The 2nd National Internet-Marketer Vocational Skill Competition contest in Guangdong province will kick off in Luohu.

The participation application platform was opened on Aug 25.

The event's purpose is to boost the development of the internet marketing industry and promote the development of relevant professional talents.

The scale of the e-commerce industry in China has swelled fast, and it is estimated the gap for internet marketing could become as wide as 40 million yuan.

Luohu is home to developed e-commerce and livestreaming sales industries. It is hoped that hosting the competition in Luohu can help expand its reserves of internet marketing talent.