Connects advertisers with high-intent shoppers across Amazon's ecosystem using first-party data and closed-loop measurement to drive measurable business outcomes and sales.
Last updated Feb 18, 2026 by AI Enrichment
Third-largest digital advertising platform globally, dominant in retail media and e-commerce advertising
Amazon Ads is the advertising division of Amazon.com, Inc., offering a comprehensive suite of advertising solutions that leverage Amazon's vast e-commerce ecosystem, streaming services, and consumer data. The platform enables brands, sellers, and advertisers to reach customers across Amazon's owned and operated properties (including Amazon.com, Prime Video, Twitch, IMDb, and Kindle), as well as through third-party sites and apps via the Amazon DSP (Demand-Side Platform). Amazon Ads has become one of the fastest-growing advertising businesses globally, positioning itself as the third-largest digital advertising platform after Google and Meta. The company provides a range of advertising products including Sponsored Products, Sponsored Brands, Sponsored Display, Amazon DSP, and streaming TV ads. Amazon Ads differentiates itself through its unique first-party shopping and streaming data, high purchase intent signals, and closed-loop attribution capabilities that allow advertisers to measure the direct impact of their campaigns on sales. The platform serves everyone from small businesses selling on Amazon to large enterprise brands seeking omnichannel advertising solutions, making it a critical player in the modern AdTech ecosystem with estimated annual advertising revenue exceeding $40 billion.
Cost-per-click ads that promote individual product listings on Amazon search results and product pages
Banner ads featuring brand logo, custom headline, and multiple products appearing in shopping results
Display advertising solution that reaches audiences on and off Amazon using self-service or managed-service options
Demand-side platform for programmatically buying display, video, and audio ads across Amazon properties and third-party exchanges
Video advertising on Prime Video, Freevee, Twitch, and Fire TV
Clean room solution for privacy-safe analytics and measurement across advertising channels
Free, customizable multi-page brand destinations on Amazon
Social media-like feed for brands to share lifestyle imagery and connect with customers