In this episode, the VENDO team unpacks Amazon’s Transparency program—what it is, how it works, and why it matters for brand protection in 2025. From combating counterfeits to navigating the OPR process and understanding costs, we cover the key benefits, challenges, and strategic considerations for brands looking to stay secure and competitive.

Topics Covered: 
- What is Amazon Transparency? (2:25)
- Why Should Brands Care? (4:10)
- Combatting Counterfeit and Unauthorized Sellers (7:08)
- Cost of Codes (10:46)
- Operational Performance Review(OPR) Process (11:37)
- Transparency Dashboard (16:48)
- Challenges & Considerations (17:55)

Speakers: 
- Sneha Nisha, Lead Account Health Manager, VENDO 
- Delaney Del Mundo, Director of Amazon & TikTok Shop Account Strategy, VENDO 

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Understanding Amazon Transparency - VENDO Velocity Podcast Ep. 168

In this episode of the VENDO Velocity Podcast, the VENDO team partners with The Trade Desk to explore the future of retail media and DSP. We’ll dive into the power of retail media, how to unlock retailer data, and why it’s a game-changer for brands in 2025. Tune in for best practices, key trends, and strategies to stay ahead.

Topics Covered: 
What does The Trade Desk do? (1:34)
What determines the level of data that each retailer gives to TTD? (3:24)
What type of brands are best suited for Retail Media? (10:05)
Best Practices for Retail Media Ad Campaigns vs D2C (13:35)
Landscape of Retail Media moving forward (16:11)

Speakers: 
Becky Gesswein, Retail Data Partnerships Director, The Trade Desk 
Matan Laredo, Lead Programmatic Advertising Manager, VENDO 
Chase Snider, Walmart Programmatic Specialist, VENDO

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Retail Media & DSP: What Brands Need to Know Ft. The Trade Desk - VENDO Velocity Podcast Ep. 169

In this episode, the VENDO team explores Amazon Marketing Cloud (AMC) and its powerful role in data-driven advertising. We cover AMC’s evolution, AI-driven insights, customized reporting, and how to use retail and ad data together to understand customer paths and boost campaign performance in 2025.

Topics Covered: 
- Amazon Marketing Cloud(AMC): What is it? (2:18)
- Evolution of AMC & Coding Needs (3:03)
- AI Query Generator Rollout (3:51)
- AI-Driven Audience Precision (4:20)
- Generality vs Specificity (6:06)
- Amazon Revamping Tools (8:03)
- Limitation to AI (8:40)
- Customized Reporting and Analytics (10:30)
- Most Common Paths to Purchase (12:17)
- Average Path to Purchase (13:41)
- KPIs Branded vs Non-Branded (15:35)
- Layering in Retail Data with Ad Data (17:27)
- Reporting Cadences (18:25)
- Video Ads Overview (19:55)
- Viewing Non-Converting Audiences (21:54)

Speakers: 
Delaney Del Mundo, VP Account Strategy - Amazon & TikTok Shop, VENDO 
Jamie Grossman, Advertising Specialist, VENDO

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Leveraging Amazon Marketing Cloud - VENDO Velocity Podcast Ep. 170

In this episode, the VENDO team is joined by Andrew Bell, Amazon Lead for NFPA, to explore Amazon Rufus and the future of AI-driven shopping. We unpack the evolution of Rufus, its impact on new brands, and the growing role of inference, visual search, and agentic evaluation. Tune in to learn how brands can adapt and thrive in the next era of intelligent commerce.

Topics Covered:
Amazon Rufus Context & Evolution (3:00) 
Does Rufus Affect New Brands? (9:30) 
The Importance of Inference (10:38)
Brands Optimizing for Inference (15:32)
AI Shopping (17:06)
Lens AI and Visual Search (22:00)
Agentic Evaluation (26:19)

Speakers: 
Andrew Bell, Amazon Lead, NFPA 
Delaney Del Mundo, VP Account Strategy - Amazon & TikTok Shop, VENDO 

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Amazon AI Shopping Through an Agentic Lens - VENDO Velocity Podcast Ep. 171

In this episode, the VENDO team explores how retail meets Amazon through a strong omnichannel launch strategy. From balancing online vs. offline tactics to leveraging influencers, external traffic, and reviews, we break down what drives digital shelf performance and how to set your brand up for success across every channel.

Topics Covered: 
Online vs Offline (3:19)
What Role Does Influencer Marketing Play? (7:38)
Influencer Marketing - Focusing on TTS & Amazon (9:50)
Drivers of Digital Shelf Performance (13:45)
Diving into External Traffic (17:00)
Key KPIs to Monitor (22:30)
The Weight of Reviews (24:00)
Launching Across Brands - Pricing Strategies (28:00)
Speakers: 
Darren Saul, CEO, VENDO
Delaney Del Mundo, VP Account Strategy - Amazon & TikTok Shop

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Retail Meets Amazon: Omnichannel Launch Strategy - VENDO Velocity Podcast Ep. 172

In this episode, the VENDO team dives into the essentials of Creator Marketing—how to find the right partners, create high-quality content, and stay ahead of emerging trends. From sourcing TikTok Shop creators to spotting red flags, building long-term loyalty, and leveraging UGC, we break down the strategies driving creator success in 2025.

Topics Covered: 
- What's Currently Working for TikTok Shop Creators - Sourcing (1:37)
- What's Currently Working for Creator Marketing - Sourcing (2:23)
- Finding Quality Creators - TikTok Shop (5:20)
- Finding Quality Creators - Red Flags (8:17)
- Content Quality vs Follower Count (9:24)
- Outreach Strategies (11:05)
- Building Longterm Loyalty (12:30)
- Using Discord - Tips & Tricks (14:40)
- UGC - Best Performing Content Formats (17:27)

Speakers: 
- Brook Wester, TikTok Shop Lead, VENDO 
- Jaci Carleton, Creator Marketing Manager, VENDO
- Delaney Del Mundo, VP, Account Strategy - Amazon & TikTok Shop, VENDO 

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Creators, Content, & Trends: What You Need to Know - VENDO Velocity Podcast Ep. 174

VENDO is a 360° digital growth agency specializing in online marketplaces Amazon and Walmart.com. We grow your sales, protect your brand, and drive success through innotivative advertising, marketing, content creation, SEO, & more -- all of which are covered weekly on the VENDO Podcast.

Creators, Content, & Trends: What You Need to Know - VENDO Velocity Podcast Ep. 174

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