AWS MP GTM ProgramGuide
AWS MP GTM ProgramGuide
Go-To-Market
Program Guide
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AWS Marketplace Seller Go-To-Market Program / About this guide
Contents
Program overview GTM best practices
AWS Marketplace Seller GTM Program Overview Site merchandising
Benefits of participation Email nurture
Blog posts
Social media
Program requirements
Requirements to participate in AWS Marketplace Seller
GTM Program
GTM guidelines
PR guidelines
Program benefits GTM content review guidelines
Participation benefits in AWS Marketplace Seller Logo guidelines
GTM Program
AWS-led and AWS Marketplace-led treatments
AWS-led GTM campaigns
Co-branded treatments
Seller-led GTM campaigns
Working with our brand
APN Marketing Concierge Service
Messaging
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Benefits of participation
Why participate in the program?
The AWS Marketplace Seller GTM Program assists Sellers—from large software vendors to startups— in growing demand for
their solutions in AWS Marketplace. The program is designed to accelerate GTM execution and activate demand generation
campaigns with selected Sellers, while offering self-service GTM resources to all Sellers. The program helps Sellers:
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GTM support for Sellers participating in this package will be offered through the AWS Marketplace Module of the APN Marketing
Concierge Service, also supported by an AWS Marketplace GTM Lead. In 2022, the APN Marketing Concierge Service – an agency-
led GTM engagement model with flexible GTM packages available to Sellers – will serve Advantage Sellers. A virtual partner
marketing manager (vPMM) from the AWS-recruited agency will work with Sellers to help them onboard, select GTM packages,
execute, and track performance. Sellers in this package must report GTM funnel data to AWS on a monthly basis using the AWS
Marketplace Seller Reporting process as described in this guide. For details, please refer to Program Requirements section.
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AWS Marketplace Seller Go-To-Market Program / Program requirements
Program requirements
Premium Advantage Select Listed
GTM Package GTM Package GTM Package GTM Package
Invitation-only program
AWS Marketplace revenue commitment in 2022:
Vertical Sellers: Total Contract Value (TCV) commitment $50MM+ $10MM+ $2M+
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AWS Marketplace Seller Go-To-Market Program / Program requirements
GTM resourcing:
GTM resource for AWS Marketplace GTM execution Assigned Assigned Assigned
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AWS Marketplace Seller Go-To-Market Program / Program Benefits
Program benefits
Premium Advantage Select Listed
GTM Package GTM Package GTM Package GTM Package
1.1a) Eligible for AWS Marketplace investment in Seller-led (up to $200K) (up to $50K) (up to $10K)
and AWS-Seller “joint” GTM activities (matching seller
investment required)2
1.1b) Performance-based funds: Seller unlocks additional MDF (up to $100K) (up to $25K) (up to $10K)
in 2H’22, contingent on meeting 1H’22 GSS and execution
milestones
1.2a) Eligible for AWS Marketplace investment in AWS-led (up to $200K) (up to $50K) (up to $10K)
demand generation programs (no seller investment
required)5
1.2b) Performance-based funds: Seller unlocks additional MDF, (up to $100K) (up to $25K) (up to $10K)
contingent on converting Partner Shared Leads (PSLs) to
opportunities and wins
Access to AWS Credits to support demand generation and free Up to $100K Up to $25K Up to $5K
trial programs
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Notes:
1. Transactable Paid Listing in AWS Marketplace - for Sellers in Industry Verticals, BizApps, and Public Sector.
2. AWS Marketplace will reimburse 50% of the total eligible GTM investment by the Seller. Funds to be invested in Seller-led and AWS-Seller
“joint” GTM activities.
3. Refer to AWS Marketplace Seller GTM Program Guide for details on AWS Marketplace Seller GTM Reporing Process (pages 23-25).
4. As outlined in AWS Marketplace 180-day Seller GTM Academy Messaging Positioning Framework (MPF) identifies target audience, key value
proposition, customer pain points, and AWS product integrations.
5. Funds are invested by AWS Marketplace Demand Generation team to promote ISVs featured in AWS-led campaigns, such as Thematic
Campaigns and AWS Marketplace Solutions. Seller is not required to match the investment for AWS-led campaigns.
6. Virtual Partner Marketing Manager (vPMM) is a third-party agency resource that helps Sellers onboard into the program and build, execute,
and report on GTM campaigns.
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AWS Marketplace Seller Go-To-Market Program / How does AWS Marketplace collaborate with Sellers
• AWS-led campaigns,
Seller
Infrastructure | Big Data | Developers | Cloud Architects | LoB | Procurement
audience
AWS
AWS-Seller
Marketplace- Seller-led
“joint”
led
Digital Events
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Participation in this program is based on AWS prioritization of category, solutions, customer use cases, and Seller’s relevance to
those. Please contact your Category Lead for more information.
Customers are provided with access to a rich mix of educational content including live webinars, whitepapers, buyer guides,
proof-of-concept offers, analyst contributions, newsletters, and more. The content is delivered jointly by AWS subject matter
experts and industry thought leaders. Seller inclusion into the core curriculum is based on relevance to the use cases covered
in the educational paths. Joint investment opportunities are available to a select group of Sellers (minimum $80K joint AWS +
Seller investment). Sellers who invest in a customized educational program must have solutions that align across use cases and
will receive crafted content relevant to their offerings, including an implementation guide and a joint AWS + Seller co-hosted
webinar, as well as promotion to relevant AWS customers.
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AWS Marketplace Seller Go-To-Market Program / Seller-led GTM Campaigns
Sellers in Select, Advantage, and Premium Sellers GTM packages can select standardized demand generation packages, offered
by third-party agencies, to help activate your Seller-led demand generation. Throughout this engagement, a third-party resource
(virtual Partner Marketing Manager or vPMM), will support you to onboard into the program, help define GTM goals, and select
standardized demand generation packages best suited to meet those goals – from generating leads and building pipeline, to
growing revenue in AWS Marketplace.
How it works
Sellers in the Advantage and Select GTM packages of the AWS Marketplace Seller GTM Program are assigned a vPMM who
provides GTM support and will act as the primary point of contact throughout your engagement in APN Marketing Concierge
Service. Your assigned vPMM will assist you to build a quarterly GTM plan by defining the target market, GTM goals, and
selecting relevant GTM packages offered through the APN Marketing Concierge Service. You will select and launch standardized
third-party agency demand generation packages to build your GTM foundation in AWS Marketplace. Your assigned vPMM will
assist in tracking campaign performance and KPIs against your GTM goals.
If you are a Seller in the Advantage GTM package, you will also have consultative assistance available from an AWS Marketplace
GTM Lead throughout your GTM engagement. If you are a Seller in the Select GTM package, you should consult your AWS
Marketplace Category Lead, if you need assistance beyond what your vPMM provides.
Seller participation and engagement in APN Marketing Concierge Service is governed by AWS Marketplace Seller GTM Program,
which is detailed in the Seller GTM Program Guide.
What is a vPMM?
