Elon Musk’s X Explores Amazon Partnership Amid Advertiser Exodus, What’s Next?

X Amazon Partnership: Elon Musk's X explores ad game-changer with Amazon, striving to reshape the landscape amid advertiser shifts and challenges.
By Rupam Roy
Updated May 28, 2025
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In the ever-evolving landscape of social media, Elon Musk’s platform, X, faces a pivotal moment. Recent discussions reveal a potential collaboration with Amazon, a move that could reshape the platform’s advertising dynamics.

Meanwhile, as advertisers depart in the wake of controversies, X seeks strategic alliances to revamp its image and attract a new wave of businesses.

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X In Talks With Amazon

Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, is in early discussions with Amazon to integrate the platform into the e-commerce giant’s ad-buying software. The primary objective of the partnership is to empower small businesses to showcase their products directly on X, tapping into Amazon’s expansive user base.

Notably, as X engineers strive to enhance the ad platform, the focus remains on refining direct response ads, crucial for luring small business advertisers akin to industry giants like Meta Platforms, formerly known as Facebook.

According to a WSJ report, the deal, if finalized, could attract numerous small and midsize businesses on the e-commerce giant’s platform, ranging from office supplies to home goods. However, the report also suggested that the discussions are in the early stages and may not result in a final agreement.

Meanwhile, X CEO Linda Yaccarino is leading the charge to diversify the advertiser base. In addition, talks with other ad platforms, including Google and PubMatic, underscore the platform’s commitment to exploring new avenues. Notably, a deal with Google earlier this year marked a significant step forward.

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The Social Media Platform’s Shift in Advertiser Landscape

Elon Musk’s foray into the social media realm, marked by the acquisition of X in 2022, has triggered a seismic shift in its advertiser landscape. The departure of major brands like Apple, IBM, and others, prompted by controversies and brand safety concerns, has paved the way for a surge in small and medium-sized businesses seeking advertising opportunities on the platform.

Meanwhile, X’s adaptation strategy involves honing performance ad products tailored to its new target audience. Aiming to compete with industry giants like Meta and Google, X faces an uphill battle, with challenges ranging from content moderation to proving ad effectiveness. Talks with potential partners like Amazon signify a strategic move, requiring assurances regarding content policies to assuage the concerns of advertisers.

As X ventures into uncharted territory, the outcome of these discussions holds the key to its resurgence in the competitive social media landscape.

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Rupam Roy
Rupam is a seasoned professional with three years of experience in the financial market, where he has developed a reputation as a meticulous research analyst and insightful journalist. He thrives on exploring the dynamic nuances of the financial landscape. Currently serving as a sub-editor at Coingape, Rupam's expertise extends beyond conventional boundaries. His role involves breaking stories, analyzing AI-related developments, providing real-time updates on the crypto market, and presenting insightful economic news. Rupam's career is characterized by a deep passion for unraveling the complexities of finance and delivering impactful stories that resonate with a diverse audience.
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