TACOS Tuesday - Amazon Ads Tactics

In this episode of Tacos Tuesday, “Middle Months – What We Are Doing For Our Clients Right Now,” Hamish and Sebastian break down the strategies they’re using to navigate the seasonal lull between Q1 momentum and Prime Day build-up. They discuss how to adjust bids based on changing conversion rates, and how brands can use historical data to stay profitable during off-season slumps. They also touch...

In Episode 37 of Tacos Tuesday, we dive into the art and strategy of setting and controlling ad budgets to drive better performance without overspending. Learn how to align your budget with business goals, adjust based on campaign performance, and avoid the most common pitfalls that drain ad spend. We cover practical methods for scaling, when to pull back or double down, and how to use data to mak...

In this episode of Tacos Tuesday, Hamish Conway sits down with Jamie Paros, co-founder of SKUdrop, to explore how smart supply chain strategies can unlock huge savings for e-commerce brands. Jamie shares his journey from running a transport business, to successfully launching his own brand on Amazon and then to launching a global logistics platform. Jamie has spent a significant amount of time in...

In this episode of Tacos Tuesday, Hamish and Seb bring you the best moments from three standout episodes to help you move from confusion to clarity with your Amazon Ads strategy. They break down the biggest ad mistakes smart brands still make like poor campaign structure, catalog gaps, and wasted spend and explain why relying solely on ROAS can actually stunt your growth. You’ll learn how to set s...

In this episode of TACOS Tuesday, Hamish and Seb dive into the chaotic ripple effects of Trump’s latest tariff changes and what they mean for Amazon sellers. With compounded duties nearing 200%, they share real client examples of how margins are being squeezed and what strategic moves can help sellers stay competitive. From cutting wasteful ad spend and leveraging dayparting, to seizing stock adva...

In Episode 33 of Tacos Tuesday, Hamish Conway and Sebastian Hargreaves dive into the crucial topic of negative matching for Amazon ads. They break down common mistakes sellers make, such as blindly negating high ACOS keywords and eliminating low-volume terms that can actually drive profitability. The discussion covers key criteria for effective negative matching, including relevancy, click-to-sale...

In Episode 32 of  Tacos Tuesday , hosts Hamish Conway and Sebastian Hargreaves dive into an Amazon Ads Australia case study featuring an in-depth Ads Audit conducted by Sell Global. The audit revealed that the brand had wasted spend making up 42% of its total ad budget without realising it. By restructuring campaigns, refining bid management, and reallocating budget to high-performing products, th...

In this episode of  Tacos Tuesday , Hamish Conway and Sebastian Hargreaves tackle one of the biggest challenges in Amazon advertising—wasted ad spend. They break down how brands unknowingly waste significant portions of their budget and share proven strategies to reduce inefficiencies and drive better results. They reveal why auto campaigns often lead to the most waste, how negative keyword matchi...

In this episode of  Tacos Tuesday , Hamish Conway and Sebastian Hargreaves dive into the power of Amazon ad creatives and whether video ads really make a difference. They share real performance metrics and insights, revealing how sponsored brand video is driving significantly higher click-through rates. They break down the key elements of high-converting Amazon ad creatives, the impact of video ve...

Amazon Australia’s 2024 filing results are in, revealing major shifts in the marketplace, and the numbers tell a compelling story. In episode 29, Deep Dive on Amazon AU 2024 Filing Results, Hamish Conway breaks down his key takeaways. What does this mean for brands and sellers? From third-party dominance to Amazon’s aggressive expansion, we unpack the biggest shifts in the marketplace and how you...

In Episode 28 of TACOS Tuesday, the best tactics and strategies for Amazon Ads discover the hidden growth formula that could transform your Amazon business. Hamish Conway and Sebastian Hargreaves dive deep into the power of understanding customer lifetime value and how it can give you a competitive edge. They break down the importance of tracking repeat purchases, how to calculate lifetime value,...

In this episode of  Tacos Tuesday , Hamish Conway sits down with Carl Pronti, Marketing Manager at Combined Group, to dive into the fascinating world of brand-building, e-commerce, and Amazon strategy. Carl shares his journey of bringing viral products like Scrub Daddy and The Pink Stuff to the Australian market and reveals how Combined Group stays ahead by spotting the next big trend. They discus...

In this episode of Tacos Tuesday, Hamish Conway and Sebastian Hargreaves break down the essentials of an Amazon Ads audit—what it entails, why it matters, and how it can transform your advertising strategy. They discuss key metrics every brand should track, the importance of distinguishing between branded and unbranded ad spend, and practical ways to reduce wasted spend while maximising ROI. Wheth...

