TLDR Marketing 2026-07-24

ChatGPT has become a key discovery, comparison, and decision channel for millions of consumers. Now you can advertise to these audiences as part of a connected media strategy that keeps consumers engaged throughout the modern buying journey.

Advertisers that run ads in ChatGPT with StackAdapt can now:

• Run ChatGPT Ads alongside CTV, display, native, audio, and other channels.
• Reach customers when decisions are being shaped, not just searched.
• Understand how ChatGPT Ads fit, perform, and scale as part of your broader media mix.
• Get guidance from a dedicated support team to help you plan, launch and optimize.

Make every dollar of your ChatGPT investment count

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