Xinshixiang
Content-driven brand marketing and new consumer incubation.
| Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
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| N/A | €0.0 | round | |
| N/A | €0.0 | round | |
| N/A | CNY109m | Series B | |
| Total Funding | 000k | ||
Xinshixiang, legally known as Beijing Shixiang Technology Culture Co., Ltd., is a content-driven company that began in 2015 as a popular public account on WeChat. It was founded by Zhang Wei, a former journalist and editor at publications like 'GQ智族' and '博客天下'. The company initially gained traction with its literary and lifestyle content, cultivating a large community of followers. Over the years, Xinshixiang has evolved from a social media account into a multifaceted firm specializing in content marketing, brand strategy, and consumer brand incubation.
The company is renowned for engineering viral social media campaigns such as "Escape from Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou" and the "Book-Dropping Campaign," which blended online engagement with offline events to capture widespread public attention. These initiatives established its reputation as a creator of impactful, emotionally resonant marketing. The business model primarily revolves around providing B2B services, where it partners with brands to develop creative campaigns, produce video content, and manage multi-platform content distribution. In 2024, Xinshixiang launched "ShizhiXiang Shanghai," an independent advertising agency led by co-founder Wang ZaiXing, to focus specifically on brand strategy and the female consumer market.
In addition to its marketing services, Xinshixiang has ventured into the consumer goods sector by investing in and incubating new brands in categories like cosmetics, beverages, and home goods. It has also developed its own digital products, including the "Xinshixiang Reading Club" app and a female-focused content e-commerce platform called "Taohuadao App". The firm generates revenue through brand partnerships, advertising, and its consumer-facing products. The company has received multiple rounds of funding from investors including Zhen Fund, K2VC, Tencent Investment, and Kunlun Technology.
Keywords: content marketing, brand strategy, social media campaigns, digital media, consumer brand incubation, viral marketing, creative agency, new media, Chinese consumer market, content e-commerce, brand storytelling, user generated content, female consumer brands
