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CIC and R3 white paper

sean.liu@cicdata.com (Administrator) — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

IWOMdiscover v1.2 beta is the contemporary version of CIC’s Online Internet Word of Mouth Monitoring Dashboard. Its launch date was 31st July 2010.Click here for a trial.

CIC collaborate with Roland Berger

sean.liu@cicdata.com (Administrator) — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

CIC collaborates with Roland Berger on the release of the Chinese Consumer Report 2010, providing trends and insights into Chinese consumer and online behavior.

worldcup tracking

sean.liu@cicdata.com (Administrator) — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

From all the mentions of World Cup tracked in CIC's IWOMdiscover, 65% were found to come from Sina’s microblog as reported by Beijing Morning Post in article 'Nearly 70 Percent Mentions of World Cup Come from Sina’s Weibo'.

Daisy at Fudan

sean.liu@cicdata.com (Administrator) — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

On July 14, CIC CEO Daisy.Zhang will speak on the topic of “The Development of Chinese Talent” at a joint event held by FUDAN University School of Management and MSD (China) Limited.

syndicated report 2010

sean.liu@cicdata.com (Administrator) — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

CIC proudly announces the launch of a new generation of syndicated reports covering high profile industries and topics (Including SNS, SKINCARE, HAIR CARE and NOTEBOOK). View our dedicated mini site for more detail or read related press release.

Social media power-violet

sean.liu@cicdata.com (Administrator) — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

CIC's Marketing and BD Director Violet Fu was quoted by China Business in the article: "The Power of Social Networking."

IWOMdiscover upgrade

sean.liu@cicdata.com (Administrator) — Mon, 31 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

On may 31, a new upgrade has been brought to IWOMdiscover - our Internet Word of Mouth monitoring engine. Enormous amounts of data from social website "repastes" have been added. Click here for a trial.

Media-Auto brands driving buzz

sean.liu@cicdata.com (Administrator) — Mon, 17 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

CIC's founder Sam Flemming was quoted in Media article "Auto brands driving buzz."

CIC New Office in Beijing

sean.liu@cicdata.com (Administrator) — Thu, 06 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

CIC's Beijing office officially opens for business. Address: 2909/29F, Block C, Central International Trade center, 6A Jianguomenwai Avenue, Chaoyang District, Beijing.

IWOM Watch 2nd half year review issued

sean.liu@cicdata.com (Administrator) — Thu, 06 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

CIC is pleased to announce the release of our IWOM Watch 2nd half year review report, which covers some of the most notable topics from our IWOM Watch trend reports from July to December in 2009. Please go here to download it or you can also read it on slideshare.

Dutch marketing magazine MarketingRSLT

sean.liu@cicdata.com (Administrator) — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:15 GMT

CIC founder Sam Flemming's interview by Energize is published in Dutch marketing magazine MarketingRSLT.

the release of IWOMmaster, IWOMdiscover and CIC official website

sean.liu@cicdata.com (Administrator) — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

On 2010 Consumer day, CIC official website, IWOMmaster platform, IWOMdiscover™ brand-newly relaunched.

McKinsey Quarterly - China's Internet obsession

sean.liu@cicdata.com (Administrator) — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 16:00:00 GMT

CIC is quoted by McKinsey Quarterly in the article "China's Internet obsession." McKinsey Quarterly is the business journal of McKinsey & Company.

CIC's founder Sam Flemming was interviewed by Xinmin. ...

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

CIC's founder Sam Flemming was interviewed by Xinmin.cn for IWOM perspectives toward Shanghai 2010 Expo

exposay_edition1

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

CIC collaborates with Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide to release "EXPOSAY", a monthly report on Chinese-language IWOM – or Social Media buzz - related to World Expo 2010 Shanghai (click here to read the press release)

Group shopping-American Public Radio's Marketplace

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 16:00:00 GMT

CIC's founder Sam Flemming was interviewed for American Public Radio's Marketplace show for the story "China's Next Export? Group Shopping"

IWOM master upgrade

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:00:00 GMT

CIC's IWOM Master was upgraded, now allowing users to test the beta versions of IWOMdiscover^TM and IWOMexplorer^TM

AdAge-Why google wasn't wining in China Anyway

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 16:00:00 GMT

CIC's founder Sam Flemming was quoted in AdAge article: "Why Google Wasn't Winning in China Anyway"

