Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup Hello and welcome to the DTC Podcast. Today, we’re diving deep into the world of Amazon advertising with Clifford and Rob from Pilothouse. As Amazon continues to be a pivotal platform for DTC brands, understanding the nuances of ad spend can make or break your strategy. In this episode, we uncover the secrets behind effective Amazon advertising, the role of Prime Video ads, and the strategic balance between defending your brand and targeting competitors. Key Insights: Amazon’s Earnings and Growth: Despite recent market fluctuations, Amazon continues to show significant growth, particularly in its advertising sector. Sponsored Ads Cannibalization: Discover how analyzing the incremental impact of ad spend on high-ranking terms versus competitor terms can optimize your budget. Prime Video Ads: Learn about the powerful impact of non-skippable Prime Video ads and how they can drive both awareness and direct sales. Why You Should Listen: Optimize Ad Spend: Learn how to make the most of your advertising budget by understanding incremental impact. Top-of-Funnel Tactics: Explore the benefits of Prime Video ads for broader reach and better attribution. Stay Competitive: Get insights on balancing brand defense and competitor targeting to maintain market position. Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction and overview of Amazon ads cannibalization 2:00 - Insights from the Amazon earnings call and tech industry trends 4:00 - Analyzing the impact of ad spend on high-ranking search terms 6:30 - The effectiveness of Prime Video ads and targeting strategies 8:45 - Discussion on brand defense and competitor targeting 10:50 - Shifting ad spend to top-of-funnel efforts and streaming TV 12:30 - Preparing for Black Friday and Cyber Monday on Amazon 14:00 - Closing thoughts and upcoming podcast previews Hashtags: #AmazonAds #DTCPodcast #Pilothouse #EcommerceMarketing #AmazonEarnings #PrimeVideoAds #BlackFriday #CyberMonday #DigitalMarketing #AdCannibalization #AmazonStrategy Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup Advertise on DTC - https://dtcnews.link/advertise Work with Pilothouse - https://dtcnews.link/pilothouse Follow us on Instagram & Twitter - @dtcnewsletter Watch this interview on YouTube - https://dtcnews.link/video