8 mistakes global marketers make in China

P.T. Black, a partner at Shanghai-based research shop Jigsaw International, offers eight of the biggest misconceptions foreigners have about China. Among the mistaken beliefs Black cites are that China's culture can be summed up with easy comparisons to other places, its public data aren't to be trusted and its version of the Web is similar to that used in the West.

Advertising Age | 02/02 Bookmark and Share

This story published in 4A's SmartBrief on 02/03/2010





More from SmartBrief:

Group M revises China ad spending forecast

Monday, September 14, 2009

OMD adds China soft drinks to PespiCo media chores

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Skittles targets Chinese teens with messages of fun and rebellion

Thursday, October 15, 2009

Get stories like these delivered daily for FREE:
4A's SmartBrief
Designed specifically for advertising, media, and marcom executives, 4A's SmartBrief is a FREE, daily e-mail newsletter. By providing the latest need-to-know industry news and information, 4A's SmartBrief saves you time and keeps you smart. Sign up today to receive 4A's SmartBrief. Learn more