MDS sellers planned to pause all Amazon ad spend on April 15 as payout holds and ad billing changes squeeze cash flow.
EcomCrew reports that a group of seven-figure sellers, organized by MDS co-founder Eugene Khayman, planned to pause all Amazon ad spend on April 15, 2026. They point to longer payout holds, a 3.5% surcharge and ad costs coming out of proceeds instead of a credit card. Amazon says only a small group of card-paying advertisers is affected and points to Pay by Invoice and a $2,500 promotional credit.
It lays out the sellers' reasons in detail alongside Amazon's response, including Pay by Invoice and a $2,500 promotional credit.
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