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Why Is Amazon Suddenly Linking to Other Retailers? It's About the Ads
In this episode, we discuss Amazon's recent test of offsite product links in mobile search results, an unprecedented move aimed at expanding its advertising inventory. The episode delves into the motivations behind this strategy, including the potential for increasing ad space, improving customer experience, and gathering valuable user data. We also explore the perspectives of e-commerce analyst Rick Watson, who ties Amazon's decision to the evolving search and AI landscape and its need for user intent data. The discussion includes various theories on Amazon's ultimate goals, from data…
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