May 7, 2025
What does it take to grow a brand on Amazon today?
The rules have changed, and Amazon is now less of a storefront and more of a dynamic ad and data platform.
In this episode, Jason Boyce, Founder and CEO of Avenue7Media, joins host Reid Jackson to share what he’s learned over 22 years in the e-commerce world. From selling as a reseller to building a brand and leading an agency, Jayson explains why success now depends on feeding the algorithm, not pitching to buyers.
He breaks down how streaming TV is driving direct
Amazon sales, the problem with locked attributes and UPCs, and why
attribution is finally catching up to the promise of connected
TV.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why traditional retail rules don’t apply to Amazon
How Connected TV can accelerate brand growth
What makes Amazon profitable when
compared to DTC
Jump into the conversation:
(00:00) Introducing Next Level Supply Chain
(02:53) From failed consulting to full-service agency
(06:26) Fixing locked attributes and bad UPC data
(09:59) Streaming ads that convert like e-commerce
(13:56) Selling to algorithms, not people
(16:34) Comparing Amazon to direct-to-consumer
(20:44) Why CTV is outperforming display ads
(26:48) How AI will change the way we shop
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Jason Boyce on LinkedIn
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