News
10.2007
| Insight Managing Director Ms. Helen Han received German Modell Bau Verband
Delegation in Shanghai, Chengdu, Xian, Dalian
Ms. Han received German Modell Bau Verband Delegation of 35 people, organized
by F. Zimmermann and German Modell
Bau Verband, in Shanghai, Chengdu, Xian and Dalian. The highlights include
the visit in Volkswagen Modell Bau Workshop in An Ting, the meeting with Chengdu
mayor and Qing Yang industry zone, and the visit to Dalian Machine Tool Group,
the strategic partner of F. Zimmermann. Ms. Han acted as main receiving person
in China for the delegation.
09.2007 | Insight Marketing & Communication online ad
button gone live on German Chamber of Commerce website
09.2007 | Insight attended German Chamber of Commerce Trade Fair
On Sep. 28, 2007, Insight again joined the German
Chamber of Commerce Trade Fair, where Insight Marketing Communication
showed all its service and marketing & communication experience to many
German companies in Shanghai.
09.2007 | Insight developed Chinese naming for German top food brand Dr.
Oetker
Insight has proudly given the Chinese name to the oldest and most reputable
German food company Dr. Oetker, and
its flagship frozen pizza brand Ristorante.
Insight has carried out the total project management from process planning,
Chinese naming strategy, to name generation (more than 500 names), consumer
naming research, Chinese naming legal check and Chinese trade mark registration
management.
Insight has also developed the Chinese logo design for both Dr. Oetker and
Ristorante.
08.2007 | Insight developed wpb website
Insight finished the planning, design and development of website for Wehrle
Personal Beratung (wpb), where Insight has managed overall consulting,
design concept, photo shooting, copywriting fine-tuning and proof reading,
website programming and webspace purchase. There are total 3 language versions
(Chinese, English,
German). Please
view website
07.2007 | Insight directed photo shooting for Losberger Tents
Insight directed the fantastic photo shooting for Losberger
tents in Shanghai Pudong, Lujiazui Green of a high level large event.
Losberger is world’s largest tent manufacturing, rental and sales company.
Insight has been the sole marketing Agency for Losberger China since 2006.
Please view photos
06.2007 | Insight directed photo shooting for Fitstop
Insight directed another photo shooting for Fitstop, a high end new concept
gym/yoga chain, founded by the sole distributor of Life
Fitness, world’s largest fitness equipment company. Insight has also finished
the development of the leaflet,
brochure and website
design for Fitstop.
01.2007 | Insight finalizes BASF brochures
Insight has delivered the product brochures to BASF,
the world’s largest chemical company. We have managed the total project from
overall planning, conception, design, content creation, copywriting in Chinese
and English, artwork, to the final printing of product brochure. View
image.
01.2007 | Insight developed brochures for F. Zimmermann
Insight excelled itself again by developing the Chinese corporate brochure
for F. Zimmermann, the other product
brochures were also developed together with the booth design for the CIMT
show in Beijing. Insight also arranged the special interviews with trade magazine
Chinamac
Journal, Automobil Industrie,
Aeronautical Manufacturing Technology,
CNC Machine Tool Market, Die
& Mould, Machinist
Metal Cutting.
01.2007 | Insight developed naming and design for COGI
Insight created the product names for cosmetic brand COGI’s
whitening products, “Jing Run Tou Bai” (Crystal Clarity moisturizing whitening
cream) and streamlined all its product lines planning, for the new COGI brand
re-launch in mid 2007. Insight has also finished the design of in-store lightbox
with product-focused concept, and logo fine tune design. (please view design,
logo, TV
ad for Crystal Clarity)
02.2007 | Insight developed Chinese
New Year greeting cards
02.2007 | Insight designed and produced a showcase for an Australian Active
Fishing Lures company
We designed the showcase for an Australian Active Fishing Lures company and
managed to present nicely over 100 products in the China Fish 2007 right during
Chinese New Year time.
02.2007 | Insight developed new print ad for Zimmermann—the
top German Milling Machine Company
We developed a new print ad on seven leading machine tool and metal cutting
magazines in Chinese industry, including Aeronautical
Manufacturing Technology and Chinamac
Journal. This is the third year Insight has worked with Zimmermann on
advertising, media planing and buying, exhibition design and setup, brochure
design, press conference, press release and event organization. View
ad
01.2007 | Insight developed the VIP sponsorship event for Grey Goose
Vodka in Binjiang One
Insight helped Grey Goose with successful
sponsorship event in Binjiang One Pre-Christmas VIP party, which was attended
by over 300 business elites.