In Episode 25 of Tacos Tuesday, Hamish Conway and Sebastian Hargreaves dive into the importance of acquiring new-to-brand customers on Amazon. They discuss the strategies and metrics needed to grow your brand’s market share, lower advertising costs, and create long-term value. Seb breaks down how targeting new customers helps challenger brands stand out and compete, and explains how this strategy...

Episode 24 of TACOS Tuesday, Metrics that Matter, Sebastian Hargreaves dives deep into the fundamentals of advertising metrics. In this final episode of his three-part series on the Foundations of Amazon Advertising, Sebastian breaks down how to measure and optimise key performance indicators like Click-Through Rate (CTR), Cost Per Click (CPC), Conversion Rate (CVR), and Average Order Value (AOV)....

In episode 23 of Tacos Tuesday, Sebastian Hargreaves continues his three-part series diving into the Foundations of Amazon advertising. Building from Episode 22 (Fundamentals: 101 Understanding the Basics of Advertising), Sebastian explores key bidding and targeting strategies, including the ”how” and ”why” behind fixed bids, dynamic bids, keyword targeting, and more. Learn practical tips for camp...

In Episode 22 of Tacos Tuesday, Sebastian Hargreaves kicks off a new series on the ”Fundamentals of Amazon Advertising.” Going solo this week, he dives into the basics of Amazon’s advertising ecosystem, explaining how it works, the different ad types (Sponsored Products, Sponsored Brands, and Sponsored Display), and how to measure success with key metrics like clicks, conversion rates, and ACOS. H...

In this episode of Tacos Tuesday, Hamish Conway and Sebastian Hargreaves reveal their top predictions for Amazon in 2025 and what they mean for your business. From the rise of AI transforming Ad campaigns to the growing power of Prime Video for customer engagement, this conversation is packed with forward-thinking insights. Discover how augmented reality, evolving fulfilment strategies, and Gen Z’...

In this episode of Tacos Tuesday, Hamish Conway and Sebastian Hargreaves reflect on the year in Amazon AU advertising for 2024. You’ll get a look at the trends through the year for Sell Global’s clients in terms of traffic, conversion, AoV’s, click costs and what has been behind those numbers. They also discuss how brands have been interacting with Amazon and Amazon ads as the channel becomes more...

In episode 19 of Tacos Tuesday, Hamish Conway and Sebastian Hargreaves dive deep into the results of the Amazon Australia Black Friday deal window. They break down the data, analyzing impressions, clicks, conversion rates, and more to uncover key trends from the event. From the surge in the first two days to the impact of the ”Black Friday deal badge,” they share actionable insights for sellers lo...

In this episode of Tacos Tuesday, Hamish Conway shares key lessons learned from his commitment to traveling to Australia each month in 2024. From winning new business and fostering team culture to the importance of consistency, patience, and managing personal energy, Hamish dives into the insights that have shaped his business and life this year. Whether you’re a brand owner, or business owner, th...

In episode 17 of Tacos Tuesday, Hamish Conway and Sebastian Hargreaves dive into the early trends of Black Friday 2024, breaking down key metrics from Amazon’s two-week deal event. With fresh insights on impressions, click-through rates, cost-per-click, and conversion rates, Seb shares how the data has unfolded so far, validating some of their previous predictions. They also discuss strategic take...

In Episode 16 of Tacos Tuesday, Hamish Conway and Sebastian Hargreaves dive into the powerful strategy of single keyword campaigns on Amazon. As the busy Black Friday-Cyber Monday window begins, they explain how this tactic helps advertisers boost sales, control budgets, and optimise placements with precision. Sebastian breaks down the key benefits of using single keyword campaigns and offers acti...

In Episode 15 of Tacos Tuesday, Hamish Conway and Sebastian Hargreaves dive into the often-overlooked world of Amazon ad placement modifiers. They break down how to prioritise your ad placements for maximum impact during key Amazon Flag Pole events like Black Friday and Cyber Monday. From understanding top of search, rest of search, and product page placements, to when and how to use placement mod...

In Episode 14 of Tacos Tuesday, fresh from an Amazon ads event in Sydney, hop in the Uber with Hamish and Seb as they unpack an Amazon Ads strategy sent to a brand for the November and December period.  While the plan on the surface appears logical, when they peel back the layers you can see this plan would certainly benefit Amazon, but the client would be wasting a lot of ad spend. Find out why a...