Episode #054: In this episode of Better Advertising with BTR Media, host Justin Nuckols is joined by advertising specialist Nick Amos from the BTR team to chat on what it takes to succeed in Q4. With Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and the holiday rush approaching, many brands are scrambling to get their strategies in place—but are they doing it right? Nick shares his insights on how brands can optimize their ad spend, streamline their product listings, and avoid the common (and costly) mistakes tha...
Sep 26, 2024•12 min•Ep. 59
Episode #053 - Do you want your brand to stand out on Walmart Connect but aren’t sure where to start? Join Justin Nuckols and Gabriel Cáceros as they talk about Walmart's ad platform and how it stacks up against Amazon. From unique homepage placements to new reporting insights, they dive into strategies that can help sellers make the most of Walmart's growing e-commerce space. Some of the Tips Mentioned: Utilizing Homepage Placements: Sellers can take advantage of Walmart’s unique auto-campaign ...
Sep 19, 2024•18 min•Ep. 58
Episode #052 - How do you rise above the noise on Amazon’s biggest sales day of the year? In this episode, we sit down with Alicia Ponzani, E-Commerce Manager at Premier Nutrition, the brand behind one of the Top 5 Best-Selling Products on the most recent Prime Day. Alicia shares the real, no-fluff tactics that led her team to outperform some of the biggest names in the game and how they managed to stay ahead even with retail giants like Target running promotions right before Prime Day. We pull ...
Sep 06, 2024•37 min•Ep. 57
Episode #051 - In this episode of the Better Advertising with Better Media, Destaney sits down with Julian Fenn, an e-commerce expert with a deep background in Amazon strategy and data-driven decision-making. Julian shares his insights on the importance of setting clear success metrics and how data can be a powerful tool in driving growth. He highlights the challenges brands face when managing multiple product categories on Amazon and offers practical advice on when to build in-house capabilitie...
Aug 22, 2024•35 min•Ep. 56
Amazon DSP Series Episode #4 - In episode four of our Amazon DSP Series, Justin Nuckols and Adam Mellott are putting more focus on key performance indicators (KPIs) and measurement strategies for DSP specifically. They stress the importance of understanding what you want to achieve with DSP, whether it's building brand awareness or remarketing to existing customers. It's clear that while Return on Ad Spend (ROAS) is crucial, it's not the only metric that matters. Setting realistic expectations i...
Aug 08, 2024•28 min•Ep. 55
#050 - Welcome to another episode of Better Advertising with BTR Media! We’re excited to have Vanessa McFill, a digital marketing expert, joining us today. In this episode, hosted by Destaney, we delve into the constantly changing landscape of digital marketing and uncover strategies for building loyal audiences through targeted reach and effective connections. Vanessa shares her insights on the importance of understanding your audience, creating personalized marketing strategies, and leveraging...
Jul 23, 2024•34 min•Ep. 54
#049 - Welcome to another episode of Better Advertising with BTR Media! We’re thrilled to have Rob Wiltsey, CEO of VideoFresh, and Emery Robbins, Senior Account Director at BTR Media, joining us today. Together, we will uncover the power of video advertising on Amazon. Rob dives into the evolution of video ads, the significance of customizing content for specific placements, and tips for maximizing video performance. Emery shares her insights on setting up strategic campaigns and the growing imp...
Jul 11, 2024•56 min•Ep. 53
#048 - Join us in this special episode as we broadcast live from the House of Amazon at the one and only Cannes Lions festival. In this episode we are taking a deep dive with Amazon Ads Evangelist Jeff Cohen and Destaney Wishon as they unravel what's behind Cannes Lions. This convo is a great introduction to the unique value and strategic importance of Cannes Lions for industry leaders. Why Listen? Discover why Cannes Lions is one of the ultimate gatherings for decision-makers in advertising, of...
Jun 28, 2024•27 min•Ep. 52
#047 - In this episode, Destaney sits down with Ekta Chopra from e.l.f. Beauty and Jeff Cohen, tech evangelist from Amazon, to explore the innovative marketing strategies that have propelled e.l.f. Beauty to the forefront of the beauty industry. They delve into the creative processes behind some of e.l.f.’s most successful campaigns, including the high-impact Jennifer Coolidge Super Bowl ad, and discuss the brand's ability to quickly adapt and thrive in a fast-paced digital landscape. Ekta Chopr...
Jun 20, 2024•25 min•Ep. 51
Amazon DSP Series - Episode Three: Welcome to Episode 3 of our Amazon DSP Series! In this episode, Justin and Adam are shifting gears a bit and jumping into creatives and messaging within Amazon's Demand Side Platform (DSP). Broadcasting from Arizona, join us as we discuss the different types of creatives available in DSP, including responsive creatives, custom display creatives, online video (OLV), and audio creatives. They provide some insights on how you can align these creatives within vario...