A vPMM is a third-party resource who will act as the primary point of contact throughout your GTM engagement in APN
Marketing Concierge Service and help you accelerate your GTM execution in AWS Marketplace. Your vPMM will onboard you into
APN Marketing Concierge Service, provide guidance as you define GTM goals, and select from standardized and economically
priced GTM packages offered by third-party agencies. Once you select GTM packages, your vPMM will oversee the execution and
regularly review performance metrics with you.
7. Service availability: US, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, France, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Australia, New Zealand,
and Singapore.
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Eligibility
• AWS Marketplace Sellers in Select, Advantage, and Premium GTM packages
What’s included
• Dedicated support from your vPMM throughout your GTM engagement in APN Marketing Concierge Service
• AWS MDF investments and standardized, economically priced GTM packages offered by third-party agencies
• Support from your vPMM in connecting with the third-party agencies to select relevant GTM packages
• Monthly reporting on campaign performance and KPIs
• Integration into relevant AWS-led demand generation programs (Advantage Sellers only)
• Dedicated AWS Marketplace GTM Lead (Advantage Sellers only)
• Your vPMM does not define your GTM goals or develop any messaging. You are responsible for defining goals and
developing messaging
• Your vPMM does not select demand generation agencies for you. You are responsible for selecting the agencies that best
meets your GTM needs
• Your vPMM does not commit to any revenue or pipeline goals. Your selected agency is responsible for the agreed upon
GTM KPIs
Program
Onboarding Activation Execution Tracking
Sellers are invited to the A vPMMs will guide A vPMM will work with A vPMMs will work
program and educated Sellers as you define Sellers and chosen with Sellers and chosen
on the self-service tools GTM goals and select agency to launch GTM agency to consolidate
and resources, building from standardized, third- campaigns specific to metrics and track
Seller GTM foundation in party agency demand Seller objectives. campaign performance
AWS Marketplace. generation packages. against Seller GTM goals.
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Key activities
1 Participation confirmation
Confirm your participation and consent to be contacted by your vPMM before the vPMM can initiate GTM engagement.
Seller role
• Provide a marketing point of contact (POC) who will work with your vPMM for the duration of the program and be part of
ongoing reviews
• Participate in regular (weekly or bi-monthly) communications and meetings with your vPMM
• Familiarize your team with the tools and resources required for GTM planning and execution, as outlined by your vPMM
vPMM role
• Kickoff GTM engagement
Phase: Activation
After onboarding, your vPMM will host planning sessions to help define a quarterly or half yearly GTM plan. You need to ensure
your vPMM is aware of the GTM goals previously established with your Business Development (BD) or Category Lead. After a
plan has been agreed upon, your vPMM will provide a list of standardized GTM packages from third-party agencies, available
through APN Marketing Central, with MDF to partially fund these packages. If you choose to work with a third-party agency,
your vPMM will facilitate introductions.
Key activities
1 Create GTM plan
Your vPMM will work alongside you to document your target market and GTM goals, and build a demand generation plan to
meet those goals.
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2 Audit content
You will review your content inventory and assess gaps to determine messaging needs for the campaign.
Your vPMM will direct you to a list of GTM packages offered by third-party agencies to meet the GTM goals outlined in your
GTM plan. You are responsible for selecting the agency that best meets your GTM needs..
Seller role
• Define your target market and GTM goals
• Ensure your vPMM is aware of the defined GTM strategy and goals established with your Category Lead
• Work with agency (if using one) to create co-branded content needed for the execution of GTM packages
• Work with your vPMM to identify and select self-service campaigns that drive the GTM plan
vPMM role
• Assist with building GTM plan
• Guidance from your vPMM on choosing GTM packages best suited to drive desired outcomes
Phase: Execution
During execution, your vPMM will support you in the chosen campaign, based on agreed upon roles and responsibilities.
If using a third-party agency, you will work with the agency to develop content in alignment with the GTM plan. Throughout the
duration of the campaign, your vPMM will act as support between you and the agency to ensure GTM plans are being executed.
You will receive campaign execution support regardless of whether you are executing internally or with an external agency. Your
vPMM will collect KPIs and metrics from the agency or your team and create consolidated reports to be reviewed during check-
in calls. Throughout the campaign, and beyond, your vPMM is available to answer questions, participate in agency check-in
meetings, handle escalations, and provide suggestions for upcoming campaigns.
You are required to fully participate in the campaign execution. If you decide to choose your own agency outside of the agencies
available through the program to execute demand generation campaign, then you are responsible for introducing your vPMM to
the agency.
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Key activities
1 Execute GTM plan
3 Optimize execution
Your vPMM will host regular meetings with you at an agreed upon cadence to review campaign development, timeline,
outcomes, address concerns, and work with agency to adjust campaigns based on your feedback.
Seller role
• Engage with the selected agency and your vPMM to execute the defined GTM campaign
• Monitor campaign progress and provide feedback as necessary and raise concerns about campaign execution to your vPMM
as soon as possible
• Designate a lead nurture and sales follow-up process for leads obtained during the campaign
vPMM role
• Connect you with the third-party agency to execute demand generation campaigns
• Coordinate between you and the third-party agency for campaign execution plan
• Regular check-in calls run by your vPMM to monitor campaign progress and MDF usage
Phase: Tracking
Throughout the duration of the campaign, your vPMM will meet with you regularly on an agreed cadence to review current
campaigns and outcomes. As campaigns conclude, your vPMM will review campaign performance and track outcomes against
the GTM plan. You are encouraged to provide feedback around campaigns, workflows, agencies, or general APN Marketing
Concierge Service functions. Your vPMM will work with you to determine any potential lead nurture activities to follow
the campaign.
Key activities
1 Assess campaign performance
Your vPMM will set up formal reviews of campaign performance metrics to ensure progress is made to achieve your defined
GTM goals.
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Seller role
• Participate in final campaign assessment and wrap-up call with your vPMM
• Provide visibility on GTM outcomes to your vPMM that will be critical to maintaining an accurate picture of campaign status
• Share GTM metrics through the Seller GTM Reporting process on a monthly basis
• Determine lead nurture follow-up plan (if any) with your vPMM
vPMM role
• Consolidate metrics from you and the third-party agency executing the package to track campaign performance
• Conduct final review with you and AWS to assess overall campaign success
• Access to consolidated campaign metrics from the agency executing your GTM packages
• Suggestions for lead nurture campaigns. After the campaign has ended, you may choose the lead nurture follow-up option or
begin a new campaign. Your vPMM will provide support across both options, taking into consideration available MDF and the
larger GTM strategy for the Seller’s organization
For Advantage GTM package, a Seller will pay 100% of the campaign cost at the time of execution and delivery of services to the
third-party agency. AWS will reimburse Seller though a 2-step process. In Step 1, AWS will reimburse 25% of the total campaign
cost to the Seller at the time of the delivery of services. In Step 2, Seller will share the campaign results as defined in the AWS
Marketplace Seller GTM Program Guide to get the remaining 25% of the campaign cost. bChannels7, the third-party agency
commissioned by AWS to support Concierge Service, will process these payments on behalf of AWS once each of these two
milestones are achieved. Sellers in Advantage GTM package can get up to $75,000 in MDF.
