Introduction
Kenton Snyder: Welcome everyone, and thank you for joining us. I’m Kenton Snyder, Product Evangelist here at Intentwise. Today we’re diving into one of the most transformative areas of retail media measurement—new KPIs that are now accessible through Amazon Marketing Cloud, or AMC.
Sreenath Reddy: Yeah, Kenton, it’s a topic we’ve been discussing a lot with clients. AMC has come a long way, and it’s changing how brands measure performance beyond traditional metrics like ROAS.
Why the Old Metrics Aren’t Enough
Kenton Snyder: Let’s start with the basics. Why are we moving away from classic KPIs like ROAS?
Sreenath Reddy: ROAS is useful, but it’s backward-looking and doesn't tell you anything about incrementality, reach, or frequency. AMC lets us look at a more complete customer journey and make smarter investment decisions.
The Most Critical New KPIs
Kenton Snyder: Let’s walk through the new KPIs brands should be focused on.
Sreenath Reddy: Sure. A few that stand out:
- Path to Conversion – Understanding which ad formats and touchpoints are contributing to final sales.
- Reach & Frequency – This helps understand how often a customer sees your ads, and whether you’re oversaturating or underexposing.
- Incremental Return on Ad Spend (iROAS) – Instead of just total return, it helps identify what portion of revenue was truly driven by ads.
- Audience Overlap & Suppression Metrics – Vital for efficiency when running DSP campaigns.
Kenton Snyder: These are game-changers, especially for brands running across multiple channels.
How to Operationalize AMC KPIs
Sreenath Reddy: Exactly. But the real question is—how do you operationalize these? Most brands don’t have the in-house SQL skillset or time to query AMC.
Kenton Snyder: That’s where platforms like Intentwise come in. We help turn those complex queries into usable dashboards, with updated KPIs integrated into your daily decision-making workflows.
Common Pitfalls & Misconceptions
Sreenath Reddy: One thing we often see is brands expecting plug-and-play results from AMC. It’s not that simple.
Kenton Snyder: Yes! AMC is powerful but it’s not intuitive unless you know what to look for. The goal is not just to track more metrics—but to track better ones that answer business questions.
Final Thoughts
Sreenath Reddy: If I had to summarize, I’d say this: the brands that embrace AMC and rethink how they measure impact will build a serious competitive advantage over the next 12–24 months.
Kenton Snyder: Couldn’t agree more. Thanks to everyone who joined us—if you want help setting up AMC dashboards, reach out. We’d love to talk.