SFGate-Microblogs in Asia eye games, virtual goods for revenue

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 16:00:00 GMT

CIC's founder Sam Flemming was quoted in SFGate article: "Microblogs in Asia eye games, virtual goods for revenue"

energize interview

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 16:00:00 GMT

CIC's founder Sam Flemming was interviewed by energize, a leading Dutch marketing blog

TCG-smart phone

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:00:00 GMT

CIC collaborates with The Conversation Group, a UK based social media consultancy, to publish a study comparing the similarities and difference between the Western and Chinese smart phone market

PC World-No Rush to Adopt Domain Names Written in Chinese in China

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:00:00 GMT

CIC's founder Sam Flemming was quoted in PC World article: "No Rush to Adopt Domain Names Written in Chinese in China"

AdAgeChina-Marketers Turn to Tencent, not TV, to Reach Chinese Teens

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:00:00 GMT

CIC founder Sam Flemming was quoted by Ade Age China in the post "Marketers Turn to Tencent, not TV, to Reach Chinese Teens"

AdAgeChina-25 blogs Chinese Advertisers Should Read

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:00:00 GMT

CIC's China IWOM Blog ranked No.9 on AdAgeChina’s "25 blogs Chinese Advertisers Should Read"

THE-Chinese online fancy the UK, but food's a worry

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:00:00 GMT

CIC quoted in the TIMES HIGHER EDUCATION magazine's article: "Chinese online fancy the UK, but food's a worry"

Daisy Zhang-new CEO

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:00:00 GMT

Former CIC COO, Daisy Zhang, is officially nominated as the new CEO of CIC today. Daisy will lead CIC research and consulting team and technology business unit to explore further development on IWOM research on consumer behaviors, online culture and trend, via refined analytical system, tools and research models, which will bring new opportunities to brands on strategic marketing innovations that IWOM brings. Mr Sam Flemming, CIC’s former CEO, will move to the position of Chairman and Founder of CIC, who is continuing bring strategic thinking and pioneering insight to the whole industry. For more information on Daisy and CIC management team, please click here.

China Daily

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 16:00:00 GMT

CIC and CEO Sam Flemming were quoted by China Daily about the IWOM development in China.

Roland Berger - Chinese Consumer Report 2009

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:00:00 GMT

Roland Berger's launched "think: act, STUDY – Chinese Consumer Report 2009", in which CIC contributed a chapter utilized our proprietary automobile IWOM data set to provide a basic outline of the IWOM landscape around automobiles. You can download the white paper directly here.

iTV-Asia-Magdalena Wszelaki

Tue, 26 May 2009 16:00:00 GMT

CIC CEO Sam Flemming interviewed strategic planning expert Magdalena Wszelaki from Agenda for iTV-Asia's Interacive China series.

AdAgeChina-Chinese online group purchase phenomena

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 16:00:00 GMT

CIC CEO Sam Flemming wrote a Viewpoint column Ad Age China about the Chinese online group purchase phenomena.

magazine of Wharton Business School-CSR

Sun, 19 Apr 2009 16:00:00 GMT

CIC CEO Sam Flemming was quoted by the magazine of Wharton Business School on CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility).

marketplace-IPO

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 16:00:00 GMT

CIC CEO Sam Flemming was interviewed by Marketplace radio program regarding the IPO of the Chinese online game company Changyou.

AdAgeChina-Consumer Day

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 16:00:00 GMT

CIC CEO Sam Flemming wrote a Viewpoint column Ad Age China about Consumer Day.

iMedia Connection-IWOM takeaways from client-side marketers in China

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 16:00:00 GMT

CIC CEO Sam Flemming's latest column post "IWOM takeaways from client-side marketers in China" was published in iMedia Connection.

iMedia Connection-The DNA Internet word-of-mouth platforms

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:00:00 GMT

CIC CEO Sam Flemming's latest column post "The DNA Internet word-of-mouth platforms" was published in iMedia Connection.

iTV-Asia-Tangos Chan

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 16:00:00 GMT

CIC CEO Sam Flemming interviewed Internet strategist Tangos Chan at AdTech Shanghai for iTV-Asia's Interacive China series.

Scobleizer TV

Sat, 08 Nov 2008 16:00:00 GMT

CIC CEO Sam Flemming was interviewed by Ropbert Scoble for Scobleizer TV.