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For Select GTM package, a Seller will pay 50% of the total demand generation spend. bChannels7, through funds provided by AWS
Marketplace, will pay 50% once services are delivered. Sellers in Select GTM package can get up to $20,000 in MDF.
Payment will be made to third-party agencies, only on the eligible and approved marketing activities mutually agreed between
Sellers and the AWS Marketplace GTM Lead, as per the MDF benefits detailed under Program Benefits. If the Seller uses their own
agency, which is not part of APN Marketing Concierge Service, bChannels, on behalf of AWS, will reimburse the Advantage and
Select Sellers only. bChannels, on behalf of AWS, will review campaign performance and proof of execution to ensure that the
campaign has been delivered as per the original agreement before final payment to the agency or the Seller is made. Premium
Sellers are reimbursed directly by AWS Marketplace with the MDF funds they are entitled to.
Funding process
For Advantage Seller using agencies offered through APN Marketing Central
Seller will cover 100% of the campaign cost and will invoice through bChannels (AWS c/o bChannels):
• Seller will pay the agency 50% up front before services are delivered
• Seller will pay the remaining 50% at the time services are delivered
• After campaign(s) has completed, bChannels will pay 25% at the time services are delivered
• The remaining 25% will be paid once qualified opportunities/leads have been identified. Sellers will have up to 6 months (2 full
quarters) to provide opportunity/leads from campaigns.
• For Private Offer/lead generation campaigns performance will be measured by Sales Qualified Leads or SQL qualified for BANT
(Budget, Authority, Need, Timeline) and pipeline value
• For self-service campaigns performance will be measured by # of Unique Visitors (UV) landing on the targeted AWS Marketplace
product page
• Campaign benchmarks are determined by the campaign goals outlined in GTM Plan (min. 50% of goal as set by SQL/PO or
50% of UVs)
1. You, the Seller, assisted by your vPMM, will define the GTM goals and plan GTM tactics, to meet those goals
2. You will confirm the total investment in demand generation packages. AWS Marketplace Seller GTM Lead will confirm and
approve the AWS portion of the total investment in demand generation packages after which you and the selected third-party
agency/agencies will sign a scope of work, which sets out each party’s respective responsibilities and that the agency will be
reimbursed by you.
3. At the same time, you will sign a scope of work with AWS c/o bChannels that sets out the MDF funds you are entitled to and
how they are to be claimed, based on your GTM package. The scope of work will state that you will pay the agency/agencies
the full costs of the campaign.
7. bChannels is a third-party agency that acts as an aggregator for AWS Marketplace MDF program, and they will coordinate funding
disbursement and audit for Sellers participating in AWS Marketplace module of APN Marketing Concierge Service. Make sure to address the
invoice to “AWS Inc c/o bChannels Inc”, 2701 N Thanksgiving Way, STE 100, Lehi, Utah 84043, United States and email to the vPMM and
[email protected]”
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4. Once all parties have signed their respective scopes of work, your vPMM will get final approval from AWS to begin
executing the campaign. The third-party agency/agencies can then be instructed to execute the defined campaigns.
5. Once the defined campaigns have been delivered in full, you will pay the agency/agencies directly for 100% of the
campaign costs and raise an invoice to AWS c/o bChannels for the agreed MDF funding
6. Your invoice to AWS c/o bChannels should be submitted together with proof of delivery of the campaign by the
agency/agencies
7. bChannels, on behalf of AWS, will review the campaign performance and proof of execution to ensure that the campaign
has been delivered as per original agreement, before approving the payment of your invoice. bChannels will pay 25%
once the campaign has been completed. Once the Seller provides qualified opportunities and leads, bChannels will pay
the remainder 25% of the campaign.
8. Once approved, bChannels will organize, on behalf of AWS, to pay via bank transfer, the agreed MDF funds you are
entitled to based on the GTM package
For Select Sellers using agencies offered through APN Marketing Central
Note: Premium Sellers are reimbursed directly by AWS Marketplace with the MDF funds they are entitled to. Premium Sellers will cover the total
cost of the campaign and will invoice AWS Marketplace through Amazon Payee Central for the MDF funds they are eligible to receive.
1. You, the Seller, assisted by your vPMM, will define the GTM goals and select demand generation packages, offered
through APN Marketing Concierge Service, to meet those goals
2. You will confirm the total investment in demand generation packages. Your AWS Marketplace Seller GTM Lead will
confirm and approve the AWS portion of the total investment in demand generation packages.
3. After you and your AWS Marketplace GTM Lead agree on respective investment in demand generation campaigns, the
third-party agency will create a scope of work, which sets out each party’s responsibilities. Your vPMM will provide you
and the agency with the exact split on funding based on the GTM package available to you and how the agency will
be reimbursed.
Note to third-party agencies: The funding split must be included in the SOW and agencies must include the following verbiage in the SOW:
“<Agency Name>”, on the signing by both parties of the scope of work, will invoice AWS the agreed funding for the service, addressed
to “AWS Inc c/o bChannels Inc”, 2701 N Thanksgiving Way, STE 100, Lehi, Utah 84043, United States and email to the vPMM and
[email protected]”
4. Once the scope of work is signed by both parties, your vPMM will get final approval from AWS to begin executing the
campaign. The third-party agency will begin to execute the defined campaigns
5. Once the third-party agency has delivered the campaign as required, the agency will invoice you and AWS c/o bChannels
for the respective investment amounts set out in the scope of work as two separate invoices, one to you and one to AWS
c/o bChannels
6. You will reimburse the agency for your portion of the agreed investment as agreed in the SOW and stated in your
invoice from the agency. bChannels, on behalf of AWS, will reimburse the agency for AWS’s portion of the investment
based on their invoice from the agency
• Seller will pay the remaining 50% at the time services are delivered
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2. You will confirm the total investment in demand generation packages. AWS Marketplace Seller GTM Lead will confirm and
approve the AWS portion of the total investment in demand generation packages after which you and the selected third-
party agency/agencies will sign a scope of work, which sets out each party’s respective responsibilities and that the agency
will be reimbursed by you.
3. At the same time, you will sign a scope of work with AWS c/o bChannels that sets out the MDF funds you are entitled to
and how they are to be claimed, based on your GTM package. The scope of work will state that you will pay the
agency/agencies the full costs of the campaign.
4. Once all parties have signed their respective scopes of work, your vPMM will get final approval from AWS to begin
executing the campaign. The third-party agency/agencies can then be instructed to execute the defined campaigns.
5. Once the defined campaigns have been delivered in full, you will pay the agency/agencies directly for 100% of the
campaign costs and raise an invoice to AWS c/o bChannels for the agreed MDF funding
6. Your invoice to AWS c/o bChannels should be submitted together with proof of delivery of the campaign by the
agency/agencies
7. bChannels, on behalf of AWS, will review the campaign performance and proof of execution to ensure that the campaign
has been delivered as per original agreement, before approving the payment of your invoice. Seller will need to provide
qualified opportunities and leads to receive full payment.
8. Once approved, bChannels will organize, on behalf of AWS, to pay via bank transfer, the agreed MDF funds you are
entitled to based on the GTM package
Getting Started
To participate in this service, complete the consent form in APN Partner Central (log-in required.) Once you sign the
consent form, your assigned vPMM will set up the kick-off call to start onboarding.
