Archive for ‘Technology’

March 24th, 2011

Lynx Excite Angel Ambush London Victoria

An awesome use of digital to interact with users in a very traditional Out-of-home (OOH) environment. A very simple idea that had been executed brilliantly to earned the interest and mindspace of the audience.

When I saw this video, it reminded me of the time when my team had proposed to a client to have 3D projections of people to interact with audiences in an open space. I realized how wrong we were now. It is not about using the best technology or imagining sci-fi kind of technology to deliver the wow factor. In fact, today’s technology is sufficient to create loads of meaningful and interesting engagement with the consumers.

Digital as you know it, should not be merely called digital. Hence, I emphasized again why I believe Interactive Marketing is the true essence of the entire industry.

October 28th, 2010

Apple Online Store (China)

Apple has finally launched its online store in China. It must have been a long process of getting everything in place (i.e. logistics, fulfilment, payment gateway).

This move is definitely a good step into the China market. I recently been to the 2nd flagship store in Shanghai, and the queue to purchase the newly released iPhone 4 was a long snaking one, with every customer holding a stack of cash to pay for their phone. Due to the nature of the market, consumers here do not usually use credit terms to make purchases, choosing instead to use cold hard cash. No waiting time, no credit terms, no bank delays … Apple gets cash in hand immediately. What a wonderful place for business!

In terms of pricing, the Apple still prices itself higher than at its Hong Kong stores, for reasons probably due to import tax, govt levy, etc … Hope this changes in the future. It is definitely a good strategy to get as much Macs/iPhones/iPods into the China market, when the entire population is growing, developing and continously upgrading themselves.

Apple Store China