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Making the Most of the CNY Surge: A Guide for Smart Brands

19th January, 2026 by Kristen Leaman

Chinese New Year is more than a tradition. It is a massive driver of consumer spending across Asia. 

Research shows that retail sales often spike by over 9% during this festive period. This makes it the busiest and most competitive time for brands at the start of the year. To stand out, companies must move beyond traditional ads and embrace Asia’s new age agency strategies.

At Indie Collaborates, we believe influencer marketing and UGC are the best ways to leverage this surge. Real stories from trusted creators resonate deeply with modern families. Instead of polished commercials, audiences crave authentic moments that reflect their own festive experiences.

Success Stories: Creating Hype and Localization

essence cosmetics

In fact, We have seen this work firsthand with our past partners. For example, we helped essence Cosmetics build massive hype around their seasonal collections. By using relatable creators, we made their trendy products a “must-have” for festive looks. 

Cold Storage

For Cold Storage, our campaign gained 51.9K impressions and focused on the power of localization. We showed how their products fit perfectly into traditional Singaporean reunion dinners. This made the brand feel like a natural part of the local holiday celebration.

Cotton On Kids

Our work with Cotton on Kids also focused on high-energy storytelling. We captured real family moments that made their festive range feel essential for every household. These campaign wins show that the right content creation strategy builds true emotional loyalty.

Stand out this year

Is your brand ready for the upcoming CNY callout? Focus on social media storytelling that feels like a conversation with a friend. By using relatable creators, you build trust and loyalty that lasts long after the reunion dinner. Let us help you break the mold this year! 

Let us help you lock in a winning strategy before the festive rush begins. You can reach our team at enquiries@indiecollaborates.com to start the conversation. Alternatively, feel free to fill out our form here to get started. Let’s make your next campaign a huge success together! 

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: chinese new year, Indie Collaborates

Make Chinese New Year 2025 Your Brand’s Biggest Hit!

21st November, 2024 by Kristen Leaman

Chinese New Year 2025 Campaign Ideas: Boost Your Brand with Influencer Marketing, Social Media, and UGC 🎉🐍

Chinese New Year 2025 is approaching early, landing on Wednesday, January 29. As one of the most significant celebrations across Asia and for Chinese communities worldwide, it’s the perfect opportunity for brands to connect with audiences through engaging Chinese New Year campaigns. Whether you’re looking to boost visibility, drive sales, or celebrate prosperity and good fortune, now is the time to plan. At Indie Collaborates, we specialise in creating impactful influencer marketing for CNY, leveraging social media and user-generated content (UGC) to make your brand stand out during the festive season. Don’t wait—start building your CNY strategy today to stay ahead of the competition!

1. Early Planning = Maximum Impact 🎯

Make Chinese New Year 2025 Your Brand’s Biggest Hit!

Starting early lets you work with the best influencers, secure prime posting times, and fine-tune your messaging. Brands that prep early get higher engagement and better results—and Indie Collaborates knows how to make that happen!

2. Connect With Audiences Through Influencers 👥

Make Chinese New Year 2025 Your Brand’s Biggest Hit!

Influencers are fantastic for building connections, and they’re especially impactful for CNY. With most people trusting influencer content over traditional ads, this is the perfect time to share your brand’s story authentically. We partner with the right influencers in Singapore and beyond to make sure your message feels personal and genuine.

3. Amplify Your Reach On Social Media 📈

Make Chinese New Year 2025 Your Brand’s Biggest Hit!

CNY is one of the most social times of the year with visiting, lion dances and family dinners! Everyone’s online, sharing festive moments, and looking for inspiration. When you work with Indie Collaborates, we make sure your brand is right there with them, reaching wider audiences just when everyone’s looking for CNY ideas.

4. Drive Instant Engagement & Sales 🎁

Drive Instant Engagement & Sales

CNY is the peak shopping season, and we can help you make the most of it. Whether it’s limited-edition offers, holiday countdowns, or festive discounts, social media promotions can drive fast, meaningful engagement and sales during the holiday season.

5. Build Lasting Brand Loyalty 🎊

Build Lasting Brand Loyalty

Showing up for CNY tells your audience that you understand what’s important to them, creating strong, positive associations with your brand. We know how to craft campaigns that deeply and emotionally resonate, bringing the festive CNY spirit to life in ways that leave a lasting impression.

