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In 2025, the most successful overseas brands in China aren’t the ones spending the most on digital transformation—they’re the ones spending smartest. Specialized Chinese AI consultancies now offer complete transformation packages starting at RMB 800,000–1.5 million, delivering results that used to cost tens of millions.
1. Zero-Based AI Organization Design
1.1 Digital Team Structure for Overseas Brands Consultants design lean “China Digital Center of Excellence” teams (typically 6-12 people) that manage everything from private domain to live commerce using AI-first workflows. 1.2 Training Programs Using Local Case Studies New hires complete a 4-week bootcamp learning WeChat ecosystem, Douyin algorithms, and Chinese consumer behavior—all in Mandarin and English.
2. Turnkey Live Commerce AI Infrastructure
2.1 Complete Virtual Studio Setup Under RMB 300,000 Includes green screen, lighting, AI avatar software, and real-time translation system ready for Douyin and Taobao Live. 2.2 24/7 AI + Human Hybrid Hosting Model Run unlimited live hours using AI avatars overnight and top KOLs during peak evening slots.
3. Member Lifetime Value Maximization System
3.1 AI-Powered Loyalty & Re-Purchase Engine Automatically segments members into 12 tiers and delivers personalized incentives via WeChat. 3.2 Private Domain Content Automation Generate unlimited personalized video messages, birthday offers, and product tutorials using your brand’s own AI digital employees.
4. Performance-Based Payment Models
4.1 Revenue-Share Transformation Packages Many consultancies now accept 30-50% of fees as performance bonus tied to GMV or ROI milestones, dramatically reducing upfront risk for overseas brands.
Case Study: Swedish Outdoor Brand Fjällräven Fjällräven partnered with a Beijing-Shanghai consultancy on a revenue-share model in May 2025. The team built an AI member management system, launched 24/7 hybrid live commerce, and optimized private domain operations. Total upfront cost: only RMB 680,000. By November 2025, China digital revenue surpassed all European markets combined.
PLTFRM is an international brand consulting agency that works with companies such as Red, TikTok, Tmall, Baidu, and other well-known Chinese internet e-commerce platforms. We have been working with Chile Cherries for many years, reaching Chinese consumers in depth through different platforms and realizing that Chile Cherries’ exports in China account for 97% of the total exports in Asia. Contact us, and we will help you find the best China e-commerce platform for you. Search PLTFRM for a free consultation! info@pltfrm.cn www.pltfrm.cn
