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E383: [Amazon PPC Overhaul Part 2] Our Advanced Strategies for Sponsored Products

The EcomCrew Ecommerce Podcast · with null · May 17, 2021 · 26 min

Summary

This episode reveals advanced and often overlooked strategies for optimizing Amazon Sponsored Products campaigns, moving beyond basic tactics like the "peel-stick-block" method. Dave shares how to effectively utilize placement bids, dynamic bidding, and category targeting to significantly reduce ACoS and improve ad performance for your Amazon brand. It provides actionable insights for sellers looking to enhance profitability and competitive advantage on the Amazon platform.

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amazon & marketplacespaid acquisition

Topics covered

amazon ppc strategiessponsored products optimizationacos reductionplacement bids amazondynamic bidding amazoncategory targeting amazonamazon advertising mistakesadvanced ppc tactics

Episode description

In this edition of our Amazon PPC series, Dave explores advanced tactics that worked for his own brands which coincidentally, everyone else seems to be ignoring. Do your Sponsored Products campaigns suck? Has your ACoS gone through the roof? Today, Dave will address those problems and talk about Amazon's Sponsored Products. This episode kicks off with a breakdown of the most basic strategy that everyone is using for this advertising campaign method—the peel-stick-block technique. Then, Dave will talk about some of our advanced tactics and how we are using them for our own brands. He will cover topics like placement bids and why you're probably doing it wrong, the effective ways to do dynamic bidding, and when to take advantage of category targeting. Whether you're looking to improve your Sponsored Product campaigns and keep that ACoS at a manageable level or just learning about Amazon's bevy of advertising options, there's a lot in this episode for you. Timestamps: Peel-stick-block and the basics of Amazon Sponsored Products - 4:17 Our advanced strategies for Amazon Sponsored Products - 5:40 Placement bids and how most people are doing it wrong - 7:25 <li style="font-weigh

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Frequently asked about this episode

What does this episode say about amazon & marketplaces?
Move beyond the basic "peel-stick-block" method for Amazon Sponsored Products by implementing more sophisticated strategies.
What does this episode say about paid acquisition?
Re-evaluate your placement bid strategy; most sellers are using it incorrectly, missing opportunities for significant impact.
What does this episode say about amazon & marketplaces?
Implement dynamic bidding effectively by understanding when and how to apply different strategies to optimize your ad spend.
What does this episode say about amazon & marketplaces?
Leverage category targeting, a powerful but underutilized tool, to reach relevant audiences and improve campaign performance.
What does this episode say about amazon & marketplaces?
Identify and capitalize on overlooked Amazon PPC tactics that competitors are ignoring to gain a competitive edge and reduce ACoS.

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