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Prime Video Ads

Reach ~115M monthly US streaming viewers with premium video ads powered by Amazon's unmatched first-party purchase data, enabling closed-loop attribution from ad exposure to actual purchase.

Seattle, Washington, United StatesFounded 2024Parent: Amazon Ads

Last updated May 11, 2026 by the ATDb Editorial Team

Industry
Connected TV (CTV) / Streaming Advertising
Business Model
Advertising Platform (CPM-based, Sponsorship)
Target Market
Enterprise and Mid-Market Advertisers
Employee Count
10000+
Revenue Range
$1B+ annually (estimated, part of Amazon Advertising segment exceeding $50B)
Stock Symbol
AMZN
Parent Company
Amazon Ads
API Available
Yes
Market Position

One of the largest CTV ad platforms in the US by reach, backed by Amazon's first-party data and e-commerce attribution capabilities

Overview

Prime Video Ads is Amazon's dedicated advertising business built on top of the Prime Video streaming platform, which transitioned to an ad-supported model on January 29, 2024. With approximately 115 million monthly active viewers in the United States alone, it instantly became one of the largest ad-supported streaming environments in the world, rivaling legacy broadcast and cable networks in reach while offering the precision targeting capabilities of a digital-native platform. The business operates a structured CPM-based advertising model with distinct tiers designed to accommodate different advertiser budgets and campaign objectives. Preferred CPM packages are priced around $26, Guaranteed CPM packages at approximately $34, and high-impact Sponsorship packages ranging from $600,000 to $8 million, enabling everything from performance-focused brand campaigns to tentpole event sponsorships. This tiered structure reflects Amazon's strategy to attract both large brand advertisers seeking premium placements and mid-market advertisers seeking measurable reach. What makes Prime Video Ads uniquely powerful in the AdTech ecosystem is its integration with Amazon's broader advertising infrastructure, including Amazon DSP, Amazon Marketing Cloud, and the company's unparalleled first-party purchase and behavioral data. Advertisers can connect streaming ad exposure directly to downstream purchase behavior on Amazon.com, closing the attribution loop in a way that traditional TV and most streaming competitors cannot match. This positions Prime Video Ads as a formidable competitor to YouTube, Hulu, Peacock, Paramount+, and Netflix's ad tier, while also challenging traditional linear TV upfront spending.

Products & Features

Preferred CPM Ads

Standard streaming ad inventory at ~$26 CPM, offering broad reach across Prime Video content

Guaranteed CPM Ads

Reserved, guaranteed inventory at ~$34 CPM for advertisers seeking assured delivery and premium placement

Sponsorships

High-impact tentpole sponsorship packages ranging from $600K to $8M for major content events and series

Amazon DSP Integration

Programmatic access to Prime Video inventory via Amazon's Demand-Side Platform with advanced audience targeting

Amazon Marketing Cloud (AMC) Attribution

Clean room analytics connecting streaming ad exposure to Amazon purchase behavior for closed-loop measurement

Interactive Ad Formats

Shoppable and interactive ad units that allow viewers to engage with products directly from the TV screen

Streaming TV Ads via Amazon Ads Console

Self-service and managed access to Prime Video and broader Amazon streaming inventory for eligible advertisers

Key Features
~115 million monthly US viewer reachFirst-party Amazon purchase and behavioral data targetingClosed-loop attribution linking ad exposure to e-commerce purchasesTiered CPM structure (Preferred, Guaranteed, Sponsorship)Integration with Amazon DSP for programmatic buyingAmazon Marketing Cloud clean room for advanced measurementInteractive and shoppable ad formatsBrand safety within premium, curated content environmentCross-device audience targeting across Fire TV, mobile, and web
Use Cases
Brand awareness campaigns targeting premium streaming audiencesPerformance advertising with purchase attribution on Amazon.comTentpole event sponsorships (e.g., Thursday Night Football)Product launch campaigns leveraging Amazon shopper dataRetargeting Amazon shoppers who viewed or purchased specific product categoriesCross-screen campaigns combining CTV with Amazon display and sponsored adsShoppable TV campaigns enabling direct product discovery from ad units
Customer Segments
Fortune 500 brand advertisersConsumer packaged goods (CPG) companiesAutomotive advertisersRetail and e-commerce brandsEntertainment and media companiesFinancial services advertisersPharmaceutical and healthcare brandsTechnology companiesAmazon third-party sellers seeking brand awareness
Corporate history
  • 2024Founded

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