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Who is it for?
All AWS Marketplace Sellers and Consulting Partners. Specifically, the categories of Sellers we’re trying to engage include:
1. Sellers that are new to AWS Marketplace and want to progress to the next level.
2. Sellers that are already in the GTM program, but they want to use the Academy resources.
3. Sellers not a part of the GTM program but want to use the self-service resources as a launchpad for growth.
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2. Click on the 180-day GTM Academy link in the “Marketplace Resources” or the “Announcements” section to register.
Develop Your • Campaign development, including KPIs and ROI, CRM and marketing automation, as well as lead management
T-60 GTM Campaign • Asset development, including Level 1 and Level 2 foundational elements
Execute • Build campaign assets, including promotional, nurturing, and retargeting assets
T+30 Your Campaign • Drive demand with paid search, social media, email, live events, and content syndication
Measure, Track, and • Reporting, including reporting and tracking tools, KPIs, and sales funnel
T+60 Report GTM Metrics • Optimization, including A/B testing and behavioral lead scoring
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Benefits details
Co-marketing with AWS Marketplace
The AWS Marketplace Seller GTM Program provides funding opportunities to help Sellers build their own GTM campaigns to
promote their AWS Marketplace listings.
• Market Development Funds (MDF) are available from AWS Marketplace for a variety of different eligible marketing activities.
Sellers should talk to their AWS Marketplace Category Lead for details on how to qualify for MDF opportunities. It is important
to note that Sellers do not have immediate, automatic access to the cash fund and cannot request credits before their first
successful campaign. A successful campaign is quantified as one that can deliver a minimum of 200 leads over a period
of three months. The deadline to submit all forms and necessary paperwork is November 15, 2022. (November 15 is only
applicable for Premium). Advantage/Select have until November 30, 2022.
• AWS Promotional Credits help accelerate adoption of AWS Marketplace listings across all Sellers. Opportunistically offering
credits to offset infrastructure costs can accelerate cloud adoption for strategic customers and workloads. All Sellers with the
exception of those that are part of the Listed GTM Package are eligible to receive credits.
Note: this process is required by AWS to remit payment of MDF co-funding and is separate from the financial setup process Sellers follow to
receive payments for an AWS Marketplace listing
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to their AWS Marketplace GTM Lead (for Sellers in Premium/Advantage GTM package) or to vPMMs (for Sellers in Select GTM
package). Requests for MDF are approved based on the following considerations:
• Spending within defined timeline (70% of MDF spent in 1H’2022 and the remaining 30% spent in 2H’2022)
5 Share KPIs
To qualify for MDF reimbursement, it is mandatory for Sellers to share metrics generated from co-funded campaigns on a
monthly basis. Premium, Advantage, and Select Sellers that receive AWS MDF investments, must share GTM funnel metrics by
using the AWS Marketplace Seller GTM Process as outlined in this guide.
Note: Once expenses are approved to be paid, payment will be remitted in accordance with Amazon’s payment terms.
Before Sellers request MDF funding, they should consider the following guidelines:
• All upfront costs associated with agency packages or campaign fees are to be covered by the Seller
• Only external third-party costs can be covered; AWS cannot reimburse for any internal costs
• After the activity is complete, AWS will provide the Seller with reimbursement funds
• AWS will only pay a claim based on actual results or costs, and can decrease (or increase) the payment to the Seller based on
these factors (results/costs)
• Sellers are expected to share GTM performance data on Seller-led and AWS-Seller “joint” GTM activities (see “Seller data
reporting requirements” section below) with AWS Marketplace GTM Lead
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AWS credits
AWS credits are another way in which the AWS Marketplace GTM program can support a Seller’s AWS Marketplace-specific
marketing activities with co-funding. Sellers can use AWS credits as an incentive to get AWS Marketplace customers to try their AMI-
based product. Codes are typically good for 6 months from the issue date.
AWS credits (as it is a credit to the account) are used to cover future AWS infrastructure usage fees up to the credit amount
available. It is only possible to get monthly usage available when the customer bill is generated. AWS credits offset all or part of
the AWS infrastructure costs associated with using a product listed in AWS Marketplace. They can be used as incentives in lead
generation and product adoption activities such as free trials and webinars. AWS credits can only be applied to infrastructure costs
associated with use of AWS services. AWS credits are available for Sellers to provide customers and potential customers with a free
trial of their product listing at various Seller and AWS events, including re:Invent and AWS Summits. Sellers can request AWS credits
from their AWS Marketplace GTM Lead.
In addition, AWS credits are available for Sellers to enable their customers to pursue new technology projects on AWS. It does so
by reimbursing an AWS Marketplace Seller for the costs incurred in connection with completing a Proof of Concept (POC) project
for an AWS customer. This helps customers move forward on projects that they may not have pursued otherwise. To request AWS
credits for Proof of Concept projects, Sellers should submit requests to their AWS Marketplace Category Lead.
The Seller’s AWS Category or GTM Lead must approve AWS credits for distribution, including where and how the AWS credits
are distributed.
All planned activities requiring the use of credits should be submitted and approved by November 15, 2022.
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AWS Marketplace Seller Go-To-Market Program / Seller data reporting requirements
• Number of Marketing Accepted Leads and/or Marketing Qualified Leads from AWS Marketplace campaigns
Sellers will report these metrics on a monthly cadence through the AWS Marketplace Seller GTM Reporting process. Sellers must
commit to share GTM funnel data from their CRM systems in the format and process described in this guide.
• Report all AWS campaigns (Seller-led, AWS-led or AWS-Seller “joint”) you are running or for which you are managing lead follow
up
• Provide 19 fields of KPI data defined in the template (see below) to include campaign, lead, opportunity, win, pipeline revenue,
billed revenue (GMS) and investment
• Provide aggregate data by the 2nd of every month from January 1, 2022 to present
• Use required file naming convention and defined field level requirements
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AWS Marketplace Seller Go-To-Market Program / Seller data reporting requirement
If a Seller needs help in data extraction, preparation, and delivery to AWS, AWS offer free-of-cost assistance from a third-party
agency to Premium and Advantage Sellers. To engage with the third- party agency, please contact your vPMM for next steps.
