Walmart Advertising Deep Dive

The Digital Deep Dive With Aaron Conant

Michael Lebhar is the Co-founder and CEO of SellCord, which helps brands scale and maximize sales on Walmart.com. He is also the Co-founder and CMO of Engaging, where he develops marketing campaign strategies. With experience scaling and selling brands on Walmart Marketplace and stores, Michael has become a leading expert in online and in-store growth strategies.

In this episode…

When attempting to advertise on Walmart.com, many brands miss the mark and fail to spend effectively. What should you know about Walmart.com’s advertising landscape, and how can you structure your investments on the platform?

According to Walmart.com specialist Michael Lebhar, advertising on the platform occurs through Walmart Connect, an integrated, self-service ad network for 1P and 3P brands. With significantly less competition than other leading ad platforms, profitability on Walmart Connect depends on your strategy and objectives and the placements you leverage. For instance, you can advertise on sponsored displays, the buy box, videos, or targeted items. Michael informs that Walmart.com emphasizes ad relevance, so optimizing your listing for search terms allows you to secure additional placements.

In this part two episode of The Digital Deep Dive, Michael Lebhar, the Co-founder and CEO of SellCord, returns to talk with Aaron Conant about advertising on Walmart.com. Michael discusses the rise of third-party sellers on the platform, how to reinvest in Walmart.com, and how to navigate the transition from Amazon to Walmart.com advertising.