From Pause to Play: Mapping Amazon Ads Canvas
Kantar’s Media Reactions 2025 study found that consumers rank Amazon the #1 global media brand for ad preference. In fact, Amazon, Twitch, and Prime Video—all Amazon brands—appear in three of the top five most preferred ad platforms for consumers worldwide. Why? Amazon’s approach to creating native, non-intrusive experiences across all Amazon environments including shopping, streaming, and live content.
On this special episode of Kantar's Future Proof Podcast, Nicole Jones is joined by Chris Mullins, Head of Measurement Product Marketing at Amazon Ads to uncover why consumers gravitate toward Amazon’s ad platforms. Chris shares his journey to Amazon Ads and offers a behind-the-scenes look at the strategies driving some of the most talked-about campaigns, including the launch of contextual AI pause ads and creative playbooks for live sports.
Whether you’re a marketer, strategist, or simply curious about the future of media, this episode is packed with actionable insights and forward-thinking perspectives on creativity, measurement, and the next wave of advertising innovation—plus, a look at why Amazon is leading the way in consumer ad preference according to Kantar’s latest research.
