2020·32m - 220
Tom Parker | Taking Australian Football to China
Oct 20, 2020·51m - 221
Bertrand Schmitt | App Annie & The Rise of Mobile in China
Oct 6, 2020·40m - 222
Jesse Chester | China's Sweet Tooth
Sep 29, 2020·48m - 223
Kimberly Kirkendall | How To Evaluate a Business Opportunity in China
Sep 22, 2020·59m - 224
Aynne Kokas | How China is Changing the Way Hollywood Makes Movies
Sep 16, 2020·33m - 225
Hendrik Laubscher | Why China is Leading the World in eCommerce Logistics & Warehousing
Sep 8, 2020·49m - 226
Anne Stevenson-Yang Part 2 | Unemployment Rates, China's Housing Bubble, & the RMB Exchange Rate Explained
Sep 1, 2020·24m - 227
Anne Stevenson-Yang | China's Position as an Economic Powerhouse, The US Election, & Whether Alibaba is a Good Investment Target
Aug 25, 2020·30m - 228
James McGregor | The Future of TikTok & WeChat, What We Always Get Wrong About China, & Made In China 2025
Aug 17, 2020·38m - 229
XinYi Lim | Pinduoduo's Change in Leadership, Differentiating and Understanding C2M, and Why Live Streaming is Everything Right Now
Aug 4, 2020·50m - 230
Wei Liang | Digging Into US/China Foreign Policy, Discussing The Belt & Road Initiative and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
Jul 28, 2020·38m - 231
Gen Kanai | Tech in Japan: How Google Won, eBay Lost, and Why Twitter Couldn't Lose, & Lessons Learned Growing Mozilla in Asia
Jul 17, 2020·42m - 232
Benjamin Qiu | China's First RMB Accelerator Fund, The Development of China's Legal Landscape, & Exit Options For Startups in China
Jul 7, 2020·43m - 233
Shanshan Tang | Alibaba as a "Digital Economy", Tmall vs. Tmall Global, and Alibaba's Leveraging of AI
Jun 26, 2020·23m - 234
Barbara Finamore | Energy, Pollution, & Why China's Electric Vehicle Industry Might Just Save Our Planet
Jun 17, 2020·40m - 235
XinYi Lim, Senior Director of Corporate Development @ Pinduoduo | Interactive eCommerce, Observable Trends in Consumer Behaviour, & Pinduoduo's Long Term Growth Strategy
Jun 8, 2020·40m - 236
TR Harrington | Exiting in China as a Foreigner, Social Media for Customer Service, & Investing in SE Asia
May 22, 2020·49m - 237
James Lalonde | Innovation in Japan vs China, The Future of Work in China, & The One Belt One Road Perspective
May 13, 2020·29m - 238
Justin Mallen | Handling Data Servers for the Largest Shopping Day in the World, How 5G Will Change the Internet, and Huawei's Future
May 7, 2020·42m - 239
Andrea Fenn | How the New Rich Changed Luxury Fashion Marketing and the Phenomenon of Live Streaming for Commerce
May 4, 2020·48m - 240
Mark Greeven | China's 4 Types of Innovators & Building Resiliency Through Organizational Structure
Apr 28, 2020·33m - 241
Michael Zakkour Part 2 | Amazon Laid Bare, How Integrated Systems Helped Chinese eCommerce Rebound, and Thriving by Focusing on the Three "C's"
Apr 21, 2020·34m - 242
Bay McLaughlin | Exploring the World of IoT, Innovation Outside the G8, & Juxtaposing Eastern European and Asian Entrepreneurs With North American
Apr 17, 2020·51m - 243
Dr. Julie Klinger | Rare Earth Metals - Not Rare, In Everything From Magnets To Missiles, & China Dominates The Industry
Apr 13, 2020·49m - 244
Rick Watson | Amazon vs. Alibaba, Including Seller & Buyer Experiences and Influencer Impact
Apr 8, 2020·31m - 245
Joshua Eisenman | China's Asymmetric Global Advantage and Defining "Relational Power"
Apr 3, 2020·37m - 246
Ashley Dudarenok | How COVID-19 Has Changed The China eCommerce Landscape
Mar 31, 2020·45m - 247
Sarah Weyman | The Impact of COVID-19 & Adjusting To The New Marketing Normal In China
Mar 26, 2020·38m - 248
Ben Robinson | The Japanese Market - Shopify Success, Building Brand Loyalty & Consumer Trends
Mar 19, 2020·39m - 249
Ann Lee | Myths & Misconceptions About China, Wall Street to Best Selling Author X2, & The Impact of COVID-19
Mar 14, 2020·42m - 250
Marian Danko | Weathering The VC Winter, Why China Will Win The AI Race, & Second Tier Cities To Watch
Mar 12, 2020·31m - 251
Scott Laprise | Communism, Guanxi, Innovation vs Adaptation, & Trying to Financially Analyze China
Mar 6, 2020·46m - 252
