Key opinion leaders, or KOLs, have a strong connection to Chinese internet users and are now highly sought after to sell products to huge audiences on ecommerce websites and streaming platforms. We dive into the reasons why this growing industry works so well in China and how, eventually, live streamers may end up consuming the same brands that hired them in the first place.
Featuring
Elijah Whaley : Chief Marketing Officer at PARKLU
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With thanks to Brenden Gonsalves for graphic design & Sean Calvo for music support.
