#523 - RIP Rufus! Hello Alexa For Shopping | Weekly Buzz 5/21/26

Amazon Rufus is no more. It's been replaced by Alexa for shopping. There are some new badges you might be able to get for your listings. These stories and more 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.   Meet Alexa for Shopping, your personalized, agentic AI assistant on Amazon https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/alexa-for-shopping-ai-assistant How to use Alexa for Shopping to compare products, check price history, auto-buy items at target prices, and more https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/how-to-use-amazon-shopping-ai-assistant New Feature Alert! Helium 10 Ads now lets sellers create bid rules based on Keyword Tracker rankings. This means you can get bid increase or decrease suggestions when your sponsored rank drops or improves for specific keywords, helping you stay competitive during launches without constantly checking ranks manually. It’s especially useful for sellers trying to maintain top sponsored placements and scale Amazon PPC optimization faster. Help customers discover your new products with new or notable arrival badges https://sellercentral.amazon.com/seller-news/articles/QVRWUERLSUtYMERFUiNHNzI5TTc0NVpQUTVVSEoy Turn unsold inventory into recovered value https://sellercentral.amazon.com/seller-news/articles/QVRWUERLSUtYMERFUiNHWEtVQVBXMjdETEI5VEVX TikTok Shop Now Open To All In New Change https://www.spinsouthwest.com/news/tiktok-shop-now-open-to-all-in-new-change-2260665 Amazon Advertising Event in Seoul, Korea https://h10.me/seoul In episode 523 of the AM/PM Podcast and Weekly Buzz, Bradley talks about: 00:00 - Introduction 00:42 - RIP Rufus, Hello Alexa For Shopping 16:39 - Managing Amazon PPC Bids Based on Keyword Ranks  24:27 - New Amazon Badges 25:28 - Get Amazon Demand While On Other Websites 28:53 - Liquidation Options For Amazon Products 30:52 - TikTok Shop Ireland Now Open For Business 31:12 - Amazon Advertising Event in Seoul, Korea

Part 2 of this Prime Day series uncovers the AI, Rufus, retargeting, inventory, and deal strategies Amazon sellers may be overlooking before the big event. In part 2 of this two-part Prime Day strategy series, Shivali Patel and Carrie Miller bring together another lineup of Amazon, advertising, AI, logistics, and e-commerce experts to share what sellers should be doing before, during, and after major shopping events like Amazon Prime Day. This episode goes beyond basic discounting and looks at the bigger picture: retargeting high-intent shoppers, optimizing listings for both A9 and Rufus, improving product images, planning inventory, and using external traffic to create more sales opportunities.   The conversation starts with PPC and listing optimization strategies with Vincenzo Toscano, including how to build Sponsored Display campaigns around shoppers who viewed your products but did not buy, analyze competitor reviews with Helium 10, and track share of voice to spot openings when competitors lose visibility. Andrew Bell also walks through Helium 10’s AI Listing Optimizer, showing how sellers can use product images, buyer questions, keywords, and Rufus-focused prompts to create listings that are both searchable and conversion-friendly.   This second installment also dives into overlooked growth channels outside of Amazon. Norm Farrar’s strategy about how sellers should learn how Google Business Profile posts, offers, events, press releases, and deal communities can help drive traffic before, during, and after Prime Day. On the operations side, Burak Yolga explains why inventory check-in timing can make or break a sales event, and why sellers should think carefully about FBA placement, reimbursement audits, FBM backup listings, and omnichannel expansion.   To close out this two-part series, more experts like, Anthony Cofranceso, Mansour Norouzi, Tomer Rabinovich, and Josh Hadley share more ways to make smarter decisions with data and AI, from Prime Day deal structures and post-event remarketing to variation research, customer reporting, hiring workflows, and Market Tracker 360. Whether you are preparing for Prime Day, launching new variations, improving your product detail page, or protecting profit margins, this episode shows how the right preparation can turn a short-term shopping event into long-term brand growth. In episode 522 of the AM/PM Podcast, Shivali, Carrie, and guest speakers discuss: 00:00 - Introduction 01:09 - Vincenzo Toscano’s Prime Day And AI Strategies 01:25 - Retargeting Shoppers With The Wishlist Snipe Strategy 02:40 - Using AI And Review Insights To Improve Listings 04:04 - Tracking Competitor Share Of Voice With Market Tracker 06:32 - Andrew Bell Shows Helium 10’s AI Listing Optimizer 09:49 - AI Product Image Generation And Listing Creative Tools 14:03 - Anthony Cofrancesco’s Product Opportunity Explorer Strategy 15:37 - Matching PDP Images To Amazon Shopper Priorities 19:44 - Using Google Business Profile For Prime Day Traffic 24:45 - Press Releases, LLM Visibility, And Deal Communities 29:17 - Burak On Prime Day Inventory And FBA Check-In Timing 37:39 - Mansoor’s Prime Day Deal And Advertising Timeline 48:07 - Using AI To Build Better Customer Reporting Dashboards 50:09 - Using Helium 10 Xray And AI For Variation Research 54:16 - AI Tools For Hiring, Team Updates, And Market Tracking

