Amazon Strategy

Macarta’s 2022 Amazon Trends & Predictions

Predicting the world of Amazon is never an easy task. Intermix the volatility of the pandemic, and it looks a lot like shaking a Magic 8-Ball and crossing your fingers. However, in today’s world, having an Amazon Business is no longer a nice-to-have, it is

The Drop

Since launching in early 2019, Amazon’s The Drop has become a stand-out in the world of online fashion brands. Partnering with big names such as Kendall and Kylie Jenner, Miranda Kerr, Katie Sturino, and many more, The Drop has developed an iconic brand image and

Amazon Holiday Marketing Strategies

It’s beginning to look a lot like the Amazon holiday shopping season! This year is set to see even more demand than ever. With that in mind, we’ve compiled this Amazon holiday strategy guide with tips to help you and your business thrive in holiday

Amazon 101: Amazon Live

What is Amazon Live? Amazon Live is Amazon’s answer to the Home Shopping Network, a digital space where brands and Amazon Influencers can engage shoppers with streamed infotainment to drive sales and awareness. Customers can participate in a live chat during the livestream, as well as

Your 2021 Amazon Holiday Checklist

‘Tis the season to start planning for the holidays on Amazon. Though it might seem early, now is the time to ramp up your strategy in anticipation of a chaotic holiday season due to the supply chain crisis and ongoing effects of the pandemic. These

Amazon Q4 2021 Calendar

Though it might still feel like summer, now is the time to prepare for the 2021 holiday season on Amazon. In this article, we outline Amazon’s deadlines for deal submissions, shipping cut-off dates, key holiday shopping events, and the types of deals available to sellers

Amazon 101: Title Optimization

When uploading a catalog of products to Amazon, one of the most important considerations is how you choose to optimize your product titles. A great title optimization follows a few best practices, considers customer psychology through UX copywriting, and is personalized to your product’s brand.Take

Amazon Q3 2021 Calendar

It’s summer of 2021 — most states in the US have fully reopened and life is seemingly getting back to “normal.” Though we might be reluctant to believe it, this sense of normalcy is fragile. The efficacy length of the vaccines is still in question

The Complete Guide to Prime Day Prep 2021

Summer’s hottest sale — Prime Day 2021 — is fast approaching and there are a number of considerations and preparations that should be made to maximize your success. We’ve compiled this guide as the ultimate resource to help you streamline operations, evaluate your strategies, remind

Prime Day Prep 2021: Content Strategy

Our last and final post of this Prime Day Prep series is all about optimizing your content strategy. Content — that is, copy and creative assets — are your bread and butter. It is an essential and highly important cog in the Amazon wheel of

Hot Sale 2021: 7 Tips for Success

Hot Sale is right around the corner and it's one of the most important annual events for brands to gain visibility, increase relevance, and boost sales on Amazon. Hot Sale is a 9-day annual event in Mexico where brands across many categories offer discounts and

Prime Day Prep 2021: Promotions & Advertising

Staying current with what's happening on Amazon is always critical, especially around a tentpole event like Prime Day. Set to take place June 21 – 22, Prime Day 2021 is fast approaching. We covered this year’s must-knows and inventory planning in Part 1 and Part

What is Amazon OTT?

“OTT Video users have grown by 100 million in the past year.” Over-the-Top (OTT) advertising is gaining massive traction and Amazon is exponentially accelerating the trend, giving the Big Tech stamp of approval to what was once a counter-cultural movement. As viewers increasingly cut the cord

Amazon Posts: 3 New Features You Need to Know

Since the beta launch of Amazon Posts over a year ago, Amazon continuously rolls out new improvements to the platform. We outlined a few of those updates in our post How Amazon Posts Can Boost Brand Awareness, but new and improved features have surfaced. Today,

Prime Day Prep 2021: Inventory Planning

With Amazon Prime Day 2021 just around the corner, it’s never too early to think about inventory planning. This year’s Prime Day is slated for June 21 – 22. Since 2020 was an anomaly and has thrown a wrench in traditional forecasting models and inventory