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Amazon DSP

Amazon DSP

Demand-Side Platform (DSP)Product· part of Amazonadvertising.amazon.com

Amazon DSP gives advertisers unmatched access to Amazon's first-party purchase and behavioral data to reach high-intent audiences programmatically across Amazon properties and the open web, driving measurable outcomes across the full purchase funnel.

Last updated Sep 4, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment · Connections updated Sep 14, 2026

Founded
2012
HQ
Seattle, Washington, United States
Parent
Connections
189

At a glance

Employees
10000+
Funding
-
Revenue
Part of Amazon Ads, which reported ~$46B+ in annual revenue (2023)
Stock
AMZN
154integrations15competitors1corporate family1partners

About

One of the top-tier DSPs globally, uniquely positioned as the only platform with direct access to Amazon's first-party commerce data and owned-and-operated inventory at scale

Amazon DSP (Demand-Side Platform) is Amazon's programmatic advertising solution, launched in 2012, that allows advertisers to programmatically buy display, video, audio, and out-of-home ad inventory at scale. It provides access to Amazon's owned-and-operated properties—including Amazon.com, IMDb, Twitch, and Freevee—as well as a vast network of third-party publisher sites and apps. What distinguishes Amazon DSP from competing platforms is its access to Amazon's proprietary first-party shopping signals, enabling advertisers to target audiences based on actual purchase intent, browsing behavior, and transactional data that no other DSP can replicate. Amazon DSP sits at the intersection of retail media and programmatic advertising, making it uniquely powerful for brands seeking to reach consumers throughout the full purchase funnel—from awareness to conversion. Advertisers can leverage Amazon's audience segments (such as in-market, lifestyle, and lookalike audiences) to reach relevant consumers both on and off Amazon properties. The platform supports a wide range of ad formats including display banners, online video (OLV), connected TV (CTV), audio ads, and digital out-of-home (DOOH), giving brands a comprehensive cross-channel programmatic solution. As part of Amazon Ads—one of the fastest-growing advertising businesses globally—Amazon DSP competes directly with The Trade Desk, Google DV360, and other major DSPs. Amazon Ads reported over $46 billion in advertising revenue in 2023, reflecting the scale and strategic importance of its advertising ecosystem. Amazon DSP is available both through managed service (with a minimum spend requirement) and self-service options, making it accessible to enterprise advertisers and sophisticated mid-market brands alike. Its integration with Amazon Marketing Cloud (AMC) further enhances measurement, attribution, and audience analytics capabilities.

Business model

Usage-based / Managed Service Platform

Target market

Enterprise and Mid-Market

What they offer

  • Amazon DSP Self-Service

    Self-managed programmatic buying interface for sophisticated advertisers to manage their own campaigns across Amazon and third-party inventory

  • Amazon DSP Managed Service

    White-glove managed service option where Amazon's team manages campaign execution, typically requiring a minimum spend threshold

  • Connected TV (CTV) Advertising

    Programmatic CTV ad placements across Amazon Freevee, Fire TV, IMDb TV, and third-party streaming apps

  • Online Video (OLV)

    In-stream and out-stream video ad formats served across Amazon-owned and third-party digital properties

  • Display Advertising

    Programmatic display banners and rich media ads served across Amazon.com and thousands of third-party publisher sites

  • Audio Ads

    Programmatic audio advertising delivered through Amazon Music and third-party audio streaming platforms

  • Digital Out-of-Home (DOOH)

    Programmatic DOOH ad placements integrated into Amazon DSP's cross-channel buying capabilities

  • Amazon Audience Segments

    Pre-built and custom audience segments based on Amazon's first-party shopping, browsing, and streaming data

  • Amazon Marketing Cloud (AMC) Integration

    Privacy-safe clean room environment enabling advanced cross-channel measurement, attribution, and custom audience creation

Key features

Access to Amazon's exclusive first-party purchase and behavioral dataCross-channel programmatic buying (display, video, CTV, audio, DOOH)Owned-and-operated inventory across Amazon.com, IMDb, Twitch, Freevee, and Fire TVIn-market and lifestyle audience targeting based on real shopping signalsLookalike audience modeling using Amazon's data graphAmazon Marketing Cloud (AMC) integration for advanced analyticsBrand safety and fraud prevention controlsClosed-loop attribution linking ad exposure to Amazon purchasesContextual and behavioral targeting across the open webFrequency capping and cross-device reach management

Use cases

Retargeting Amazon product page visitors and cart abandonersReaching in-market shoppers for specific product categoriesBrand awareness campaigns across Amazon-owned streaming and display inventoryCross-channel prospecting using Amazon audience segments on third-party sitesConnected TV campaigns targeting Amazon Prime Video and Freevee audiencesFull-funnel advertising from awareness to purchase conversionCompetitive conquesting by targeting competitor product viewersSeasonal and promotional campaign amplification beyond Amazon's owned properties

Customer segments

Large enterprise brand advertisersAmazon sellers and vendors seeking off-Amazon reachRetail and e-commerce brandsConsumer packaged goods (CPG) companiesEntertainment and streaming advertisersAutomotive brandsFinancial services advertisersTravel and hospitality brandsAdvertising agencies managing programmatic on behalf of clients

Tech & specs

Technology stack

Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud infrastructureReal-time bidding (RTB) engineAmazon's first-party data graph and identity resolutionAmazon Marketing Cloud (clean room / data collaboration)Machine learning and AI for audience modeling and bid optimizationAmazon Publisher Services (supply-side integration)IAB-standard ad serving and measurement protocolsVAST/VPAID for video ad delivery

Security & compliance

GDPRCCPAIAB TCF (Transparency & Consent Framework)Brand safety controls (IAS, DoubleVerify integrations)Privacy-safe clean room (Amazon Marketing Cloud)

Deployment

Cloud

API

Yes

Corporate history
  1. 2012 · Founded
Connection details
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