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Amazon DSP

Amazon DSP

Amazon DSP gives advertisers programmatic access to premium inventory across Amazon properties and the open web, powered by exclusive first-party shopping data that enables precise audience targeting and closed-loop purchase measurement.

advertising.amazon.comSeattle, Washington, United StatesFounded 2012Parent: Amazon

Last updated Jun 6, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment · Connections updated Jun 12, 2026

Industry
Programmatic Advertising / Demand-Side Platform
Business Model
Usage-based / Managed Service Platform
Target Market
Enterprise and Mid-Market
Employee Count
10001+
Funding
-
Revenue Range
$50B+ (as part of Amazon Advertising overall)
Stock Symbol
AMZN
Parent Company
Amazon
API Available
Yes
Market Position

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

Overview

Amazon DSP (Demand-Side Platform) is Amazon's programmatic advertising solution that allows advertisers and agencies to buy display, video, audio, and out-of-home ad inventory at scale. It provides access to exclusive Amazon audiences built from billions of real shopping signals, enabling advertisers to reach consumers both on Amazon-owned properties—including Amazon.com, IMDb, Twitch, and Fire TV—and across a vast network of third-party publisher sites and apps. The platform is a core pillar of Amazon Ads, one of the fastest-growing digital advertising businesses globally. Amazon DSP differentiates itself through its unique access to Amazon's first-party purchase intent and behavioral data, which is unavailable to competing DSPs. Advertisers can target audiences based on in-market shopping behavior, lifestyle segments, and demographic attributes derived from Amazon's retail ecosystem. The platform supports full-funnel advertising strategies, from awareness through conversion, and provides closed-loop measurement that ties ad exposure directly to purchase outcomes on Amazon—a capability that is highly valued in an era of increasing signal loss. In the AdTech ecosystem, Amazon DSP competes directly with The Trade Desk, Google's DV360, and other major DSPs, but holds a distinctive position due to its commerce data moat and direct integration with Amazon's retail media network. It serves a broad range of advertisers—from large enterprise brands to mid-market companies—and is accessible both through managed service (with minimum spend requirements) and self-service options. Amazon DSP is a critical tool for brands seeking to influence purchase decisions at the moment of highest consumer intent.

Products & Features

Amazon DSP Self-Service

Self-managed programmatic buying interface for qualified advertisers and agencies to manage campaigns independently

Amazon DSP Managed Service

White-glove managed campaign service operated by Amazon Ads teams, typically requiring higher minimum spend

Amazon Audiences

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

Amazon Marketing Cloud (AMC) Integration

Clean room analytics environment enabling advanced audience creation and cross-channel measurement using Amazon signal data

Streaming TV Ads

Programmatic video ad placements across Amazon's streaming properties including Prime Video, Freevee, and Twitch

Audio Ads

Programmatic audio ad inventory across Amazon Music and Alexa-enabled devices

Display & Video Ads

Programmatic display and online video placements across Amazon-owned sites and third-party publisher networks

Closed-Loop Measurement

Attribution and reporting that connects ad exposure to actual purchase behavior on Amazon, providing unique sales-lift insights

Key Features
Access to Amazon's exclusive first-party purchase intent and behavioral dataClosed-loop measurement tying ad exposure to Amazon purchase outcomesProgrammatic access to Amazon-owned inventory (Amazon.com, IMDb, Twitch, Fire TV, Prime Video)Third-party open web and app inventory via supply-side partnershipsAdvanced audience segmentation including in-market, lifestyle, and lookalike audiencesIntegration with Amazon Marketing Cloud for custom analyticsSupport for display, video, streaming TV, audio, and OOH formatsBrand safety and fraud prevention controlsFrequency capping and cross-device targetingReal-time bidding and private marketplace deals
Use Cases
Reaching in-market shoppers with high purchase intent on and off AmazonRetargeting Amazon product page visitors and cart abandonersBrand awareness campaigns via streaming TV and video on Prime Video and TwitchDriving new-to-brand customer acquisition using Amazon audience dataFull-funnel advertising from awareness to conversion with unified measurementCompetitive conquesting by targeting competitor product shoppersSeasonal and promotional campaign amplification tied to Amazon retail events
Customer Segments
Large enterprise brand advertisersMid-market direct-to-consumer brandsAmazon sellers and vendors seeking off-Amazon reachMedia agencies and trading desksCPG and retail advertisersEntertainment and streaming advertisersFinancial services and automotive advertisers
Corporate history
  • 2012Founded
Connections
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