Case Studies

Xihao Zhang presenting a case study at the University of Liverpool Management School Help to Grow course
The Redmen TV 15th anniversary digital marketing campaign cover

Digital Marketing

The Redmen TV 15th Anniversary Campaign

A RACE framework strategy for digital growth and fan loyalty, developed through audience analysis, competitor review, campaign mechanics, cost-benefit thinking, and implementation planning.

  • Identified growth needs around audience reach, engagement, competitive strength, and brand awareness.
  • Designed a 15th anniversary campaign using the RACE framework.
  • Built actions across Reach, Act, Convert, and Engage, including short-video memories, fan stories, anniversary offers, and retention mechanics.
  • Produced an implementation roadmap, expected outcomes, and limitation analysis based on secondary data.
Xihao Zhang in a grassland setting for the SuperFarmer project

Entrepreneurship

SuperFarmer E-Commerce Venture

A rural e-commerce venture connecting farmers with urban consumers through livestreaming, short videos, logistics partnerships, and product storytelling.

  • Built digital access for local agricultural products targeting urban consumer demand.
  • Developed a scalable business model supporting rural development, supplier coordination, livestream commerce, and future transition planning.
  • Applied BMC, SWOT, PEST, CRM, AI-driven recommendation thinking, supply-chain standardization, ESG positioning, and proprietary platform planning.
  • Prepared a strategic sale-readiness report and transition plan; the project was later sold as core team members moved into further study and new development paths.
Xihao Zhang preparing drone-supported consulting work

Consulting

Consulting Case Portfolio

Two consulting cases covering AI healthcare growth strategy and B2B professional-services client acquisition, from problem diagnosis to implementation roadmap.

  • MyCardium AI: product and business model upgrading for an AI cardiac imaging startup.
  • Apex Trinity: LinkedIn-led visibility strategy and Liverpool regional business-network activation.
  • Built practical roadmaps, KPIs, and growth mechanisms for early-stage or relationship-driven organisations.
Financial analysis report on a desk

Investment Analysis

MindFly vs. Stats Perform Investment Analysis

A complete investment recommendation comparing two sports technology companies across value proposition, capabilities, strategic positioning, industry forces, moat, finance, and risk.

  • Restores the original report sequence from executive summary to conclusion.
  • Compares MindFly's immersive sports POV platform with Stats Perform's mature data and AI insights business.
  • Explains why the recommendation prioritises MindFly under a higher-growth investment logic.
Xihao Zhang during an HRM bank internship meeting

HRM

Bank Human Resource Management Internship

  • Assisted performance-related documentation and data statistics for 300+ employees.
  • Assisted staff allocation and coordination across five subsidiary branches.
  • Supported head-office policy implementation and KPI tracking for branch HR and operations processes.
  • Drafted SOP materials for branch-level workflows to improve consistency and execution clarity.
  • Improved process efficiency and cross-branch communication.
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Website Build

Restaurant Website Development

  • Created clearer digital presentation for menu browsing, brand impression, and customer decision-making.
  • Built a lightweight, responsive website structure suitable for local preview and future deployment.
  • Organized menu content, page hierarchy, visual rhythm, mobile layout, and static-site assets.
  • Created a more accessible digital menu and brand-facing website foundation for restaurant operations.
Study-abroad guidance application folders

Education Support

Study-Abroad & Course Guidance

  • Helped applicants structure personal statements and academic plans.
  • Supported brainstorming, writing, polishing, and management-course learning.
  • Used multi-round communication to clarify strengths and evidence.
  • Helped applicants secure UK and Australian offers.