The Official Amazon Associates Blog

Attention Amazon Associates Web Service Developers

Through our Associates Program, we pay out hundreds of millions of dollars per year to websites that advertise our products.  Effective immediately, we are renaming the Amazon Associates Web Service as the “Product Advertising API.”  This new name more accurately reflects the purpose of the API, which is to enable developers to advertise products offered on the Amazon sites and thereby receive advertising fees from us. 

In addition to the new name, signatures will be necessary to authenticate each call to the Product Advertising API.  This requirement will be phased in starting May 11, 2009, and by August 15, 2009, all calls to the Product Advertising API must be authenticated or they will not be processed.  For pointers on how you can easily authenticate requests to the Product Advertising API, please refer to the developer guide, available here.

Finally, the terms and conditions governing your use of the service have been migrated to a separate Product Advertising API License Agreement, available here.  Except for the requirement that all requests be authenticated, the terms are substantially the same.   If you obtain content through a data feed, your access to that data feed and use of that content will also be subject to the Product Advertising API License Agreement.  By using the Product Advertising API or data feed, or content obtained through them, you are agreeing to the terms and conditions of the Product Advertising API License Agreement, and all uses of the API, data feed, or content must comply with that agreement.  
 
Thank you for advertising our products, and we look forward to sharing the revenue from these sales.

Amazon Magazines Spring Promotion

Magazine Subscriptions: Extra $$ Off at Checkout

During Amazon Magazines Spring Promotion, over 150 magazines have extra discounts, some as much as $10 off at Checkout. These great prices are available to all customers, whether they’re starting a new subscription or renewing an existing one. There are no codes required—the discounts are automatically applied when you check out.  Some examples of great deals are Time magazine for $15 after instant discount and Vanity Fair for $10 after instant discount.

All magazines with extra discounts are available here and expire June 30, 2009:

http://www.amazon.com/magazines/b/?ie=UTF8&node=1288750011

Great Deals for Sci-Fi Fans

J.J. Abrams, the creator of T.V.’s “Lost” and the new “Star Trek” movie, is the guest editor of Wired magazine this month. New subscription orders to Wired Magazine placed by May 26, 2009 will be guaranteed to receive the J.J. Abrams-edited “Mystery Issue” (while supplies last- see site for details).

And if you’ve got “Star Trek” fans in your midst, make sure they know about the 50% off deal happening until May 31, 2009 where customers can purchase the single Special Star Trek Collector’s Issue of Entertainment Weekly at 50% off the regular price.

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

Magazines Spring Promotion: http://www.amazon.com/magazines/b/?ie=UTF8&node=1288750011&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

Wired Magazine: http://www.amazon.com/Wired-1-year-automatic-renewal/dp/B001U5SPME/?tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

Entertainment Weekly: http://www.amazon.com/Entertainment-Weekly-Star-Collectors-Issue/dp/B0027CSXFS/?tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

We also have Magazines Banners available to you in Associates Central.

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

Springtime Savings in Jewelry and Watches

Enjoy springtime savings in jewelry and watches. Amazon carries over 625,000 Jewelry styles. Save big on thousands of items everyday and enjoy special weekly savings on select Jewelry.

For a limited time, let your readers know they can save an extra 40% Off Select Diamond Engagement Rings Direct from the Amazon.com Collection.

Father’s Day is Fast Approaching

Amazon carries over 150,000 styles of watches and over 200 brands. Inform your readers that they can enjoy special weekly savings on select styles.

Amazon also has luxury watches with everyday low prices, like TAG Heuer, Cartier and Omega.

 

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To link to these pages and earn referral fees on subsequent qualifying purchases, copy the link formats below replacing "YOUR_ID_HERE-20" with your Associates ID:

Jewelry: http://www.amazon.com/gp/browse.html/?node=3367581&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

Extra 40% off Select Diamond Engagement Rings: http://www.amazon.com/Diamond-Solitaire-Rings-1-Carat/b/?node=370604011&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

Watches: http://www.amazon.com/gp/browse.html?node=377110011&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

Luxury Watches: http://www.amazon.com/Luxury-Watches/b/?node=405574011&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

We also have Jewelry and Watches banners available to you in Associates Central.

Announcing the Kindle DX, Amazon’s New Addition to the Kindle Family

We’re excited to introduce the Amazon Kindle DX, Amazon’s new addition to the Kindle family, available for pre-order today!