12.2006 | Insight became the marketing agency for Losberger—the
world market leader in tent rental and sales
We developed a brand new website and new print ad on China
Daily and Shanghai Daily,
the leading English newspapers in China. View
ad
11.2006 | Insight works with world’s largest chemical company BASF
Insight developed and produced product and image brochures for the construction
chemicals division of BASF from concept, structure, layout design, and total
content creation to printing.
10.2006 | Insight refreshed the image of a 20-year old Chinese cosmetic
brand
Insight works with a famous Chinese cosmetic brand on overall product and
marketing and communication strategy. More works on strategic integrated marketing
and communication includes product line concept development, naming and product
description as well as print ad and light box design. View
ad
09.2006 | Insight became the integrated marketing and communication agency
for a fitness and yoga club
Insight schemed out the whole branding strategy for a new concept Fitness
Studio Chain, who is also the exclusive distributor of the world’s largest
fitness equipment company–LIFE FITNESS.
Insight is responsible for the brand strategy, logo design, the image brochure,
the whole website building, content creation, photo shooting and art direction.
Insight will be working on possible media and PR work later as well.
09.2006 | Insight print ad on, October issue
Insight Marketing & Communication is corporate member of
AHK (German Chamber of Commerce), and German companies are our major target
customers. View
ad
09.2006 | New Ideas
Insight was invited by premium French vodka brand Grey
Goose, Bacardi Group, to develop
PR, event ideas and POS material design.
09.2006 | Company outing
Insight went on company outing in beautiful Hangzhou city - our staff recharged
their energy and creativity from the mystic lake, gorgeous tea plantations
and winding mountain trails. View
Photos
06.2006 | Welcome on board Denny Yuan, Senior Designer
Denny has worked in various ad agencies and magazine houses including
“that's shanghai”
06.2006 | Welcome on board: Lea Zheng, PR Manager
Miss Zheng is a media veteran, who worked as magazine
editor, PR manager and event organizer before.
06.2006 | Insight's CEO Helen Han appointed as board director of Würth
company in China.
08/05/2006 | Insight develops F. Zimmermann's trade fair appearance for “Die
& Mould 2006”
From May, 8th till 12th, our client F.
Zimmermann GmbH presented his CNC milling machines at the
“Die & Mould” trade fair. We provided marketing and design services throughout
the whole process and designed and set up a characteristic booth featuring
the “Milling Portal” concept of Zimmermann. Photos of the booth can be found
here.
15/05/2006 | Insight welcomes new Account Manager
Ms. Marion Heimgartner from Switzerland just joined Insight Marketing & Communication
as a new Account Manager.
Ms. Heimgartner holds a Master degree in Marketing, Services and Communication
Management. Her previous work experience includes the marketing consultancy
business as well as the media/publishing industry.
We welcome her warmly to our team and are looking forward to a good cooperation.
24/03/2006 | Insight develops H&T's factory opening ceremony
For German based Heitkamp
& Thumann Group, Insight created a factory opening event featuring KungFu
and music shows. Some
Photos of the event.
23/02/2006 | Insight at German Chamber trade fair
Insight Marketing & Communication participated in the German
Chamber trade fair to introduce our service range to the German business
community. There are more than 800 corporate members in the German Chamber
China and more than 300 people attended the meeting and trade fair. Insight’s
unique booth design attracted a lot of company representatives. Ms. Helen
Han, CEO of Insight says, “This event greatly increased our company’s influence
in the German business community.” A selection of pictures can be found here.
21/02/2006 | New designer to support team
Today Ms. Chris Chong from Kuala Lumpur is joining Insight and we would like
to welcome her to our creative team. Ms. Chong is coming to us with breadth
of experience after working in Malaysia and Hong Kong in the areas of event,
fashion & entertainment, photography, graphic design, illustration as well
as printing & packaging. She is a free spirited artist with a strong sense
of exploration influenced by Pop culture & Modern art, music and comic books.
We are sure, with her work experience and creative thinking she will be able
to give our work an even stronger edge.
01/21/2006 | Chinese New Year Party at Insight MC
Ms. Helen Han, CEO of Insight, celebrated her birthday and threw a Chinese
New Year Party at the Insight office at 396 Xiangyang Rd. More than 50 guests
wined on champagne, cocktails and mulled wine and dined on a variety of finger
food including German classics and Chinese Jiao Zi. During the evening, a
special magic show as well as live portrait drawings from a young local artist
let the guests stay until the early morning hours. Also, we were very happy
to have a special guest that evening - Mr. Christian Hoste, Managing Director
from our partner company Premier Marketing Group in Germany. We wish all of
our guests a very nice and prosperous new year of 2006! Pictures of the event
can be found here,
our greeting card can be found here.
