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程一笑不再为周杰伦动摇道心
3 6 Ke·2025-07-24 08:16

Core Insights - Jay Chou's departure from Kuaishou to Douyin signifies a mutual abandonment rather than a mere switch of platforms, highlighting a shift in strategic direction for Kuaishou [1] - Kuaishou's user base remains predominantly in lower-tier cities, with 58% of users from tier three and below as of October 2024, showing little change from 2019 [1][10] - Kuaishou struggles to grow its high-value user segment, with only 15.5% of users classified as high-value, the lowest among major platforms [1] User Demographics - Kuaishou's primary audience continues to be lower-tier city users, with 68% of Jay Chou's fans also coming from these areas, indicating limited impact on attracting higher-tier users [10][11] - The platform's most popular content remains relatable and grounded, with top rising influencers being perceived as "low" by external standards [16][17] Competitive Landscape - Kuaishou faces significant competition from Douyin, which has a daily active user count exceeding 800 million compared to Kuaishou's 408 million as of Q1 2025 [7][25] - Douyin's e-commerce GMV for 2024 is projected at 3.5 trillion yuan, significantly outpacing Kuaishou's 1.39 trillion yuan [7][27] Strategic Shifts - Kuaishou's leadership has shifted focus towards its core user base of grassroots and lower-tier users, moving away from a heavy reliance on celebrity endorsements [9][20] - The platform's strategy has evolved to stabilize its foundational user base while exploring new growth avenues, including AI initiatives [35] Financial Performance - Kuaishou's e-commerce GMV growth has slowed, with a 15.4% increase in Q1 2025, down from previous years' growth rates [27][34] - The company reported a 10.9% increase in revenue but a 3.4% decline in net profit in Q1 2025, indicating challenges in maintaining robust growth [34]