 

Let Indie Collaborates Help You Make CNY 2025 Unforgettable!

With Chinese New Year falling on January 29, time is ticking! Let Indie Collaborates guide you through creating a campaign that’s festive, engaging, and impactful. Reach out to us today at info@indiecollaborates.com, and let’s make this CNY your brand’s best one yet! 🧧✨

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: 2025, boost, brand, campaign, chinese, chinese new year, CNY, connection, content, discount, engagement, festival, fortune, holiday, Indie Collaborates, influencers, January, new year, partnership, promo, prosperity, sales, season, shopping, Singapore, social media, tradition, ugc

5 Chinese New Year 2024 Campaigns That Have Caught Our Eye

7th February, 2024 by Kristen Leaman

It’s the festive lunar new year and this time, it’s the year of the wood dragon. Here’s presenting 5 unique Chinese New Year 2024 campaigns that have caught our eye at Indie Collaborates: 

#1 Apple’s Shot on iPhone Film

Apple’s short film, titled “Little Garlic”, does more than just promoting the iPhone 15 Pro Max lens. It kindles conversations around social pressures that children encounter as a result of insecurities for their appearance and achieving perfection.  

The message that stuck with us throughout the video was, “Just be yourself.” This is something we do not hear everyday or say enough to ourselves. It was heartwarming to see Apple adopt an emotional approach to address such a poignant societal topic. 

5 Chinese New Year 2024 Campaigns That Have Caught Our Eye

Watch The Full Film Here

#2 Festive Look For Johnnie Walker

The scotch whisky label launches a global brand activation with a new look that submerges itself with the colors of the festival. Johnnie Walker Blue Label Lunar New Year Edition design takes on an artistic outlook to its packaging. 

Envisioned and crafted by artist, James Jean, the design is symbolic of prosperity, and celebration. These unique bottles can be found across travel retails at airports. 

5 Chinese New Year 2024 Campaigns That Have Caught Our Eye

Blue Dragons On Bottles

#3 The Time Of Jaeger-LeCoultre 

Another brand that aims to fortify its market presence in China is Jaeger-LeCoultre with its global ambassador Jackson Yee. Its campaign, “The Best Is Yet To Come, Right On Time”, carries an optimistic outlook for the future, one that many people celebrating the lunar new year can resonate with. 

What makes the ad more than just an ad is its incorporation of the cultural beliefs of Chinese New Year, making it more localized and focused. At the same time, universal ideals like hope, dreams and hard work appeal to audiences worldwide.

5 Chinese New Year 2024 Campaigns That Have Caught Our Eye

Watch The Ad Here

#4 Burberry’s Chengdu Immersion

The iconic fashion brand’s lunar new year 2024 collection pays its homage to Chengdu’s rich cultural traditions and history, with a grand feature in the cityscape. 

Adorned in auspicious-colored red drapes, the campaign is set amidst the city’s busy streets. It offers a refreshing showcase of high-end fashion through an Eastern lens. 

5 Chinese New Year 2024 Campaigns That Have Caught Our Eye

Chinese Actress, Tang Wei For Burberry

#5 Lululemon’s “Be Spring”

Featuring Academy award-winning and Crazy Rich Asians actress, Michelle Yeoh, Lululemon’s short film depicts the brand’s core belief of physical, mental and spiritual well-being, through the lens of the new year ushering rejuvenation. 

The commercial showcases several cultural elements such as the martial arts clothing, forms as well as a Chinese architectural pagoda and blossoms background. It pays tribute to the ancient discipline of martial arts. 

5 Chinese New Year 2024 Campaigns That Have Caught Our Eye

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Have any of these 5 Chinese New Year 2024 campaigns that have caught your eye lately made an impact on your new year prep? Share with us what you think and find us on @indiecollaborates 

Leading up to the new year, we’ve crafted some colorful and festive campaigns in collaboration with top influencers. Here’s a brief list of these if you’d like to shop for food and clothes this CNY:

      #1 MANGO – @charlottewangwang @melissckoh @bellywellyjelly @meowiie @chxnyixin @gavinchongzhe  
      #2 Cotton On Kids – @itsjeanlum @shaine @carmen.layrynn
      #3  Cold Storage – @zoeraymondtan @tippytapp

We’d like to wish all who celebrate, xīn nián kuài lè 🍊 May this year bring you prosperity, happiness and good wealth 🧧

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