Mobile Dev Memo Podcast

Season 6, Episode 4: Amazon's advertising strategy (with Adam Epstein)

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Aug 5, 2025
In this discussion, Adam Epstein, Co-founder and CEO of Gigi, shares insights into Amazon's innovative advertising strategies. He highlights Amazon's recent partnerships with Roku and Disney, emphasizing their potential for growth in connected TV advertising. Adam explains how Amazon's AI tools differ from those of competitors like Meta and Google and the importance of leveraging first-party data for effective advertising. He also addresses misconceptions about Amazon's advertising approach and how it is navigating the rapidly changing digital landscape.
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ANECDOTE

Gigi's AI Pivot Story

  • Adam Epstein pivoted Gigi to focus on AI-enabled automation for Amazon DSP media managers. - They rebuilt the product to automate manual tasks and enhance strategic work within agencies.
INSIGHT

AI as Agency Tailwind

  • AI will empower agencies rather than eliminate them in the next 3-5 years. - Agencies can customize AI like a teammate using their training documents to scale efficiently.
INSIGHT

Amazon's CTV Identity Edge

  • Amazon's DSP is expanding CTV inventory with premier content and identity partnerships. - The Roku deal adds 80 million authenticated U.S. household IDs, enhancing Amazon's TV ad targeting.
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