400 W. Wilson Bridge Rd.
Suite 200
Worthington, OH 43085
Ph: 614-846-0146
Introduction
   Welcome

   Today’s Speakers
     Roger Saunders
     ○ Managing Director, ProsperChina.com

     Dianne Kremer
     ○ Senior Analyst, ProsperChina.com
Prosper
 ProsperChina™ is a part of the Prosper Family of
  Brands
 Prosper is an international business acceleration
  firm based in the USA
     Prosper has been helping clients develop business in
     China since 1995
What is ProsperChina.com?
 Online China information bank & forum
 Complimentary member access to
 • Quarterly Reports
    • Insights from ProsperChina™ Quarterly survey of over
      16,000 consumers
 • Links to various Chinese government sources
 • Local media links throughout China
   • Newspaper, radio & TV
 • Links to U.S. consumer data
 • Regularly updated data & information sources
ProsperChina™ Quarterly
Collective wisdom of over 16,000
consumers each quarter…
                                       The China Quarterly
                                   brings the pieces together.
ProsperChina™ Quarterly
       Q4 2011 Overview
Chinese Consumers ages 18-54
•   Consumer Confidence
•   Employment Outlook
•   Investor Confidence
•   Practical Purchasing, Needs vs. Wants, Budgeting
•   Impact of Gas Prices
•   90 Day Outlook: Future Purchase Plans
•   Big Dollar Purchases: Electronics
•   Apparel Shopping Strategies
•   Chinese Auto Market
•   Mobile App Usage
•   Social Media
•   Media Influence

      This report is derived from the following Studies:
      • ProsperChina™ Quarterly Surveys, Q1 2009 – Q4 2011
      Disclaimer:
      ProsperChina™ is a trademark of Prosper Business Development Corp. Services are delivered by Prosper and/or a Prosper affiliated company (“Prosper”). Prosper
      makes no warranties, either expressed or implied, concerning: data gathered or obtained from any source; the present or future methodology employed in producing
      ProsperChina™ statistics; or the ProsperChina™ data and estimates represent only the opinion of Prosper and reliance thereon and use thereof shall be at the user’s
      own risk.
Consumer Confidence
               Q4 2011 Overview
Which one of the following best describes your feelings about chances
for a strong economy during the next 6 months?
Chinese Adults 18-54
70%

60%
                                                                                      Confident/Very Confident
50%                                                                                    18-54 Chinese Adults

40%
                                                                                      Down 13.3% from Q4 2009
30%
                                                                                      Down 1.4% from Q4 2010
20%
             Confident/Very Confident            Little/No Confidence
10%                                                                                   Down 4.1% from Q3 2011

 0%
       Q1    Q2    Q3      Q4     Q1    Q2     Q3    Q4     Q1    Q2     Q3     Q4
       '09   '09   '09     '09    '10   '10    '10   '10    '11   '11    '11    '11



                         Source: ProsperChina™ Quarterly Surveys, Q1 2009 – Q4 2011
Employment Outlook
          Q4 2011 Overview
Regarding the Chinese employment environment, over the next six (6) months, do
you think that there will be more, the same or fewer layoffs than at present?
Chinese Adults 18-54




                                                                                        54.7%
                                                              55.4%
                             51.8%
      60.0%


      50.0%
                   36.4%




                                                                              36.2%
                                                    35.8%
      40.0%


      30.0%
                                     11.8%




      20.0%




                                                                                                9.1%
      10.0%                                                           8.8%


       0.0%
                           Q4 2010                          Q3 2011                   Q4 2011

                                             More   Same              Fewer


                Source: ProsperChina™ Quarterly Surveys, Q4 2010, Q3 2011, Q4 2011
Investor Confidence
             Q4 2011 Overview
Would you invest on the Chinese Stock Market?
Chinese Adults 18-54
70.0%


60.0%
                   Definitely/Probably Invest
50.0%


40.0%

                 Definitely/Probably NOT Invest
30.0%


20.0%


10.0%
                                                               I don’t invest in the stock market at all
0.0%
        Q1 '09   Q2 '09   Q3 '09   Q4 '09   Q1 '10   Q2 '10    Q3 '10   Q4 '10   Q1 '11   Q2 '11   Q3 '11   Q4 '11



