Most sellers waste ad spend without realizing why. Discover the Amazon PPC strategies, budget shifts, and Amazon Ads features that could make your campaigns more profitable.

Amazon PPC can quickly become overwhelming. Sellers are constantly choosing between more keywords, more products, higher bids, new ad formats, and increasingly complex targeting options. But according to Paige Plevyak, Senior Retail Media Manager at Pacvue, better advertising does not begin with more tactics. It begins with a stronger foundation.

In this episode of the AM/PM Podcast, host Carrie Miller and Paige break down some of the biggest advertising mistakes sellers make, including spreading budgets across too many keywords and ASINs, adjusting bids too frequently, and launching campaigns without a clearly defined goal. Paige explains why sellers with limited budgets should often concentrate on five to ten priority keywords, focus spending on hero products, and use long-tail search terms to build momentum in competitive categories.

The conversation also explores when sellers should use Sponsored Products versus Sponsored Brands video, how Amazon Marketing Cloud audiences can improve targeting, and which newer Amazon advertising features may be worth testing. Paige also shares practical advice for recovering after a long stockout, increasing keyword impression share, managing product variations, and deciding when to prioritize immediate profitability over broader visibility.

The biggest takeaway is that strong PPC performance rarely comes from constantly chasing the newest feature. It comes from understanding your goals, focusing your resources, and giving your campaigns enough time and data to work. Build the right foundation first, and every optimization you make afterward becomes more intentional, measurable, and scalable.

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In episode 538 of the Serious Sellers Podcast, Carrie and Paige discuss:

Helium 10 releases a super-powerful MCP that will revolutionize the way you manage your Amazon accounts. New data shows that AI and Alexa for shopping have not decreased the number of people using the Amazon search bar to enter keywords.

We’re back with another episode of the Weekly Buzz with Helium 10’s VP of Education and Strategy, Bradley Sutton. Every week, we cover the latest breaking news in the Amazon, TikTok Shop, Walmart, and E-commerce space, talk about Helium 10’s newest features, and provide a training tip for the week for serious sellers of any level.

TikTok Shop Bans AI Voices From Live Commerce Streams: Violations Now Dent Account Health Score

https://www.techtimes.com/articles/320624/20260715/tiktok-shop-bans-ai-voices-live-commerce-streams-violations-now-dent-account-health-score.htm

Amazon has released the session lineup for Amazon Accelerate 2026, happening this September in Seattle, and Helium 10 will be there with Bradley Sutton speaking on stage, Carrie attending, and a booth for sellers to visit. Sellers can register at h10.me/accelerate using their Seller Central account and use discount code heliumsellercomp to save on the regular ticket price. If you’re attending, make sure to stop by the Helium 10 booth and take advantage of Amazon’s Seller Cafe for help with account or support issues that have been difficult to resolve.

In episode 537 of the AM/PM Podcast and Weekly Buzz, Bradley covers:

Amazon announces Q4 holiday deal and inventory deadlines, new changes to the featured offer or buy box eligibility, and new ways to reduce return and storage costs.

We’re back with another episode of the Weekly Buzz with Helium 10’s Manager of Education and Strategy, Carrie Miller. Every week, we cover the latest breaking news in the Amazon, TikTok Shop, Walmart, and E-commerce space, talk about Helium 10’s newest features, and provide a training tip for the week for serious sellers of any level.

Amazon Seller Central: Holiday 2026: Same fees, same eligibility, earlier deadlines

In episode 536 of the AM/PM Podcast and Weekly Buzz, Carrie talks about:

What separates short-term Amazon sales from long-term brand growth? Learn the repeat purchase strategy behind a $20M brand and how sellers can use it.

In this episode of the AM/PM Podcast, host Carrie Miller welcomes Jason McLellan of Prime Team Agency to break down the customer retention strategy behind VitaCup’s growth into a $20 million Amazon and omnichannel brand. Jason shares how Amazon started as VitaCup’s smallest sales channel at around $2 million, then became a major driver of the business by using a different way of thinking: focusing less on cheap customer acquisition and more on which products created loyal, repeat buyers.

Jason explains how the VitaCup team used cohort data and product repeat rates to understand which ASINs were truly worth investing in. Some products looked like winners because they had low CPCs, strong conversions, and high demand, but the data showed that customers were not coming back. Meanwhile, products like Genius Coffee were more expensive to advertise, but they attracted customers who were more likely to repurchase, move into Subscribe & Save, and increase lifetime value.

Carrie and Jason also discuss how sellers can apply this thinking beyond consumables. Whether you sell supplements, food and beverage, lifestyle products, starter kits, or products with replenishable components, the key is understanding how one purchase can lead to the next. Jason shares practical strategies around Subscribe & Save coupons, AMC audiences, DSP retargeting, cross-selling, virtual bundles, multi-packs, listing optimization, and using tools like Helium 10 to make smarter decisions.

The biggest takeaway from this episode is that real Amazon growth is not just about chasing more sales; it is about building a business that customers keep coming back to. When sellers understand their repeat purchase data, they can stop wasting ad dollars on short-term wins and start building a brand with predictable revenue, stronger customer relationships, and long-term profitability. The brands that win are not always the ones that acquire the cheapest customer, but the ones that acquire the right customer and give them a reason to stay.

In episode 535 of the AM/PM Podcast, Carrie and Jason discuss:

The full four-day Prime Day event results are in, Seller Central is becoming more secure, and TikTok Shop updates its incentivized review policy.

