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ChatGPT Ads adds automated bidding, platform targeting
ChatGPT Ads adds automated bidding, platform targeting and view-through conversions as it expands into Latin America.
ChatGPT Ads are expanding to 31 European countries
Advertisers in Europe will gain access to a new high-intent channel as OpenAI significantly expands its global advertising footprint.
ChatGPT draws more paid clicks from Google than any other top destination
ChatGPT draws a higher share of Google clicks than any other top destination, highlighting overlap between search and AI discovery.
The AI visibility index: Which brands are vanishing from AI search?
Some brands dominate Google yet barely surface in AI answers. Here’s where traditional authority and AI recall diverge.
Inside ChatGPT’s retrieval stack: The index, cache, and pages it actually reads
New research exposes the mechanics behind ChatGPT citations, including what gets retrieved, what gets read, and what ultimately gets cited.
Study: ChatGPT ads appear on 26% of commercial prompts
New research finds ChatGPT is already serving ads at scale, while highlighting challenges around targeting relevance.
How to run ChatGPT ads: A step-by-step guide from early campaigns
ChatGPT Ads work differently from other ad platforms. Here’s what early campaigns reveal about CPCs, targeting, measurement, and performance.
ChatGPT Ads rolls out oCPC campaigns, AAM and product carousels
ChatGPT ads now allows for conversion-optimized product feed campaigns, expanded measurement integrations and carousel ads
OpenAI appears to be building chatbot-native ads that launch AI agents
A new ChatGPT ad format is being tested that starts a conversation with an AI business agent instead of sending users to a website.
ChatGPT Ads adds conversion bidding, geo exclusions and bulk campaign tools
ChatGPT Ads improves campaign optimisation, conversion measurement and budget pacing to scale performance on the platform.
ChatGPT gains access to Yelp reviews, ratings, and photos
Yelp will feed real-time local data into ChatGPT, including reviews, photos and quote requests, with branded links back to its platform.
OpenAI’s ChatGPT ads could miss $100 billion revenue target: Report
Emarketer sees the U.S. chatbot ad market reaching just $5.41 billion by 2030, far below OpenAI’s target for ChatGPT ads.
Why agentic commerce will matter more than ChatGPT ads
Google, Amazon, and OpenAI are building AI-powered buying. Here's why your product data matters more than your next ad platform.
OpenAI sets Aug. 9 end date for ChatGPT Atlas
Atlas will retire less than a year after launch as OpenAI shifts AI browsing and task automation into its desktop app.
ChatGPT Ads new overview tab, suggested ad drafts, new ad formats and more
OpenAI also said ChatGPT Ads are live in Japan and South Korea.
ChatGPT Ads rolling out audience lists
Several advertisers have begun to notice a new option to upload Audience lists into OpenAI's new ad platform.
OpenAI can generate ChatGPT Ads for you
A new ChatGPT Ads feature suggests that OpenAI is using AI to generate ads on its platform.
OpenAI says ChatGPT ad dismissals have dropped 50% as relevance improves
OpenAI says ChatGPT users are dismissing ads 50% less often, suggesting its conversational ad format is becoming more relevant.
OpenAI opens ChatGPT Ads Manager beta to UK advertisers
OpenAI's UK launch of ChatGPT Ads Manager gives advertisers an early chance to learn and prepare for a potentially major new ad channel
OpenAI launches product feed ads in Ads Manager beta
OpenAI is allowing retail advertisers connect shoppers with relevant products without manually building ads for each item.
OpenAI to expand ChatGPT ads to new markets & test multi-advertiser placements
OpenAI is expanding ChatGPT ads to five new markets including the UK, & introducing new campaign management features.
OpenAI confirms conversion-focused ads are coming to ChatGPT
The latest OpenAI rollout brings ROI-focused campaign optimization and conversion tracking directly into ChatGPT ads.
OpenAI is preparing conversion-focused ads for ChatGPT
OpenAI is expanding ChatGPT into performance advertising with conversion-focused ads, tracking tools and pay-for-results pricing.
OpenAI expands Ads Manager Beta with new budgeting and geo targeting controls
The latest ChatGPT Ads updates give advertisers more control over campaign pacing, location targeting, and ad engagement.
OpenAI adds product feed ads to ChatGPT
OpenAI is turning product catalogues into automated ads, making it easier for retailers to scale campaigns inside ChatGPT.
Adthena launches ChatGPT ads intelligence platform
Adthena’s new platform gives advertisers a clearer view of competitors and performance inside ChatGPT’s ads ecosystem.
Tools and software to manage AI crawlers accessing your site
Learn how to use AI crawler tools and software to optimize for AI crawlability, allow, block, or limit AI bots, audit crawling behavior, and implement controls.
How to optimize a website for AI crawlers and AI agents
Learn how to optimize your site for AI crawlers with technical SEO best practices — and control access by blocking or allowing crawlers with directives.
ChatGPT ads expand with self-serve buying
ChatGPT ads are expanding with self-serve buying, and improved measurement, a move toward a scalable advertising platform.
ChatGPT ads show strong early CTRs — but scale is still the question
Early ChatGPT ad data shows high engagement, with strong intent queries like Mother’s Day driving significantly more ad exposure.
Adthena launches Google Ads-to-ChatGPT conversion tool
Adthena's new tool lets advertisers repurpose existing search campaigns for ChatGPT, making it easier to shift budgets and campaign set-up.
ChatGPT ads expand to logged-out users
ChatGPT is expanding ads to logged-out users, increasing inventory and making it easier for advertisers to scale spend.
OpenAI adds CPC ads to ChatGPT
OpenAI’s shift to CPC ads in ChatGPT turns it into a performance-driven channel, giving advertisers a new way to capture intent and measure ROI.
Advertisers test ChatGPT Ads Manager
OpenAI is testing a new ChatGPT Ads Manager interface, signaling a shift toward a more scalable, self-serve advertising platform
Query fan-out tools and software to optimize content and track results
Learn how to use query fan-out tools to improve AI search rankings on platforms like ChatGPT and AI Overviews, and track your optimization results.
Query fan-out optimization guide: How to rank in AI searches
Want to optimize your content for fan-out queries? Learn how to find sub-queries, create multi-intent content, and format it for AI search visibility.
Query fan-out in AI search: What is it and how does it work?
Discover query fan-out: what it is, how it works, and how understanding it can improve your content strategy for AI search visibility.
Advertisers are testing ChatGPT ads — but uncertainty remains high
Early ChatGPT ads are drawing interest but limited data and evolving features mean advertisers are still testing cautiously.
ChatGPT ads favor clarity over creativity, new data shows
ChatGPT ads favor clarity because the platform rewards precise, context-driven messaging that delivers immediate value.
ChatGPT enables location sharing for more precise local responses
This should result in better local responses from OpenAI's ChatGPT.