                     Source: ProsperChina™ Quarterly Surveys, Q1 2009-Q4 2011
Consumer Mindset
                 Q4 2011 Overview
        In the last six months, have you made any of the following changes?
        Chinese Adults 18-54
65.0%

60.0%

55.0%

50.0%

45.0%

40.0%

35.0%

30.0%     More Practical
          Focus on Needs vs. Wants
25.0%     More Budget Conscious

20.0%
        Q1 '09   Q2 '09    Q3 '09   Q4 '09   Q1 '10    Q2 '10    Q3 '10    Q4 '10   Q1 '11   Q2 '11   Q3 '11   Q4 '11



                      Source: ProsperChina™ Quarterly Surveys, Q1 2009 – Q3 2011
Impact of Gas Prices
              Q4 2011 Overview

How have fluctuating gas prices impacted your spending? (Check all that apply)
Chinese Car Owners Ages 18-54

  *Delayed major purchase

       Reduced dining out

 Decreased vacation/travel

     Increased carpooling

       I will be driving less

Spending less on groceries

 Spending less on clothing
                                                                                                   Q4 '11
                      Other                                                                        Q3 '11
                                                                                                   Q4 '10
          No major impact

                                0%        10%            20%            30%           40%    50%        60%

                     *Such as Car, TV, Furniture
                     Source: ProsperChina™ Quarterly Surveys, Q4 2010 , Q3 2011, & Q4 2011
90 Day Spending Outlook
             Q4 2011 Overview
    Over the next 90 days, do you plan on spending more, the same or less on the
    following items than you would normally spend at this time of the year?
    Chinese Adults 18-54
                                  Retail Merchandise Categories - 90 Day Outlook
                                   (Q4 2011 compared to Q4 2010 and Q3 2011)
Category:                               Q4 2010           Q3 2011         Category:                                               Q4 2010            Q3 2011
Children’s Clothing                                                       Toys
                                          down                up                                                                    down                flat
Women’s Dress Clothing                                                    Electronics
                                          down                up                                                                      up                up
Women’s Casual Clothing                                                   CDs/DVDs/Videos/Books
                                            up                up                                                                      up                flat
Men’s Dress Clothing                                                      Groceries
                                            up                up                                                                      up                up
Men’s Casual Clothing                                                     Home Improvement
                                            up                up                                                                      flat              flat
Shoes                                                                     Lawn & Garden
                                            up                up                                                                      up              down
Health & Beauty Aids                                                      Home Furniture
                                            up                up                                                                    down                up
Dining Out                                                                Home Décor
                                            up                up                                                                    down                up
Sporting Goods                                                            Linens/Bedding/Draperies
                                            up                up                                                                      up                up
             Note: “Up,” “Down,” “Flat” refers to the direction of the Diffusion Index compared to the previous quarter (Q3 2011) or year (Q4 2010). Diffusion
             Index = % Spending More - % Spending Less.




                      Source: ProsperChina™ Quarterly Surveys, Q4 2010, Q3 2011, Q4 2011
Consumer Spending:
             Electronics
             Q4 2011 Overview
Do you plan to make any of the following major (big dollar)
purchases within the next 6 months? Chinese Adults 18-54
 35%

 30%

 25%

 20%

 15%

 10%

  5%

  0%
         Computer        Stereo                  TV              DVD/VCR              Digital              Mobile
                       Equipment                                                      Camera               Device*
                                              Q4 '10       Q3 '11       Q4 '11
                  *Mobile Device includes cell phone, smartphone, tablet, wireless laptop, eReader, etc.
                  Source: ProsperChina™ Quarterly Surveys, Q4 2010 , Q3 2011, & Q4 2011
Shopping Strategy: Apparel
               Q4 2011 Overview
Check the statement that best applies to your feelings
about fashion. Chinese Adults 18-54
80.0%
              Fashion is less important than value and comfort to me
70.0%                                                                               67.7% say familiar labels are
                                                                                   important when buying clothes
60.0%

50.0%                                                                             38% say sales are not important
                                                                                      when buying clothing
40.0%

30.0%                                                                        55.9% usually buy clothing when it’s
         Newest trends and styles are important to me                                      on sale
20.0%

