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How We Drive Real Results on RedNote

Here's exactly what we did and what happened.

~30%
New Customers from RedNote
~8%
Avg. Engagement Rate
2-3x
Search Visibility Increase
Case Study 01

Shuyi Grass Jelly & Tea

Leading boba chain in the Bay Area

Build brand awareness among Gen Z Chinese consumers in the U.S., support new store openings and product launches, and drive foot traffic and sales.

15K+
Views in 90 Days
~8%
Engagement Rate
Uplift
Measurable Demand
Shuyi store opening on RedNote
The Challenge

Standing out in a crowded boba market

Despite strong product quality, Shuyi faced significant hurdles breaking through in the competitive U.S. boba landscape.

Highly competitive U.S. boba market with limited differentiation
Need to drive localized demand for new store openings
Fragmented audience across Chinese tourists and local Chinese consumers
Crowded
Saturated boba market
vs
Must-Try
Category-defining positioning
Our Solution

A full-funnel RedNote strategy

We built a multi-layered campaign to drive discovery, desire, and in-store conversion.

1

Brand Positioning

Positioned Shuyi as a "must-try" drink experience to drive trial and repeat visits, differentiating from generic boba options.

2

Integrated Campaigns

New store openings with local buzz and map-based discovery, plus product launches with visual-first, taste-driven content.

3

Creator Activation

Deployed lifestyle and food creators for high-volume KOC seeding, generating authentic buzz at scale.

4

Content Optimization

Leveraged taste tests, aesthetic shots, and "must-try" list formats optimized for RedNote's discovery algorithm.

The Results

Driving discovery to in-store conversion

15K+
Views
First 90 days
~8%
Engagement Rate
Above platform benchmark
Store Visits
Increased during launches
Product Uplift
Measurable for featured items
Takeaway

RedNote operates as a full-funnel channel — driving discovery, desire, and in-store conversion all on one platform.

Case Study 02

Moo Moo Hotpot

Premium all-you-can-eat hot pot restaurant

Increase visibility among Chinese tourists and local Chinese consumers, and drive in-store traffic.

10K+
Views in 60 Days
2-3x
Search Visibility
~30%
New Customers via RedNote
Moo Moo Hotpot on RedNote
The Challenge

Premium quality, low visibility

Despite strong product quality, Moo Moo Hotpot struggled to reach Chinese consumers in a highly competitive Southern California dining landscape.

Low visibility among Chinese consumers despite strong product quality
Highly competitive hot pot and dining landscape in Southern California
Difficulty standing out beyond traditional review platforms
Need to capture both travel intent and local repeat audiences
Hidden
Invisible to Chinese diners
vs
天花板
Ceiling-level hot pot experience
Our Solution

Dual-audience content strategy

We positioned the restaurant as a top-tier all-you-can-eat hot pot, amplifying UGC narratives for both travel and local audiences.

1

Premium Positioning

Amplified UGC narratives around premium ingredient quality, wide selection, and the "ceiling-level" (天花板) dining experience.

2

Dual-Audience Strategy

Travel: "Hot pot worth visiting in OC / LA." Local: "Go-to spot for group dining and weekend meals" — capturing both intent segments.

3

KOC Activation

Activated KOC creators to reinforce and scale narratives, focused on high-impact visuals — wagyu, seafood, and full-table spreads.

4

Search Optimization

Optimized for high-intent search keywords on RedNote, ensuring Moo Moo appeared at the top of hot pot and dining search results.

The Results

From hidden gem to must-visit destination

10K+
Views
First 60 days
2-3x
Search Visibility
For key terms
~30%
New Customers
Attributed to RedNote
Repeat Visits
From local Chinese consumers
Takeaway

RedNote bridges travel discovery and local lifestyle, making it a high-conversion channel for restaurants in destination cities.

Case Study 03

Retzlaff Vineyards

Winery & destination, Livermore Valley

Attract Chinese tourists and Bay Area Chinese residents, increase visits and tasting bookings, and build initial awareness for an emerging wine destination.

7K+
Views in 30 Days
2-3x
Search Visibility
20%
Visitor Uplift
Retzlaff Vineyards on RedNote
The Challenge

Unknown in a Napa-dominated landscape

Retzlaff needed to build awareness from scratch among Chinese audiences who had no existing association with Livermore as a wine destination.

Low awareness of both the winery and Livermore among Chinese audiences
No association with established wine regions like Napa
Unknown
Zero brand awareness
vs
Premium
Accessible alternative to Napa
Our Solution

Premium positioning meets destination marketing

We positioned Retzlaff as a premium yet approachable alternative, layered with a compelling destination narrative.

1

Premium Positioning

Positioned Retzlaff as a high-quality, accessible alternative to Napa — premium without the pretension or crowds.

2

Experience Marketing

Highlighted the wine tasting experience, scenic vineyard setting, and premium lifestyle appeal through immersive visual content.

3

Destination Context

Created a light "Livermore day trip" narrative to increase visit intent and give audiences a reason to discover a new wine region.

4

Search Strategy

Optimized for wine tasting, weekend trips, and Bay Area activities — capturing high-intent searchers ready to visit.

The Results

Turning discovery into real visits

7K+
Views
First 30 days
2-3x
Search Visibility
Increase on RedNote
20%
Visitor Uplift
Chinese visitor traffic
Perception
Premium yet approachable
Takeaway

For emerging wineries, combining strong standalone positioning with a light destination context increases conversion — turning discovery into action.

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Whether you're a restaurant, boba chain, winery, or destination — we'll craft a RedNote strategy that drives discovery, engagement, and revenue.

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