With a beautiful large screen, Kindle DX’s display is ideal for a broad range of reading material, including graphic-rich books, PDFs, newspapers, magazines and blogs.  Kindle DX’s display is two and a half times the size of the Kindle display. Whether you’re reading the latest bestseller or a financial report, text and images are amazingly sharp on the 9.7-inch screen.  The ultimate travel companion, Kindle DX is as thin as a magazine and holds up to 3,500 books (vs. 1,500 on the Kindle), newspapers, magazines and documents. No longer pick and choose which books and documents fit in your carry-on. With Kindle DX’s native PDF support, you can have your personal and professional libraries always with you. In addition to the new large display format and incredible storage capacity, the Kindle DX also boasts an Auto-Rotating Screen which auto-rotates from portrait to landscape as you turn the device so you can view full-width maps, graphs, tables, and Web pages.

Kindle DX Features

•Slim: Just over 1/3 of an inch, as thin as most magazines
•Carry Your Library: Holds up to 3,500 books, periodicals, and documents
•Beautiful Large Display: 9.7” diagonal e-ink screen reads like real paper; boasts 16 shades of gray for clear text and sharp images
•Auto-Rotating Screen: Display auto-rotates from portrait to landscape as you turn the device so you can view full-width maps, graphs, tables, and Web pages
•Built-in PDF Reader: Native PDF support allows you to carry and read all of your personal and work documents on the go
•Wireless: 3G wireless lets you download books right from your Kindle DX, anytime, anywhere; no monthly fees, service plans, or hunting for Wi-Fi hotspots
•Books in Under 60 Seconds: You get free wireless delivery of books in less than 60 seconds; no PC required   
•Long Battery Life: Read for days without recharging
•Read-to-Me: With the text-to-speech feature, Kindle DX can read newspapers, magazines, blogs, and books out loud to you, unless the book's rights holder made the feature unavailable   
•Big Selection, Low Prices: Over 275,000 books; New York Times Best Sellers and New Releases are only $9.99, unless marked otherwise
•More Than Books: U.S. and international newspapers including the New York Times and Wall Street Journal, magazines including The New Yorker and Time, plus popular blogs, all auto-delivered wirelessly

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Let your readers know that the Amazon Kindle DX is available for pre-order today. Kindle DX will be released this summer but customers can Pre-order Kindle DX now to RESERVE A PLACE IN LINE. We prioritize orders on a first come, first served basis, and customers will be notified via e-mail when we have an estimated delivery date.

There are several simple ways for you to earn referral fees on the new Kindle DX:

•    To link directly to the Kindle DX page, use the following link format replacing “YOUR_ID_HERE-20” with your Associates ID:
http://www.amazon.com/Kindle-DX-Amazons-Wireless-Generation/dp/B0015TCML0?tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20
•    Visit product links, select “Kindle Store” from the drop down menu, type “Kindle DX” into the search box, then hit “go”

Please note that books formatted for kindle are not eligible to receive referral fees through the Associates program. Associates can earn referral fees on qualifying sales of the following Kindle products:  Kindle reader sales (this includes Kindle and Kindle DX), Kindle magazine, newspaper, and blog subscriptions.

If you have any questions or feedback on this announcement or the Associates Program, please contact us via the contact form. We want to hear from you!

Amazon.com Gift Card for Mom- Earn 6 Percent

Celebrate a special mom in your life with an Amazon.com Gift Card – and earn 6 percent referral fees on qualifying Amazon.com Gift Card purchases. Your readers still have time to choose from three pretty Mother’s Day designs to e-mail for immediate delivery, or print out from any printer and slip into a card or package.

There are 2 easy ways your readers can give Amazon.com Gift Cards in time for Mother’s Day (May 10):

1) E-mail a personalized gift card for immediate delivery.
2) Print a personalized gift card on your own printer. (Remember to have your credit card handy when you're ready to print).

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

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00067L6TQ/?tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

We also have Amazon.com Gift Card Banners available to you in Associates Central.

Also, did you know you can get paid in Amazon.com Gift Cards? Take yourself shopping on Amazon.com (and avoid check processing fees) when you receive your referral fees as an Amazon.com Gift Card! Simply go to your "Account Settings" in Associates Central and change your payment method.

Amazon Computers, Office, and PC Hardware Deals

We would like to invite you to check out our best deals in computers, office, and PC hardware. We’ve gathered the best deals from each of these stores and compiled them on our "Computers and PC Hardware Today’s Deals” page. In one easy to browse location, you will find: product launches, exclusive promotions, bestseller lists, and even gold box savings.

