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How Amazon built distinctive assets, compound creativity and a winning culture - Ed Smith
Jan 6, 2025
Ed Smith, who leads the Amazon mass marketing team in Europe, shares insights on how the company creates emotional advertising that connects with consumers. He discusses the innovative sledging grannies campaign that challenges stereotypes and the importance of authenticity in representation. Ed also explores Amazon’s approach to brand consistency, the balancing act of sustainability during peak demand, and the impact of influencers on marketing strategies. His predictions for 2025 shed light on the future of marketing and Amazon's unique corporate culture.
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- Amazon's marketing thrives on emotional storytelling that resonates with customer experiences, as demonstrated by their innovative campaigns like 'Sledging Grannies'.
- The company's culture, driven by leadership principles, emphasizes accountability and swift decision-making, impacting hiring and organizational dynamics.
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Amazon's marketing approach is characterized by a deep understanding of customer needs and a commitment to emotional engagement. The company excels in saliency, ensuring its brand stays top-of-mind by integrating distinctive brand assets into all its advertising. Emotional storytelling is not only about promoting products but also about creating narratives that resonate with customers' lived experiences. For instance, their Christmas campaign featuring 'Sledging Grannies' not only showcased creativity but also reflected a more adventurous representation of older individuals, challenging age stereotypes in advertising.
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