# Bonus: How to Scale Amazon in 2026 – 3 Data Plays DTC Brands Are Still Missing

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Podcast: [DTC Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dtc-podcast-715179)
Published: 2026-04-15T11:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dtcpodcast/episodes/Bonus-How-to-Scale-Amazon-in-2026--3-Data-Plays-DTC-Brands-Are-Still-Missing-e3htg7o
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## Resource

Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup Bradley Sutton from Helium 10 joins the pod to break down how serious brands should be thinking about Amazon now: not as a backup channel, but as a core retail growth engine. We get into where Amazon fits in an omni-channel stack, how PPC has gotten way more complex, why Walmart and TikTok Shop matter more than most brands admit, and where sellers can actually use AI for efficiency. Sign Up for Helium 10: https://www.helium10.com/?utm_source=DTC&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=homepage In this episode, we cover: Why Amazon has shifted from “nice to have” to a core acquisition and retention channel How top sellers use PPC automation, dayparting, and keyword harvesting to manage spend without blowing budget What Helium 10 actually helps with, from product research and listing optimization to competitive intel and campaign management Why TikTok Shop and Walmart aren’t side quests anymore How to think about Rufus, AI shopping tools, and what actually matters right now If you’re a DTC founder or an ecommerce operator scaling across Amazon, Walmart, and TikTok Shop and you want cleaner CAC, better retail media performance, and fewer wasted ad dollars, this episode is a must listen. Helium 10 is a platform that brings research, operations, Amazon advertising, and performance insights together so you can scale faster across marketplaces. Timestamps 00:00 Amazon beyond a traffic source 02:00 Amazon as a core growth channel 03:30 Multi-channel fulfillment and expansion 06:30 Why Amazon ads are now critical 08:00 Organic vs paid growth on Amazon 12:00 Product research and competitor analysis 15:00 Validating demand before launching 19:00 Amazon vs TikTok vs Walmart strategy 23:00 AI impact on Amazon shopping behavi…

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