2026 East Asia Influencer Marketing Playbook
Mar 10, 2026
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Influencer Marketing
When it comes to online shopping today, most people are already familiar with placing quick orders on Shopee, Lazada, or TikTok Shop. Over the past few years, Live Commerce has taken the spotlight. It’s no longer just about selling products. It’s about creating real-time entertainment and trust that drives instant purchases.
AnyMind Group hosted an exclusive event titled “AnyLive Forward: Driving AI Live Streaming into the Future – When KOLs Step into the World of AI Avatar”, introducing AnyLive, an AI-powered Live Commerce platform that enables brands and creators to live stream and sell products 24/7 without interruption, even when the host is not available.
The highlight of the event was the official debut of the AI Creator Avatar, marking the first time audiences witnessed these virtual hosts in action on stage. The event also welcomed 3 special guest speakers:
The program was divided into 2 key sessions. Let’s dive into each one.
The first session began with a keynote by Siwat Vilassakdanont, Managing Director of AnyMind Group Thailand, the Philippines, and Cambodia, who shared insights on the fast-growing Live Commerce market in Thailand.
“Live Commerce has become one of the most powerful marketing tools today,” Siwat said. “It’s not just selling. It’s creating a fun, engaging, and instant shopping experience that merges entertainment with attractive promotions.”
Global and Local Market Insights
Platform Overview
Emerging Trends
Challenges
To meet the fast-evolving needs of brands, AnyMind launched AnyLive, a hybrid AI-powered Live Commerce platform that combines the power of real human hosts and AI Avatar hosts.
Dual Hosting Capabilities
Key Features of AnyLive
AnyLive is not here to replace humans. It’s here to empower them. By blending real hosts with AI avatars, brands can deliver seamless Live Commerce experiences around the clock.
Before innovations like AI Creator Avatar and AnyLive, brands and creators faced significant challenges:
This panel discussion revealed that AI Creator Avatars are not replacements, but reinforcements, tools that help brands and creators reach more audiences, reduce costs, and expand sales opportunities.
Brand Perspectives: Srichand & TPN Global
Srichand’s CEO, Rawit Hanutsaha, has stepped into the role of a content creator himself, using his recognizable voice from the Mission to the Moon podcast to connect with customers. This strategy not only made him a more approachable leader but also highlighted the sincerity of the brand, helping to push “T-Beauty” onto the global stage.
“This isn’t just about selling products. It’s about being there for customers like a friend who shares honest recommendations,” Rawit emphasized.
Meanwhile, TPN Global experimented with AI Avatars for more than 1,000 hours of live streaming in just two months, achieving nearly 300% sales growth while cutting costs by more than half. CEO Piyaporn Sankosik (Mae Pui) admitted she was initially hesitant about the technology, but the results exceeded expectations. She also envisions future uses of AI beyond sales, such as mental health support during late hours or knowledge-sharing for elderly audiences.
Creator Perspective: The First AI Avatar of Nuibaitoei
For creators, AI Avatars open up new streams of passive income through e-commerce campaigns and affiliate marketing, while allowing them to focus on producing their core content.
As Pongsuk Hiranprueck (Nuibaitoei) shared, “AnyLive is an exciting and fast-growing technology. By integrating it with creators, we can elevate the entire Live Commerce industry. The strength of AI Avatars isn’t about replacing humans. It’s about keeping streams running even when people are at work or asleep, ensuring sales growth never stops.”
The voices of both brands and creators align on one point: AI is an empowering force, not a replacement. AnyLive represents a pivotal leap forward that ensures Thailand’s Live Commerce industry not only keeps up with global trends but also moves ahead with confidence into the future.
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