How to get money from Amazon every day. There's now a 30-minute delivery, and a strategy you won't find anywhere else. These and more buzzing news on this week's episode! 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.   Amazon Ads introduces Dynamic TV Creative for Prime Video https://advertising.amazon.com/en-us/library/news/dynamic-tv-creative/ Helium 10 New Feature Alert: Our TikTok Ads tool now includes inventory-based automation rules that can remove products from GMV Max campaigns when stock drops below a set threshold. When inventory is replenished, the tool can automatically re-add products, helping sellers avoid wasting ad spend on low-stock items while saving time on manual campaign management. Amazon Rolls Out Amazon Now to Dozens of Cities Across the U.S., Providing 30-Minute Delivery to Millions of Customers https://press.aboutamazon.com/2026/5/amazon-rolls-out-amazon-now-to-dozens-of-cities-across-the-u-s-providing-30-minute-delivery-to-millions-of-customers Amazon Singapore cuts ‘less than 10%’ of workforce as it winds down Fresh delivery, local seller operations https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/amazon-singapore-layoffs-fresh-grocery-delivery-service-6106446 Helium 10 is hosting the Elite Listing Optimization and Creative Masterclass on May 18 at its headquarters in Irvine, California, featuring Bradley, Carrie, and other experts sharing exclusive strategies for Amazon, TikTok, and Walmart sellers, including AI-powered listing creative, competitor keyword research, AI image generation, A+ content, split testing, and Amazon storefront optimization. Seats are available at http://h10.me/mayelite, and listeners can use code ELITE100 to get your tickets for free. Helium 10 is also promoting the 2026 Amazon Prime Day Ad Summit in Seoul, Korea, where Bradley will be speaking; sellers in Asia can check details and sign up at http://h10.me/seoul   In episode 521 of the AM/PM Podcast and Weekly Buzz, Shivali covers: 00:00 - Introduction 00:39 - How to Get Amazon Disbursements Daily 02:38 - Amazon Introduces Customizable Prime TV Ads 04:43 - TikTok Ads Inventory Rule Setup 06:52 - Amazon Rolls Out Amazon Now for 30-Minute Deliveries 08:22 - A Strategy No Other Tool Has 11:02 - Amazon Singapore Shuts Down 3rd Party Sellers 11:34 - Your Exclusive Invite to Our Listing Optimization & Creative Masterclass 13:50 - See Bradley Speak in Korea

In part 1 of this 2-part series, Amazon experts share Prime Day, AI, TikTok, PPC, image testing, and Helium 10 strategies to help sellers prepare, optimize, and win bigger.   In this special Part 1 of a two-part AM/PM Podcast series, Carrie Miller brings together top Amazon, TikTok Shop, PPC, image optimization, AI, and Helium 10 experts to help sellers prepare for Prime Day. The episode focuses on strategies that can be implemented before the rush, from improving conversion rates and campaign structure to using AI tools for faster execution. The first set of experts dives into practical Prime Day tactics, including using AMC audiences to target higher-converting shoppers, scaling international keyword research with Google Sheets AI and Helium 10, and using AI-assisted workflows to build PPC bulk files. The episode also highlights the importance of main image testing, with strategies from PickFu and AMC One Step showing how sellers can benchmark against competitors, test creative angles, and use SERP simulations to improve click-through rates.   TikTok also plays a major role in this episode. Sellers learn how to validate products with Helium 10’s TikTok Hot Videos, use TikTok as a top-of-funnel channel for Amazon Prime Day, and create subtle content that drives inbound interest without relying on overt Amazon calls to action. Experts also discuss protecting margins, avoiding unnecessary over-discounting, and using voice-to-text AI tools like WhisperFlow to speed up daily e-commerce workflows.   The episode closes with advanced strategies around external traffic, listing optimization, Market Tracker 360, hybrid Prime Day deal structures, and AI-powered product briefs. The biggest lesson is clear: Prime Day success is not just about running a discount. It is about preparing early, improving conversion, understanding your market, using data wisely, and applying AI where it saves time and sharpens decision-making. This first part sets the foundation for sellers who want to turn Prime Day traffic into profitable, long-term momentum.   In episode 520 of the AM/PM Podcast, Carrie, Shivali, and guest speakers discuss: 00:00 - Introduction 01:37 - Destaney Wishon: AMC Audience Strategy 05:48 - Ritu Java: AI keyword and PPC Hacks 15:38 - Adrienne Van Nimer: Image Testing Workflow 19:18 - Alina Vlaic: Prime Day, TikTok, and AI tips 26:02 - Michelle Barnum-Smith: TikTok Prime Day Strategy 34:58 - Kamaljit Singh: Main Image Testing Tip 41:11 - Leo Sgovio: External Traffic and Listings Strategy 52:39 - Delaney Del Mundo: Deals and Market Insights

