Observed Signal · Sep 18, 2026 · Market Signal · Source: Platformance · Impact: 4/5
Platformance launches Ads Inside Intelligence
Platformance today launched Ads Inside Intelligence, a product that shows brands where they stand inside ChatGPT and puts them in front of the people asking. The product is live in 13 MENA markets, including the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
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ChatGPT Ads Set New Rules for Campaign Planning via JOM
OpenAI expanded ChatGPT Ads to 31 European markets in late August, followed by self-service access via Ads Manager. The media agency JOM analyzes the channel and recommends campaigns built around specific research, comparison, and decision contexts. Key planning element: 'Context Hints' – semantic descriptors of product benefits, target users, and relevant situations, which do not require exact keyword match. JOM advises structuring tests with 5-10 distinct decision contexts per test, with matching creatives and landing pages. Relevance-weighted second-price auction considers context, hints, ad, landing page, and bid. Available campaign types: CPM, CPC, and oCPC with pixel or CAPI tracking. Reporting is aggregated, excluding prompts and chat logs. Meanwhile, Criteo offers ChatGPT Ads in Germany and 30 other European markets, reporting 2,000+ brands using its platform, with higher click and conversion rates.
ChatGPT Launches Ad Pilot with Major Brands
OpenAI confirmed that ads from several major brands — including Expedia, Qualcomm, Best Buy and Enterprise Mobility — have started appearing inside ChatGPT responses. The Knot Worldwide is also running ads, according to a company spokesperson. Best Buy and Enterprise Mobility independently confirmed their participation in early tests; Expedia and Qualcomm did not respond to requests for comment. OpenAI’s ads and monetization lead, Asad Awan, said the company believes ads are important to support broad access to AI. The placements are part of early testing of monetization options inside ChatGPT and represent one of the platform’s first visible ad integrations with brand advertisers.
Proceed Innovative Launches ChatGPT Ad Services
Proceed Innovative, a Schaumburg-based digital marketing agency, announced it is creating and managing ChatGPT advertising campaigns for local businesses using OpenAI’s newly launched ad platform. The offering targets local service providers (home care agencies, contractors, restoration companies, law firms) with full campaign setup, contextual targeting, budgets, ad copy, and reporting. The agency pairs paid ChatGPT placements with AI visibility/SEO services covering AI visibility audits, conversational keyword strategy, EEAT optimization, and structured data. The article notes OpenAI rolled out a self-serve Ads Manager in July 2026 and that many local businesses have not yet optimized for AI search, creating an early-mover opportunity.
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