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ChatGPT will test image ads while people generate pictures

OpenAI’s new visual format starts with a small group of US advertisers later this month, alongside new measurement and brand-safety partners.

By The Marketer Staff2 min read
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OpenAI announced a visual ad format on Oct. 5. It will first be tested during image generation in ChatGPT, clearly labelled and kept separate from the image being created, starting later in October in the US with an initial group of advertisers.

OpenAI also added integrations with Hightouch, Tealium and LiveRamp for sending conversion data, incrementality work with Haus, Measured and WorkMagic, Negative Phrases for qualifying advertisers, and brand-suitability pilots with DoubleVerify and Integral Ad Science.

Your checklist

  • No action for most local clients.
  • If a client already runs ChatGPT Ads, confirm their conversion tracking is in place before new formats arrive.

Sources

  1. Building advertising for the way people use AIOpenAI · Oct. 5, 2026
  2. OpenAI launches visual ads that appear alongside image generation resultsTechCrunch · Oct. 5, 2026

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