10/31/2005 | Insight is expanding its team
Due to our increasing business, we are fast expanding our creative design
and account service team. We are looking for energetic individuals with international
minds who are willing to develop together with our growing company and want
to actively shape our business. Interested persons are welcome to visit our
job offers on our website and send us their information.
10/30/2005 | Winter sports show in Beijing
After the Shanghai sports show in June, Insight visited the recent winter
sports show in Beijing. Managing Director Ms. Han met Maier
Sports CEO Mr. Maier, Key Account Manager Mr. Hauer and Marketing Manager
Mr. Taft in Beijing to discuss more details for their market entry strategy
to China, which is currently being developed by Insight.
10/12/2005 | Welcome new Senior Account Managers
We are very happy to welcome two new Senior Account Managers Ms. Valourie
Xuan from Shanghai and Ms. Ute Hartmann from Germany. From now on they will
serve as direct contact persons for our clients and be responsible for the
coordination and execution of Insight's client projects. With this newly established
international account service team we will be able to provide even more proactive
service and continue to deliver high-quality solutions to our clients.
09/21/2005 | F. Zimmermann GmbH at the EMO Fair
At EMO 2005 - the largest European
machine tool fair - our client F. Zimmermann
GmbH demonstrated a combination of highest technical qualification and
capability with their HSC Portal Milling machine FZ 37. The company from Denkendorf
near Stuttgart, Germany, is regarded worldwide as the specialized manufacturer
of CNC milling machines. We are proud to work closely with Zimmermann headquarters
to provide support with China press relationships as well as design and production
of giveaways.
08/22/2005 | DaimlerChrysler China gained as new client
Together with our German partner Premier
Marketing Group, we recently gained DaimlerChrysler
(China) Ltd. as an important new client with their project for the China market
launch of the new M-Class. Insight is currently creating the sales advantages
brochure for the sales team and dealers, incl. many tasks such as intensive
market research, media news collection,
technical competitor comparison, design artwork, production of the brochure,
etc.
08/15/2005 | Welcome our new design director
We are very happy to be able to welcome our new Design Director, Mr. Philipp
Fries from Germany. After having studied Multimedia Design in Augsburg, he
worked for one of Germany's leading corporate design firms, KMS Team in Munich,
as well as for clients like Audi, Bavaria Film GmbH, Kluebner, Loewe and Salamander
on freelance basis. Now Mr. Fries is joining us to head a team of young Chinese
and international graphic designers. We are sure he will contribute to our
business with his wide experience and design skills.
06/16/2005 | Insight appointed as Maier Sports marketing partner
Insight Marketing was appointed as market entry strategy partner for Maier
Sports GmbH & Co. KG, a well-established European quality outdoor & ski
clothing brand. In close cooperation with Maier Sports senior management we
are working on tasks like market research, distributor pre-selection, report
on strategic planning, road show organization, retail shop and exhibition
stand design and many more. We are very happy to be able to support Maier
Sports and are looking forward to a very successful business in China.
Insight
> Partner
of Premier Marketing Group
> Group headquarters in Munich, Germany
> Group companies in Europe, US and Middle East
> China business established 2004
> Offices in Shanghai and Beijing
Strengths
> Strategic planning
> Strong project management
> Media relationship
> Creative/design
> Quality supplier network
> High performance price ratio
Meet the team
A group of brilliant, energetic and experienced marketing and communication professionals who think and work hard for their clients. We are resourceful with new ideas and solutions based on our international experience and local insights.
Helen Han – Chairwoman/CEO
- Over 12 years Marketing and Communication Experience
- Rich domestic and international communication experience. Worked in senior management positions in 4As such as Saatchi, JWT, BBDO, McCann and Grey
- Extensive marketing experience in both China and international markets, introduced famous brands such as OREO, Trakinas into China market in 1997. Worked as Marketing Manager in Hewlett Packard European Marketing Center and Marketing Director in Henkel Cosmetics China.
- Clients and brands worked on: Janssen Pharm., Kraft General, Mars, Great Lakes, L’oreal, Slek, Siemens, Exxon Mobil, Maoren, Haworth, Dongdu and Xiafei
- Helen Han's previous brand experience
Lea Zhang – PR-Manager
- Media expert: More than 4 years’ experience as a magazine editor for RAY, Comfortable life, Zoom and City Weekend (Swiss Ringier)
- Event organizer: Experience as media/event PR manager for Top French F&B, with many fashion and luxury time wear events organization and management experience
- Excellent Chinese/English writing skills
- Brands worked on: Vacheron Constantin, Piaget, IWC, AP, Zenith, Cartier, LB, Dunhill, Mont Blanc, Parmigiani, Piper, Martell, Plaza 66, Spanish Leather Show, French International Jewelry Exhibition & etc.
