AMAZON PPC TACoS: A Serious Number With A Silly Name

COREY D BROWN - june 30, 2020

If you’re an Amazon Seller you may have tripped over some of the fun buzzwords and metrics that Amazon PPC Experts throw out during a consultation. No doubt you’re familiar with CPC, CTR, or maybe even ACos. 


The latest buzzworthy metric in the community is both the silliest and possibly the most serious. 


Of course, I’m speaking of TACoS.

WHAT IS AMAZON TACoS? 

Total Advertising Cost of Sale, commonly referred to as TACoS is the measurement of the percent of total sales spent on advertising. This is calculated by dividing the percent of ad spend by total sales (organic & ad revenue).

It very well may be the most accurate representation of a brand’s growth or product health. 

For more insight, we asked Corey Brown, Founder at buffaBRAND Marketing to explain how they are using TACos for their clients: 

“In the world of Amazon PPC, we’re really working to strategically increase sales velocity for a product or brand.

One of the most efficient ways to achieve this is through Amazon Advertising’s growing list of options.

Since advertising impacts organic sales leading to organic sales volume. Of course, our goal is always to grow overall sales, so although ACoS is important, from a strategic standpoint the focus should remain on lowering your TACos”

WHAT IS A GOOD AMAZON TACoS? 

Much like any other metric, success or failure is based on many factors. 

  • Goals & Strategy
  • Product & Category
  • Price & Margin


Some agencies will claim a TACoS of 20% is great, where others can tout a number much lower. Ultimately, the only way to determine a good TACoS is by listening to your client and fully assessing the long-term strategy for the product or brand being analyzed. 

If you need help assessing this metric or planning your long-term strategy we suggest setting up a consulting call with one of our PPC Experts to begin the process. We can help get you started or you can outsource your Amazon Advertising to us to focus on other areas of your business.

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about the author

Corey D Brown | Founder & CEO @ buffaBRAND Marketing

For the past 10+ years, Corey has been focused on growing private label brands on Amazon through implementation of strategic marketing and brand development tactics. 


Seeing the need for a higher quality eCommerce Agency focused on Amazon, Corey founded buffaBRAND Marketing in 2020. Since then he has been working with global brands to develop and execute complex omni-channel marketing strategies that drive sustained eCommerce growth. His brand management techniques have yielded massive success for his clients and employers, earning him a reputation as a problem solver and a strategic leader.

COREY D BROWN - june 30, 2020

If you’re an Amazon Seller you may have tripped over some of the fun buzzwords and metrics that Amazon PPC Experts throw out during a consultation. No doubt you’re familiar with CPC, CTR, or maybe even ACos. 


The latest buzzworthy metric in the community is both the silliest and possibly the most serious. 


Of course, I’m speaking of TACoS.

WHAT IS AMAZON TACoS? 

Total Advertising Cost of Sale, commonly referred to as TACoS is the measurement of the percent of total sales spent on advertising. This is calculated by dividing the percent of ad spend by total sales (organic & ad revenue).


It very well may be the most accurate representation of a brand’s growth or product health. 

For more insight, we asked Corey Brown, Founder at buffaBRAND Marketing to explain how they are using TACos for their clients: 

“In the world of Amazon PPC, we’re really working to strategically increase sales velocity for a product or brand.

One of the most efficient ways to achieve this is through Amazon Advertising’s growing list of options.

Since advertising impacts organic sales leading to organic sales volume. Of course, our goal is always to grow overall sales, so although ACoS is important, from a strategic standpoint the focus should remain on lowering your TACos”

WHAT IS A GOOD AMAZON TACoS?

Much like any other metric, success or failure is based on many factors. 

  • Goals & Strategy
  • Product & Category
  • Price & Margin


Some agencies will claim a TACoS of 20% is great, where others can tout a number much lower. Ultimately, the only way to determine a good TACoS is by listening to your client and fully assessing the long-term strategy for the product or brand being analyzed. 

If you need help assessing this metric or planning your long-term strategy we suggest setting up a consulting call with one of our PPC Experts to begin the process. We can help get you started or you can outsource your Amazon Advertising to us to focus on other areas of your business.

about the author

Corey D Brown Founder buffaBRAND Marketing

Corey D Brown

Founder & CEO @ buffaBRAND Marketing

For the past 10+ years, Corey has been focused on growing private label brands on Amazon through implementation of strategic marketing and brand development tactics. 


Seeing the need for a higher quality eCommerce Agency focused on Amazon, Corey founded buffaBRAND Marketing in 2020. Since then he has been working with global brands to develop and execute complex omni-channel marketing strategies that drive sustained eCommerce growth. His brand management techniques have yielded massive success for his clients and employers, earning him a reputation as a problem solver and a strategic leader.

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