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Advertising

OpenAI Rolls Out ChatGPT Ad Platform for Marketers

Within just six weeks of its launch, OpenAI's ChatGPT Ads Manager reportedly hit a staggering $100 million annual run rate, marking a powerful new frontier for digital advertising.

Leo Hartmann· Aug 12· 3 min read
A diverse group of advertising professionals celebrating at the AAF Hall of Achievement, with a corporate giant's name prominently displayed.

AAF Hall of Achievement Inducts Corporate Giant, New Awards

Leo Hartmann · Aug 11
Abstract representation of Nielsen and DoubleVerify data streams merging, symbolizing the integration of ad measurement across traditional and digital platforms.

Nielsen buys DoubleVerify for $2.15 billion to bridge ad measurement

Leo Hartmann · Aug 9
Conflicting announcements and banners for the AAF Hall of Achievement create confusion, with Ashley Graham highlighted as a recipient of the Cultural Force Award.

AAF Hall of Achievement Inductees: Conflicting Reports Emerge

Leo Hartmann · Aug 7
Advertising professionals competing in pickleball and VR cricket at Goafest 2026, highlighting the festival's expanded sports and engagement activities.

Goafest 2026 to expand advertising plays and festival engagement

Leo Hartmann · May 5
Omnicom Advertising Asia's new regional leadership team, including Chief Growth & Marketing Officer Ellie Brocklehurst, strategizing for the Asian market.

Omnicom Advertising Asia appoints Ellie Brocklehurst as Chief Growth & Marketing Officer

To navigate Asia's fragmented and diverse advertising market, Omnicom Advertising Asia has established a new regional leadership team for 2026, aiming to unify its approach.

Leo Hartmann· Apr 20· 5 min
Abstract representation of AI and data streams, symbolizing OpenAI's ChatGPT advertising pilot and its significant revenue generation.

OpenAI tests ChatGPT ads in the U.S. to grow revenue

Within just six weeks of launching its ad pilot, OpenAI's ChatGPT advertising business in the United States has already crossed an annualized revenue mark of $100 million, according to Reuters .

Leo Hartmann· Apr 10· 5 min