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enovate Makes Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies List
Check it out, we (eno and enovate) are the 8th most innovative company in China according to Fast Company and their annual list of innovative companies. I remember reading this list a year ago when we started enoVate and thought to myself that these were the companies we wanted to be working with as...
February 19th, 2010 | Miscellaneous | Read More
Happy Chinese New Year!
Things will be quiet around here as China comes to a halt to celebrate the Chinese New Year. See you in a week!
February 14th, 2010 | Miscellaneous | Read More
Repost: 70’s, 80’s, 90’s Generational Differences as Seen By Chinese Blogger
I have a rule: don’t go online for at least an hour before sleeping. As usual, I broke that rule last night. I went straight for the work inbox (always a surefire way to delay sleep for a couple hours), and found this gem from Joey. Kept me laughing the whole way through. A Nciku blogger, Cherrybeckham,...
January 28th, 2010 | Miscellaneous | Read More
Will China’s Netizens Turn Their Backs On Google?
In light of recent cyber attacks, Google announced that it has ceased to censor its searches in China, and is contemplating withdrawing from China altogether. Google’s threat of shutting down its China operations has given rise to heated debate amongst China’s online users, with Google supporters...
January 15th, 2010 | Miscellaneous | Read More
Alleycat Shanghai Recap Video Now Available
I had a lot of fun working with various walks of life in the Shanghai Bike Community to organize the first Alleycat Bike Race last month. It was a huge success with over 150 riders. You can read the office review here from People’s Bike. By the way, check out their newly launched site at http://peoplesbike.com....
December 28th, 2009 | Miscellaneous | Read More
enoVate Weekend Photo Drop. November 7th – 9th.
It’s that time again for our weekend photo drop. enoVate spent some time this past weekend exploring youth culture in Xiamen and our Hangzhou street team sent over some pics from the recent West Lake Music Festival. Check them out below!
Xiamen youth enjoying some beers.
Couples gallivanting...
November 10th, 2009 | Miscellaneous | Read More
Hangzhou Street Snaps Vol. 1
The enoVate street team has expanded to the gorgeous city of Hangzhou. Led by Hangzhou Science and Technology University Student, George Lin, we aim to capture both youth culture and youth fashion trends in Hangzhou.
Name: Florence
Age: 22
Favourite Style: Casual and Natural Style
Favourite Brand:...
November 6th, 2009 | Miscellaneous | Read More
What Has Burger King Been Cooking Up For China?
Think of a fast food chain in China which sells burgers. Let me guess, it’s yellow, has arches and can be found on every street from Shanghai to Shenzhen, am I right?
By the end of 2008 China had 2012 Macdonald’s outlets, whereas long standing nemesis, Burger King had less than 20. While...
November 4th, 2009 | Miscellaneous | Read More
Things We Saw This Weekend…
Contrary to belief, the enoVate team does not spend the weekend in the office. Our eyes are always open in the Chinese landscape and we’d like to share some of our weekend photos with you. Enjoy.
Bikes ‘n Beer at SMP Skate Park…
A lonely skateboard…
Chillin…
DROP…
Literal...
November 3rd, 2009 | Miscellaneous | Read More
China $treet Fashion….eno and enoVate Article on CNNMoney.com
Currently the headlining article on CNNMoney.com’s “Small Business” section, the article “China $treet Fashion” details the rise and successes of Shanghai start-up clothing company eno, as well as our humble company, enoVate.
We’re proud to be mentioned in this article...
October 29th, 2009 | Miscellaneous | Read More
- Great post Nick and Jermaine. I also noticed recen...
- great shots!
- Forgoing cheaper production in China is a smart mo...
- What a great start to the new year!
- They definitely know how to make a splash, part of...
latest report
We've recently launched our 2010 Emerging Consumer Trends Report, click on the picture to learn more...
The full report contains snapshot into over 30 trends, insights, and examples of the emerging consumer in China.