E575: Amazon Collected 19% More In This Fee in Q3

Dave discusses Amazon's Q3 2024 earnings report, how much their revenue has grown in advertising, third party seller fees, and retail, and what this means for third-party sellers. He delves into Amazon's revenue streams, particularly focusing on the surge in advertising fees, the relatively stable growth of FBA fees, and the overall impact on sellers in the e-commerce space.    Today's episode is sponsored by Autron. Maximize your ROI with Autron's real-time algorithmic bidding, optimizing every ad dollar for smarter spending and higher returns. Start optimizing today and get 30% off for 3 months!   Takeaways Amazon's Q3 earnings report shows a 19% increase in advertising revenue. FBA fees growth was only 10%, indicating stability for sellers. Online store revenue increased by 8%, a positive sign for Amazon's growth. The surge in advertising costs is outpacing retail sales growth 2x. Placement fees may not be as damaging as initially thought. Amazon's stock price rose by 6% following the earnings report. The growth rate of advertising revenue is the lowest in four years.   Timestamps 00:00 Amazon's Q3 Earnings Overview 05:03 Advertising Revenue Surge 09:52 FBA Fees and Seller Services 15:05 Implications for Third-Party Sellers   As always, if you have any questions or anything that you need help with, reach out to us at [email protected] if you're interested.    Don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes if you enjoy our content. If you have any questions, send us an email at [email protected]. We'd love to help you in any way we can.    Thanks for listening! Until next time, happy selling!