Media Analysis
Shawn Lim
Jun 9, 2022

Should brands in China rely less on KOLs?

SOUNDING BOARD: Following a recent controversy in China involving top KOL Li Jiaqi, industry experts weigh in on escalating brand risks and whether this will spark a reduced reliance on KOLs.

Li Jiaqi (Getty Images)

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