Amazon has confirmed that Prime Day is coming early this year. There's a record number of seven-figure Amazon sellers. Is Amazon going to take on FedEx and UPS? These buzzing stories and more on this week'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.   It’s official, Prime Day 2026 is in June https://sellercentral.amazon.com/seller-news/articles/QVRWUERLSUtYMERFUiNHS0gyS0Y0WjI1UFBZNFg4 A record number of independent sellers in Amazon’s store surpassed $1 million in sales in 2025 https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/small-business/amazon-2025-small-business-empowerment-report Scale product discovery with AI-powered Sponsored Brands collections https://advertising.amazon.com/en-us/resources/whats-new/sponsored-brands-collections/ Amazon Launches Amazon Supply Chain Services, Opening Its Logistics Network to All Businesses https://press.aboutamazon.com/2026/5/amazon-launches-amazon-supply-chain-services-opening-its-logistics-network-to-all-businesses Helium 10 is hosting its first Elite workshop of the year in Irvine, California, on May 18 at Helium 10 HQ. This one-day Elite workshop will focus on a full Amazon listing optimization case study, covering everything from ideating creatives and images to building listings, improving brand stores, split testing, advertising, and conversion optimization. Speakers include Kamaljit Singh from AMZ One Step, Justin Chen from PickFu, Daniela Bolzmann of Mindful Goods, and Bradley, who will also share recent launch strategies, page-one ranking tactics, relevancy hacks, and a method he used to influence Rufus recommendations and SEO in under an hour. Tickets are normally $299, but podcast listeners and YouTube subscribers can use code ELITE100 for 100% off while seats last. Space is limited to 50 attendees, with lunch, refreshments, networking, and learning included. Register at http://h10.me/mayelite.   Helium 10 is also offering a free online Prime Day advertising readiness workshop led by Destaney. The session will focus specifically on getting your Amazon ads prepared for Prime Day. Register at http://h10.me/tacosmay   In episode 519 of the AM/PM Podcast and Weekly Buzz, Bradley talks about: 00:00 - Introduction 00:40 - June Prime Day Confirmed By Amazon 02:28 - Record Number of 7 Figure Amazon Sellers 04:15 - New Amazon Listing Creation Features  08:28 - New AI Powered Sponsored Brand Ads 11:14 - Estimating Amazon Variation Listing Sales 14:31 - Amazon Takes On Fedex and UPS 18:16 - Southern California Helium 10 Workshop

