Notes on Amazon
advertising operations.
Tactics and write-ups from running ad spend for more than a thousand brands across eight Amazon marketplaces. Written by the people doing the work.
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‖Amazon 101
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Amazon 101: ACOS - Everything You Need to Know About This Core Amazon Metric
ACoS is one of the most important metrics for judging how well your Sponsored Ads are performing.
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Notes from accounts
we run every day.
Each post is drawn from an account we manage or a question a customer asked us this month.
Amazon DSP Pricing: How It Works and What to Expect
Learn how Amazon DSP pricing works, what affects cost, and how self-service, managed service, formats, and campaign structure influence overall spend.
Amazon DSP Prospecting Explained: How Brands Reach New Audiences
Learn what Amazon DSP prospecting is, how it works, and why brands use it to reach new audiences, support awareness, and drive fuller-funnel growth.
Amazon DSP Reporting Metrics: What to Track and Why It Matters
Learn which Amazon DSP reporting metrics matter most, how to interpret them, and how brands should think about performance by campaign role and funnel stage.
Amazon DSP Requirements: What You Need Before You Start
Learn the main Amazon DSP requirements, including who can use it, service model options, creative readiness, audience planning, and campaign setup considerations.
Amazon DSP Retargeting Explained: How It Works and Why It Matters
Learn how Amazon DSP retargeting works, what it is used for, and how brands use it to re-engage shoppers and recover missed demand.
Amazon DSP Streaming TV Explained: What It Is and How It Works
Learn what Amazon DSP streaming TV is, how it works, where the ads appear, and when streaming TV makes sense in your media strategy.
Amazon DSP Video Advertising Explained: Formats, Use Cases, and Strategy
Learn what Amazon DSP video advertising is, how it works, which formats are available, and when brands should use video in their DSP strategy.
How Amazon DSP Works: A Practical Guide for Brands
Learn how Amazon DSP works, from audience targeting and programmatic buying to campaign formats, optimization, and measurement.
How to Get Started With Amazon DSP: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to get started with Amazon DSP, from defining goals and choosing a service model to planning audiences, formats, and campaign structure.
What Is Amazon DSP?
What is Amazon DSP? Learn what Amazon DSP is, how it works, what it is used for, and when it makes sense for brands that want broader audience reach and full-funnel growth.
Amazon DSP Audience Overlap Issues and How to Fix Them
Learn how Amazon DSP audience overlap causes wasted spend, weak reporting clarity, and lower efficiency, plus how to fix overlap problems in your campaign structure.
Amazon DSP Conversion Rate Problems: Causes and Fixes
Learn what causes Amazon DSP conversion rate problems and how to improve conversion efficiency through better audience quality, campaign structure, creative, and reporting.
Amazon DSP Creative Fatigue: Signs, Causes, and Fixes
Learn how to spot Amazon DSP creative fatigue, why it happens, and how to refresh messaging and rotation before performance starts to slide.
Amazon DSP Frequency Problems and How to Fix Them
Learn what causes Amazon DSP frequency problems, how overexposure hurts performance, and how to fix frequency issues without weakening campaign efficiency.
Amazon DSP Low Reach: Causes and Fixes
Learn why Amazon DSP reach may be low and how to improve audience scale, campaign breadth, and delivery efficiency without creating unnecessary waste.
Amazon DSP Not Spending: Causes and Fixes
Learn why Amazon DSP campaigns may not be spending and how to fix delivery blockers related to audience size, structure, formats, budget setup, and campaign settings.
How to Fix High Amazon DSP CPMs and Reduce Waste
Learn what causes high Amazon DSP CPMs and how to reduce them through better audience strategy, format selection, campaign structure, and spend control.
How to Improve Amazon DSP ROAS Without Guesswork
Learn how to improve Amazon DSP ROAS by fixing audience strategy, campaign structure, creative alignment, reporting, and budget efficiency.
Why Amazon DSP Campaigns Underperform and How to Fix Them
Learn why Amazon DSP campaigns underperform, what causes weak results, and how to diagnose issues across audience targeting, structure, creative, spend, and reporting.
Can Amazon DSP Help With New-to-Brand Growth?
Learn whether Amazon DSP can help with new-to-brand growth, how Amazon defines new-to-brand, and where DSP fits in acquiring first-time brand customers.
Can Amazon DSP Help With Streaming TV Ads?
Learn how Amazon DSP supports streaming TV ads, what service models are available, and when DSP is a useful path for TV-like audience reach.
Can You Use Amazon DSP If You Don’t Sell on Amazon?
Yes, you can use Amazon DSP even if you don’t sell on Amazon. Learn who can use it, why brands use it off-store, and what it means for strategy.
Does Amazon DSP Require a Minimum Budget?
Learn whether Amazon DSP requires a minimum budget and how minimums can vary by service model, format, package type, and country.
How Is Amazon DSP Measured?
Learn how Amazon DSP is measured, including campaign reporting, attribution, on-Amazon impact, and what brands should track to understand performance.
How Long Does Amazon DSP Take to Work?
Learn how long Amazon DSP can take to work, including launch timing, learning periods, optimization timelines, and what affects time to performance.
