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eCommerce Fuel

Paid and Search Trends, Gemini Deep Research & Building Moats

Feb 28, 2025
Join Joe Shelerud, co-founder of AdAdvance.com, as he dives into the evolving world of digital advertising, with a focus on Amazon's rising influence. Joe discusses how Amazon competes with Meta and Google, leveraging customer data for sophisticated ad targeting. He highlights the complexities within Amazon's advertising ecosystem and the strategic advantages it offers. Additionally, the conversation touches on the importance of community models and the role of AI in eCommerce, providing insights into maximizing advertising effectiveness and fostering customer loyalty.
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Quick takeaways

  • Amazon is redefining digital advertising by leveraging its data insights to enhance targeted advertising both on and off its platform.
  • E-commerce sellers must focus on building brand loyalty and customer relationships to counter rising advertising costs and ensure long-term profitability.

Deep dives

The Rise of Amazon as an Advertising Giant

Amazon is becoming a significant player in the digital advertising space, rivaling established giants like Meta and Google. It has developed two major profit centers: its cloud service, AWS, and advertising, which often accounts for a substantial portion of its profits. The data insights available through Amazon’s platform, particularly purchase history, provide valuable advertising intent data that enables targeting both on and off the platform. This capability allows advertisers to effectively reach potential customers beyond traditional Amazon listings, showcasing Amazon's shift from a mere e-commerce entity to a robust advertising network.

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