Amazon Accelerator: Advanced Strategies for Scaling Established Brands

VIP Dinner - Los Angeles, Ca

Nov 19, 2024 6:00 PM8:30 PM PDT

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Here's what we talked about

  • Amazon Go-to-Market Strategy: 1P, 3P, Hybrid

    • Evaluating 1P vs. 3P vs. Hybrid Models:
      • We'll compare the pros and cons of each method and provide insights on scalability, profit margin management, and the level of control over branding and customer experience.
      • With the recent restrictions put into place by Amazon regarding shifting sales strategy, it's never been more important to understand how to optimize your current strategy.
    • Pricing Strategy and Competition Management Across Models:
      • Techniques for adjusting pricing strategies can depend on your model, so we'll dive into how to manage competition while still protecting your brand's value.
  • Demand Planning:

    • Demand Forecasting Tools and Techniques for Amazon Sellers:
      • How to leverage Amazon’s own forecasting tools alongside third-party software for accurate inventory planning.
    • Seasonal and Promotional Planning:
      • Building demand plans around peak periods, Amazon Prime Day, and other key shopping events.
    • Managing Lead Times and Production Planning for Amazon Demand:
      • Addressing challenges around lead times, production scalability, and flexible stock control to avoid stockouts or overstock.
    • Data-Driven Demand Planning:
      • Using data insights from sales history, customer behavior, and market trends to adjust and refine forecasts.
  • Amazon Vendor Negotiations (AVN):

    • Strategies for Successful AVN Negotiations:
      • Key areas to negotiate with Amazon, including co-op fees, markdown allowances, and bulk purchase agreements.
      • Approaches to manage payment terms, minimize deductions, and maintain high margins in vendor negotiations.
    • Aligning AVN Terms with Business Goals:
      • How to match AVN terms to your brand's broader objectives, from margin control to brand visibility.
    • Building and Maintaining Relationships with Amazon Vendor Managers:
      • Techniques to establish productive communication and collaboration with VMs.
    • Setting Expectations and Clear KPIs with Vendor Managers:
      • Aligning on performance indicators and key targets to create transparency and accountability.
  • Advanced Retail Media – DSP, AMC, Full Funnel:

    • Optimizing Amazon DSP (Demand-Side Platform):
      • Best practices for audience targeting, ad placement, and budget allocation to maximize returns.
    • Amazon Marketing Cloud (AMC) for Data-Driven Advertising:
      • Learn how to leverage AMC for insights on cross-channel performance, customer journey mapping, and ROI measurement.
    • Integrating DSP and AMC Data for Enhanced Campaign Insights:
      • Combining data from both platforms to inform media decisions, improve targeting accuracy, and drive higher engagement.
    • Full Funnel Advertising Strategy on Amazon:
      • How to create a cohesive strategy across awareness, consideration, and conversion stages, including remarketing and audience segmentation.

Event Partners

Channel Key

Channel Key is an award-winning full-service Amazon marketplace consulting agency that has partnered with over 250+ brands ranging from SMBs to Enterprise companies. As an Advanced Amazon Partner, Channel Key helps brands unlock their marketplace potential by maximizing profitability and identifying growth opportunities on Amazon. Each brand benefits from a team of Amazon experts and receives a customized Strategic Business Plan with defined KPIs that serve as a clear path to success. Our mission is to provide brand owners with a winning Amazon strategy, ecosystem, and resources to scale at the highest level possible.

Guest Speakers

Tiffany Serbus-Gustaveson LinkedIn

Senior Digital Strategist at BWG Connect

Tiffany Serbus-Gustaveson is a Digital Strategist at BWG Connect, a network and knowledge sharing group of thousands of brands who collectively grow their digital knowledge base and collaborate on partner selection. With over 13 years of experience in the digital space, she has built a strong reputation for driving growth, innovation, and customer engagement across a variety of online platforms. She is passionate about keeping up with the latest industry trends and emerging technologies by speaking with hundreds of brands a year thru the BWG Network. 

