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TikTok Refugees and Rednote (Xiaohongshu): Understanding the Migration and Opportunity for Brands As digital landscapes shift, social media users are finding new platforms to connect and share. One of the most intriguing trends of 2025 is the migration of American TikTok users—dubbed “TikTok Refugees”—to Rednote (Xiaohongshu), a Chinese-origin platform known for its lifestyle-focused community. This […]
Unlock the Power of the 2025 Chinese New Year: A Golden Opportunity for Brands in North America As we approach the 2025 Chinese New Year, the Year of the Snake, businesses across North America should be preparing for one of the most culturally significant and economically impactful events of the year. The Lunar New Year, […]
The digital advertising industry in Canada is evolving rapidly, with a new spotlight on newcomers who are playing a significant role in shaping today’s market dynamics. This year, Eastward Media had the pleasure of attending the State of the Nation 2024 Vancouver event hosted by the Interactive Advertising Bureau of Canada (IAB Canada) on June […]
New Year’s Resolution for Marketers: Target Powerful Chinese Consumers in North America Through the Wise Ways The Chinese consumers in North America represent a significant and lucrative market in both United States and Canada. With the population of 5.4 million in the United States (source: U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS) in 2019) and […]
Since 2004, the Canadian Media Usage Study (CMUST) has provided marketers with guiding insights on how Canadians across the country consume media. A highly anticipated annual report, this research document is the brain child of Rob Young, PHD Media’s Senior VP of Planning Services. He retires this year after four decades shaping the industry, as […]