Pick and choose deals to advertise or link your readers to our Today’s Deals page to browse all our offers. Show your readers the best deals in laptops, computer components, and office supplies.

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

http://www.amazon.com/Deals-Computers/b/?ie=UTF8&node=759498&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

We have also Electronics Banners available to you in Associates Central.

Celebrate Mother's Day with Great Deals from Amazon

This Mother’s Day, help your readers “Get Mom what she really wants… at great prices” at www.amazon.com/mothersday. They’ll find ideas for making Mom a Queen for a Day on May 10, or they can shop for the perfect gift for the Foodie Mom, the Gardening Mom, the Glamour Mom, and more.

Plus they’ll find special deals on all kinds of Mother’s Day gifts—including jewelry, fragrance, fashion, and beauty—at the Mother’s Day Deals page: www.amazon.com/mothersdaydeals.

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

Mother's Day: http://www.amazon.com/b?ie=UTF8&node=502659011&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

Mother's Day Deals: http://www.amazon.com/b/?&node=1283279011&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

We have also created new Mother's Day Banners available to you in Associates Central.

Amazon Baby – Up To $60 Off Select Britax Car Seats

For a limited time, the Amazon.com Baby store is hosting the ever-popular Britax Car Seat Sale.  Starting today, April 26, 2009 through May 9, 2009, receive up to $60 off select Britax car seats sold by Amazon.com. Your readers should also be aware that Britax True Side Impact Protection™ models sold by Amazon.com, which are designed to reduce the injury potential of a side-impact crash by transferring and distributing the force of the impact, are also $50 off during the sale.

To link directly to the Britax Car Seat Sale promotion page that features all Britax models on sale during this promotion, and earn referral fees on subsequent qualifying purchases, copy the link format replacing "YOUR_ID_HERE-20" with your Associates ID:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html?docId=1000364511&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20 

To link directly to the Britax True Side Impact Protection™ models on sale during this promotion, replace YOUR_ID_HERE-20" with your Associates ID in this link: 

http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/?docId=1000347631&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

As always, we also have Baby Banners and Baby Registry Banners available to you in Associates Central.

Take advantage of these great promotions but please remove the links at or before 11:59:59 p.m. on May 9, 2009 when the promotion expires.

Amazon Video On Demand Now Available in HD

On Tuesday, April 21, 2009, Amazon announced that customers can now purchase and instantly watch over 500 titles in crystal clear HD from Amazon Video On Demand. HD episodes of the latest TV shows can now be purchased starting at $2.99 for popular series like House, Battlestar Galactica, Californication and The Office.

See all HD Content here.

Take advantage of the buzz around the launch of Amazon Video On Demand in HD and earn 10% commission on each HD title sale you refer. To link directly to the Amazon Video on Demand HD page and earn referral fees on subsequent qualifying purchases, copy the link format replacing "YOUR_ID_HERE-20" with your Associates ID:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html?docId=1000364351&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

Don’t stop there. HD movies and TV shows are available in the comfort of your living room on Amazon Video On Demand compatible devices. Help your readers find the best new ways to watch HD quality movies and TV shows on their TVs, all without ever having to leave the house. Amazon Video On Demand in HD is currently available on the following compatible devices, including the Roku Digital Video Player, TiVo S3, HD and HD XL DVRs, the Sony BRAVIA Internet Video Link, and Panasonic VIERA Cast enabled HDTVs:

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There are brand new Amazon Video On Demand banners available in Associates Central, like those shown below:

Amazon Textbooks: Hit the Books and Save!

Textbook season is here again! The Amazon Books team invites you and your readers to hit the books and save. Amazon.com's Textbook Store supports higher learning at lower prices with savings of up to 30% on over 100,000 new textbooks shipped from and sold by Amazon.com. In addition, students can also save up to 90% off the list price of millions of used textbooks listings. All used textbook purchases are backed by our A-to-z Guarantee.

To link directly to the Textbooks page and earn referral fees on subsequent qualifying purchaes, copy the link format below replacing "YOUR_ID_HERE-20" with your Associates ID:

http://www.amazon.com/New-Used-Textbooks-Books/b?ie=UTF8&node=465600&tag=YOUR_ID_HERE-20

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We also have Textbook Banners available to you in Associates Central.