Definitions:
• Marketing Accepted Leads: Contacts that convert through marketing activities with valid information that marketing has
accepted and approved
• Marketing Qualified Leads: A contact or website visitor whose engagement levels indicate they are more likely to become a
customer than other MALs
• Sales Qualified Leads or Opportunities: A contact that has been researched and vetted, first by the organization’s marketing
department and then by the sales team and is deemed ready to hand off to sales
• AWS Marketplace pipeline value associated with AWS Marketplace opportunities: The revenue expected if the opportunity
is won
• Number of deals won (New AWS Marketplace Subscriptions): Closed won deals
• AWS Marketplace revenue generated (GMS and/or TCV): The revenue generated in AWS Marketplace from the won billed
deals (Don’t include AWS Services revenue). Revenue should be reported in Gross Merchandise Sales (GMS) or Total Contract
Value (TCV)
• Seller Investment amounts per campaign: The amount a Seller invested into a campaign, not including AWS investments
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AWS Marketplace Seller Go-To-Market Program / Seller data reporting requirement
• Number of deals won (New AWS Marketplace Subscriptions): Closed won deals
• AWS Marketplace revenue generated (GMS and/or TCV): The revenue generated in AWS Marketplace from the won billed
deals (Don’t include AWS Services revenue). Revenue should be reported in Gross Merchandise Sales (GMS) or Total Contract
Value (TCV)
• Seller Investment amounts per campaign: The amount a Seller invested into a campaign, not including AWS investments
1 Seller Reporting
Seller reporting allows Sellers that are part of the Premium (Advantage/Select also use tracking URL) GTM package to track the
performance of marketing activities that drive traffic to their listing(s) in AWS Marketplace. The reports show traffic volumes
and resulting subscription activity whether the traffic came from AWS Marketplace campaigns or Seller-driven campaigns. To
include Seller driven campaign traffic, Sellers must append a tracking code to the link that points to the intended listing in AWS
Marketplace. The tracking code will be provided by the Seller’s AWS Marketplace GTM Lead, if they are part of Premium GTM
Package, or by the vPMM if they are part of Advantage or Select GTM Package. Adding a unique tracking code to each link in
demand generation activities, such as landing pages, emails, banner ads, and social media posts, will allow AWS to accurately
attribute a listing’s traffic, usage, and revenue to specific marketing tactics. Example of URL tracking code:
https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/seller-profile?id=9f7a8f2b-c239-4c66-b6a8-7f79e772f23c&trk=ba_
a131L000005uLJ5QAM
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AWS Marketplace Seller Go-To-Market Program / Eligible Market Development Funds Activities
• Slideware
• Webinar set up, hosting, platform
management • Include a clear call-to-action or promotional offer
Webinar, online • Landing page, registrations page, web • Consider recording your webinar for future use in marketing
events copy campaigns
• Email copy for invite and follow up • Keep the length around 30-60 minutes
mail, template, execution
• Social media, copy, banners, creative
Customer in-person or virtual networking The event content is primarily centered around the Seller’s solution in
Seller-led customer AWS Marketplace
events run by Seller focused exclusively
event
on Seller’s solution(s) in AWS Marketplace *** Social/recreational costs will not be covered
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AWS Marketplace Seller Go-To-Market Program / Eligible Market Development Funds Activities
• Content and copy for social posts • Run your own campaign and use MDF to support your advertising
• Organic social costs from Google AdWords, LinkedIn, etc.
Social Media
• Paid social media • Hire a third-party agency to execute an end-to-end campaign on
• Social post copy, creative, banner your behalf
Demonstrations and Demo booths and workshops to showcase The activity enables end customers to try the solution for a specified
workshops the Seller offerings in AWS Marketplace time period
• Content development
• Paid digital ads, syndication via digital
Content lead media publication
syndication • Landing page for gated asset
• Leads associated with marketing
campaigns
When a Seller is participating in a The event showcases your solution or offering in AWS Marketplace to
Customer event
customer event end customers
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AWS Marketplace Seller Go-To-Market Program / AWS Marketplace Seller Management Portal
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AWS Marketplace Seller Go-To-Market Program / Using the Management Portal
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AWS Marketplace Seller Go-To-Market Program / Using the Management Portal
Note: the disbursement report is not generally sent to Sellers when AWS Marketplace does not owe any disbursements. AWS Marketplace reports do
not provide identifiable customer data in order to protect AWS Marketplace customers’ identities, but some customer information might be available
for product support purposes.
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AWS Marketplace Seller Go-To-Market Program / GTM Best Practices
On the desktop:
FORMAT
PNG
GRAPHICS
No pictures, illustrations only
SIZE
1100px × 300px
RESOLUTION At
least 300 dpi
CONTENT
Follow AWS PR Guidelines
On mobile devices:
FORMAT
PNG
GRAPHICS
No pictures, illustrations only
SIZE
768px × 540px
RESOLUTION
At least 300 dpi
CONTENT
Follow AWS PR Guidelines
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AWS Marketplace Seller Go-To-Market Program / GTM Best Practices
The call-to-action (CTA button should be “Launch Now” or “Free Trial Available.” If the “Free Trial Available” CTA is used on an AMI
based listing, the Seller should include “*AWS usage fees apply” underneath. The CTA should only link to a Seller’s AWS Marketplace
listing. The CTA text must be all capital letters, in Amazon Ember Medium 15-point font, with a maximum of 20 characters. You can
modify the color of the button and the text, but you cannot modify the button’s shape, size, or shadow. You also cannot end the
button’s text with a period (‘.’, exclamation point (‘!’, or a question mark (‘?’.
• The claims are difficult to demonstrate or use superlatives like “the best”
• The CTA is not simple and/or there is more than one CTA
• If the banner mentions a free trial, the banner must note that the free trial is only for the AWS Marketplace product listed,
not for the AWS service
Sellers should ask their AWS Marketplace GTM Lead for more information on whether their business qualifies or for additional
guidelines for carousel submissions.
The Featured Products section provides another opportunity for qualified Sellers to showcase their products on the AWS Marketplace
website. The Seller’s AWS Marketplace Category Manager determines the calendar dates and frequency of listings for chosen
products. Featured products are selected based on a commitment of marketing resources, revenue, and
AWS Marketplace-specific goals.
The Featured SaaS Products section showcases AWS Marketplace SaaS products. The Seller’s AWS Marketplace Category
Lead determines the calendar dates and frequency of listings for chosen products. Featured products are selected based on a
commitment of marketing resources, revenue, and AWS Marketplace-specific goals.
The New Product Spotlight section highlights products that have been added to AWS Marketplace. All new, paid products are eligible;
however, they are subject to prioritization by an AWS Marketplace Category Manager. To have a new product listed in this section,
Sellers should contact their AWS Marketplace Category Lead.
Popular products
The Popular Products section showcases AWS Marketplace top products, based on page views. Products are chosen and rotated
regularly. Sellers who want to be featured in the popular products listing should focus on GTM marketing activities that drive
customers to their product listing page.
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AWS Marketplace Seller Go-To-Market Program / GTM Best Practices
• New-version emails, which are delivered whenever a Seller releases a new software version
• Declining usage emails, which are delivered when customers do not use a product for a certain period of time. The time
period is configurable by the Seller.
For all three email notification types, Sellers can define and continuously refine the content being sent. Once a Seller provides the
content and defines some simple rules for delivery, AWS Marketplace will take care of the rest.
Automated emails are a great way for Sellers to provide links directing customers to helpful websites, documentation, and other
resources. Emails support both text and HTML, so if a customer’s email client does not support HTML, they will receive a text
based version. HTML emails are sent in Arial 15-point font.
Sellers submitting emails will need to provide the metadata necessary to build the product listing. Sellers should submit text
or HTML code, along with their automated email content, to AWS Marketplace Seller Catalog Operations team. See below for
recommended content to include in each type of email.
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AWS Marketplace
1.
Introductory sentence such as “Thank you for subscribing to Big Data
Analytics! See below for resources to help you get up and running quickly.”
