国信证券:内容分发方式决定平台类型 AI显著赋能社区平台广告变现能力
智通财经网·2026-01-07 09:24

Core Insights - The current supply-demand relationship in content communities determines the difficulty of platform generalization and commercialization potential [1][2] Group 1: Content Community vs. Information Distribution Platform - The distinction between content communities and information distribution platforms is influenced by content distribution methods, with early content supply being limited and recommendation algorithms being underdeveloped [2] - Platforms like Bilibili, Xiaohongshu, and Kuaishou emerged as content communities due to high creator influence, while ByteDance built products like Toutiao and Douyin around recommendation algorithms, leading to a high platform influence [2] Group 2: Community Generalization Pathways - Bilibili and Xiaohongshu are expected to differentiate themselves in niche markets, with daily active users projected to grow from 120 million to 200-300 million by Q3 2025 [3] - Two evolutionary paths are identified: 1. Douyin transitioned from a trendy short video community to an information distribution platform through external traffic and algorithm-driven content supply [3] 2. Bilibili aims to establish itself as a cultural brand company, focusing on niche segments rather than broad coverage [3] Group 3: Monetization Strategies - Short-term revenue growth for communities relies on advertising, with Xiaohongshu expected to reach an annual advertising revenue of 200 billion by 2030, indicating a fourfold growth potential [4] - Bilibili's advertising revenue is projected to grow at a CAGR of 19% over the next three years, reaching 16.8 billion by 2028, with a long-term potential of 35 billion [4] Group 4: Long-term Revenue Growth - Bilibili's long-term revenue is expected to come from value-added services and gaming, with over 65% of its income derived from ACG (Anime, Comics, and Games) content [5] - The platform's community gaming advantages enhance the likelihood of creating hit games, while anime content monetizes directly through membership [5] Group 5: Impact of AI Technology - AI significantly lowers content creation difficulty and costs, leading to more abundant content supply and higher demands for content review [6] - AI enhances platform traffic distribution efficiency and monetization capabilities, improving content recommendation accuracy and advertising effectiveness [6]