Text Hip: Text-Based Content has captured the heart of young generation in South Korea
Quick Summary What is “Text Hip”? A new trend has established itself in Korea: “Text Hip”. This trend moves away from mostly video and image-based content and shifts the focus back on text-based content. People became bored with the overwhelming amount of short form content and brought back written material, like books and blogs. These […]
Kakao Ads Guide 3 : Kakao Channel & Message Ads
Introduction Kakao is the leading digital platform in South Korea, making it an essential tool for businesses looking to engage with local consumers. With KakaoTalk being the country’s most widely used messaging app, brands have a direct channel to reach their audience. For businesses focused on social media marketing in Korea, Kakao Biz Channel and […]
Kakao Ads Guide 2 : Kakao Display Ads
Introduction Kakao is the dominant digital platform in South Korea, making it a key advertising channel for foreign brands. KakaoTalk, the Korean version of WhatsApp or WeChat, is the most widely used messaging app in South Korea and plays a central role in daily communication. Research from the Korea Press Foundation shows that 98.9 percent […]
Kakao Ads Guide 1 : Kakao Bizboard & CPT Ads
Why Choose Kakao? Kakao is an essential platform for foreign companies looking to advertise in South Korea. As the country’s dominant digital ecosystem, it provides extensive access to local consumers through its diverse range of services. KakaoTalk, the Korean version of WhatsApp or WeChat, is the most widely used messaging app in South Korea and […]
The Naver Advertising Guide Part 4-1: What Are Naver Display Ads?
Bookmarks Quick Summary Why is Naver Important? Naver is an essential platform for businesses looking to establish their presence in Korea as Naver holds the largest search engine market share in Korea, even outperforming Google. Unlike other search engines, Naver integrates search with blogs, community forums, shopping, and news, shaping how Korean users interact online. […]
The Naver Advertising Guide Part 4-2: What Are Performance-Based Display Ads?
Quick Link Quick Summary Why Choose Naver? Naver is the leading search engine in Korea, making it an essential tool for publishing Korean ads. Unlike other search engines, Naver integrates search with blogs, forums, shopping, and news, shaping how users discover and engage with content. To stand out in this ecosystem, businesses must leverage Korean […]
The Naver Advertising Guide Part 4-3: Performance-Based Naver Display Ads
Quick Link Quick Summary What is Naver? Why Should Brand Choose Naver? Naver is Korean version of Google. It is the most used search engine in Korea, making it a key platform for brands looking to expand their online presence in Korean market. Naver goes beyond being a search engine tool – it integrates search […]
Food Industry Case Study: Kurly & User-Generated Content (UGC)
What is Kurly? Users are able to order food via the website or the app and receive it the following morning. Kurly is one of the most popular e-commerce apps in the Korean market. How does Kurly implement User-Generated Content? User-generated content (UGC) refers to any form of content, such as videos, blogs, posts, reviews, […]
Education Industry Case Study: Speak & SNS Marketing and Localization
What is Speak? Speak is an AI-based English speaking app that uses a user-centered approach to focus on personalized learning experiences and active communication strategies. Aimed at changing perfectionist attitudes towards English learning, Speak promotes making mistakes as a positive learning experience. AI tutors are implemented to reduce learners’ anxiety and build confidence. Speak is […]
Fashion Industry Case Study: KREAM & Short-form Content and UGC
What is KREAM? KREAM, a widely-used fashion app in South Korea, specializes in the trading of second-hand clothing and accessories. Consumers can sell their own clothing items, buy from others, observe current trends, see what popular celebrities are wearing, and watch and upload content. How does KREAM follow the fashion marketing trend? – STYLE Implementing […]