2. Information and links on how to deploy and configure the software Example:
“Launching the software is easy. Step-by-step instructions for configuration
and deployment are available at www.companyname.com/productname/
install.”
4. Details on available support with links and how to contact you directly.
Example: “Your subscription comes with free email support, available by
contacting us at: [email protected]. Additional support resources
are available at: www.companyname.com/support”. 24/7 phone paid phone
support is also available for AWS users. Contact 1-800-999-9999 for more
information. Please have your AWS Account ID available.
If you have any questions about any of your AWS services or AWS account
please contact AWS customer service (add contact link to AWS Support)
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AWS Marketplace
1. Introductory sentence explaining the release of the product and the pricing models
it applies to (Hourly, Monthly, BYOL).
2. Clearly list the main benefits of the new release which may include:
• New features, benefits and use cases
• Increased performance and benefits
• Support for new AWS instances or regions
<If you have any questions about your AWS services or account please
contact AWS customer service.>
<Thank you,>
<The AWS Marketplace Team>
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AWS Marketplace
<Product Name> offers a broad range of resources and support to help you.
2. Details on available support with links and how to contact you directly
Example: “Support is available to help troubleshoot issues and ensure your prod-
uct is running correctly on AWS. Contact us at support@ companyname.com. or
<Company Name> provides paid 24/7 phone support to <Product Name> users
on AWS. You can contact support at: www.companyname.com/support. Please
have your AWS Account ID available.
<If you want to adjust or modify your subscription go to ‘Your Software’ page
under ‘Your Account’.>
<If you have any questions about your AWS services or account please contact
AWS customer service.> Link
<Thank you,>
It is very important that the email align with messaging on the Seller’s website and on the product’s AWS
Marketplace listing page.
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AWS Marketplace Seller Go-To-Market Program / GTM Best Practices
Blog posts
The AWS Marketplace blog reaches a wide base of AWS customers, AWS Marketplace customers, and AWS Marketplace
sellers globally. Sellers can increase their visibility to AWS customers by contributing blog posts that provide thought
leadership and teach customers how to solve common business challenges. For examples, visit the AWS Marketplace
blog channel and the AWS Partner Network blog channel.
A successful blog post is one that teaches customers how to do something that will improve their AWS experience.
Sellers should focus on giving step-by-step instructions on how to achieve a specific outcome that your customers need
or want. Posts should be educational in nature, provide 200-level information on a topic relevant to customers, and
involve the voice of at least one of your customers. Blog posts should be about 500-1,000 words (shorter is better),
including relevant images, graphics, cations, links, next steps, or resources. Blog posts must be original; we do not accept
content that has previously been published elsewhere or re-purposed from marketing materials or documentation.
Additionally, when writing, Sellers should use accessible, plain language, addressing the reader as “you” and referring to
your company as “we.” It helps to think of a specific customer and imagine speaking just to that person. Use the active
voice rather than the passive voice (“you can perform this task” rather than “this task can be performed”). People tend
to skim online content, so blogs should have a clearly stated purpose in the introduction and use consistent key words
throughout the post. Sellers must provide written permission for any company logo use.
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AWS Marketplace Seller Go-To-Market Program / GTM Best Practices
Social media
Sellers can also use the following steps to increase their chances of gaining exposure in AWS Marketplace
social media properties:
» Sellers can increase their chances of having a tweet re-tweeted on the AWS Marketplace Twitter page by following these
guidelines for their tweets:
› Follow the guidelines for AWS Carousel banners, but size tweets at 800x400, with no black border.
› Tweets can link to the Seller’s AWS Marketplace listing page, a PR announcement, educational blog, landing page,
webinar, etc.
› Include an image, ideally one that is technical, such as an architectural diagram or how to video (see example below).
Mention the AWS Marketplace Twitter handle: @awsmarketplace
› Tweets should link to paid offerings. It is possible to promote free offerings if a content review validates the value
to customers.
› All tweets should be in English.
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AWS Marketplace Seller Go-To-Market Program / GTM Guidelines
GTM guidelines
Sellers should follow these guidelines for all GTM activities.
• AWS reserves the right to alter and/or decline any proposed mentions or quotes per our guidelines
5 6 7 8
AWS sends release back. Seller returns release to Seller provides a heads-up Release is issued.
Seller reviews and edits as AWS for final approval. to AWS 48 hours prior to
needed. their release issue date.
Sellers must always follow all applicable guidelines contained in this document.
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AWS Marketplace Seller Go-To-Market Program / PR Guidelines
PR guidelines
Briefing press and analysts on AWS news:
• If the Seller is participating in an AWS-led announcement, they should not discuss their participation in the launch with press
or analysts until after the AWS announcement has gone live (via press release or blog post)
• We ask that Sellers do not conduct pre-briefs, have embargoed discussions on the news, or share their release under NDA
with members of the press or analyst community
• Once the AWS release has gone live, Sellers are more than welcome to coordinate press and analyst briefings discussing their
announcement and success with AWS. We encourage them to do so! As a courtesy, Sellers should inform their Category Lead
of the interviews ahead of time.
• DO NOT use the terms “partners” or “partnership” or “alliance” to describe the AWS relationship. We prefer the terms
• DO NOT use the name “Amazon” when referring to Amazon Web Services or AWS.
• DO NOT include a quote from an Amazon or AWS executive unless previously agreed upon and approved.
• DO NOT use the “About AWS” boilerplate. These are reserved for AWS releases only.
• Use of the terms “hybrid”, “hybrid architecture”, “hybrid cloud”, “public cloud”, “private cloud” or “on-premises environment”
may be approved, but those terms should NOT be used to describe AWS. For example, it is not approved to say “AWS hybrid
cloud” or the “AWS public cloud”. But you may describe how your solution enables a hybrid cloud architecture connecting
AWS to an on-premises environment.
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• The release should highlight a clear call to action and the customer benefit. PR will not provide an AWS quote for a future
service or for releases that are merely stating that the two companies “will be working together.”
• We will not approve any declarative statements about someone being “the best”, “the first”, “the only”, etc. without
substantiation of the claim.
• Please do not use the term “partnering” in your press release because it could insinuate that there was co-development done.
It’s fine to say that we are “working with so and so”, but the term “partner” will often get rejected.
• AWS Marketplace does not endorse any AWS Marketplace Seller feature, product, or benefit. You may say that your feature or
product is available in AWS Marketplace.
• Do not include statements that could be interpreted to imply that AWS is not secure, not scalable, not cost effective, not
accessible, etc., without your product or service. When it comes to security, it is best to look at the messaging on the Security
page of the AWS Website and the AWS Shared Responsibility Model.
• Lastly, make sure it does not sound like a solution runs “in” AWS. It is more appropriate to reference that it runs “on” AWS, or
supports AWS. Stating that something runs “in” AWS makes it sound more integrated than it actually is. For this reason, please
also avoid language that says that your solution is tightly “integrated” with AWS.
Approved language:
• “The engagement with Amazon Web Services (AWS) builds on an existing relationship. Together, the companies are
providing a complete cloud services and cloud management portfolio that will give enterprise customers fast, flexible
access to the cloud.”