Denny Yuan – Senior Designer
- Bachelor degree in Visual and Arts Design from Donghua University
- Previous experience with advertising and magazine layout design
- Worked for Sanya Advertising, Seashell Clothing, Snap Printing, Join advertising and That’s Shanghai
- Focuses on advertisement design
- Has excellent fine arts abilities and creative design ideas
Philipp Fries – Design Director
- Philipp studied German Philology and Philosophy in Regensburg, Germany before turning to design and finally graduated in Multimedia-Design in Augsburg.
- Philipp interned in one of Germany's leading corporate design firms (KMS Team, Munich) and worked as freelance designer since 2002.
- Among his clients are Audi, Bavaria Film GmbH, Kluebner and Loewe.
- His work is strongly concept orientated and comprises graphic design with focus on typography and screen design.
Clara Xie - Account Executive
- Assistance of Account Manager
- Responsible for project follow-ups, account service and media relationship management
- Bachelor degree in Business Administration with focus on marketing
- Previous work experience in a Singapore marketing consultancy and CBC for marketing research both in Shanghai
Shuhan Li – Assistant of General Manager
- Supplier relationship maintenance
- Daily work support
Crystal Han – Executive Director, PR & Branded Entertainment
- Senior adviser on government relationship
- Successfully introduced several joint venture and cooperation projects from Japan, USA, Australia and New Zealand, particularly projects in environmental protection, chemical, education and public service area
- Chief responsible for planning and branding of China Theater Festival Experimental Season
- Crystal was successful professional theater actress before she expanded her success into business world
Yansong Wang – Event PR Adviser
- Graduated in 1982 from Shanghai Theater Academy National first class director, with theatrical achievements honored with many domestic and international awards
- Advised on cultural events for many renowned brands. Executive Chairman and producer for China Theater Festival Experimental Theater Season
- Major works: "On the wrong bus", "White Gate Willow","Northern Lake","Physician","Red Beach", "Prisoner's Journey", "Ghost".
Philosophy
Insight walks you in excellence and quality to craft your unique identity. Through integration and creativity, Insight strives to reveal the hidden pathways beyond your most complex design of the brand.
Quality-Integration-Creativity-Brand
To win and maintain our valued customers, quality is our most important equity. Quality work comes from insightful strategies, fresh ideas and brilliant finish in every detail. Our international team and reliable supplier network ensure the best quality work for great value.
Quality-Integration-Creativity-Brand
The market place is changing. Internet and wireless communication have permanently changed the landscape of marketing and communication. Customers are much more knowledgeable, information more transparent. Traditional 30"-TVC type of mass communication will not function as before. Customer loyalty is an issue, consumer experience and advocates become more important than ever. Event marketing, retail marketing, entertainment marketing ... Integration is the only way to go. How to integrate is the challenge and opportunity for the marketers and communication experts of this era.
Quality-Integration-Creativity-Brand
Creativity puts character into the brand. It is the means to create difference. Creativity does not stop at the creative department, it goes into every step of the business, from strategy to implementation. We always open our mind, break the boundaries and dare to create.
Quality-Integration-Creativity-Brand
A company is just like a person. What makes a person different from the others is not only his physical appearance, but also his behaviour and attitude, which is the soul of the person. Brand is the soul of a company.
Services
As full service marketing & communication company, we deliver our client most value work of integrated services from market research to strategic planning from creative concept development to detailed design, PR and event execution. Our clients enjoy the peace of mind with one-stop shop service concept of high performance value.
Strategy
> Market entry strategy
> Marketing plan
> Brand strategy
> Integrated communication plan
> Trade media plan
Through the line
> Advertising
> Graphic design/CI & VI
> Event
> Exhibition
> Public Relation
> Digital marketing/CRM
> Promotion
Theater event
An annual theatrical road show which promotes the most original theater endeavors. We organize the nationwide competition and road show, manage the sponsors' relations and promote the festival.