10.0%            I prefer a traditional, conservative look                       6.1% only buy clothing when it’s on
                                                                                                sale
 0.0%
        Q4      Q1      Q2    Q3     Q4     Q1     Q2        Q3    Q4
        '09     '10     '10   '10    '10    '11    '11       '11   '11




                      Source: ProsperChina™ Quarterly Survey Q4 2009 – Q4 2011
Auto Market
            Q4 2011 Overview
Are you planning on buying/leasing a car/truck within the next 6 months?
Chinese Adults 18-54

70.0%

60.0%

50.0%

40.0%

30.0%

20.0%

10.0%

0.0%
         Q4 '09     Q1 '10       Q2 '10      Q3 '10       Q4 '10      Q1 '11   Q2 '11   Q3 '11   Q4 '11

                   Yes         No, I bought/leased within the last six months           No



                  Source: ProsperChina™ Quarterly Surveys, Q4 2009 - Q4 2011
Auto Market
              Q4 2011 Overview
Which type of vehicle are you considering? (Check all
that apply) Chinese Adults 18-54 planning to buy in the next
six months
                                                                     80% Plan to Purchase a New Vehicle
             All Electric        3.1%

                 Hybrid           7.6%
                                                                         Top 5 Brands Considered:
                                                                       Chinese Adults 18-54 planning to
             Cross-Over             14.5%                                  buy in the next 6 months

                    SUV             16.4%                                       Audi: 11.9%

               Mini-Van           9.0%                                          Honda: 9.1%

                                                                             Volkswagen: 8.6%
                  Truck          3.9%
                                                                                 Buick: 7%
                     Car                                    72.8%
                                                                              Chevrolet: 6.8%
                            0%     20%    40%     60%      80%



                  Source: ProsperChina™ Quarterly Surveys, Q4 2011
Mobile App Usage
                 Q4 2011 Overview
Which of the following types of apps do you use on your
smartphone or tablet? Mobile Device Owners Who Download Apps
   Entertainment                                                                72.3%
                                                                                         Do you have a QR
           Games                                                   61.7%
                                                                                         Code Reader App?
Social Networking                                                58.1%
                                                                                        Mobile Device Owners
       Newsstand                                             52.8%
                                                                                        Who Download Apps
         Business                                           51.2%
          Finance                                         49.4%                              Yes: 41%
          Weather                                       46.0%
        Education                                     43.8%                                   No: 59%
           Utilities                                  43.1%
           Retailer                                  42.1%
             Travel                               37.9%
              Food                               36.5%
 Health & Fitness                            29.9%
          Lifestyle                       25.8%
             Radio                      22.1%
           Medical                     20.9%
            Sports                    18.5%

                       0%   10%     20%    30%    40%    50%     60%      70%    80%




                        Source: ProsperChina™ Quarterly Survey, Q4 2011
Social Media
         Q4 2011 Overview
Popular Social Media Websites                Do you give advice to others about products or services you
   % of Chinese Adults 18-54                 have purchased? (Regularly means routinely, as a set
   Regularly/Occasionally Use                pattern, occasionally means no set pattern, as mood suits)
                                             Social Media Users vs. Chinese Adults 18-54
                        94.0%             60.0%


                        85.3%             50.0%

                                          40.0%
                        84.7%
                                          30.0%
                        83.9%
                                          20.0%
                        65.8%             10.0%

                                            0.0%
                        60.9%

                        48.7%
                                                              Regularly   Occasionally      Never

             Source: ProsperChina™ Quarterly Survey Q4 2011
Online Shopping
               Q4 2011 Overview
Over the next 90 days, do you plan on spending more, the
same or less than you normally would spend at this time of
year shopping by the Internet? Chinese Adults 18-54
70.0%

60.0%                                                              80.2% say Baidu.com is the search
                                                                       engine they use most often
50.0%

40.0%
                                                                   57.9% regularly purchase products
30.0%                                                               online, up 11.6% from Q3 2011 &
                                                                          15.2% from Q4 2010
20.0%

10.0%
                                                                  70.9% use Taobao.com most often for
 0.0%                                                                    buying products online
         Q4    Q1    Q2     Q3    Q4     Q1     Q2    Q3    Q4
         '09   '10   '10    '10   '10    '11    '11   '11   '11
        More         Same         Less         Linear (More)