• “The Amazon Web Services alliance with XXX significantly extends what is already a clear and dramatic
leadership position for both companies. No other company currently can match the flexibility and power of this
offering.”
• “XYZ application is designed for enterprise workloads and runs in the AWS Cloud.”
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AWS Marketplace Seller Go-To-Market Program / Content Review Guidelines
Review timeline and process (refer to PR guidelines section for press release review timeline and process):
Sellers must always follow all applicable guidelines contained in this document. Failure to not follow approval
guidelines by AWS Marketplace, can result in decline of MDF funds.
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AWS Marketplace Seller Go-To-Market Program / Logo Guidelines
Logo guidelines
Sellers are encouraged to highlight the fact that their product is available for purchase in AWS Marketplace on their websites
and other GTM materials. The AWS Marketplace Logo is an easy way for Sellers to inform customers that their software is
available in AWS Marketplace. The AWS Marketplace Logo is AWS trademark and any use is subject to our usage guidelines.
Color
Use the AWS Marketplace Logo in one of the provided color combinations. The multi-color versions are preferred. In cases
where color needs to be restricted, the one-color logos are acceptable. Choose the color option with the highest contrast.
Squid ink is our primary dark color. Black versions of the logo are available but should only be used in cases where maximum
contrast is needed or the use is primarily only black and white.
marketplace
marketplace
marketplace
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AWS Marketplace Seller Go-To-Market Program / AWS-Led and AWS Marketplace-Led Treatments
• Place the AWS Marketplace logo in a primary layout location (for example, in the top left corner) to illustrate that AWS Marketplace
leads the marketing scenario.
• Your logo is placed in a secondary layout location under the term “In collaboration with” (for example, on the right side, above the
fold) to illustrate your supporting role in the scenario.
• Up to five partners’ logos can be included in the AWS Marketplace-led branding treatment.
marketplace marketplace
partner logo
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AWS Marketplace Seller Go-To-Market Program / AWS-Led and AWS Marketplace-Led Treatments
In collaboration with
In collaboration with
partner logo
partner logo
partner logo
partner logo
Social ads
In collaboration with
partner logo
partner logo
In collaboration with
partner logo
partner logo
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AWS Marketplace Seller Go-To-Market Program / AWS-Led and AWS Marketplace-Led Treatments
• AWS-led marketing scenarios are when AWS has primary control over content creation, messaging, and/or the customer
experience, and wins the customer opportunities.
• The AWS logo is placed in a primary layout location (for example, in the top left corner), as AWS leads in the
marketing scenario.
• Your logo will be featured in a secondary layout location under the term “In collaboration with” to demonstrate how you work
with AWS in this marketing scenario.
• Please follow the usage and specifications guidelines for each treatment.
• Limit the use of badges or visual treatments that include the AWS smile to one per page.
In collaboration with
partner logo
interior
interior
powered by
powered by
marketplace
Available in
AWS Marketplace
Available in
Available in AWS Marketplace
AWS Marketplace
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Misuse
Primary and interior page layout options
• Shown on this page are examples of some design decisions that do not follow our branding style.
• Additionally, do not use outdated partner logos, and ensure that partner branding guidelines do not prohibit use of
placement next to another partner/competitor.
In collaboration with
partner logo
Do not set the “In collaboration with” line in any font but
Amazon Ember Regular.
In collaboration with
partner logo
Do not set the “In collaboration with” line in any color but black
or white.
In collaboration with
In collaboration with
Do not use the AWS Partner badge under “In collaboration with.”
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AWS Marketplace Seller Go-To-Market Program / AWS-Led and AWS Marketplace-Led Treatments
Usage rules
For AWS-led and AWS Marketplace-led scenarios:
• The cover page of AWS-led and AWS Marketplace-led assets will always leverage the respective AWS logo plus the
term “In collaboration with” which includes between one and five partner logos under this term.
• AWS Partner badges cannot be used in place of the AWS Partner logo in any brand treatment for marketing assets,
websites/landing pages, communications, email marketing, flyers, or invitations.
• The interior page layout location of AWS-led and AWS Marketplace-led marketing assets may include one of the
brand treatments illustrated on page 47 of this guide per page, subject to usage rules for each treatment.
• Multiple badges are permissible in the same document. But, you’re required to limit usage of one badge per page. If
multiple badges are used, you may vary the types of badges, rather than using one type for all pages.
• Social posts and ads may include the “In collaboration with” treatment with the partner’s logo.
• The use of AWS Partner badges applies to partners who have met the requirements to access the AWS Partner
badge. You can check your eligibility status in AWS Partner Central.
• Limit the use of badges or visual treatments that include the AWS smile to one per page.
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AWS Marketplace Seller Go-To-Market Program / Co-Branded Treatments
Co-branded treatments
AWS logo lockup
Co-branded AWS logo lockup
• The co-branded treatment is restricted to marketing scenarios when AWS and partner(s) have equal investment
and control over content, message and/or customer experience, and AWS has provided written permission to
co-brand, either through a logo usage agreement, or approval through AWS’ established process.
• Your AWS representative will submit co-branded requests on your behalf. Please allow 7-10 business days to
hear back.
partner logo
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Specifications
Size and arrangements
Co-branded arrangements
• Co-branded arrangements include the AWS logo and one or two partner logos.
• A maximum of three logos are allowed within the standard and alternate co-branded scenarios.
• Replicate the clearspace described on this page when showing more than two partners.
• Co-branded arrangements can only be used in social media channels when created and approved by AWS for ad use.
• Construct the co-branded arrangement using the specifications described, then scale the arrangement as needed.
Pipe
• The area designated for your logo is determined by the height of the AWS logo.
Standard arrangements
• “w” from AWS logo is used to determine space between AWS, pipe, and partner logo.
Multi-partner arrangements
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• Use the Squid Ink version of the AWS logo for white or light-colored backgrounds.
• Make the divider line the same color as the AWS logo, depending on background.
Clearspace
• The minimum clearspace around the logo is equal to the height of the letter “a” in the AWS logo.
• Clearspace requirements are the same for all arrangements and color variations.
Squid ink version of AWS logo for use on white or light-colored backgrounds
partner logo
partner logo
Clearspace
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AWS Marketplace Seller Go-To-Market Program / Co-Branded Treatments
Examples
Landing page and presentation
• The co-branded treatment is reserved for scenarios when AWS and partner(s) have equal investment in and control
over content, message, and/or customer experience, and AWS has provided written permission to co-brand, either
through a logo usage agreement or approval through AWS’ established process.
• Place the co-branded treatment in a primary layout location (for example, in the upper left corner).
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Examples
ebook, case study, whitepaper, and social ads
• The co-branded treatment is reserved for marketing scenarios when AWS and partner(s) have equal investment in and
control over content, message, and/or customer experience, and AWS has provided written permission to co-brand,
either through a logo usage agreement or approval through AWS’ established process.
• Place the co-branded treatment in a primary layout location (for example, in the upper left corner).
