The Great Shopee Sales (GSS) has started. Lots of stuff are on sales or special deals right now. If you have been stalking the Shopee app, you might notice some new features on the app – Shopee LIVE and Shopee Quiz.
Some fun facts about Shopee LIVE and Shopee Quiz.
Shopee LIVE
- Launched in May 2019
- A live streaming feature designed to bring brands and sellers closer to their customers
- The first integrated live stream feature for sellers on an e-commerce platform in Singapore
- Shopee LIVE is mobile-optimised, making it convenient to stream while on-the-go
- Enables all parties on Shopee to foster deeper connections through fun and interactive content
Shopee Quiz
- Launched in February 2019
- A mobile-optimised, interactive live game show hosted by local influencers
- Allows real-time communication and engagement amongst participants
- Enhances the social element of the platform
- Live at 9pm daily during selected campaigns
Basically, Shopee LIVE helps to answer queries from buyers directly (Live) from the sellers without leaving the platform. And for buyers, it is your chance to display your selling power. All live streaming videos are available for replay on the platform. What a great way to save on advertising on the platform.
For Shopee Quiz, if you are into Shopee coins, this is a good way to earn more. Just answers some trivia questions from selected influencers and you get to share the coins with other participants.
Check out the Press Release for more details.
Shopee Brings Live, Interactive Entertainment to Online Shopping with In-App Live Streaming and Quizzes
- Designed to address Singaporean consumers’ growing consumption of mobile video content
- Interactive features blend entertainment and social engagement with traditional e-commerce
SINGAPORE, 6 JUNE 2019 – Shopee today unveiled a suite of new interactive features for users in Singapore, including the first-ever in-app seller livestreaming feature, Shopee LIVE, and Shopee’s hugely popular live in-app trivia game show, Shopee Quiz. The new features are designed to integrate the personalised, social element of live interactive entertainment into the platform, and deliver an all-rounded shopping experience for users.
Zhou Junjie, Chief Commercial Officer, Shopee, said, “Singaporeans are looking for more than just a transactional shopping experience, they are demanding more entertainment and engagement. Drawing on the strong reception of our pioneering in-app features, our new suite of interactive features offer higher entertainment and engagement value, allowing us to create more meaningful connections with our users. We will also continue to work closely with our ever-growing community of brands and retail partners to bring the best campaigns and promotions to Singaporeans.”
Shopee LIVE empowers sellers to instantly connect with consumers
With data showing that 89% of Singaporeans consume video content on their mobile phones today, up from 56% in 2017,Shopee LIVE is designed to cater to Singaporeans’ growing demands for captivating online video content. The first-ever in-app live streaming feature enables sellers – official brands, SMEs and micro-entrepreneurs alike – the ability to stream live content to fans and potential customers with the touch of a button.
For consumers, Shopee LIVE provides a new cutting edge online shopping experience, where viewers are able to directly engage with sellers, learn about products, and ask questions in real-time. The feature also allows customers to easily purchase featured items without having to leave the live stream.
With Shopee LIVE, sellers can instantly connect with their customers through live streams that require just a mobile phone and a decent internet connection. Sellers are able to address queries through the live chat function in real-time, eliminating the hassle of going through individual questions on item listings. In addition to being able to leave comments during the live stream, viewers are also able to show their appreciation and support by tapping the ‘like’ button.
Sellers and brands that have participated in Shopee LIVE also saw sales increase by up to 75%, attesting to the appeal of the new feature among consumers.
Jae-min Kim, CEO, Smileouppa.SG, who was the first seller to utilise the newfeature, said, “The introduction of Shopee LIVEis a game changer for all sellers on the Shopee platform as it emulates the shopping experience in a physical store and more. I am able to directly connect with my customers in real-time and be creative with my content to boost engagement. Having successfully live streamed on Shopee three times, I am excited to host more interactive sessions to create long-term customer value with Shopee users.”
Shopee Quiz merges live streaming and gamification to engage consumers
Shopee Quiz is a mobile-optimised interactive live trivia game designed to deliver an engaging and rewarding online shopping experience for Shopee users. Hosted by local influencers, the game goes live at 9pm daily during selected campaigns, and brings the thrilling atmosphere of a live game show to viewers via live streaming.
Shopee users are challenged to test their knowledge by answering eight trivia questions across various topics, like history and pop culture. By answering all the questions correctly, participants can win a share of the Shopee Coins prize pool and products from participating brands. Social elements are also weaved into the e-commerce experience, as participants can win rewards in groups or earn an extra chance at winning the game by inviting their friends to play.
Shopee works with a growing community of leading brand partners
Other than introducing gamification and entertainment features to create a more engaging online shopping experience, Shopee is committed to deepening its existing partnerships with official brands while forging new ones through a variety of brand-led initiatives.
To cater to the growing demand for products from global brands, Shopee continuously conceptualises and rolls out key campaigns and features designed to meet users’ preferences and needs such as Shopee Men Sale, a permanent one-stop collection featuring a curation of top brands and products tailored specifically for men, and Shopee Beauty Bonanza, an annual campaign to cater to the large contingent of consumers who buy beauty products online.
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About Shopee
Shopee is the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan. It is a platform tailored for the region, providing customers with an easy, secure and fast online shopping experience through strong payment and logistical support. Shopee aims to continually enhance its platform and become the region’s e-commerce destination of choice.
Shopee has a wide selection of product categories ranging from consumer electronics to home & living, health & beauty, baby & toys, fashion and fitness equipment.
Shopee, a Sea company, was first launched in Singapore in 2015, and has since expanded its reach to Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan, Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines. Sea is a leader in digital entertainment, e-commerce and digital financial services across the region. Sea’s mission is to better the lives of consumers and small businesses with technology, and is listed on the NYSE under the symbol SE.