Olivia Plotnick | All About WeChat - Mini-Programs, The Power of WOW, & Building Awareness vs. Building Relationships
Mar 4, 2020·40m - 253
Kevin Johannes Wörner | Helping Chinese Corporates Innovate, Mobile-First Mobile-Only Differences For B2C & B2B, and the Future of AI and Big Data Analytics
Feb 26, 2020·34m - 254
Cyril Ebersweiler | eCommerce Pre iPhone, Building the Worlds's #1 Hardware Accelerator, & The Next Big Thing
Feb 18, 2020·41m - 255
Jacob Cooke | Special Edition Coronavirus Update
Feb 13, 2020·8m - 256
Sarah Kutulakos | The Rise of the Middle Class and How eCommerce Has Changed Corporate Infrastructures
Feb 10, 2020·31m - 257
Scott Silverman | Context Over Content, The Demand for Immediacy, & Experiential Marketing
Jan 31, 2020·42m - 258
Lauren Hallanan | Live Commerce, Private Traffic & Idle Fish
Jan 28, 2020·48m - 259
Tom Nixon | The Speed of China, An Innovation Mindset, & Reaching the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Tier Cities With Your Marketing
Jan 24, 2020·51m - 260
Rebecca Fannin | The Race for Technology Supremacy & Alibaba Life After Jack Ma
Jan 21, 2020·19m - 261
Shawn Graham | From Politician to Chinese Business Consultant & The Importance of Building On-The-Ground Human Relationships in China
Jan 14, 2020·31m - 262
Doug Pearce | Chinese Megabrands, Agency Pitching Best Practices, & Using KOLs and Social Marketing in China
Jan 9, 2020·39m - 263
William Bao Bean | China's First Startup Accelerator, The Chinese Entrepreneur's Modus Operandi, & SOSV's Asia Investment Thesis
Jan 7, 2020·50m - 264
Bessie Lee | 3 Decades of Marketing in China, Marketing Technology Startups, and How AI Is Disrupting it All Everywhere
Dec 20, 2019·42m - 265
Elizabeth Campbell | PPC West vs. East, Forming Chinese Marketing Teams, and the Value of Custom Built China Data Analytics Software
Dec 18, 2019·31m - 266
Sally Zhang | A Masterclass in Dominating Alibaba's Taobao eCommerce Platform
Dec 10, 2019·39m - 267
Jordan Rosenberg | Unpacking China's Relationship With Bitcoin, Blockchain, and Cryptocurrencies
Dec 3, 2019·33m - 268
Singles Day Recap with Hao Lin of Alibaba Cloud & Joseph Cooke of WPIC Marketing + Technologies
Nov 15, 2019·46m - 269
Mathias Chaillou | China's Video Platforms, Risk Tolerance of Chinese Brands, and the Changing Agency Landscape in China
Nov 12, 2019·28m - 270
Todd Embley | Being An Expat Entrepreneur, Building Asia's First Tech Accelerator, and VC Investing in China
Oct 31, 2019·37m - 271
Leif Rogers and David Noel | Major Sports Brand Building in China, the Rise of Health and Fitness, and the NBA Tweet to Forget
Oct 29, 2019·44m - 272
Milo Chao | Auto vs. Infant Milk Powder Industries, the Importance of CSR to Brand Building, and Investing in Customer Service for Chinese Consumers
Oct 24, 2019·58m - 273
Rob Arthurs | China Import Regulations, Chinese Consumer Buying Cycles, and Using Free Trade Zones Effectively
Oct 22, 2019·27m - 274
Alex Duncan | Exploring the Social Media Landscape in China and the Importance of Quality Content
Oct 17, 2019·30m - 275
Elliott Zaagman | Trends from US Listed Chinese Companies and Building Partnerships in China
Oct 15, 2019·30m - 276
Stephen Drummond | China Market Complexities That Drive Brands to Reboot Timeless Creative Strategies
Oct 8, 2019·25m - 277
Charles Lavoie | Vodka, Hockey, and Blending History With Pop Culture to Build a Brand Identity in China
Oct 3, 2019·32m - 278
André-Philippe Chenail | The Multi-Sentimented Business Landscape in China and Their Leap Forward in Sophistication
Oct 1, 2019·30m - 279
Jacob Cooke | Singles Day, November 11th, the Largest Shopping Day of the Year
Sep 26, 2019·17m - 280
Michael Zakkour | Explaining "New Retail" and Cultural Dexterity in the Chinese Market
Sep 24, 2019·45m - 281
Phillip Beck | Look-a-Like Data, Managing Bad PR, and Capability Mapping
Sep 19, 2019·33m - 282
Jacob and Joseph Cooke | Big Data in China and Branding Through Experience not Presence
Sep 17, 2019·20m - 283
Amanda Liu | Data, Analytics, and China's Social Media Landscape
Sep 12, 2019·25m - 284
David Sullivan | Winning and Losing in China
Sep 10, 2019·27m - 285
The Negotiation With Todd Embley
Aug 29, 2019·1m