Helium 10 Buzz 11/28/24: TikTok Live Selling Analytics | Temu vs Shein Intensifies
Serious Sellers Podcast: Learn How To Sell On Amazon FBA & Walmart
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Why did Japan's Fair Trade Commission raid Amazon Japan?
The raid was conducted on suspicion of anti-monopoly law violations, specifically allegations that Amazon Japan pressured sellers to lower prices in exchange for favorable placement on the platform. This follows a 2018 investigation for similar practices.
How does Rufus, Amazon's AI shopping assistant, impact holiday shopping?
Rufus simplifies holiday shopping by providing tailored gift suggestions, product comparisons, and assistance with party planning. It also tracks orders and uses Amazon Lens to enhance decision-making through image scanning.
What is the significance of Temu and Shein's aggressive keyword bidding during Black Friday?
Temu and Shein have driven up cost-per-click (CPC) prices by bidding on competitor keywords like 'Walmart Black Friday deals.' This has forced traditional retailers to reconsider their ad budgets and shift focus to platforms like TikTok and Facebook for better ROI.
What is the ongoing legal battle between Shein and Temu about?
Shein accuses Temu of unfair competition, including trade secret misappropriation, false advertising, trademark dilution, and libel. Temu argues that Shein is using the lawsuit to stifle competition and disrupt its operations in the U.S.
What is Stickler's live selling analytics platform on TikTok Shop?
Stickler offers the first live selling analytics platform on TikTok Shop, providing real-time insights, auto-generated reports, and host performance analysis to optimize live streams and boost sales. It supports multiple languages and tailored insights.
How does Amazon's Dynamic Traffic Engine improve ad buying efficiency?
The Dynamic Traffic Engine optimizes programmatic ad buying by sending demand signals to supply-side platforms (SSPs), reducing low-demand requests by 40% and improving fill rates by 7%. This enhances ad campaign relevance and ROI.
What are the benefits of Amazon's discounted Prime membership for young adults?
Young adults aged 18-24 can get Prime membership for $7.49/month or $69/year, half the standard cost. Benefits include fast delivery, Prime Video access, exclusive deals, and additional perks like travel discounts through Student Universe.
How does Buy With Prime benefit Steve Madden and its customers?
Buy With Prime allows U.S.-based Prime members to access Amazon's fulfillment network on SteveMadden.com, offering fast, free delivery, easy returns, and a streamlined checkout process. It enhances customer trust and conversion rates by 16%.
What new features in Helium 10 Cerebro help sellers analyze competitor performance?
Cerebro now allows sellers to compare monthly keyword rankings and identify where competitors gained or lost traction. It also features AI filtering to exclude or include specific keywords, such as brand names or Spanish terms, for more targeted analysis.
How can sellers use Magnet to find holiday-related keywords?
Sellers can input a main keyword in Magnet and filter for phrases containing words like 'gift' or 'gifts' to identify trending holiday-related keywords for PPC campaigns or listing optimization.
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