Dan Brownsher LinkedIn

President / CEO / Founder at Channel Key

As President and CEO of Channel Key, Dan Brownsher leads the agency's vision and strategy for helping brands succeed on Amazon. Dan is a national thought leader in Amazon retail strategy and emerging e-commerce trends. He is a commentator on Amazon practices, policies, and technologies as well as a sought-after opinion source for media, quoted by Bloomberg, Forbes, MSN.com, LA Times, Reuters and key specialist trade and business media outlets across the country. His unique experience as co-founder of a Top 200 Amazon seller combined with an established portfolio of 250+ brand partners translates to best-in-class leadership and a passion that can only be fulfilled by helping brands scale and thrive.

Wendi Mathis Held LinkedIn

Senior Vice President Strategic Accounts at Channel Key

With over 25 years of retail experience, Wendi Mathis Held is a proven growth strategist dedicated to helping brands thrive on Amazon and beyond. As founder of True Hero, a premium Amazon agency acquired by Channel Key in 2024, she has honed a deep understanding of e-commerce dynamics, consumer behavior, and retail marketing. At Channel Key, Wendi leads strategic initiatives by helping small to medium-sized companies and premium brands leverage data-driven insights and forecasting to achieve sustained growth in competitive marketplaces. Her expertise in business development, customer relationships, and strategic planning makes her a trusted partner for brands looking to unlock their potential on the world’s largest online platform.

Jason Dunavant LinkedIn

Director of Client Marketing at Channel Key

As Director of Client Marketing for Channel Key, Jason manages $35+ million in Amazon Ads spend and oversees the agency’s often complex marketing strategies for brands. For more than a decade, Jason has been immersed in every aspect of Amazon success – from order fulfillment and customer service to purchasing, logistics, and advertising. His hands-on experience across every area of Amazon equips him with a comprehensive and unique understanding of the challenges and opportunities brands face. Jason’s leadership and strategic vision result in tailored marketing initiatives that drive sustainable growth for brands navigating the complexities of Amazon’s competitive marketplace.

Event Moderator

Tiffany Serbus-Gustaveson LinkedIn

Senior Digital Strategist at BWG Connect

Tiffany Serbus-Gustaveson is a Digital Strategist at BWG Connect, a network and knowledge sharing group of thousands of brands who collectively grow their digital knowledge base and collaborate on partner selection. With over 13 years of experience in the digital space, she has built a strong reputation for driving growth, innovation, and customer engagement across a variety of online platforms. She is passionate about keeping up with the latest industry trends and emerging technologies by speaking with hundreds of brands a year thru the BWG Network. 

Dan Brownsher LinkedIn

President / CEO / Founder at Channel Key

As President and CEO of Channel Key, Dan Brownsher leads the agency's vision and strategy for helping brands succeed on Amazon. Dan is a national thought leader in Amazon retail strategy and emerging e-commerce trends. He is a commentator on Amazon practices, policies, and technologies as well as a sought-after opinion source for media, quoted by Bloomberg, Forbes, MSN.com, LA Times, Reuters and key specialist trade and business media outlets across the country. His unique experience as co-founder of a Top 200 Amazon seller combined with an established portfolio of 250+ brand partners translates to best-in-class leadership and a passion that can only be fulfilled by helping brands scale and thrive.

Wendi Mathis Held LinkedIn

Senior Vice President Strategic Accounts at Channel Key

With over 25 years of retail experience, Wendi Mathis Held is a proven growth strategist dedicated to helping brands thrive on Amazon and beyond. As founder of True Hero, a premium Amazon agency acquired by Channel Key in 2024, she has honed a deep understanding of e-commerce dynamics, consumer behavior, and retail marketing. At Channel Key, Wendi leads strategic initiatives by helping small to medium-sized companies and premium brands leverage data-driven insights and forecasting to achieve sustained growth in competitive marketplaces. Her expertise in business development, customer relationships, and strategic planning makes her a trusted partner for brands looking to unlock their potential on the world’s largest online platform.

Jason Dunavant LinkedIn

Director of Client Marketing at Channel Key

As Director of Client Marketing for Channel Key, Jason manages $35+ million in Amazon Ads spend and oversees the agency’s often complex marketing strategies for brands. For more than a decade, Jason has been immersed in every aspect of Amazon success – from order fulfillment and customer service to purchasing, logistics, and advertising. His hands-on experience across every area of Amazon equips him with a comprehensive and unique understanding of the challenges and opportunities brands face. Jason’s leadership and strategic vision result in tailored marketing initiatives that drive sustainable growth for brands navigating the complexities of Amazon’s competitive marketplace.

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