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Weibo

微博Social Media+Ad & Demand-side Platforms

China's real-time public conversation platform. Essential for brand buzz and crisis management.

Weibo Corporation (Alibaba backed)Launched 2009580M+ MAUMedium-High

Weibo functions like a hybrid of Twitter and Instagram — real-time public conversations, rich multimedia, and deep integration with celebrity/KOL culture. It's the primary platform for brand announcements, PR, and crisis management in China. Weibo's trending topics (热搜) are a powerful brand visibility tool. The platform is particularly strong for entertainment, fashion, and consumer brands. Advertising formats include Fan Headline (ensuring followers see your post), Promoted Weibo (targeted feed ads), and Brand Takeover (full-screen on open).

Key Metrics

Monthly Active Users

580M+

Daily Active Users

250M+

Verified Accounts

500K+

Daily Posts

100M+

Audience Profile

Age Group

18-45

Gender Split

48% M / 52% F

City Tier

Tier 1-3

Demographics

20-40, urban, media & entertainment-focused

Ad Formats & Features

Fan Headline Promoted Weibo Brand Takeover Topic Sponsorship KOL Posts

Best For

Brand buzzPR & crisis managementCelebrity/KOL marketingTrending topics

Suitable Industries

EntertainmentFashionFMCGTechnologyAutomotiveLuxury

Platform Highlights

580M+ MAU
Real-time trending
Celebrity/KOL hub
Crisis management
Budget & Difficulty

Cost Level

Medium-High

Starting Budget

£600/mo

Difficulty

Medium

Weibo

Weibo

微博

Monthly Active Users

580M+

Daily Active Users

250M+

Starting Budget

£600/mo

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Weibo (微博) — China Marketing Platform Guide | YIVA Digital