Avery Booker
Sep 22, 2021

Why China’s war on celebrities could actually benefit brands

Beijing's ongoing crackdown on celebrity and fan culture has seen brands searching for ambassadors who are less likely to attract controversy, such as subject matter experts, athletes, and mature influencers.

Estée Lauder-owned Kilian chose 49-year-old Ning Jing as its first brand ambassador last year.

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