Affiliate marketing is no longer just a performance channel—it’s the infrastructure powering AI search visibility and creator-led commerce. As generative AI reshapes product discovery and privacy limits traditional tracking, affiliate partnerships are emerging as a scalable, attribution-friendly way for brands to drive trust, influence, and measurable growth.

Lay’s, one of India’s most recognizable snack brands under PepsiCo, has long been woven into the country’s food culture. Beyond being a simple bag of chips, Lay’s has frequently shown up in local sandwiches, chutneys, and even fusion dishes in online food content—spontaneously and organically. Recognizing this unique cultural moment, the brand shifted from traditional advertising to co-creation with consumers, resulting in a campaign that reimagined the brand’s role in everyd