We’re back with another episode of the Weekly Buzz with Helium 10’s Manager of Education and Strategy, Carrie. Every week, we cover the latest breaking news in the Amazon, TikTok Shop, Walmart, and E-commerce space, talk about Helium 10’s newest features, and provide a training tip for the week for serious sellers of any level.

Amazon’s Prime Day drives online sales in the US up 9.3%

In episode 534 of the AM/PM Podcast and Weekly Buzz, Carrie covers:

Day one of the Prime Day event results are in, Amazon accelerated dates, and more info on the EU low value shipment rules. These and more buzzing news on this episode!

We’re back with another episode of the Weekly Buzz with Helium 10’s Manager of Education and Strategy, Carrie Miller. Every week, we cover the latest breaking news in the Amazon, TikTok Shop, Walmart, and E-commerce space, talk about Helium 10’s newest features, and provide a training tip for the week for serious sellers of any level.

Amazon’s Prime Day kickoff was the biggest online shopping day of 2026

Seller Growth Summit by Amazon on July 16, 2026 at New York Marriott Marquis, New York, NY https://www.sellergrowthsummit.amazon/event/741dcaae-344f-4c53-a324-bcf894bf9c64/about

In episode 533 of the AM/PM Podcast and Weekly Buzz, Carrie covers:

Could one image change unlock more clicks and sales? Learn how Amazon sellers are using AI, split testing, and shopper feedback to stop guessing.

What if the biggest improvement to your Amazon listing was not a new product, a lower price, or a bigger ad budget, but a better creative decision? In this episode of the AM/PM Podcast, Bradley Sutton sits down with Daniela Bolzmann of Mindful Goods, Justin Chen of PickFu, and Kamaljit Singh of AMZ One Step to break down how Amazon sellers can use AI, split testing, and real shopper feedback to build listing images that convert.

The panel also breaks down why split testing is no longer optional for serious Amazon sellers. Justin explains how sellers can test main images, secondary images, videos, and even competitor comparisons before making changes live on Amazon. Instead of risking sales with untested creative, sellers can use feedback from real shoppers to understand what actually drives clicks, builds trust, and helps products stand out in crowded search results.

From storefront optimization to A+ Content, Rufus/Alexa readiness, video testing, and AI-generated ads, this episode is packed with practical ways to make smarter creative decisions. The inspiring lesson is simple: the sellers who grow are not always the ones with the biggest budgets, but the ones willing to test, learn, and improve. When you combine data, creativity, AI, and customer feedback, every listing becomes an opportunity to build something stronger.

In episode 532 of the AM/PM Podcast, Bradley, Daniela, Justin, and Kamal discuss:

Amazon is further reducing fees for some sellers who launch products. TikTok shop is going live in four new countries. Walmart has a new program to ship products to Mexico. These and more buzzing news on today's episode!

We’re back with another episode of the Weekly Buzz with Helium 10’s VP of Education and Strategy, Bradley Sutton. Every week, we cover the latest breaking news in the Amazon, TikTok Shop, Walmart, and E-commerce space, talk about Helium 10’s newest features, and provide a training tip for the week for serious sellers of any level.

Get increased New Selection Program (2026) benefits starting July 30

In episode 531 of the AM/PM Podcast and Weekly Buzz, Bradley covers:

In this episode, learn 10 Amazon and TikTok Shop strategies using Helium 10 to automate ads, find hidden product opportunities, analyze keywords, and improve profitability.

What if some of the biggest Amazon and TikTok Shop opportunities are hiding in places most sellers never check? In this episode of the AM/PM Podcast, Bradley Sutton, Carrie Miller, and Shivali Patel break down 10 unique strategies designed to help sellers save time, uncover hidden data, and make smarter decisions across Amazon and TikTok Shop.

The episode starts with advanced Amazon advertising strategies, including how to automatically adjust bids based on keyword rank and how sellers can use historical Brand Analytics data to see which products consistently won clicks and purchases for important keywords. These strategies can help sellers protect ranking, improve targeting, and better understand who their real competitors are over time.

The conversation also dives into product research and listing insights, including the “zombie hunter” method for finding out-of-stock products that used to generate strong sales. Carrie also shows how sellers can quickly uncover top keywords from Amazon search results, while Shivali explains how to use seller country data and TikTok Chrome Extension insights to better evaluate competition and customer demand.

For sellers expanding into TikTok Shop, this episode also covers how to manage TikTok ads more efficiently, estimate profitability across different fulfillment methods, and decide whether a product is worth testing on the platform. The closing message is clear: sellers who know where to find hidden data, automate smarter, and act on overlooked opportunities can make better decisions faster. If you are selling on Amazon, TikTok Shop, or both, this episode is packed with strategies worth implementing.

In episode 530 of the AM/PM Podcast, Bradley, Carrie, and Shivali discuss:

The most in-depth discussion on this new Amazon title change that everybody is up in arms about. But spoiler alert, I think it's not a big deal at all. This and more on this Weekly Buzz episode!

We’re back with another episode of the Weekly Buzz with Helium 10’s VP of Education and Strategy, Bradley Sutton. Every week, we cover the latest breaking news in the Amazon, TikTok Shop, Walmart, and E-commerce space, talk about Helium 10’s newest features, and provide a training tip for the week for serious sellers of any level.

Updates to improve your Amazon product titles begin on July 27

In episode 529 of the AM/PM Podcast and Weekly Buzz, Bradley covers: