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Advertising
How many types of ads are available on Amazon?
Here’s an overview of the ad types you can buy on Amazon based on your provided details:
1. Sponsored Products
The most common ad type.
Appears on search results and product detail pages.
Uses keyword and ASIN targeting to boost visibility.
Directs customers to the product detail page.
You can track key metrics like clicks, CPC, spend, and ACoS (Advertising Cost of Sales).
2. Sponsored Brands (Headline Search Ads)
Showcase three products in search results or on product detail pages.
Uses keyword and product ASIN targeting.
Perfect for promoting brand awareness and multiple products in one ad.
Ads appear above, below, and alongside search results.
3. Sponsored Display
Improve product visibility and focus on cross-selling or upselling.
Target audiences based on product interest, much like Google display ads.
Ads can appear on product detail pages, customer review pages, and even in Amazon emails (e.g., abandoned cart emails).
4. Sponsored Brands ad for Stores
Designed to promote your entire Amazon store page.
Ideal for high-profile sellers with an established Amazon store.
Ads can showcase your store and top products at the top of search results.
5. Sponsored Brands Video ads
Works similarly to display ads but uses video content instead.
Can be highly engaging, though often underutilized.
Appears in prominent positions and can drive high conversion rates.
These options provide sellers with a variety of ways to target audiences, increase visibility, and promote products or brands within Amazon’s marketplace.