Sydney: 04.03.2023 Taiwanese Mandopop icon, Jay Chou, made a triumphant return to Sydney on Saturday 4 March as part of his ‘Jay Chou Carnival World Tour’. The 43-year-old singer-songwriter performed to a sold-out audience at GIANTS Stadium. The ‘Pink Ocean’ singer wowed the 30,000-strong crowd with a phenomenal career-spanning live concert experience. Throughout the energetic set of much-loved songs, the show’s …
Sydney: 12.05.2022 Teaming up with Australian swimming Olympian Ian Thorpe, Anthogenol®️ brings its 70 years of research and work with antioxidants to everyday Australians to support general health and wellbeing. A global pandemic has enabled people to slow down and pay attention to their body by regularly exercising and taking supplements to maintain their physical health, suggesting a collective movement …
From The Beijinger by Katie Coy It’s a common practice in China to give Western celebrities nicknames that don’t always match up with their given names. Sometimes this will be a play on the transliteration of the celebrity’s real name or a reflection on the celebrity’s reputation. Some of these nicknames can be pretty hilarious or just straight up insulting, …
by Erin Leonard Partnering with celebrities to sell a product, also known as celebrity marketing, isn’t a new concept — but it can be considered a characteristic of modern marketing. In celebrity marketing, a company essentially rides on a celebrity’s fame to spread brand awareness. And what makes it so effective is that potential customers see this as a kind of …
Combining high fashion and culinary delights, 12 of some of Australia’s top fashion influencers were welcomed by Silks Restaurant Chef de Cuisine, Kar Loong Yee, to celebrate the Lunar New Year in Melbourne with all guests dressed by the iconic fashion brand Camilla. Silks hosted the Lunar New Year banquet within the iconic Mongolian tent, offering an intimate dining experience …
Australian marathon swimming legend, Chloë McCardel, has faced fights that women and girls all over the world face every day. From surviving the psychological depths of an abusive relationship, to courageously battling Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Chloë’s story is an inspirational mix of resilience, survival, and triumph over adversity. In under 48 hours, Chloë will break the World Record for …
Celebrating the drop of their latest collection “Runaway Royal”, 15 of Australia’s top Chinese fashion influencers were invited to take part in a vivid and whimsical experience hosted by fashion brand, Camilla. A rich feast of high fashion and culinary delight, guests were treated to a morning tea at The Tea House located in the recently unveiled Crown Sydney. Welcoming VIP guests …
2020 has been a tough year for everyone across the board, with Covid-19 halting innovation and progress across a number of industries. Which is why it makes Alpha-H and their visionary decision to finally break into China a stroke of genius. Proudly Australian owned and operated, Alpha-H is considered a global leader in corrective and preventive skin care. A culture …
News by Laura Bowman SHANGHAI (May 22nd 2015) –JORYA hosted Jessica Alba as the distinguished guest of their fashion show, “Reflection New York”. The iconic fashion enterprise debuted its new line as Mrs. Alba enjoyed the innovative, industrial display and mingled with local celebrities. JORYA was founded in 1992 and is now widely recognized as an elegant and unique female clothing …
By Michael MacRitchie The power of a Celebrity’s influence is something every single brand that wants to excel in the market should be aware of and fully utilizing to it’s maximum capacity. Celebrity branding and advertisements are absolutely one of the best paths to differentiate your brand and product from the others as well as capturing the customer’s attention …
News by Justine GOLDZAHL MGI was interviewed by Merle Ginsberg from The Hollywood Reporter. The complete article can be found if you click here or just below; With China’s luxury market hovering at $50 billion (according to Bomoda, a company focused on Chinese luxury consumers), it was only a matter of time before its mighty presence spilled over onto Rodeo Drive and at …
News by Justine GOLDZAHL MGI was interviewed by Jason Chow from The Wall Street Journal. The complete article can be found if you click here or just below; Chinese tour operators have spent the week squiring wealthy tourists from China to fashion shows and shopping sprees around New York, reflecting China’s growing clout among brands seeking to reach new shoppers. …
I picked this article up from Liverpool Daily post- the complete article can be found if you click here or just below as well; RETAILERS using celebrity endorsements to promote their products have been bolstered by a series of court judgments, a Liverpool-based commercial lawyer has claimed. Cases like pop star Rihanna’s recent lawsuit against Topshop for the unauthorized use …
I picked up this article from Ad Age where Anita Chang Beattie discusses which Western celebrities are the most popular in China. The article can be found here Or if you read on below; It’s probably not a huge surprise to learn that Kobe Bryant is a top foreign celebrity among consumers in basketball-crazy China. But what about Audrey Hepburn …
An article from Red Luxury Western brands have found another way to break into the Chinese market: they are using the most influential Chinese stars to endorse their products. Labels as diverse as McDonald’s and Hugo Boss have benefited from the trend. Chinese celebrities also benefit from doing endorsements as their star power rises with the association. “In the China …
MGI Entertainment founder Michael MacRitchie is interviewed by Casey Hall from WWD (Womens Wear Daily) SHANGHAI – It’s difficult to avoid the ubiquitous smiling faces of China’s favorite celebrities.They appear on billboards, in magazines and in television commercials. In short, they are everywhere. And fashion show attendees in New York and Europe are almost certain to spot them as increasingly important front-row fixtures.As they put …
An insight by Michael MacRitchie “Branding is not only about ubiquity, visibility and functions, it is about bonding emotionally with people in their daily life. Only when a product or a service kindles an emotional dialogue with a consumer, can this product or service qualify to be a brand”- Joel Descrippes. In his book, “Marketing of Power of Emotion”, John O’ shaghnessy …
An insight by Michael MacRitchie Celebrities bring visibility, credibility and attract more media attention to public relations, advertising and marketing campaigns because of who they are. Contacting, negotiating and working with celebrities, however, can require critical research and an in-depth understanding of the consumer/brand/celebrity perspectives in order to maximise the potential celebrity partnership. Here are some tips to and also some guidelines that …
I picked this article up from Waterfront Marketing where Sean Pickwell shares his insight into the controversial issue of ‘why entertainment can be better than sport’. The complete article can be found on Waterfront page here Or if you read on…the article is below as well; I struggled with writing this article as we have developed strategies, and partnered many big …
News by Michael MacRitchie Muhammad Ali has been revealed as the latest star of Louis Vuitton’s ‘Core Values’ campaign. Ali, who was crowned ‘Sportsman of the Century’ by Sports Illustrated in 1999, was photographed by Annie Leibovitz at his home in Arizona, watching one of his grandsons who wears a pair of boxing gloves. The tagline reads: “Some stars show you the …