                 Source: ProsperChina™ Quarterly Survey Q4 2011
Media Influence
              Q4 2011 Overview
 Top Ten Media Influences on Dining Out & Electronics Purchases
 Chinese Adults 18-54


  For each of the following retail categories, please tell us which of the following media influences
                                            your purchases.
                     Dining Out                                            Electronics
Word of Mouth                             30.9%       TV Broadcast                            30.7%
Coupons                                   27.8%       In store promotion                      25.8%
TV Broadcast                              22.4%       Read Article on Product                 23.7%
In store promotion                        21.9%       Word of Mouth                           23.0%
Cable                                     17.7%       Coupons                                 22.3%
Read Article on Product                   14.7%       Cable                                   21.1%
Instant Messaging                         14.2%       Internet Advertising                    15.8%
Web Radio                                 12.4%       Advertising Inserts                     14.3%
Outdoor Billboards                        11.9%       Outdoor Billboards                      12.5%
Internet Advertising                      11.8%       Newspaper                               11.7%




                  Source: ProsperChina™ Quarterly Survey Q4 2011
Thank you
   For more information
     Visit www.ProsperChina.com
      ○ Remember to sign up to be a ProsperChina VIP & get
        access to
      • Executive Briefings
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      • Local media links throughout China
      • Links to U.S. consumer data

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Prosper in China Webcast FEB-2012

