AM/PM Podcast

New AI-powered audio summaries for product detail pages, Helium 10 has a brand-new most-requested feature on Keyword Tracker, and new Kindle advertising placements.

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 new generative AI-powered audio feature synthesizes product summaries and reviews to make shopping easier

In episode 517 of the AM/PM Podcast and Weekly Buzz, Carrie covers:

Amazon Japan is bigger than most sellers realize. In this episode, let’s unpack market differences, cheaper ad opportunities, AI strategy, and Japan travel tips.

What makes Amazon Japan worth serious attention from global sellers? In this episode of the AM/PM Podcast, Bradley Sutton sits down with Nate Shurilla, Head of APAC at Pacvue, to break down why Japan remains one of the most overlooked opportunities in e-commerce. From marketplace size and shopper behavior to lower advertising competition, the conversation highlights why brands selling in the US or Europe should take a closer look at Japan before the window gets more crowded.

Bradley and Nate explore how the Japanese market differs from Western markets in ways many sellers do not expect. They discuss how Amazon and Rakuten dominate e-commerce in Japan, why convenience culture changes online shopping behavior, and how Japanese consumers often respond better to detail, trust, and brand story than flashy simplification. They also cover how lower tool adoption has created a unique opening for sellers using Helium 10 and Pacvue to gain an advantage in research, ads, and category analysis.

The episode then shifts into advertising and AI, where Nate shares why automation can be powerful but also dangerous when used without the right data or business context. He explains why many AI tools optimize for surface-level ad metrics instead of true business growth, and how Pacvue approaches this differently by factoring in organic performance, incrementality, budgeting, and specialized AI agents. For brands trying to decide between Helium 10 and Pacvue, Nate gives a practical breakdown of who each platform is best suited for and how both fit into a smarter advertising strategy.

To close things out, the episode adds a fun personal angle with Japan travel hacks and regional recommendations beyond the usual tourist stops. From scenic train rides between Osaka and Kyoto to hidden gems like Aomori and Yamagata, this conversation blends marketplace strategy with cultural perspective in a way that makes the episode both useful and memorable. It is a valuable listen for any seller interested in international expansion, smarter advertising, and understanding how local market behavior can shape global opportunity.

In episode 516 of the AM/PM Podcast, Bradley and Nate discuss:

Amazon Rufus has some shiny new updates. There are some actual savings you can have now through a special program with Amazon MCF, and you can see if your variation listings are still in compliance. These stories and more on today's Helium 10 Weekly Buzz.

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.

How to use Rufus to check price history, find deals, auto-buy items at target prices, and more

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In episode 515 of the AM/PM Podcast and Weekly Buzz, Bradley covers:

In this episode, learn how to manage Amazon PPC more efficiently with smarter bid rules, better keyword discovery, and practical insights on when AI can actually improve your strategy.

Managing Amazon PPC can feel overwhelming fast, especially once your account grows beyond a handful of campaigns. In this episode of the AM/PM Podcast, Bradley Sutton and Carrie Miller break down how they approach PPC in a practical, scalable, and rooted-in-real-seller-experience way. Instead of managing Amazon advertising through trial and error, they walk through the systems, prep work, and decision-making that help them manage hundreds of campaigns without spending all day inside Seller Central.

In episode 514 of the AM/PM Podcast, Bradley and Carrie discuss:

A major Amazon Ads payment update has been delayed to August 1st, 2026. Amazon now has a solution for reducing storage fees and how to identify keywords that Amazon’s algorithm considers relevant to your products.

We’re back with another episode of the Weekly Buzz with Helium 10’s Senior Brand Evangelist, Shivali Patel. 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.

Update on Amazon advertiser payments

In episode 513 of the AM/PM Podcast and Weekly Buzz, Shivali covers:

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Do you love the idea of exiting your business after a big payday? Surprisingly, today’s guest made it happen through prioritizing work/life balance.

What if the next $10,000 in your business is not coming from a new product, but from better use of the tools you already have? In this episode of the AM/PM Podcast, Bradley Sutton and Shivali Patel break down 10 practical strategies to help Amazon sellers recover lost profits, improve visibility, and uncover overlooked opportunities in Helium 10. From launch tactics and keyword research to ad optimization and competitor tracking, this episode is packed with ideas sellers can apply right away.

One of the biggest themes in this episode is that small adjustments can create outsized results. Bradley shares how using Amazon Recommended Rank in Cerebro can reveal whether Amazon actually understands what your product is before a full launch. Shivali shows how a packaging change as small as 0.08 inches can reduce fulfillment fees and add thousands in profit over time. They also explain how sellers can use Helium 10 tools like Keyword Tracker boosts, Search Query Analyzer, and automated competitor insights to stop guessing and start making more informed decisions with their ads, listings, and keyword targeting.

