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Navigating Influencer Marketing Targeting Gen Z on Bilibili




ABOUT BILIBILI



⚫ Bilibili is often described as a combination of YouTube and Netflix, as it offers a wide range of user-generated content like YouTube, as well as professionally produced content like anime, dramas, and movies, similar to Netflix.


⚫ Bilibili is especially popular in China among Gen Z for its diverse content offerings and interactive features.



⚫ Bilibili has a significant user base primarily consisting of Gen Z users, with a balanced gender ratio. It’s popular among urban populations with longer DAOT than Youtube.



PLATFORM FEATURES


1.Gen-Z’s Digital Sanctuary

⚫ Bilibili provides Gen-Z a platform with social connections, self-expression and emotional support.


2.Diverse In-Depth Contents

⚫ Mid-length videos are suitable for in-depth contents.


3.Unique Culture & Community Atmosphere

⚫ Bullet-Chat (弹幕) is real-time engagement where users and content creators co-create unique Bilibili trends.




MARKETING ON BILIBILI


Branding

IP Cultivation & Copyright Acquisition


Exposure

Influencer Collaboration & Advertising


Sales Conversion

Invitation Link


BRANDING ON BILIBILI


IP Cultivation & Copyright Acquisition



⚫ Usage:

◇  User learning & entertainment


⚫ Function:

◇ Dedicated Content into OGVs

◇ Secondary Creation


EXPOSURE ON BILIBILI


Influencer Collaboration & Advertising



⚫ Usage:

◇ Collaboration through official marketing platform Huahuo (花火) by Bilibili

⚫ Function:

◇  Elevate influencer impact

◇  Boost brand visibility



SALES CONVERSION ON BILIBILI


Invitation Link



⚫ Usage:

◇  From User Click to product landing page


⚫ Function:

◇  Guide users directly to the product landing page, minimize bounce rate, boost sales efficiency



INFLUENCER MARKETING ON BILIBILI


Why Bilibili ?



Products Suitable on Bilibili


  •  Social Appeal 

  •  High Average Order Value 

  •  Branding Needs 



INFLUENCER MARKETING TIPS ON BILIBILI



1. Partner with Bilibili's Native Influencers


⚫ Some influencers come from platforms like Douyin, Weibo, and RED. They may not fully understand Bilibili's audience. Working with influencers who grew up on Bilibili ensures a better fit.


2. Prioritize Creativity and In-Depth Knowledge


⚫ Unlike other platforms, like RED or Douyin, content on Bilibili needs to be both creative and informative to gain traction and engagement.


3. Choose Niche Influencers to Showcase Product Expertise


⚫ Bilibili has a diverse community with experts in technology, film, gaming, knowledge, ACG, and automobiles. Partnering with influencers in these fields for content like product launches and in-depth reviews helps audiences understand the product better.


4. Choose Cross-category Influencers for Cost-Effectiveness


⚫ While vertical industry influencers may charge higher fees, Bilibili also has non-vertical categories like lifestyle, food, entertainment, ACG, music, Autotune-Remix, and dance, offering a larger audience. Collaborations across these disciplines can bring a fresh perspective.


⚫ For example, promoting cars in food content or makeup products in gaming content.




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