Media Networks
Partnerships with major Chinese media groups, broadcasters, and publishing platforms.
ABOUT US
The Bridge Between Global Brands and China
Channel One is a Hong Kong-based marketing and media advisory firm focused on connecting international brands with China's media ecosystem.
Our Journey
Key Milestones
Founded in Hong Kong
Channel One launches with a focus on connecting international consumer brands to China's digital media landscape. Hong Kong's position as a gateway between East and West makes it the natural base of operations.
Media Partnership Network
Formal partnerships secured with major Chinese media groups, digital platforms, and advertising networks. The foundation of Channel One's connectivity advantage.
KOL & Influencer Division
Dedicated influencer marketing capability added, with a vetted network of Key Opinion Leaders across lifestyle, luxury, technology, and travel verticals.
Southeast Asia Expansion
Cross-border capability extended into Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia — enabling integrated campaigns across the Greater China and ASEAN region.
50+ International Brands
Channel One reaches a milestone of 50+ international brands supported across market entry, media strategy, and cross-border campaigns.
2018
Founded in Hong Kong
Channel One launches with a focus on connecting international consumer brands to China's digital media landscape. Hong Kong's position as a gateway between East and West makes it the natural base of operations.
2020
Media Partnership Network
Formal partnerships secured with major Chinese media groups, digital platforms, and advertising networks. The foundation of Channel One's connectivity advantage.
2021
KOL & Influencer Division
Dedicated influencer marketing capability added, with a vetted network of Key Opinion Leaders across lifestyle, luxury, technology, and travel verticals.
2023
Southeast Asia Expansion
Cross-border capability extended into Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia — enabling integrated campaigns across the Greater China and ASEAN region.
2025
50+ International Brands
Channel One reaches a milestone of 50+ international brands supported across market entry, media strategy, and cross-border campaigns.
Our Philosophy
What Guides Us
01
Access Over Assumptions
Too many agencies operate on secondhand data and outdated playbooks. We maintain direct relationships with media owners, platform teams, and key opinion leaders across China — giving our clients access to firsthand insight and real-time opportunities that no report can replicate.
02
Strategy Before Tactics
Before recommending a single platform or campaign, we build the strategic foundation. We ensure every media investment, partnership, and creative decision is grounded in a clear understanding of the brand's positioning, the competitive landscape, and the regulatory environment.
03
Cultural Fluency, Not Just Translation
Reaching Chinese consumers requires more than translated copy. We bring cultural context to every recommendation — understanding how audiences discover, evaluate, and engage with brands across platforms like WeChat, Douyin, Xiaohongshu, and beyond.
Our Network
Connected Across China's Marketing Ecosystem
Digital Platforms
Direct relationships with WeChat, Douyin, Xiaohongshu, Weibo, Bilibili, and emerging platforms.
KOL Networks
Vetted Key Opinion Leaders across lifestyle, luxury, tech, travel, and wellness verticals.
Production Partners
Creative, video, and content production studios across mainland China and Hong Kong.
Data & Analytics
Real-time audience intelligence, social listening, and campaign performance measurement.
Leadership
Meet Our Team
Y.A.M. Tengku Puteri Datuk Seri Hajah Zahariah binti Almarhum Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Alhaj
Chairman
Amir Shariffuddin Hamidi
Chief Executive Officer
Brady Wang
General Manager
Let's Discuss What's Possible in China
Whether you're entering the market for the first time or scaling an existing presence, we can help.
Get in Touchinfo@channelone.hk · Hong Kong