WhatsApp

1. Monthly penetration 87 % of HK internet users. 

2. DAU (est.) ≈ 5.8 M.

3. Audience All ages; personal + professional.

4. Overview (~260 words)
   Ubiquitous in Hong Kong, WhatsApp introduced Pay (HK) in 2024, enabling instant cash rewards. Business App features 2 K-member groups, labels and catalogues—perfect for screener links.

5. Source Rasayel May 2025. 

6. Recruitment edge Official Business badge boosts trust; Click-to-WhatsApp ads can target job titles on FB/IG.

7. Respondent edge Group admin stats export numbers; integrations with Google Sheets or Calendly streamline scheduling.

WeChat (Hong Kong)

1. Reach “More than half of Hong Kong residents.”

2. MAU (est.) ≈ 3.6 M.

3. Audience Cross-border traders, finance and logistics.

4. Overview (~260 words)
   WeChat is mandatory for Mainland business; WeChat Pay (HK) links to FPS. Enterprise WeChat (WeCom) offers CRM-synced customer groups and mini-program surveys.

5. Source WorldPopulationReview 2025.

6. Recruitment edge Friending via WeCom ensures corporate verification; red-packet incentives settle in seconds.

7. Respondent edge QR business cards confirm titles; groups cluster by trade show or industry association.

Telegram (Hong Kong)

1. Installs > 1.8 M. 

2. DAU (est.) ~0.4 M.

3. Audience IT, creatives, and civic-tech enthusiasts; male-skewed.

4. Overview (~260 words)
   Post-2019 protests, Telegram became the de-facto encrypted channel; Premium (2024) unlocks 4 GB uploads and username links—ideal for briefing decks.

5. Source KeyStarAgency 2024. 

6. Recruitment edge Channel polls + bots push screeners; message reach metrics identify high-value members fast.

7. Respondent edge Public usernames allow cross-platform ID; open channel directory lets you DM niche experts (e.g., quant traders) within minutes.