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Weibo

Weibo

微博Social Media

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

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

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

580M+

Monthly Active Users

250M+

Daily Active Users

500K+

Verified Accounts

100M+

Daily Posts

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

MAU

580M+

DAU

250M+

Starting Budget

£600/mo