1.WeChat Banner Ads
This type of ad is placed at the bottom of articles and messages published by an official WeChat account. Banner ads usually contain a logo, the account name, and a headline. Clicking on banner ads will direct you to another page which will provide more information about the brand or product.
The banners are great to drive consumer action, for example, to purchase a product, download an app or claim a coupon. Advertisers use this type of ad to measure the effectiveness of advertising. How many people downloaded the app? How many purchased the product or claimed a coupon? Banner ads are somewhat pricey
But beyond that, marketers love them because they can convert prospects who follow the banner ads into paying customers
2.Moments ads:
WeChat launched new ad formats called Moments ads and News Feed ads in 2016. The former resembles the newsfeed on Facebook and the latter compares to a banner ad. Moments ads come in many formats, including photos, texts, short videos (both embedded and full screen), and 360 panoramas.
Unlike banner ads which can disrupt the content of a page, moment ads blend in with the page to appear just like regular user-generated posts. If a user shares a moment ad with another user, WeChat automatically places the ad on the Moments of users with similar interests. Both formats are very effective; however, they are more expensive than banner ads because they are more engaging and interactive.
3. Influencer Marketing
Advertisers collaborate with social media influencers to post ads on their official accounts. Influencers typically have a large network of followers, so any ad posted on their timeline can reach millions of consumers. This can make your business go viral.
When choosing an influencer, it is important to go with someone authentic. Their values and interests must be in line with your brand and the product/service you want to advertise. The pricing for promotions varies by agency and influencer; however, authenticity is key. The influencer and the business directly discuss the content, timeline, and other details of the advertising campaign. In fact, influencer marketing is one of the best ways for promoting your products and services in China due to WeChat ads being rather expensive compared to influencer-related promotions.