Jun 06, 2024•17 min•Ep. 50
Amazon DSP Series - Episode Two: Here's an inside look with Justin Nuckols and Adam Mellott from BTR Media as we deep dive into Audience Targeting and the powerful capabilities within Amazon's Demand-Side Platform (DSP). On this episode, we chat on all the ways one can target audiences within Amazon DSP, working on optimizing one's advertising strategy. Learn the importance of awareness versus remarketing, the benefits of using first- and third-party data, and finally, how custom audiences have ...
May 22, 2024•26 min•Ep. 49
#046 - In this episode, Justin Nuckols sits down with Gurmeet Matharu to chat the ever-changing world of e-commerce and discuss the strategies behind successful brand management in a digital marketplace. Focusing on the rise, evolution, and challenges of e-commerce, particularly during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, Gurmeet sheds light on the operational intricacies of managing a vast array of kitchen appliance brands at The Legacy Companies. With nearly two decades of experience, Gurmeet shar...
May 14, 2024•42 min•Ep. 48
#045: Are you preparing for Amazon Prime Day as a seller? Dive into this episode with co-host Destaney Wishon and Adam Vanbaale, where we're tackling all your Prime Day issues and questions. Adam speaks on essential strategies and insider tips from his experience that are key for brands looking to make the most out of this big day on Amazon. We uncover how Prime Day has evolved from just another sale day into a major shopping holiday, right up there with Black Friday and Cyber Monday. We highlig...
May 07, 2024•32 min•Ep. 47
Welcome to the first episode of our Amazon DSP Series! Amazon DSP Series - Episode 1: Join Justin Nuckols and Adam Mellott, from BTR Media, as they break down Amazon's Demand Side Platform (DSP). Discover how Amazon DSP can enhance your advertising strategy beyond traditional Pay-Per-Click (PPC), leveraging Amazon’s first-party data to offer unprecedented targeting capabilities for enhanced brand visibility and tailored audience engagement. Adam and Justin get into the strategic use of DSP to ta...
May 02, 2024•44 min•Ep. 46
#044 - This episode features a detailed discussion between Alex Amos, COO of BTR Media, and Bobby Reger, a marketing leader in the space. Hosted by Justin Nuckols, the episode introduces success stories around brands like Natural Dog Company, and their perspectives on current marketing strategies, especially in e-commerce. Bobby has a notable track record in leveraging modern marketing strategies to escalate brand growth dramatically, such as increasing a brand's annual revenue from $3 million t...
Apr 18, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 45
Throwback Episode - Amazon DSP is increasingly becoming a go-to for many brands, and rightly so! With this in mind, we've decided it's the perfect moment to introduce an exclusive Amazon DSP series across all our platforms, starting with a throwback to one of our initial episodes. Tune in to hear Adam Mellott from the BTR Media team share his in-depth knowledge of Amazon DSP. We'll dive into the similarities between Sponsored Display and DSP, highlighting the precise targeting capabilities that ...
Apr 11, 2024•18 min•Ep. 44
#043 (Part Three) - In the final episode of this series, host Justin Knuckles, Adam Mellott, and Brent Wees wrap up their discussion on the transformative power of AI in marketing, stemming from their AI Hackathon experience at the Prosper conference. They share insights into specific AI tools that can revolutionize marketing strategies, emphasizing their utility for beginners and veterans alike in enhancing efficiency and creativity in campaigns. Key Takeaways: The hackathon showcased the role ...
Apr 11, 2024•19 min•Ep. 43
#042 (Part Two) - In this episode we continue the exploration of artificial intelligence's transformative impact on marketing with Justin Nuckols. Joined by Brent Wees and Adam Mellott, they go a bit deeper into the practical applications of AI through their experiences at the Prosper conference's AI hackathon. The team outlines the structured challenge of developing a marketing campaign for a new product within an hour, leveraging AI tools like the Gamma App for rapid execution. The conversatio...
Apr 08, 2024•21 min•Ep. 42
#041 (Part One) - In this episode of Better Advertising with BTR Media, Justin Nuckols talks about the AI immersive world and how it's changing the way we do business with special guests Brent Wees, RECC and Adam Mellott. They talk about approaches to the integration of AI into professional practice through the lens of their most recent experience: competing in an AI hackathon at the annual Prosper conference. They discuss the outcome of the AI hackathon in this episode—a fresh, interactive mode...
Apr 04, 2024•20 min•Ep. 41
#040 - In this episode, Emery Robbins (Sr Account Director & Head of Partnerships) and Destaney Wishon (CEO & Co-Founder) unpack Amazon's advertising and its impact on your spot in the organic search lineup. They're laying it all out, using a real-deal case study to show how BTR Media's approach to picking just the right keywords can make all the difference in your campaigns. This episode is packed with down-to-earth advice on making your brand more noticeable and improving your organic ...