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• The co-branded treatment includes the AWS logo, and one or two partner logos placed in a primary layout
location (for example, in the top left corner). Its use is reserved for scenarios when AWS and partner(s) have equal
investment in and control over content, message, and/or customer experience, and AWS has provided written
permission to co-brand, either through a logo usage agreement or approval through AWS’ established process.
• Your AWS representative will submit co-branding requests on your behalf. Please allow 7-10 business days to
hear back.
• Please follow the usage and specifications guidelines for each treatment.
• Limit the use of badges or visual treatments that include the AWS smile to one per page.
interior
interior
powered by
powered by
marketplace
Available in
AWS Marketplace
Available in
Available in AWS Marketplace
AWS Marketplace
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Misuse
• Shown on this page are examples of some design decisions that do not follow our branding style.
• Do not use the co-branded treatment without express approval from AWS, requested by your AWS representative.
partner
partner logo
network
partner logo
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Usage rules
For co-branded scenarios:
• The co-branded treatment is restricted for use in marketing scenarios when AWS and partner(s) have equal
investment and control over content, message, and/or customer experience, and AWS has provided written
permission to co-brand, either through a logo usage agreement or approval through AWS’ established process.
• Once approved for use by AWS, the co-branded treatment may be used for joint marketing campaigns or jointly
hosted event-specific promotions. Permission to use the co-branded treatment does not extend beyond the
limited scope of a specific asset, campaign, or event.
• The co-branded treatment is allowed on the landing page, email, marketing assets, digital ads, and social media
posts (only when AWS creates the posts) specific to the approved scenario’s campaign or event.
• Broader use of the co-branded treatment on the AWS Partner’s website is not allowed, except when linking to the
campaign or event-specific website or landing page. Broader use beyond the specific campaign or event is
not allowed.
• Assets produced within an approved co-branded campaign can be used at events, assuming that the assets are
still current and are appropriate for use at the event.
• Use of the co-branded treatment in other event assets is heavily restricted and requires permission and approval
from AWS.
• The co-branded treatment may not be used on promotional items of any kind, including event giveaways.
• AWS Partner badges cannot be used in place of the AWS Partner logo in any brand treatment for marketing
assets, websites/landing pages, communications, email marketing, flyers, or invitations.
• The interior page layout location of co-branded marketing assets may include one of the brand treatments
illustrated on page 56 of this guide per page, subject to usage rules for each treatment.
• Multiple badges are permissible in the same document. But, you’re required to limit usage of one badge per page.
• If multiple badges are used, you may vary the types of badges, rather than using one type for all pages.
• The use of AWS Partner badges applies to partners who have met the requirements to access the AWS Partner
badge. You can check your eligibility status in AWS Partner Central.
• Limit the use of badges or visual treatments that include the AWS smile to one per page.
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Explore these logos by visiting the Marketing Toolkit in AWS Partner Central.
• Two Color: Squid Ink & Amazon Orange • The clear space is the area that should be free of
This option may be used only on white or squid Ink other logos, text, or graphics. Use the height and
backgrounds. (Note: “AWS” is reversed out in white for width of the letter “a” in the logo.
Squid ink backgrounds).
• Horizontal and vertical space requires the full height
• One Color: Squid Ink and width of the “a” on either side as shown.
This option may be used on light color backgrounds.
marketplace Available in
AWS Marketplace
You can use either logo with text or the text treatment
The AWS Marketplace logo is our visual
“Available in AWS Marketplace” to tell your customers
brand identity and is used in AWS
that your software runs on AWS and is available in
Marketplace-led marketing scenarios.
AWS Marketplace.
marketplace Available in
AWS Marketplace
Text only
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partner logo
partner logo
partner logo
partner logo partner logo
Available in
AWS Marketplace
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Messaging
Put your audience first
DO:
• Emphasize “AWS Partner” and your specific partner designations to showcase what matters most to customers.
• Make content educational, factual, and supported by data, sources, and references.
• Only use images, graphics, and logos that you have appropriate corporate license or written permission to use.
DO NOT:
• Use “AWS” or any of the AWS trademarks within your domain name.
• Make claims around being “the best,” “the first,” “the only,” “the leader,” etc. unless it can be clearly substantiated
by third-party research.
• Include any personally identifiable information (PII) of real people in your content, such as names, contact info,
account numbers, and user names.
• Directly compare products or companies, compare companies’ strengths or weaknesses, or define companies in
any negative manner.
• Use AWS icons, logos, or badges next to your own logo, or other third-party logos.
• Use design elements (pipes, ampersands, pluses, x signs, equal signs, etc.) to denote
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• Use the term “AWS Partner” to showcase your relationship with AWS.
• When using the term “AWS Partner,” use “AWS Partner” in full in the first instance. Use the term “partner” for subsequent
references in the same document.
• Use descriptions from the AWS website when describing AWS products and services.
• Showcase your expertise to your customers with program and partner tier designations using the terminology below.
AWS no longer refers to partners as Consulting Partner or Technology Partner.
• When referring to AWS Marketplace, always include “AWS” before Marketplace. At no time, should the term
“Marketplace” be used as a standalone term. You must always spell out AWS Marketplace in every instance it is referred.
Do not abbreviate to AWS MP, AWSMP, MP, or any other variation.
• AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner • AWS Premier Tier Services Partner with an
• AWS Advanced Tier Training Partner AWS Qualified Software offering and Migration
Competency
• AWS Migration Competency Partner
• AWS Partner with Migration Competency and AWS
• AWS Partner with an AWS Qualified Device offering
Managed Service Provider designation
• AWS Partner with an AWS Qualified
Software offering
• When referencing AWS Marketplace, the word “Marketplace” should always be one word and have a capital “M.”
• AWS Marketplace does not endorse any AWS Marketplace Seller, feature, product, or benefit.
• You may say that your feature or product is available in AWS Marketplace.
• When referring to AWS Marketplace sellers, features, products, or benefits, you must use the phrasing “in” AWS
Marketplace, not “on” AWS Marketplace.
DO NOT:
• Do not use the terms “partners,” “partnering,” “partnership,” or “strategic alliance” to describe your relationship with
AWS. Opt for language such as “agreement,” “teamed,” “in cooperation with,” “working with,” or “relationship.”
• When speaking about the cloud, do not refer to AWS as “AWS hybrid,” “AWS hybrid cloud,” or “ecosystem.”
• When promoting your security solutions, do not use terms that create fear, uncertainty, or doubt, such as “exploit,”
“attack,” “breach,” or “hacker.”
• For high-visibility assets used in AWS-led campaigns or at AWS events, such as booth graphics, session content,
in-booth demos and videos, and display ads at AWS events, do not include the names or logos of other public cloud
providers. If you prefer not to use AWS specifically, you may reference “the cloud,” “your cloud,” or “multi-cloud.”
• Do not use the term “3rd-party” when referring to sellers in AWS Marketplace. Instead, please use “independent
software vendors” (preferred), “software sellers,” or “data providers.” You can abbreviate “independent software vendors”
to “ISVs” as long as it’s not the first reference in the document.
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Resources
AWS Marketplace 180-day GTM Academy »
Self-service online portal providing GTM campaign guidance. Access from AWS Marketplace Management Portal (AMMP).
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