As in the West, to succeed in China, you’ll need more than just a great game; you’ll need a highly-effective marketing strategy, content that resonates, and vocal advocates with a dedicated audience. The major difference is that, what works in the West, doesn’t work in China.
Despite games often being similar, and influencers generally specializing in a particular genre, we understand that a campaign for one ARPG may not work well for another. Our initial approach, regardless of experience, is to evaluate influencer audiences and test various ad strategies across different platforms to find what works best for your game. By eliminating ineffective tactics and doubling down on what delivers results, we’ll optimize your campaigns for maximum impact.
As in the West, Influencers / Streamers are the most effective channel to reach relevant audiences in China. We’ll use our local connections and reputation in China to reach the most impactful influencers for your game. Depending on the strategy, we can focus on influencers with broader reach, suitable for genres like RPGs and Action titles, or work with a group of smaller ‘micro’ influencers with dedicated audiences focusing on more targeted genres like 4X, rogue-like/lite, auto-battlers and so on. We find smaller influencers generally provide a higher ROI, but this is incredibly game dependent.
Not every platform fits every game. We analyze your game’s genre, audience, and goals to identify the most relevant social channels and strategies – whether it’s for the viral potential of Douyin, the niche gaming communities on Bilibili, or the lifestyle-driven audience of Xiaohongshu.
Our approach focuses on efficiency. We’ll help you spread awareness and acquire users with campaigns that deliver the best results for your budget. We focus on ROI through data-led analytics, presented to you to ensure we are aligned before initiating any campaign. No wasted resources, no guesswork – just sustainable, measurable growth.
Platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram don't exist here. Instead, you're navigating WeChat, Weibo, Douyin, Bilibili, and more - each with its own rules, culture, and audience.
Registering isn't as simple as creating an account. Many platforms require a Chinese phone number, local business credentials, and knowledge of unique verification processes.
The most impactful influencers are, as in the West, in-high demand and can be selective on which games they play. Building trust and relationships with them provides a greater chance of them selecting your game, but they often only work with Chinese partners.
Paid advertising in China is intricate. One channel has a dozen ad strategies. Without the right expertise, campaigns can quickly become inefficient and costly.
User acquisition is like assembling a party for an epic campaign — you need the right mix of skills, strategies, and allies to succeed. With Panforia, you’ll have everything you need to drive a successful campaign in China.