How Much Does Amazon DSP Cost?
Learn how much Amazon DSP costs, what affects pricing, and what advertisers should know about self-service, managed service, and budget expectations.
Is Amazon DSP Only for Big Brands?
No, Amazon DSP is not only for big brands. Learn who it fits best, when smaller brands should consider it, and what really matters beyond company size.
Is Amazon DSP Self-Service? What Advertisers Should Know
Learn whether Amazon DSP is self-service, how self-service differs from managed service, and what advertisers should know before choosing a DSP model.
Is Amazon DSP Worth It for Mid-Sized Brands
Learn whether Amazon DSP is worth it for mid-sized brands, what matters more than size alone, and when DSP becomes a smart next step.
What Is the Difference Between Amazon DSP and Amazon PPC
Learn the difference between Amazon DSP and Amazon PPC, including how they differ in targeting, funnel role, formats, and use cases.
What Metrics Matter Most in Amazon DSP?
Learn which metrics matter most in Amazon DSP based on campaign type, funnel stage, and reporting goals so you can focus on the numbers that actually guide decisions.
When Should You Use Amazon DSP Instead of Sponsored Ads
Learn when Amazon DSP makes more sense than Sponsored Ads based on audience reach, funnel role, retargeting needs, and broader media strategy.
Amazon Placement Optimization That Lowers ACOS
Amazon placement optimization: how to control Top of Search, Product Pages, and Rest of Search to lower ACOS, pace budgets, and scale profitably.
Amazon PPC Profit Tracking That Actually Works
Amazon PPC profit tracking ties ad spend to true margin, not just ACOS. Learn a clean setup, break-even targets, and scaling rules that protect profit.
Amazon PPC Budget Pacing That Actually Holds ACOS
Learn amazon ppc budget pacing that prevents midday caps, protects ACOS, and keeps profitable spend flowing with bids, budgets, and day-parting.
Amazon Negative Keywords Without the Daily Grind
Amazon negative keyword automation cuts wasted spend by blocking bad search terms fast. Learn how to set rules, thresholds, and safeguards.
How to Structure Amazon PPC Campaigns That Scale
Learn how to structure amazon ppc campaigns for profitable growth with clean segmentation, smarter budgets, and faster keyword harvesting.
Amazon PPC Analytics Dashboard That Pays Off
An amazon ppc analytics dashboard should show profit, ACOS, ROAS, and pacing in real time so you can cut waste fast and scale winners.
Amazon PPC Campaign Templates That Actually Scale
Use amazon ppc campaign templates to launch cleaner structures, faster keyword discovery, and tighter ACOS control without daily bid chaos.
Amazon PPC Dayparting Tools That Cut Waste
An amazon ppc dayparting tool helps you pause or bid down during low-converting hours, protecting ACOS and improving ROAS with smarter scheduling.
Amazon Bid Optimization Software That Pays Off
Amazon bid optimization software helps cut wasted spend, stabilize ACOS, and scale Sponsored Ads with smarter bids, budgets, and negatives.
Amazon Keyword Tools That Lower ACOS Fast
An amazon keyword optimization tool helps find winners, add negatives, and cut wasted spend. Learn what to look for and how to use it in PPC.
Increase ROAS on Amazon Ads: 11 Fixes That Work
Learn how to increase roas on amazon ads with campaign structure, bids, negatives, placements, and day-parting to cut waste and lift profit.
Reduce Amazon ACOS Without Killing Sales
Learn how to reduce acos on amazon with practical PPC levers: targeting, bids, negatives, placements, and budgets to cut waste without losing sales.
Amazon Advertising Software That Pays for Itself
Amazon advertising software cuts wasted spend with automated bids, negatives, and pacing. Learn what to evaluate to lower ACOS and raise ROAS.
Amazon Ads Optimization That Pays Back
Amazon ads optimization is about turning bids, keywords, and budgets into profit. Learn the levers that cut ACOS and stabilize ROAS at scale.
Amazon PPC Software That Actually Lowers ACOS
Choosing amazon ppc software? Learn which features cut waste, improve ACOS/ROAS, and scale Sponsored Ads without daily manual bid tweaks.
Amazon PPC Performance Monitoring: The Step-by-Step Routine
Amazon PPC Performance Monitoring: The Step-by-Step Routine
Common Amazon PPC Challenges (And How to Fix Them)
Amazon PPC can scale a product fast—but it can also drain budget with very little to show for it.
7 Types of Amazon PPC Campaigns Every Seller Should Know
Amazon PPC isn’t just “run an auto campaign and hope for the best.
Amazon PPC Terminology: Mastering Campaign Success
Amazon PPC can feel simple on the surface: set a bid, pick a keyword, get sales. But the moment you open your campaign manager, you’re hit with acronyms and metrics that decide whether you scale profitably or burn budget fast.
How to Lower Your Amazon ACoS Without Killing Your Sales
Every seller wants a lower ACoS. But if you just slash bids and pause everything that looks “expensive,”
From Launch to Scale: How to Set Target ACoS TACoS at Every Stage of a Product’s Life on Amazon
Most sellers talk about “good ACoS” as if it’s a single magic number.