BusinessForum China-Marketing 2.0-Brands in China Must Heed Internet Word of Mouth

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 03:03:21 GMT

CIC CEO Sam Flemming's article "Marketing 2.0-Brands in China Must Heed Internet Word of Mouth" was published in BusinessForum China

Digital Media-All About...Astroturfing

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 16:00:00 GMT

CIC CEO Sam Flemming was interviewed by Digital Media: "All About...Astroturfing"

iMedia Connection-6 reasons brands in China should listen to IWOM

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:00:00 GMT

CIC CEO Sam Flemming's latest column post "6 reasons brands in China should listen to IWOM" was published in iMedia Connection.

CNN-Netting China's online buzz

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:00:00 GMT

CIC CEO Sam Flemming was interviewed by CNN:"Netting China's online buzz"

iMedia Connection-Connecting the connected agency in China

Mon, 26 May 2008 16:00:00 GMT

CIC CEO Sam Flemming'scolumn post "Connecting the connected agency in China" was published in iMedia Connection.

MediaMagazine-Using the Power of Influence

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:00:00 GMT

CIC quoted in MediaMagazine article: "Using the Power of Influence" (PDF)

iMedia Connection-Is new media's future already heappening in China

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 16:00:00 GMT

Sam Flemming's latest column post "Is new media's future already heappening in China?" was published in iMedia Connection.

Admen magazine-IWOM, the Source of Topic Marketing

Sun, 30 Mar 2008 16:00:00 GMT

Sam Flemming's new post "IWOM, the Source of Topic Marketing" (PDF) was published on Admen magazine.

Pacific Epoch-PE Interview With CIC's Sam Flemming

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 16:00:00 GMT

Sam Flemming was interviewed by Pacific Epoch: PE Interview With CIC's Sam Flemming (PDF).

VMarketing China-one of the top 100 marketers

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 16:00:00 GMT

VMarketing China selects CIC's Sam Flemming as one of the top 100 marketers (PDF) for 2nd year in a row.

Wall Street Journal-At Chinese Web Portals Controversy Sells

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 16:00:00 GMT

CIC quoted in Wall Street Journal article: At Chinese Web Portals, Controversy Sells (PDF)

iMedia Connection-Internet word-of-mouth trends in 2008

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 16:00:00 GMT

Sam Flemming's latest column post "Internet word-of-mouth trends in 2008" was published in iMedia Connection.

Marketplace-NBA scores a slam dunk in China

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Flemming was interviewed by National Public Radio Marketplace: NBA scores a slam dunk in China

Bloomberg TV-Company Blogging

Tue, 09 Oct 2007 03:02:20 GMT

Sam Flemming was interviewed by Bloomberg TV: Company Blogging

Market Watch-Apple not a factor in China handheld market

Sun, 01 Jul 2007 03:03:21 GMT

CIC quoted in Market Watch article: Apple not a factor in China handheld market

Asia Times Online-New virtual worlds to conquer in China

Wed, 27 Jun 2007 16:00:00 GMT

Sam Flemming was interviewed by Asia Times Online: New virtual worlds to conquer in China

IDG News Service-Chinese Blast Symantec's Compensation Offer

Mon, 25 Jun 2007 16:00:00 GMT

CIC quoted in IDG News Service's article: Chinese Blast Symantec's Compensation Offer

Business Week-Online Marketing Comes of Age

Mon, 11 Jun 2007 16:00:00 GMT

CIC quoted in Business Week article:China: Online Marketing Comes of Age

the Economic Observer-Flemming: Adventure in East

Sun, 10 Jun 2007 16:00:00 GMT

Sam Flemming was interviewed by the Economic Observer: Flemming: Adventure in East (PDF)

China Economic Review-Joining in: Online engagement

Sat, 09 Jun 2007 16:00:00 GMT

CIC quoted in China Economic Review article: Joining in: Online engagement

China Economic Review-Buzz: Shape the talk

Sat, 09 Jun 2007 16:00:00 GMT

CIC quoted in China Economic Review article: Buzz: Shape the talk

EuroBiz Magazine-Damage Control 2.0

Wed, 09 May 2007 16:00:00 GMT

CIC quoted in EuroBiz Magazine article: Damage Control 2.0

Business Watch Magazine-Public Relations have been Changed by Blogs

Thu, 19 Apr 2007 16:00:00 GMT

CIC quoted in Business Watch Magazine article: Public Relations have been Changed by Blogs

