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Episode 166: Capturing the lightning on Prime Day with Victor Dwyer of Pirawna

The Smartest Amazon Seller · with Victor Dwyer · August 2, 2022 · 30 min

Summary

For Amazon sellers, Prime Day presents a massive opportunity, but only with the right strategy. This episode breaks down how to leverage lightning deals, promotions, and coupons, optimize advertising spend, and understand the "Halo Effect" to maximize sales and visibility during this critical sales event. Learn what products to prioritize and how to effectively capture customer attention amidst intense competition.

Key takeaways

Themes

amazon & marketplacespaid acquisitionconversion & crosupply chain & operations

Topics covered

prime day strategyamazon advertisinglightning dealsamazon promotionsamazon couponshalo effectproduct discovery amazonamazon sales optimizationseasonal sales events

Episode description

Join Scott as he chats with Victor Dwyer of Pirawna about Prime Day!(1:00 - 2:07) Pirawna's background and how Victor got involved(2:07 - 6:02) How Prime Day did in 2022(6:02 - 8:58) What is the best strategy for your business on Prime Day? Lightning deals, promotions, or coupons(8:58 - 10:12) How do people discover products on Prime Day?(10:12 - 15:27) What is the most effective way to advertise on Prime Day? (15:28 - 21:54) On Organic and Sponsored Advertising: The Halo Effect - What is it? Is it effective?(21:54 - 23:55) Is there products you shouldn't promote on Prime Day?(23:55 - 27:28) Pirawna's product innovation(27:28 - 30:33) SMART HACK! Victor's smart hack to life and business

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Frequently asked about this episode

What does this episode say about amazon & marketplaces?
Don't rely solely on one promotional tool; strategically combine lightning deals, promotions, and coupons based on your product's suitability and business goals.
What does this episode say about paid acquisition?
Understand the Amazon "Halo Effect" where strategic paid advertising can significantly boost organic rankings and sales, creating a virtuous cycle during Prime Day.
What does this episode say about conversion & cro?
Prioritize products suitable for high-volume sales events and consider holding back those that may not benefit from Prime Day’s specific discount-driven environment.
What does this episode say about supply chain & operations?
Optimize your Amazon advertising campaigns (Sponsored Products, Sponsored Brands) with a focus on high visibility and efficient ROAS during the Prime Day window to capture increased customer traffic.
What does this episode say about amazon & marketplaces?
Analyze Prime Day (2022) performance data to inform your current strategies, identifying successful tactics and areas for improvement from previous events.

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