Discover smart ways to uncover hidden Amazon product and keyword opportunities, track competitor trends, spot seasonal gaps, and find new Amazon business growth angles using Helium 10’s Black Box tool. 💰 Get Helium 10 with a special discount to start or scale your e-commerce business here: https://h10.me/h10 Finding profitable product opportunities on Amazon is not always about chasing what is already obvious. In this episode of the AM/PM Podcast, Carrie Miller is joined by Bradley Sutton and Shivali Patel to break down how sellers can use Helium 10’s Black Box tool to uncover hidden opportunities in products, keywords, competitors, and even abandoned listings. Instead of relying on guesswork or endless Amazon searches, they show how sellers can use filters and deeper data to build smarter shortlists and validate ideas faster. Shivali explains how Black Box can help sellers narrow product research based on factors like review count, images, revenue, sales volume, and pricing. She also shows how keyword-based research can reveal fast-rising trends and untapped search terms that most sellers would never discover manually. The bigger lesson is that product research is not just about finding demand. It is about finding demand where competition, listing quality, or keyword targeting still leave room for a better offer. Bradley dives into some of the most unique strategies in the episode, including how to find out-of-stock products, research seasonal items before they return, and uncover keywords that directly drove competitor sales. Carrie adds another layer by showing how Amazon Brand Analytics data inside Helium 10 can help sellers identify top-clicked and top-converting keywords, monitor keyword trends over time, and spot openings when competitors lose traction. The episode also covers finding true product competitors, hyper-filtering search results for PPC targeting, and analyzing frequently bought together history for bundling and cross-selling opportunities. What makes this episode especially valuable is that it pushes sellers to think beyond surface-level research. The real advantage is not just seeing what is selling now, but understanding why it is selling, where the gaps are, and how to position yourself before the rest of the market catches on. For Amazon sellers who want a more strategic way to discover products, keywords, and advertising angles, this episode is a strong reminder that the best opportunities are often hiding in the data right in front of you. In episode 518 of the AM/PM Podcast, Carrie, Shivali, and Bradley discuss: 00:00 - Introduction 01:24 - Using Black Box Products For Smarter Product Research 03:34 - Filtering By Reviews, Images, Revenue, And Sales 05:57 - Finding Niche Product Ideas You Would Miss Manually 06:30 - Black Box Out-Of-Stock Products And Zombie Listings 08:01 - Using Out-Of-Stock Data For Seasonal And Competitor Research 12:05 - Finding Product Opportunities With Black Box Keywords 14:15 - Using Search Volume, Title Density, And Competitor Filters 17:47 - Using Brand Analytics To Find Keyword And Product Opportunities 19:06 - Analyzing Top Clicked And Top Converting Competitor Keywords 22:51 - How To Find Keywords That Drove Competitor Sales 26:07 - Finding Competitors For Any Amazon Product 28:24 - Hyper Filtering Amazon Search Results For PPC Targeting 30:10 - Using Frequently Bought Together History For Ads And Bundles Enjoy this episode? 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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 https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/amazon-ai-shopping-features-hear-the-highlights Kindle eReader lockscreen ads now available through Amazon DSP https://advertising.amazon.com/en-us/resources/whats-new/kindle-e-reader-lockscreen-ads-now-available-through-adsp/ Seller Café appointments for New Seller Summit are now live https://sellercentral.amazon.com/seller-news/articles/QVRWUERLSUtYMERFUiNHQ0ZXQk5UTE05NVVMRkdM Sign up for the Prime Day Webinar: https://streamyard.com/watch/qUmtMXiMKvKt That wraps up this week’s Weekly Buzz. Whether it’s AI changing how shoppers discover products, new ad placements opening up new awareness opportunities, or Helium 10 rolling out powerful new automation, the sellers who adapt early are the ones who win. Keep testing, keep optimizing, and keep building momentum. We’ll see you next week to find out what’s buzzing. In episode 517 of the AM/PM Podcast and Weekly Buzz, Carrie covers: 00:45 - New AI-Powered Audio Feature on Product Pages 03:45 - New Amazon PPC Keyword Tracker Automation 08:27 - Kindle E-Reader Lock Screen Ads Available for DSP 10:45 - Catch Amazon Hijackers Fast with Helium 10 (Strategy of the Week) 13:16 - Seller Cafe Appointments Now Live for Seller Summit 14:23 - Prime Day Strategies Webinar

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: 00:00 - Introduction 00:52 - Nate Shurilla Joins Live From Japan 01:40 - The Hanshin Tigers And Matt Merton Story 04:09 - Why Nate Moved To Japan 05:48 - How Nate Got Into E-Commerce 07:03 - How Big Amazon Japan Really Is 08:49 - What Makes Japanese E-Commerce Different 10:17 - Why Japanese Shopping Pages Look So Busy 12:38 - Why Amazon Japan CPCs Are Still Low 18:17 - Why Helium 10 Users Have An Edge In Japan 20:20 - How To Decide If Your Brand Should Enter Japan 23:06 - Helium 10 Vs. Pacvue For Advertisers 27:05 - Japan Travel Hacks Beyond Tokyo And Kyoto 30:16 - Why Nate Called His Talk “AI Is Trash” 33:13 - The Right Way To Use AI In Advertising 43:02 - What The Pacvue Agent Can Do 45:56 - Final Takeaways And Wrap-Up

