Weibo Corporation 9898.HK

Profile

Sector

Communication Services

Industry

Internet Content & Information

CEO

Gaofei Wang

Employees

5651

Country

CN

Weibo Corporation operates a prominent social media platform in the People's Republic of China, offering users a dynamic online environment for generating, sharing, and discovering content. Its operations are bifurcated into two main segments: Advertising and Marketing Services, and Value-Added Services. The platform facilitates user engagement through various functionalities, empowering individuals to explore trending topics, articulate their thoughts and creations, and cultivate social connections. For its business clients, Weibo provides diverse advertising and promotional tools. These encompass traditional social display advertisements, alongside sponsored marketing initiatives such as Fans Headline and Weibo Express promoted feeds, as well as boosted trends and search placements that appear based on user discovery and search behaviors. Beyond advertising, the company offers a rich suite of features, including access to trending information, search capabilities, video and live streaming, and robust editing tools. It also focuses on content personalization, managing copyrighted materials, and fostering interactive user experiences. Further enhancing its ecosystem, Weibo supplies recommendations for search and trending lists, and displays advertisements upon app launch. It extends crucial backend management, traffic support, and product solutions to multi-channel networks (MCNs), content unions, and e-commerce partners. An open application programming interface (API) enables third-party developers to integrate their applications, allowing users to conveniently log in with their Weibo accounts and share external content on the platform. Additionally, Weibo Wallet serves as a mechanism for platform partners to orchestrate promotional activities, such as distributing virtual red envelopes and coupons. Initially incorporated as T.CN Corporation, the company rebranded to Weibo Corporation in 2012. Established in 2009 and headquartered in Beijing, China, Weibo Corporation operates as a subsidiary of Sina Corporation.