Branded vs Non-Branded Keywords: Finding Your Real Target Audience

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Branded vs Non-Branded Keywords: Finding Your Real Target Audience
Dec 26, 2025
Steven Pope

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To continue expanding, we must focus on finding new targets instead of just competitor campaigns. This video explains how general keywords sometimes trigger a brand's own names, requiring careful negation to improve ad relevance. Understanding your search term report is crucial for effective keyword optimization and improving ad performance.

Negating branded terms too early can limit your reach, especially if your growth depends on broad or competitor traffic. This walkthrough breaks down how to structure Amazon campaigns using non-branded keywords, portfolio setup, and audience targeting. Learn how to create smarter PPC campaigns, build high-value audiences, and decide when to move into DSP for scale.

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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Why Competitor Campaigns Aren’t Enough
00:16 - Negating Brand Terms Too Early
00:45 - Using Portfolios for Better Ad Structure
01:27 - Creating Unbranded vs. Branded Campaigns
01:58 - Finding Targets with Cerebro
02:14 - How to Negate Keywords Correctly
02:30 - Broad Match Strategies with Top Competitors
03:13 - When to Pitch DSP
03:20 - Sponsored Display Results and ROI
03:39 - Targeting High-Value Audiences
04:05 - Retargeting with Added-to-Cart Viewers
04:19 - Bringing in New-to-Brand Customers
05:03 - Segmenting High-Value Category Buyers
05:38 - When to Scale to DSP Campaigns

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