Success
in Asia

Your  Growth Roadmap

Brand, marketing and commercial strategies for premium lifestyle brands wanting to deliver impact in mainland China, Japan and Korea.     
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Propelling brands in Asia


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Rapha tap into Chinese social media, hitting first month target in 3 days

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Canada Goose: annual revenue target exceeded in just 5 months

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Campari Group reimagine cognac strategy for Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia and Greater China.

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The ultimate strategy hub for China-focused decision making

Curated and written by seasoned China strategists with a combined 70+ years of China business experience.

Move at the speed of China

Breaking into China is one thing but growing sustainably is another. Our proven formula helps you keep up with the pace of the Chinese market, ensuring lasting success for your brand.

In year 2, clients average

145% Growth

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Our specialists aren’t just bilingual, they’re bicultural

 
In Asia, you face unfamiliar audiences, low brand recognition and a fast-moving digital landscape

The trusted experts at Hot Pot get it. With half of our team based in Shanghai and trusted long-term partners in Japan and Korea, we live and breathe local markets. Our experts bring the client-side expertise needed to accelerate your brand’s growth and win over high-value consumers across Asia.

Reports

Secure long-term market dominance with our expert-driven strategies

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2024-25 Ecomm Report

China Outdoor Apparel



Access on-the-ground intelligence from China’s dynamic outdoor apparel market

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2024-25 Ecomm Report

China Sports Footwear



Unlock exclusive insights into China’s sports footwear market. Created in collaboration with SGI Europe.

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Deconstructing success in China:

Building a landscape for premium athleisure wear



Access on-the-ground intelligence from China’s dynamic outdoor apparel market

Succes in Asia is hard
We pave the way

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A successful China launch for high-end skincare

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A powerful market entry plan

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Transforming a global icon for China

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Helping the Goose to fly in China

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Ready to get started?

Book your Strategic Workshop

1-3Start with a 30-minute discovery call so we can understand your business pain points in Asia, focus areas, NPD and more.

2-3Receive a bespoke strategic report built from real-time ecommerce data across Tmall, JD, and Douyin

3-3Attend a presentation and workshop where our strategists will present findings to your team and key stakeholders - online/in-person