The episode also highlights how sellers can think beyond Amazon alone. Bradley explains why TikTok Shop is becoming too important to ignore and shows how creators can drive sales both on TikTok and back to Amazon. Shivali then walks through how Listing Builder’s 8-in-1 keyword research workflow and AI-assisted listing creation can help sellers build more strategic, data-backed listings faster. Altogether, the episode makes a strong case that growth does not always require more effort. Sometimes it comes from using the right features the right way.

The strongest takeaway is simple: strategies do not make money unless you actually implement them. This episode is a reminder that many sellers are already sitting on untapped profit opportunities. Whether it is trimming wasted ad spend, finding new converting keywords, tracking competitors more intelligently, or uncovering hidden product opportunities, the sellers who win are the ones who take action. Pick two strategies from this episode, put them into practice, and you might be surprised how quickly the numbers move.

In episode 512 of the AM/PM Podcast, Bradley and Shivali discuss:

Did Amazon make a move that could cost sellers tens of thousands of dollars? Extra FBA fees start next week, and Amazon and USPS aren’t breaking up after all. Catch it all on this episode of the Weekly Buzz.

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.

Fuel and logistics-related surcharge: FBA, MCF, and BWP in US and CA

In episode 511 of the AM/PM Podcast and Weekly Buzz, Bradley talks about:

What if your lowest ACoS strategy is secretly slowing your growth? Hear why simple ads win, hidden revenue gets missed, and sellers are rethinking Amazon PPC at the Prosper Show live.

Are you optimizing your Amazon ads for efficiency while accidentally capping your growth? In this live episode from Prosper Show in Las Vegas, Carrie Miller sits down with Destaney Wishon to unpack one of the biggest mindset shifts sellers need to make with PPC: low ACoS does not always mean smart growth. Together, they explore what happens when sellers move from outsourcing their ads to understanding them more deeply themselves, and why that transition can feel both intimidating and empowering. The conversation also ties into Helium 10 Ads Academy’s Outsourced to Optimized series, which was designed to help sellers take more control over their advertising strategy.

The conversation digs into the real decisions that separate reactive ad management from intentional strategy. Carrie shares the fear many Amazon sellers have of losing control of spend, hurting TACoS, or making the wrong changes too quickly. Destaney explains why focusing on just one KPI can be dangerous, especially when certain high-cost keywords are still essential for organic rank, brand visibility, and long-term momentum. They also break down how tools, bid rules, keyword harvesting, and filtering can help sellers manage campaigns more confidently without spending all day managing their Amazon PPC.

Another standout takeaway is how many brands are still missing major ad opportunities hiding in plain sight. Carrie and Destaney talk about the value of Sponsored Brands, overlooked campaigns that were quietly driving revenue, and why simple creatives often outperform expensive video productions. They also show how AI tools are making ad testing faster, cheaper, and more accessible than ever. To close the episode, Shivali and Carrie share quick Prosper Show conversations with Jeffrey Anderson, Parker Swanson, and Colin Raja, offering fresh perspectives on Amazon PPC mistakes, rising competition, and the operational habits that are helping brands grow faster today.

In episode 510 of the AM/PM Podcast, Shivali, Carrie, Destaney, Jeffrey, Parker, and Colin discuss:

Is your Amazon payout stuck in account-level reserves? Meta rolls out an Amazon affiliate integration, and how to manage 300 PPC campaigns in 30 minutes. These and more on today's episode of The Weekly Buzz!

In episode 509 of the AM/PM Podcast and Weekly Buzz, Shivali covers:

Enjoy this episode? Want to be able to ask questions to Leo Sgovio live in a small group with other 7 and 8-figure Amazon sellers?  Join the Helium 10 Elite Mastermind and get quarterly workshops, monthly training, and networking calls with Leo at h10.me/elite

💰 Get Helium 10 with a special discount to start or scale your e-commerce business here: https://h10.me/h10

You can also listen to the AM/PM Podcast on YouTube here!

How do you turn small TikTok creators into big sales? Our guest shares his playbook for building a loyal creator army, getting more posts, and scaling TikTok Shop beyond Amazon.

What does it really take to turn small creators into big sales on TikTok Shop? In this episode of the AM/PM Podcast, Shivali Patel sits down with Josh Hadley to unpack the systems, strategies, and mindset shifts that helped him build an affiliate army of more than 5,000 creators. Josh shares how TikTok Shop helped revive his business during a difficult season and why sellers should stop treating creator marketing like a side tactic and start treating it like a real growth engine.

Josh also dives into what most sellers are missing after the first outreach. He explains how creative briefs, email nurture flows, contests, and regular communication help turn one-time creators into loyal brand ambassadors. For Amazon sellers, this episode is especially valuable because it shows how TikTok Shop can complement an existing brand when the right SOPs, systems, and team are already in place. If you have been wondering how to get creators to actually post, how to compete with brands using similar tactics, and how to make TikTok Shop work without abandoning Amazon, this episode offers a detailed, actionable blueprint.

In episode 508 of the AM/PM Podcast, Shivali and Josh discuss: