The Official Amazon Associates Blog

Amazon MP3, Amazon’s music download store, is pleased to announce a cross-promotion with our CD and Electronics stores where purchases of $25 or more of qualifying CD’s or Electronic items from Amazon.com gets customers a $5 credit at Amazon MP3. This promotion will run now through Christmas Day. (Details here.)

We hope this helps you create more exciting ways to boost your site’s activity while increasing your referral revenue this holiday season.

Cross-Promotions with AmazonMP3
Let your readers know they can purchase a minimum of $25 worth of product(s) from our Music CD, Audio/Video, Camera, Photo & Video, Office Products, PC or Wireless stores in a single order and receive the $5 credit at AmazonMP3. To link directly to the AmazonMP3 page and earn referral fees on the subsequent qualifying purchases, use the following link format, replacing "YOUR_ID_HERE-20" with your Associates ID:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/browse.html?node=163856011&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

And to make the deal even sweeter, both our Amazon CD and Electronics stores are promoting great deals and gift list ideas for the holiday season, so it will be easy to take advantage of this offer.

To link directly to these pages and earn referral fees on the subsequent qualifying purchases, use the following link format, replacing "YOUR_ID_HERE-20" with your Associates ID:

For CD: http://www.amazon.com/Best-Music-2008/b/?node=284005011&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

For Electronics: http://www.amazon.com/b/?node=540734&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

What can you get for a $5 credit on AmazonMP3? Your readers can find albums at $4.99 or less with Amazon MP3 Special Deals. To link directly to the AmazonMP3 page and earn referral fees on the subsequent qualifying purchases, use the following link format, replacing "YOUR_ID_HERE-20" with your Associates ID:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/browse.html?node=678551011&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

Promote Amazon MP3 Directly
Put music on your site now with our MP3 Clips Widget where you can quickly post custom playlists of music with 30 second previews, over sized album cover art and built-in buy links already tagged with your Associate ID* (*you must be logged in to Associate Central).

We also have MP3 banners available to you in Associates Central.

Take advantage of this promotion but, if you are specifically advertising this cross promotion, please remove the links at or before 11:59:59 p.m. on Thursday, 12/25, the date which it expires.

'Tis the season to be merry! Amazon has many reasons for you and your readers to celebrate, including these amazing products that include best sellers and popular gift ideas. To link directly to these products and earn referral fees on the subsequent qualifying purchases, use the respective link formats provided after each product, replacing "YOUR_ID_HERE-20" with your Associates ID:

    * Samsung Touch of Color T260HD 26-Inch LCD HDTV Monitor -Beautiful inside and out, the Samsung Touch Of Color Monitor is a great way to get the most out of your PC--as well as watch your favorite 1080p HDTV broadcasts. It features an embedded DTV tuner that enables you to watch digital HD broadcasts without a special receiving set. And with six image input terminals, you can connect several pieces of digital equipment to the T260HD and use them simultaneously. LINK: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001AYCNIW/?tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

    * Citizen Eco-Drive Men's Chronograph Canvas Watch is powered by the Eco-Drive movement, which runs continuously in any kind of natural or artificial light for a lifetime of use. Fueled by light, it never needs a battery. This watch has a stainless steel case, military green strap, and a 1 second chronograph and 12/24 hour time indicator. LINK: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000EQR6H0/?tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

    * 14k Gold, Round, Diamond Stud Earrings -Extra 40% Off at Checkout. Simple enough for daytime wear, yet radiant with evening attire, diamond stud earrings offer sophistication and versatility all in one beautiful package. Available in 14 karat white or yellow gold. LINK: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000F4BZMS/?tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

    * Munchkin Mozart Magic Cube -Ideal for children of all ages! Create original music from 5 different instruments (French horn, flute, piano, violin and harp) or play music from eight Mozart compositions. Large colorful buttons light up to the tempo of the music. Soft, rounded corners make it easy for a baby to hold. Batteries included. LINK: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00004TFLB/?tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

    * Keurig B30 Mini Personal Single-Serve Brewing System -The new mini brewer from Keurig is perfect for coffee lovers and makes a single-serving in less than three minutes, with no messy grinding and no cleanup. The unit uses Keurig's patented K-Cups, which offer over 70 varieties of pre-measured gourmet coffee and tea from a variety of premium brands. Ten K-Cups come with the machine. LINK: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001CTXWM6/?tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

    * Il Divo -refreshed, reinvigorated, and ready to remind the world just what we’ve been missing. The original and most popular operatic quartet returns with its richest, most dynamic and diverse album, "The Promise". LINK: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001GU04KY/?tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

    * Maxim -on sale for only $5, and is one of over a hundred magazines on sale through December 31. Find great gifts for everyone on your list, and print out personalized magazine gift cards right away. LINK: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00005NIPP/?tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

    * Philips Sonicare Elite e9500 Custom Care Power Toothbrush -Your readers can get a promotional certificate good for $40 off a future Amazon.com purchase when they spend $139 on select Norelco, Sonicare, and Bliss Philips products offered by Amazon.com. Eligible products include Sonicare Elite power toothbrushes and Norelco arcitec shavers. LINK: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000EHNDD0/?tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

    * Guitar Hero World Tour Guitar Kit -Transform your music gaming into a cooperative band experience. Starting Tuesday, Dec. 2 and continuing each day for 15 consecutive days, Amazon Video Games will be featuring one new, terrific deal for your gaming pleasure, kicking off with the Guitar Hero World Tour Guitar Kit (available for multiple platforms). Quantities will be limited! LINK: http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html?&docId=1000304231&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

    * The Dark Knight on Blu-ray DVD -Available on Dec. 9, Batman and the Joker will be unleashed on Gotham—and the world—just in time for the holidays. Find The Dark Knight on DVD, Blu-ray, and special editions (plus other Batman-related products) in our Dark Knight store. LINK: http://www.amazon.com/gp/browse.html/?node=668888011&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

Other Great Gift Items
The 2008 Holiday Toy List features the most wanted, most wished for toys of the season. Watch the hottest Toys, Video Games, Electronics and more in action, and discover the perfect holiday gift by age or by price. Upload holiday banners. LINK: http://www.amazon.com/gp/holidaytoylist?&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

You can always give the Gift of Shopping. Earn 6% referral fees on Amazon.com Gift Card purchases and help your readers give their loved ones some shopping therapy for the holidays. Amazon.com Gift Cards are redeemable on millions of items, and you can print or email a variety of designs for last-minute stocking stuffers. Upload festive holiday banners. LINK: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00067L6TQ/?tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

Take advantage of these promotions but please remove the links at or before 11:59:59 p.m. on the dates they expire.

Happy Holidays and best wishes for the New Year!

It's that time of year again! Thanksgiving is only a few days away, which means the biggest shopping day of the year is also fast approaching. Be sure to read below and see what Amazon has to offer you and your readers this year!

Great Black Friday Deals. No Black Friday Blues.

Black Friday deals start today!  Don't spend Black Friday 2008 jostling for bargains and parking spots. Amazon will have amazing deals to help you and your site visitors get holiday shopping done for less. Our Black Friday page (www.amazon.com/blackfriday) is the central point to find all our Black Friday deals, including the Gold Box hourly deals featured from midnight to 11pm PST and thousands of products that are on sale for a limited time only.

This represents a tremendous opportunity for you to earn referral fees by sending your site visitors to the deals and events available on Amazon.com. So, let your readers know that this year they shouldn’t fight the crowds when they can shop online at Amazon.com from the convenience (and comfort) of their keyboards. To link directly to this page and earn referral fees on the subsequent qualifying purchases, use the following link format, replacing "YOUR_ID_HERE-20" with your Associates ID:

http://www.amazon.com/b/?node=384082011&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

6 rounds. 18 deals. Ready, Set, Vote!

Amazon Customers Vote is back for 2008 and voting has already begun! Customers Vote is a special end-of-year promotion where you and your site visitors can vote for the deal you'd like to buy at an amazing discount. There will be six rounds of voting with three products in each round. Beginning Thursday, November 27, 2008 each day a new winning product will be announced, and randomly selected customers who voted in that round will receive an invitation to participate in the race to buy the winning product.

To link directly to this page and earn referral fees on the subsequent qualifying purchases, use the following link format, replacing "YOUR_ID_HERE-20" with your Associates ID:

http://promotions.amazon.com/gp/cv?tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

Take advantage of this promotion but be sure to remove your links at or before 11:59:59 p.m. on Dec. 4, 2008, the day the promotion expires.

We look forward to working with you to make this holiday shopping season a success. Happy Holidays!

The Associates program is excited to announce the availability of ALDO brand shoes and accessories for women and men on Amazon.com! The ALDO brand is famous for its selection of high quality, cutting edge fashion footwear at affordable prices. In celebration of the launch of the ALDO brand on Amazon.com, your customers will receive Free Shipping on all ALDO products purchased through Amazon.com through 12/21/08.

Take advantage of the launch of the ALDO brand on Amazon.com and earn up to 8.5% in referral fees. To link to this page directly, just use the following link format and replace "YOUR_ID_HERE-20" with your Associates ID:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/browse.html?ie=UTF8&marketplaceID=ATVPDKIKX0DER&me=A23P6MBEML8L0W&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

To build a Product Link, simply visit the Product Links page in Associates Central and select “Shoes†in the drop down menu.

We have also made stylish banner graphics available to you in Associates Central like one shown below:

Take advantage of Free Shipping on all ALDO brand products purchased through Amazon.com but be sure to remove your links at or before 11:59:59 p.m. on Dec. 21, 2008, when the promotion expires.

The Holiday Toy List lets customers watch hundreds of toys, video games, sporting goods, electronic gadgets, and DVDs in action, and the list can be sorted by age or by price. With Amazon’s easy-to-use video display, customers are just a few clicks away from discovering the perfect gift. This year, offer your customers the hottest holiday toys at outstanding prices with Amazon’s Holiday Toy List.

 
To link directly to this page, just use the following link format and replace "YOUR_ID_HERE-20" with your Associates ID:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/holidaytoylist?&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

Additionally, there are various Holiday Toy List banners created for you in Associates Central, to publish on your site.

You may have also heard the raves regarding Amazon Frustration-FreeTM Packaging. We currently offer 19 best selling products in Amazon Frustration-FreeTM Packaging, including toys from leading manufacturers including Fisher-Price, and Mattel, and other products from Microsoft and electronics manufacturer Transcend.

To build a link directly to this page, just use the following link format and replace "YOUR_ID_HERE-20" with your Associates ID:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html?&docId=1000276271&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

Additionally, there are various Amazon Frustration-FreeTM Packaging banners  created for you in Associates Central, to publish on your site.

Don't forget to check back soon for amazing Black Friday Deals.

As you’re gearing up for the holiday season, don’t miss out on the new and improved Deals Widget. Now you can display the hottest deals from Amazon on your web page. The Deals Widget lets your users browse discounted items and ongoing promotions from the Amazon.com product category of your choice.

The new widget lets you display the deals most relevant to your website improving customer retention and conversion

Deals by Category
You can now configure the widget to display discounted items and promotions from any Amazon.com category of your choice! Simply use the drill-down to select a specific category and we’ll keep the widget updated with the latest deals from that category. Remember, that your viewers are more likely to click through a widget when the deals are relevant to the theme and topic of your site. You can now use the ‘Deals by Category’ feature to place relevant Amazon deals throughout your site.

Gold Box Deals
You can continue to display Gold Box deals using the Deals Widget. Gold Box deals are limited quantity offers that run for a specified time. The Gold Box deals widget lets your viewers browse through the latest Deal of the Day, Lightning Deals and Our Best Deals.

Multiple Sizes
The Deals Widget is available in a variety of standard sizes and can be placed anywhere on your site. Available sizes include: Sidebar (120x400, 160x400), Large (250x250, 300x250, 336x280) and Banner (468x60, 728x90).

Create a Deals Widget in just a few clicks. If you want to display a list of handpicked products, be sure to try out the My Favorites, Carousel, or Slideshow widgets.

The Amazon Movies & TV Store is pleased to unveil new shopping and discovery features, as well as fantastic deals just in time for the Holidays. Find out more below, and start earning referrals today!

Blu-ray Deals and Discovery
Amazon and Sony are offering incredible values on high definition products such as Blu-ray players and movies, as well as PlayStation 3 consoles, games, and accessories. New deals will be debut every week through Feb. 7, 2009 so customers will continually find an easy and affordable way jump into high-def. To link directly, just use the following link format and replace "YOUR_ID_HERE-20" with your Associates ID:

http://www.amazon.com/b/?node=979943011&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

TV DVD Deals and Discovery
Amazon is thrilled to present 500 individual stores for popular TV shows. By linking to a series store, you point customers not just to the latest DVDs in the series, but also to related products such as Blu-ray, Video On Demand, books, music, toys, and more. All the pages include series summaries and cast lists, and many feature video clips, production photos, and exclusive cast interviews. To link directly to the series store page, just use the following link format and replace "YOUR_ID_HERE-20" with your Associates ID:

http://www.amazon.com/b/?&node=672581011&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

To link directly to a specific ASIN, use the following link format and replace "YOUR_ID_HERE-20" with your Associates ID:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/ASIN/?tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

Amazon will offer the following TV deals during the holiday season:
1) The TV Holi-Daily Deal (Special one-day deals on favorite TV shows.) Offers posted from 12/4-12/16.
2) TV DVDs as low as $6.99. Offer valid from 11/4-11/28.
3) Save at Least 42% on ABC TV shows. Offer valid from 12/2-12/15.
4) Save up to 55% on Bully, Newhart, and More. Offer valid from 11/10-11/24.

More Great Savings on DVD and Blu-ray:
1) Save up to 60% on over 900 DVD Boxed Sets. Offers posted from 12/2-12/22.
2) Save up to 60% on Over 550 DVDs and Blu-ray Discs. Offer valid from 11/17–12/16.
3) The Big DVD Sale—Great Entertainment as Low as $5.99. Offer valid from 11/17-12/16.
4) Up to 50% Off over 200 Movies—from Shirley Temple to Juno! Offer valid from 11/4-11/24.
5) Over 445 Sci Fi DVDs as Low as $5.99. Offer valid now through 11/17.
6) Save Up to 50% on Kids' DVDs and Toys. Offer valid now through 11/24.

And don’t forget, great gift ideas abound in our holiday store for movies & TV lovers!

Build Links
We have DVD Banners available to you in Associates Central like those shown below:

From now until Nov. 23, you will receive $20 off the total cost of your order when you spend $100 or more on outerwear from select merchants at Amazon.com, including Backcountry, Luxury Lane, Karmaloop, The Sportsman’s Guide, and Woolrich..

The outerwear selection featured in this promotion includes everything from stylish leather coats, gear for outdoorsmen, fashionable parkas, edgy new jackets, and your favorite outerwear brands like Columbia, Volcom, Spyder, and Mountain Hardwear. 

To link directly to this promotional page and earn referral fees on the subsequent qualifying purchases, use the following link format, substituting "YOUR_ID_HERE-20" with your Associates ID:

http://www.amazon.com/b/?node=291195011&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

Take advantage of this promotion, but be sure to remove your links at or before 11:59:59 p.m. on Nov. 23, the day the promotion expires.

Now through Nov. 18, spend $50 on all qualifying PUMA products direct from Amazon.com and get $5 in AmazonMP3 Downloads. 

Customers that spend $50 on qualifying PUMA shoes or bags on Amazon.com will receive $5 in AmazonMP3 downloads.  Customers can prepare for the holidays by downloading some instant cheer or selecting from over millions of songs from their favorite artists — all in MP3 format, which means the songs can play on any digital media player, including the iPodâ„¢.

Popular Puma products include:

Puma Men's Voltaic Running Shoe and Puma Women's Sabadella SL Sneaker.

Learn more.

To build a link directly to the main promotional page, just use the following link format and replace "YOUR_ID_HERE-20" with your Associates ID:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/browse.html/?node=672123011&brand=PUMA&emi=ATVPDKIKX0DER&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

Take advantage of this promotion but be sure to remove your links at or before 11:59:59 p.m. on Nov. 18, when the promotion expires.

The holidays are fast approaching and Amazon has prepared many offers for you and your readers. Read on for great promotions to share and instructions on how to build links to earn money!

Kitchen and Home Holiday Markdowns
As your family and friends gather for the holidays, you’ll want to have on hand all the essentials for entertaining and preparing memorable meals. Save big on thousands of products for your kitchen and home in Holiday Markdowns. Also, you can start browsing the Kitchen & Home Gift Guide for everyone on your list, from the master chef to the entertainer. To link directly, just use the following link format and replace "YOUR_ID_HERE-20" with your Associates ID:

http://www.amazon.com/s/?node=172145011&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

Gift Guide for Music
Make sure you set the mood for your get-togethers with holiday music. From now until Dec. 25, celebrate the Holidays with unbeatable deals from Amazon Music! Throughout the season, we'll be featuring deep discounts on your favorite Music, and launching unique events and promotions – all in our Gift Ideas for Music Lovers store. From Nov. 24 through Dec. 1, we'll showcase daily deals during Cyber Week; in December Amazon Music will present '12 Days of Holiday' - a gauntlet of contests, exclusive videos, and music offers that you'll only find here. To link directly, just use the following link format and replace "YOUR_ID_HERE-20" with your Associates ID:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/browse.html/?node=116860011&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

Capture Your Favorite Moments
While gathering with your family and friends this month, make sure you capture each and every moment with a FREE 4 GB SD memory card with the purchase of select digital cameras from Canon, Nikon, Pentax and others from Amazon.com. This offer is valid only through November 22, 2008. To link directly, just use the following link format and replace "YOUR_ID_HERE-20" with your Associates ID:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html?docId=1000286301&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

Please remove the links at or before 11:59:59 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, on which the promotion expires.    

Holidays are Just Around the Corner
Get ready for the holidays and save on trees, lights, ornaments, décor, and more. Amazon has all your holiday necessities, from Christmas movies and music to winter boots and cozy clothes. To link directly, just use the following link format and replace "YOUR_ID_HERE-20" with your Associates ID:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/browse.html/?node=237796011&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

Build Links and Make Money
There are several simple ways for you to earn referral fees on any of the above promotions:

•    Browse our banners page in AC and select from several different categories. There are many new banners that have been created with various sizes for you to easily publish on your site
•    Text links are also an easy way to link to these promotional pages
•    Visit product links and select the category you want from the drop down menu
•    Widgets provide rich content and an interactive experience to people visiting your web page