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Vietjet Air: Relaunching Presence in Mainland China

client: Vietjet Air
Expertise: Brand consulting, Event Management, PR and Media, Stakeholder Engagement

The Brief

As Vietjet Air set out to reinvigorate its presence in Mainland China after COVID and support its expansion efforts, the airline urgently needed an on-ground PR agency to communicate its plans in key tier 1 cities, including Shanghai, Shenzhen and Guangzhou. The main challenge was the time sensitivity and limited strategic foresight of Vietjet’s communications plan, requiring a team that could demonstrate alertness, proactivity and agility. As the partnership developed, CCG was also tasked with delivering a premium SKYBOSS familiarisation (FAM) trip to Vietnam for Shanghai-based media and KOLs, driving authentic coverage while gathering feedback to improve the experience for Mainland Chinese travellers.

The CCG Way

CCG responded swiftly to Vietjet’s urgent request. Despite the limited communications plan, we immediately supported the localisation and distribution of B2C and B2B press releases, while proactively developing a half-year PR strategy covering media FAM trips, pitch angles and in-market pop-up activations. Drawing on our deep understanding of the local market and cultural nuances, CCG worked closely with Vietjet to maximise its visibility and reputation in China.

Bringing the strategy to life, CCG managed the SKYBOSS media FAM end to end, from pre-departure coordination to on-site hosting and post-trip evaluation. We ensured smooth airport and flight touchpoints with local check-in support and clear guidance, and delivered a content-friendly itinerary led by a Mandarin-speaking guide, with strong pacing and time built in for photo and video capture. Throughout the trip, our team supported media in real time, bridged language gaps, and translated guest feedback into practical recommendations for Vietjet, covering pre-trip communications, website localisation and FAQs.

Results

  • Exceeded the online coverage KPI by 513%, with coverage on major platforms including Toutiao, Sina and iFeng, building awareness of Vietjet’s promotional campaigns and China-Vietnam economic engagement
  • Hosted 14 Shanghai-based guests on the SKYBOSS FAM, a balanced mix of business and lifestyle journalists from Toutiao, Tencent TV, Sohu and That’s Shanghai, alongside KOLs
  • Generated 20+ pieces of positive coverage from the FAM trip, spotlighting the SKYBOSS premium experience and Vietnam’s key attractions
  • Delivered actionable recommendations to strengthen the Mainland China traveller experience