MEDIA-Tools that Track Buzz

Thu, 19 Apr 2007 16:00:00 GMT

CIC quoted in MEDIA: Tools that Track Buzz (PDF)

Shanghai Business Review-On-screen Marketing: Digital or TV

Tue, 17 Apr 2007 16:00:00 GMT

CIC quoted in Shanghai Business Review's article "On-screen Marketing: Digital or TV? (PDF)”

Institute for the Future-10 Year Forecast: Perspectives 2007

Tue, 03 Apr 2007 16:00:00 GMT

Sam Flemming was interviewed by Lyn Jeffery, Research Director of Institute for the Future: 10 Year Forecast: Perspectives 2007

Marketing China-one of the top 100 marketers in China

Tue, 27 Mar 2007 16:00:00 GMT

Marketing China selects CIC's Sam Flemming as one of the top 100 marketers in China

Automotive News China Newsletter-In China, Internet chat rooms are a gold mine

Tue, 20 Mar 2007 16:00:00 GMT

CIC comments for the Automotive News China Newsletter: In China, Internet chat rooms are a gold mine

CBS MarketWatch

Sun, 18 Feb 2007 16:00:00 GMT

CIC quoted in CBS MarketWatch on "Old SKool" BBS domination for mobile phone

Wall Street Journal

Thu, 01 Feb 2007 16:00:00 GMT

CIC comments on Myspace in Wall Street Journal (PDF)

Asia Media Journal

Thu, 18 Jan 2007 16:00:00 GMT

CIC comments on new media strategy in Asia Media Journal

Wall Street Journal-Starbucks case

Thu, 18 Jan 2007 16:00:00 GMT

CIC quoted in Wall Street Journal on Starbucks case

BusinessWeek-Asia's Funniest Home Videos

Mon, 15 Jan 2007 16:00:00 GMT

BusinessWeek: Asia's Funniest Home Videos - From Intel

BusinessWeek-User-Generated Content Takes Off

Mon, 08 Jan 2007 16:00:00 GMT

BusinessWeek: User-Generated Content Takes Off

American Insight-All Blogged Down

Fri, 06 Oct 2006 03:02:20 GMT

American Insight All Blogged Down (PDF)

Media VOX Pop-MySpace in China

Fri, 06 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Media VOX Pop: MySpace in China (PDF)

AdAgeChina-Chinese Net stars tapped by brands

Thu, 21 Sep 2006 03:03:21 GMT

AdAgeChina Chinese Net stars tapped by brands (PDF)

Media-Can Dell recover from its mainland stumble?

Wed, 06 Sep 2006 16:00:00 GMT

Media Can Dell recover from its mainland stumble? (PDF)

BusinessWeek Mad As Hell In China's Blogosphere

Wed, 02 Aug 2006 16:00:00 GMT

BusinessWeek Mad As Hell In China's Blogosphere

China International Business Spreading the message by word of mouth

Fri, 30 Jun 2006 16:00:00 GMT

China International Business Spreading the message by word of mouth

The Standard Tracking the hot stuff

Thu, 08 Jun 2006 16:00:00 GMT

The Standard Tracking the hot stuff

AdAgeChina Shanghai firm

Wed, 07 Jun 2006 16:00:00 GMT

AdAgeChina Shanghai firm

Computer World HK BBS monitoring takes China consumer pulse

Thu, 11 May 2006 16:00:00 GMT

Computer World HK BBS monitoring takes China consumer pulse

ChinaTechNew Monitoring Chinese Blogs

Wed, 10 May 2006 16:00:00 GMT

ChinaTechNew Monitoring Chinese Blogs

Sina Xu Jinglei Tops Technorati 100

Fri, 05 May 2006 16:00:00 GMT

Sina Xu Jinglei Tops Technorati 100

Youth Daily

Wed, 08 Mar 2006 16:00:00 GMT

Youth Daily profiles CIC data (Chinese)

Shanghai Daily Bloggers Lure Blog Watchers

Sun, 05 Mar 2006 16:00:00 GMT

Shanghai Daily Bloggers Lure Blog Watchers

Shanghai Business Review Word of Mouth Marketing in China

Tue, 10 Jan 2006 16:00:00 GMT

Shanghai Business Review Word of Mouth Marketing in China

Autoweek GM positioning Chevrolet as hip

Wed, 03 Aug 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Autoweek GM positioning Chevrolet as hip, volume brand for Chinese market