Portfolio
Garments - Machinery - Automotive - Event - Real estate - Cosmetics - Our clients
Client
Maier Sports GmbH & Co.KG
Well-established European ski and outdoor clothing brand
Target market
- 25 - 45 years male and female
- Interested in ski and outdoor activities
- Ski professionals and enthusiasts
- They like to pay more for functionality and quality
- Although attracted by color and design, they are rational buyers who pay attention to performance value
Tasks
We worked closely with Maier Sports senior management on market entry strategy for China, involving following activities:
- Market research, trade research, consumer research
- Distributor visit and pre-selection
- Competitor analysis
- Market analysis report
- Business model case studies
- Strategic planning
- Distributors' road show
- Retail shop design
- Exhibition stand design
- Other marketing support
Garments - Machinery - Automotive - Event - Real estate - Cosmetics - Our clients
Client
F.
Zimmermann GmbH
World leading milling machine tool manufacturer
Target market
- Aircraft, automotive and die & mould industry
- Decision makers are general managers, general engineers and purchase managers
- Decision influencers are purchase department, R&D, production department, etc.
Tasks
- Marketing plan
- Media plan (trade media) and budgeting
- Total marketing and communication activities
- On occasion of machine fair CIMT, we did:
• Press conference
• Product brochure design and production
• Customer invitation cards and giveaways
• Trade ad and trade media placement
• Trade media relationship and editorial
Garments - Machinery - Automotive - Event - Real estate - Cosmetics - Our clients
Client
Mercedes-Benz
China, M-Class
A new generation of Mercedes Benz SUV M-Class
Tasks
For the launch of the new Mercedes-Benz ML164 to the Chinese market, we created the sales advantages brochure for the sales team and dealers. Activities included:
- Trade research
- Media news collection
- Strategic development on positioning, target group, market situation and competitor comparison
- Artwork and production of the brochure
Garments - Machinery - Automotive - Event - Real estate - Cosmetics - Our clients
Event
Experimental
Theater Season
Biggest national theatrical festival with one month of experimental theater
show performed in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou
Target market
- Theatrical enthusiasts
- Students
- White collars
- Cultural and theatrical professionals and scholars
- Government officials
Tasks
- Develop theme and concept of experimental theater season each year
- Organize competition and road show
- Sponsorship management
- Marketing and communication campaign planning and implementation
- Media relationship
Garments - Machinery - Automotive - Event - Real estate - Cosmetics - Our clients
Client
Dongdu
Real Estate Group
An upcoming real estate group specialized in building small but premium apartments
for young people
Target market
- Young urban white collars, aged 23 - 28
- Medium to high income level
- First time buyers
- Like to have their life space with modern lifestyle and a community of their own
Tasks
For the biggest real estate fair in China, we developed:
- Brand booth concept
- Stand design
- Event planing and execution
- On-site management
Garments - Machinery - Automotive - Event - Real estate - Cosmetics - Our clients
Client
Xia
Fei Cosmetics
A famous Shanghai cosmetics brand
Target market
- Female 25 - 40 years old
- Average income level
- Most married with children
- They like to have up-to-date beauty look, while their attitude towards price and brand is practical and rational
Tasks
To rejuvenate the Shanghai cosmetic brand Xia Fei, we developed the English brand name which reflects the feminine and international image. We created the Chinese and English logo to unite the modern appeal with its Chinese origin.
Garments - Machinery - Automotive - Event - Real estate - Cosmetics - Our clients

Brand experience

Contact
Insight Marketing & Communication
Rm 3A05, 138 Fenyang Rd
Shanghai 200031
t: (+86 21) 5465 2591
f: (+86 21) 5465 2592
info@insightmc.com.cn
Jobs
We are a startup company with foreign investment and international partners, working in integrated marketing and communication service area. Our international team provides great quality creative solutions to international clients. Due to business expansion, we are searching candidates for following positions:
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Job Description:
- Create business leads through various business contacts and direct sales visits/calls.
- Prepare first contact report and daily sales report
- Prepare sales proposals to potential client based on existing templates
- Follow up on client leads until client acquisition
- Contract draft based on existing templates
- Assist in project management and client service when needed
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Skills & Qualifications:
- At lease 2 years sales experience, particularly marketing service sales, previous marketing & communication experience preferred
- Presentation skills & communication skills
- Fluent English and Chinese, Chinese native level
- Proactive attitude, self-motivator, goal-oriented
- Understand basic marketing and communication principles and procedures
Starting time:
Immediately
Compensation:
Base salary plus commission, probation for the first 3 months.
Please send your resume to: info@insightmc.com.cn
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Requirements:
- Candidates with at least 2 years experience in related field, experience in major event and PR agencies are preferred
- Experience in exhibition industry is a plus
- Good project management & client service skills
- Self-starter, mature business conduct
- University degree, fluency in Chinese and English
Starting time:
Immediately
Salary:
negotiable
Please send your resume to: info@insightmc.com.cn