  • 1. 400 W. Wilson Bridge Rd. Suite 200 Worthington, OH 43085 Ph: 614-846-0146
  • 2. Introduction  Welcome  Today’s Speakers  Roger Saunders ○ Managing Director, ProsperChina.com  Dianne Kremer ○ Senior Analyst, ProsperChina.com
  • 3. Prosper  ProsperChina™ is a part of the Prosper Family of Brands  Prosper is an international business acceleration firm based in the USA  Prosper has been helping clients develop business in China since 1995
  • 4. What is ProsperChina.com?  Online China information bank & forum  Complimentary member access to • Quarterly Reports • Insights from ProsperChina™ Quarterly survey of over 16,000 consumers • Links to various Chinese government sources • Local media links throughout China • Newspaper, radio & TV • Links to U.S. consumer data • Regularly updated data & information sources
  • 5. ProsperChina™ Quarterly Collective wisdom of over 16,000 consumers each quarter… The China Quarterly brings the pieces together.
  • 6. ProsperChina™ Quarterly Q4 2011 Overview Chinese Consumers ages 18-54 • Consumer Confidence • Employment Outlook • Investor Confidence • Practical Purchasing, Needs vs. Wants, Budgeting • Impact of Gas Prices • 90 Day Outlook: Future Purchase Plans • Big Dollar Purchases: Electronics • Apparel Shopping Strategies • Chinese Auto Market • Mobile App Usage • Social Media • Media Influence This report is derived from the following Studies: • ProsperChina™ Quarterly Surveys, Q1 2009 – Q4 2011 Disclaimer: ProsperChina™ is a trademark of Prosper Business Development Corp. Services are delivered by Prosper and/or a Prosper affiliated company (“Prosper”). Prosper makes no warranties, either expressed or implied, concerning: data gathered or obtained from any source; the present or future methodology employed in producing ProsperChina™ statistics; or the ProsperChina™ data and estimates represent only the opinion of Prosper and reliance thereon and use thereof shall be at the user’s own risk.
  • 7. Consumer Confidence Q4 2011 Overview Which one of the following best describes your feelings about chances for a strong economy during the next 6 months? Chinese Adults 18-54 70% 60% Confident/Very Confident 50% 18-54 Chinese Adults 40% Down 13.3% from Q4 2009 30% Down 1.4% from Q4 2010 20% Confident/Very Confident Little/No Confidence 10% Down 4.1% from Q3 2011 0% Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 '09 '09 '09 '09 '10 '10 '10 '10 '11 '11 '11 '11 Source: ProsperChina™ Quarterly Surveys, Q1 2009 – Q4 2011
  • 8. Employment Outlook Q4 2011 Overview Regarding the Chinese employment environment, over the next six (6) months, do you think that there will be more, the same or fewer layoffs than at present? Chinese Adults 18-54 54.7% 55.4% 51.8% 60.0% 50.0% 36.4% 36.2% 35.8% 40.0% 30.0% 11.8% 20.0% 9.1% 10.0% 8.8% 0.0% Q4 2010 Q3 2011 Q4 2011 More Same Fewer Source: ProsperChina™ Quarterly Surveys, Q4 2010, Q3 2011, Q4 2011
  • 9. Investor Confidence Q4 2011 Overview Would you invest on the Chinese Stock Market? Chinese Adults 18-54 70.0% 60.0% Definitely/Probably Invest 50.0% 40.0% Definitely/Probably NOT Invest 30.0% 20.0% 10.0% I don’t invest in the stock market at all 0.0% Q1 '09 Q2 '09 Q3 '09 Q4 '09 Q1 '10 Q2 '10 Q3 '10 Q4 '10 Q1 '11 Q2 '11 Q3 '11 Q4 '11 Source: ProsperChina™ Quarterly Surveys, Q1 2009-Q4 2011
  • 10. Consumer Mindset Q4 2011 Overview In the last six months, have you made any of the following changes? Chinese Adults 18-54 65.0% 60.0% 55.0% 50.0% 45.0% 40.0% 35.0% 30.0% More Practical Focus on Needs vs. Wants 25.0% More Budget Conscious 20.0% Q1 '09 Q2 '09 Q3 '09 Q4 '09 Q1 '10 Q2 '10 Q3 '10 Q4 '10 Q1 '11 Q2 '11 Q3 '11 Q4 '11 Source: ProsperChina™ Quarterly Surveys, Q1 2009 – Q3 2011
  • 11. Impact of Gas Prices Q4 2011 Overview How have fluctuating gas prices impacted your spending? (Check all that apply) Chinese Car Owners Ages 18-54 *Delayed major purchase Reduced dining out Decreased vacation/travel Increased carpooling I will be driving less Spending less on groceries Spending less on clothing Q4 '11 Other Q3 '11 Q4 '10 No major impact 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% *Such as Car, TV, Furniture Source: ProsperChina™ Quarterly Surveys, Q4 2010 , Q3 2011, & Q4 2011
  • 12. 90 Day Spending Outlook Q4 2011 Overview Over the next 90 days, do you plan on spending more, the same or less on the following items than you would normally spend at this time of the year? Chinese Adults 18-54 Retail Merchandise Categories - 90 Day Outlook (Q4 2011 compared to Q4 2010 and Q3 2011) Category: Q4 2010 Q3 2011 Category: Q4 2010 Q3 2011 Children’s Clothing Toys down up down flat Women’s Dress Clothing Electronics down up up up Women’s Casual Clothing CDs/DVDs/Videos/Books up up up flat Men’s Dress Clothing Groceries up up up up Men’s Casual Clothing Home Improvement up up flat flat Shoes Lawn & Garden up up up down Health & Beauty Aids Home Furniture up up down up Dining Out Home Décor up up down up Sporting Goods Linens/Bedding/Draperies up up up up Note: “Up,” “Down,” “Flat” refers to the direction of the Diffusion Index compared to the previous quarter (Q3 2011) or year (Q4 2010). Diffusion Index = % Spending More - % Spending Less. Source: ProsperChina™ Quarterly Surveys, Q4 2010, Q3 2011, Q4 2011
