Amazon and Pinterest Join Forces: Expanding Audience Targeting and E-comm Opportunities

May 19, 2023

Pinterest, the popular social media platform known for its visual search engine, has announced a multi-year partnership with Amazon to bring third-party ad demand to the platform. This collaboration will allow advertisers to purchase ads on Pinterest through Amazon's Demand-Side Platform (DSP).

The partnership is set to benefit both parties, with Amazon gaining access to Pinterest's vast user base of over 450 million monthly active users, while Pinterest will have access to Amazon's robust e-commerce capabilities. The partnership will also help advertisers reach their desired audience more efficiently and effectively, as they will have access to the wealth of data that both platforms have collected about their users.

For Pinterest, this partnership is part of their ongoing efforts to enhance their advertising offerings and provide more options for advertisers. In recent years, the platform has introduced features such as Promoted Pins and Shopping Ads to make it easier for businesses to reach their target audience on the platform.

This partnership is not the first of its kind for Pinterest, as the platform has previously collaborated with other e-commerce giants such as Shopify and WooCommerce. These partnerships have allowed businesses to integrate their online stores with Pinterest, making it easier for users to discover and purchase products on the platform. 

However, the partnership with Amazon is perhaps the most significant one yet, as it opens up a whole new world of advertising opportunities for Pinterest. The partnership will allow Pinterest to provide advertisers with more advanced targeting capabilities. For instance, advertisers will be able to target users based on their Amazon purchasing history and search behavior, as well as their Pinterest engagement history.

The partnership is also a significant win for Amazon, as it allows the e-commerce giant to extend its reach beyond its own platform and tap into Pinterest's vast user base. With over 450 million monthly active users, Pinterest offers Amazon a unique opportunity to expand its advertising offerings and reach new customers.

Furthermore, the partnership aligns with Amazon's broader strategy of expanding its advertising business. Over the past few years, the company has been investing heavily in its advertising capabilities, with the goal of becoming a major player in the digital advertising space.

By partnering with Pinterest, Amazon can tap into the platform's vast user base and gain access to valuable data that can help inform its advertising strategy. This, in turn, will help the e-commerce giant better compete with other digital advertising giants such as Google and Facebook.

Overall, the Pinterest-Amazon partnership is a significant development for both companies and the advertising industry as a whole. The partnership will provide businesses with more advanced advertising capabilities while also helping Pinterest and Amazon grow their respective businesses.

As the advertising landscape continues to evolve, collaborations such as this one will become increasingly important for businesses looking to stay ahead of the curve. By partnering with other industry leaders, businesses can leverage each other's strengths to create more comprehensive advertising solutions and drive better results.

Katie Sullivan Porter

Marin Software
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