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 https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/how-to-use-amazon-shopping-ai-assistant Walmart reportedly pilots store-based marketplace order fulfillment https://chainstoreage.com/news-briefs/2026-04-20?article=walmart-reportedly-pilots-store-based-marketplace-order-fulfillment New ChatGPT App For Amazon Sellers https://chatgpt.com/apps Amazon Prime Day 2026 deadlines for deals and shipments https://sellercentral.amazon.com/seller-news/articles/QVRWUERLSUtYMERFUiNHOVc3NzNaQlZGQjU2QzQ4 Check review sharing eligibility with Seller Assistant https://sellercentral.amazon.com/seller-news/articles/QVRWUERLSUtYMERFUiNHNzc1VUMyTUE2UU5QQUg1 Multi-Channel Fulfillment 2026 Preferred Pricing https://sellercentral.amazon.com/help/hub/reference/G53QRBEHXR2G5CCT?ref=Mktg_PT_US_MCF_AQ_Partner_Enablement_PPP_Guide Upcoming Online and Offline Events h10.me/amaapril h10.me/bulgaria h10.me/primeday26 In episode 515 of the AM/PM Podcast and Weekly Buzz, Bradley covers: 00:00 - Introduction 00:50 - All Amazon Rufus New Updates 09:23 - Walmart Soon to Have 3 Hour Delivery? 10:38 - New ChatGPT App For Amazon Sellers 12:07 - Prime Day Deadlines Approaching 13:07 - Amazon Might Owe You Thousands Of Dollars 16:38 - Amazon Review Sharing Eligibility 17:48 - Amazon Offers Big MCF Discounts 20:11 - Upcoming On and Offline Events

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. One of the biggest takeaways is that great Amazon PPC starts before the first campaign ever goes live. Carrie explains why relying only on auto campaigns to discover keywords is often an expensive mistake, especially for new products. She shares how sellers can use competitor research, reverse ASIN lookups, and keyword validation to find terms that are both relevant and realistic to rank for. Rather than chasing the biggest keywords right away, the smarter move is often to start with lower-competition long-tail phrases, build traction there, and then work upward into broader, more competitive search terms. Bradley then shifts the conversation into how mature products can unlock new advertising opportunities through Search Query Performance data through Helium 10’s Search Query Analyzer tool, campaign structure, and keyword harvesting. He explains how to separate campaigns by purpose, such as performance, research, auto, and ASIN targeting, so each one plays a specific role. From there, winning keywords and ASINs can be moved into stronger manual campaigns, while poor performers can be paused or added as negatives where appropriate. The episode also covers dayparting, account audits, and budget adjustments for major events like Prime Day, giving sellers a framework for making smarter decisions instead of reacting blindly to spend. What makes this episode especially valuable is its focus on building repeatable Amazon PPC systems. Bradley explains how custom bid rules in Helium 10 Ads help him gradually lower ACoS, protect profitable keywords, and manage a large account in a fraction of the time manual optimization would take. He also shares when AI makes sense and when it does not, arguing that smaller sellers often need structure more than automation. The bigger message is clear: successful Amazon advertising is not about constantly tinkering or throwing money at campaigns. It is about having the right foundation, the right data, and the discipline to optimize with intention. For sellers who want more control, more efficiency, and better long-term Amazon PPC performance, this episode delivers a roadmap worth applying right away. In episode 514 of the AM/PM Podcast, Bradley and Carrie discuss: 00:00 - Introduction 00:55 - Why PPC Success Starts Before Launching Campaigns 03:11 - How Carrie Finds Realistic Keywords To Target 08:01 - Prime Day Keyword Research Using Historical Data 09:46 - Finding Out-Of-Stock Competitors For PPC Insights 11:55 - Using Search Query Performance For Mature Products 18:34 - Bradley’s Amazon PPC Campaign Structure 21:44 - Keyword Harvesting From Auto And Broad Campaigns 26:42 - Negative Keyword Rules And Pausing Poor Targets 31:19 - Helium 10 Ads: Bid Templates, Dayparting, And PPC Account Audits 38:39 - How To Increase Budgets For Prime Day And Big Events 40:06 - Bradley’s Custom Bid Rule Strategy For Lowering ACoS 50:02 - When AI Advertising Makes Sense For Sellers 57:08 - Case Study: Lowering ACoS With Rule-Based PPC Management