Mar 29, 2024•18 min•Ep. 40
#039 - In this episode, Justin Nuckols brings in Jess Jackson (Head of Client Success), who knows all about making clients happy. They get right into what's up with brands trying to stand out in a world where Amazon and Walmart pretty much run the show. They talk about what works for growing a brand today, and they'll let you in on some tips for finding your way through all the noise. Jess points out the rough spots most brands hit, especially with ads, and highlights how crucial it is to have a...
Mar 21, 2024•26 min•Ep. 39
#038 - In this episode of "Better Advertising with BTR Media," Justin Nuckols and Nick Amos from the BTR team dive into some of the newer updates with Amazon advertising. They share insights on Amazon DSP and PPC as well as unique strategies used by big brands in the industry. Justin introduces Nick, who talks about his transition from college to becoming an advertising specialist, sharing personal stories and his love for running. They discuss new ad types available on Amazon, like boosted post...
Mar 13, 2024•12 min•Ep. 38
#036 - In this episode of "Better Advertising with Better Media," host, Justin Nuckols dives into the world of measuring Amazon advertising success, with an emphasis on optimizing for target ROAS. However, instead of a sole focus on ROAS, Justin talks about adopting a full-funnel advertising strategy as that breaks down your campaigns into five types: Awareness, Rank, Efficiency, Branded, and Auto. Join Justin as he explains how to allocate budgets into these five key campaign types, and the dis...
Mar 09, 2024•15 min•Ep. 36
#037 - Matt Kubancik has been selling on Walmart for over a decade, ever since it merged with Jet.com, and has personally witnessed the evolution of Walmart's e-commerce marketplace. Having seen Walmart's emphasis on bringing name-brands into the retailer and offering an alternative to Amazon Prime, Matt believes Walmart is best-positioned to rival Amazon with current macroeconomics trends. Learn how his team at Guardian Baseball has found success with Walmart through developing relationships ...
Mar 06, 2024•33 min•Ep. 37
#035 - We're joined by the legendary entrepreneur behind DUDE Wipes, Sean Riley, whom you may recognize from Shark Tank when Sean & his co-founders partnered with Mark Cuban! Today we are looking back at how Sean & friends built a top-category brand off of Amazon using top of funnel marketing, such as putting "DUDE Wipes" on UFC fighter Tyron Woodley's shorts . Sean details how they utilize DUDE Products' omnichannel presence to attract customers on Amazon & see repeat sales on oth...
Feb 09, 2024•25 min•Ep. 35
#034 - In this episode of "Better Advertising with BTR Media", host Justin Nuckols interviews Justin Chen, co-founder of Pickfu, a market research tool that helps sellers and brands gather consumer feedback before investing heavily in product development and advertising. They discuss the importance of testing and iterating on creatives, such as packaging, main images, and videos, to improve click-through rates and overall sales. Chen also shares case studies of brands that have seen significant ...
Jan 29, 2024•21 min•Ep. 34
#033 - In this episode, Justin and Destaney reflect on the past year of BetterAMS and discuss the challenges, growth, and opportunities they encountered. They highlight the significant milestones they achieved, such as team growth and the development of a strong company culture. They also discuss the challenges they faced, including defining their ideal client and saying no to certain brands. The conversation then shifts to client topics, with a focus on the prominent trends and topics that emer...
Dec 12, 2023•43 min•Ep. 33
#032 - In this episode, Justin Nuckols interviews Michael Kaminsky, a data scientist and founder of Recast. They discuss the importance of measuring the incremental return on marketing spend and how marketing mix modeling can help brands optimize their budget allocation. Michael shares his insights on running experiments to determine the true incrementality of different marketing channels, as well as the challenges of measuring the impact of advertising on platforms like Amazon. They also touch ...
Nov 09, 2023•32 min•Ep. 32
#031 - In this episode of the Better Advertising with BetterAMS, host Destaney interviews Jack Lindberg, a LinkedIn influencer and technical expert in the Amazon space who serves as the Director of Analytics at The Mars Agency. Jack shares his journey from being an opera singer to becoming an expert in AMC. (no we are not kidding!) He emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and staying up to date in the ever-changing world of e-commerce. Jack also discusses the challenges and opportunit...
Nov 06, 2023•27 min•Ep. 31
#030 - Shaun Rachau, founder of Ryno Sports, and Adam Mellot, Senior Ad Strategist at Better AMS, discuss their first year working together to grow Ryno Sports as an online marketplace brand for MLB Players, Inc. merchandise. They highlight the challenges and opportunities of marketing player-specific gear, navigating licensing agreements, and expanding into new marketplaces like Walmart and TikTok Shop. They also discuss the importance of seasonality and collaborations with artists to drive bra...
Nov 01, 2023•41 min•Ep. 30
