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At CES, Amazon Positions Its Ads Platform as the Operating Layer for Live and Premium Streaming

Amazon is testing advertiser appetite for an AI-led, identity-driven system that ties spend to live moments.

Overview

  • Amazon says its Authenticated Graph now deterministically reaches about 90% of U.S. households for targeting and measurement.
  • The company is previewing a Live Events Optimizer in Amazon DSP to concentrate spend on specific games and time slots with automated pacing and event-level reporting.
  • Amazon’s DSP now carries premium inventory from partners including Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, ESPN, Paramount+ and Spotify, with a newly announced deal to sell NBC’s 2026 Winter Olympics ads.
  • A rebuilt platform introduces Smart Mode and Expert Mode, supported by AI agents that generate creative, set up campaigns and optimize performance.
  • Amazon is courting non‑endemic brands and plans a Q1 2026 debut for a full‑funnel product, with an upfront showcase set for May 11 at New York’s Beacon Theatre.