#617 – Q4 Amazon PPC Strategies

Could your e-commerce sales soar this Q4 with the right PPC strategy? Join us for a captivating session as we tap into the expertise of Jocelyn Jeffries, an account director at Pacvue, who enlightens us on the art of day parting and the transition to hourly bidding. As we gear up for peak shopping events like Black Friday and Cyber Week, we dive into setting actionable sales and customer acquisition goals. Jocelyn shares her valuable insights on leveraging Amazon Marketing Cloud for Amazon sellers, offering precision in optimizing your ad spend during these crucial periods.

Our discussion unfolds with a deep dive into the intricacies of campaign optimization, focusing on consumer behavior alignment with tools like Pacvue and Helium 10. We share strategies for product launches, transitioning smoothly from auto to manual campaigns, and the tactical use of long-tail keywords. The nuances of using negative, exact, and phrase-match keywords in broad campaigns come alive as we explore how these strategies can enhance ad performance through the extended shopping season and beyond.

We round off the episode by unpacking cost management strategies for PPC advertising during high-traffic events. Jocelyn offers her expertise on adjusting bids post-Black Friday to prevent overspending, the advantages of ASIN targeting, and competitor strategies. Lastly, we also spotlight the strategic advantages of leveraging AMC to optimize campaigns and increase your market share. This episode is packed with practical advice and expert guidance to refine your PPC strategies and make the most of Q4’s high-stakes holiday season.

In episode 617 of the Serious Sellers Podcast, Shivali and Jocelyn discuss:

• 01:35 – Optimizing Amazon PPC Strategies for Q4
• 07:37 – Day Parting for Ad Campaigns
• 12:05 – Optimizing Ad Campaign Strategies and Goals
• 16:14 – More Amazon PPC Strategies and Competitor Targeting
• 23:42 – Influencing Rufus AI Through Campaigns
• 25:05 – Amazon Marketing Cloud (AMC) for PPC Growth
• 27:28 – Increasing Market Share Through Aggressive Marketing

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