Have your say at Pi live usa
We understand that community is at the very heart of our event, in an industry that still relies so heavily on strong and profitable relationships. With this in mind, and with a select agenda this year, we’re having one session at PI LIVE USA that is developed, voted for, and selected by this amazing community.
Voting is Closed!
The votes are in and the winning session taking the stage is:
Browser Extension Controversies: Why Toolbars Are Under Scrutiny & Their Importance to the Affiliate Ecosystem.
Browser extensions, particularly toolbars and shopping assistant plugins, have long been integral to the affiliate ecosystem. These tools help drive conversions by offering users instant discounts, price comparisons, and cashback rewards. However, as the digital landscape evolves, browser extensions are facing increasing scrutiny from regulators, tech giants, and users themselves.
Concerns around privacy, data security, user trust, and unethical marketing practices have led to stricter policies and tighter regulations, challenging the long-term viability of certain affiliate models. This panel will explore the controversies surrounding browser extensions—specifically toolbars and shopping assistant plugins—discussing both the legal and ethical concerns that have emerged in 2024, primarily in the YouTube community.
Panelists will examine why browser extensions have become a focal point for consumer scrutiny, how they impact consumer behavior, and why they remain a key component of the affiliate ecosystem despite the challenges. Experts will also provide practical strategies for affiliate marketers and extension developers to navigate these complexities while maintaining a transparent, user-first approach.
Key Discussion Points:
- The Rise of Browser Extensions in Affiliate Marketing
- Scrutiny & Concerns
- Ethical Affiliate Marketing with Browser Extensions
- The Future of Toolbars in Affiliate Marketing
Meet the Panel:
Krisha Kamdar | Associate Manager | Affinity Global Inc.
Tye DeGrange | CEO | Round Barn Labs
George Pierce | Growth Marketing Manager | 3Z Brands
Tiara Rea-Palmer | Director of Partnerships | CouponFollow
Session highlights from 2023

Building Trust with Content Commerce
- Using content commerce in addition to influencer marketing to ensure your customers trust you
- How to channel authority in content for affiliate partnerships success
- The rise of social media, content creators, live shopping, and affiliate links

Size Doesn’t Matter: Why Bridging the Gap Between SMEs and the Affiliate Channel Can Equal Big Results
- Why is it important for the affiliate sphere to broaden its horizons?
- What are the benefits of SMEs running an affiliate program?
- How can an affiliate network work with SMEs?
- What initiatives already exist?

Influencer Marketing: Certain Strategies for Uncertain Times
- How to implement strategic influencer marketing activities across the marketing funnel to increase conversions and sales
- Why aligning your performance and brand teams can improve results and create efficiencies
- How to build a foundation for your influencer and creator marketing practice that will strengthen your brand at any time