  • 13. Consumer Spending: Electronics Q4 2011 Overview Do you plan to make any of the following major (big dollar) purchases within the next 6 months? Chinese Adults 18-54 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0% Computer Stereo TV DVD/VCR Digital Mobile Equipment Camera Device* Q4 '10 Q3 '11 Q4 '11 *Mobile Device includes cell phone, smartphone, tablet, wireless laptop, eReader, etc. Source: ProsperChina™ Quarterly Surveys, Q4 2010 , Q3 2011, & Q4 2011
  • 14. Shopping Strategy: Apparel Q4 2011 Overview Check the statement that best applies to your feelings about fashion. Chinese Adults 18-54 80.0% Fashion is less important than value and comfort to me 70.0% 67.7% say familiar labels are important when buying clothes 60.0% 50.0% 38% say sales are not important when buying clothing 40.0% 30.0% 55.9% usually buy clothing when it’s Newest trends and styles are important to me on sale 20.0% 10.0% I prefer a traditional, conservative look 6.1% only buy clothing when it’s on sale 0.0% Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 '09 '10 '10 '10 '10 '11 '11 '11 '11 Source: ProsperChina™ Quarterly Survey Q4 2009 – Q4 2011
  • 15. Auto Market Q4 2011 Overview Are you planning on buying/leasing a car/truck within the next 6 months? Chinese Adults 18-54 70.0% 60.0% 50.0% 40.0% 30.0% 20.0% 10.0% 0.0% Q4 '09 Q1 '10 Q2 '10 Q3 '10 Q4 '10 Q1 '11 Q2 '11 Q3 '11 Q4 '11 Yes No, I bought/leased within the last six months No Source: ProsperChina™ Quarterly Surveys, Q4 2009 - Q4 2011
  • 16. Auto Market Q4 2011 Overview Which type of vehicle are you considering? (Check all that apply) Chinese Adults 18-54 planning to buy in the next six months 80% Plan to Purchase a New Vehicle All Electric 3.1% Hybrid 7.6% Top 5 Brands Considered: Chinese Adults 18-54 planning to Cross-Over 14.5% buy in the next 6 months SUV 16.4% Audi: 11.9% Mini-Van 9.0% Honda: 9.1% Volkswagen: 8.6% Truck 3.9% Buick: 7% Car 72.8% Chevrolet: 6.8% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% Source: ProsperChina™ Quarterly Surveys, Q4 2011
  • 17. Mobile App Usage Q4 2011 Overview Which of the following types of apps do you use on your smartphone or tablet? Mobile Device Owners Who Download Apps Entertainment 72.3% Do you have a QR Games 61.7% Code Reader App? Social Networking 58.1% Mobile Device Owners Newsstand 52.8% Who Download Apps Business 51.2% Finance 49.4% Yes: 41% Weather 46.0% Education 43.8% No: 59% Utilities 43.1% Retailer 42.1% Travel 37.9% Food 36.5% Health & Fitness 29.9% Lifestyle 25.8% Radio 22.1% Medical 20.9% Sports 18.5% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% Source: ProsperChina™ Quarterly Survey, Q4 2011
  • 18. Social Media Q4 2011 Overview Popular Social Media Websites Do you give advice to others about products or services you % of Chinese Adults 18-54 have purchased? (Regularly means routinely, as a set Regularly/Occasionally Use pattern, occasionally means no set pattern, as mood suits) Social Media Users vs. Chinese Adults 18-54 94.0% 60.0% 85.3% 50.0% 40.0% 84.7% 30.0% 83.9% 20.0% 65.8% 10.0% 0.0% 60.9% 48.7% Regularly Occasionally Never Source: ProsperChina™ Quarterly Survey Q4 2011
  • 19. Online Shopping Q4 2011 Overview Over the next 90 days, do you plan on spending more, the same or less than you normally would spend at this time of year shopping by the Internet? Chinese Adults 18-54 70.0% 60.0% 80.2% say Baidu.com is the search engine they use most often 50.0% 40.0% 57.9% regularly purchase products 30.0% online, up 11.6% from Q3 2011 & 15.2% from Q4 2010 20.0% 10.0% 70.9% use Taobao.com most often for 0.0% buying products online Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 '09 '10 '10 '10 '10 '11 '11 '11 '11 More Same Less Linear (More) Source: ProsperChina™ Quarterly Survey Q4 2011
  • 20. Media Influence Q4 2011 Overview Top Ten Media Influences on Dining Out & Electronics Purchases Chinese Adults 18-54 For each of the following retail categories, please tell us which of the following media influences your purchases. Dining Out Electronics Word of Mouth 30.9% TV Broadcast 30.7% Coupons 27.8% In store promotion 25.8% TV Broadcast 22.4% Read Article on Product 23.7% In store promotion 21.9% Word of Mouth 23.0% Cable 17.7% Coupons 22.3% Read Article on Product 14.7% Cable 21.1% Instant Messaging 14.2% Internet Advertising 15.8% Web Radio 12.4% Advertising Inserts 14.3% Outdoor Billboards 11.9% Outdoor Billboards 12.5% Internet Advertising 11.8% Newspaper 11.7% Source: ProsperChina™ Quarterly Survey Q4 2011
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