Ex-Amazon Ads Executive: “Sponsored Ads Isn’t Optional” - Guide to Amazon Sponsored Content Part 1/4

What The Teck?

Nick Gezzar is an independent brand consultant who owns Gezzar Consulting LLC. As a versatile business leader, he has over 10 years of experience leading people and projects in retail, marketing, advertising, and intelligence. Nick has worked for leading brands like Amazon, Lindt, Procter & Gamble, and The Hershey Company.

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90% of shoppers never venture beyond the first page of search results, so gaining immediate visibility is crucial for Amazon brands. How can you ensure your products make it onto the first page while maintaining profitability?

With deep insights into Amazon’s search algorithms, Nick Gezzar says that sponsored ads are foundational to a brand’s visibility on the platform. He suggests beginning with sponsored products to establish a solid framework for your ad strategy before gradually implementing sponsored brands and display ads for broader exposure. While running campaigns, you can target misspelled versions of common keywords to capitalize on consumer search behavior and attract additional traffic at a lower cost, ensuring first-page visibility. By allocating your budget equally between sponsored products, brands, and display ads, you can maximize coverage and profitability.

Today on What The Teck?, Rolando Rosas chats with two-time guest Nick Gezzar of Gezzar Consulting LLC about the new age of Amazon advertising. Nick shares the intricacies of Amazon’s search algorithms, why sponsored ads are mandatory, and how sponsored ads boost organic search results.