Amazon Ads has launched a new forecasting service for Sponsored TV (ST) advertisers, enhancing their ability to plan and optimize campaigns.
Key Features of the New Service
Weekly Impressions Forecast: Advertisers can now view predicted weekly impressions for their Sponsored TV campaigns.
Campaign-Specific Predictions: Forecasts are based on individual campaign and ad group settings, providing tailored insights.
Machine Learning-Driven: The forecasting model uses machine learning algorithms trained on historical data from similar campaigns.
How It Works
The forecasting service analyzes the settings of a Sponsored TV campaign and compares them to the performance of past campaigns with similar characteristics. This analysis generates a prediction of weekly impressions the campaign is likely to receive.
While the current release focuses on weekly impressions, Amazon Ads plans to expand the service to include additional forecast metrics in the future. This expansion will likely provide advertisers with a more comprehensive view of their potential campaign performance.
Implications for Advertisers
This new forecasting tool offers Sponsored TV advertisers:
- Improved campaign planning capabilities
- Better budget allocation strategies
- Enhanced ability to set realistic performance expectations
As Amazon continues to develop its advertising platform, tools like this forecasting service demonstrate the company's commitment to providing advertisers with data-driven insights to optimize their campaigns.