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OpenAI Builds In-House Ads to Boost Revenue Model

9/27/2025

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Story summary

OpenAI is building in-house marketing by hiring engineers to develop ad-management tools, reducing reliance on external agencies.
It aims to create its own advertising infrastructure to gain control over performance as it plans to add ads to ChatGPT.
With ChatGPT at 700 million weekly users and 2025 revenue projected at $12.7 billion, OpenAI shifts toward a revenue model.

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Historical Context

Google launched AdWords in 2002, transforming online advertising and setting a precedent for tech companies. By 2025, OpenAI projects $12.7 billion in revenue from ChatGPT, reflecting a shift towards proprietary advertising strategies similar to Google's. This trend indicates that tech firms are increasingly focusing on in-house marketing solutions to boost profitability and user engagement, reshaping the digital advertising landscape.

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Story summary

OpenAI is building in-house marketing by hiring engineers to develop ad-management tools, reducing reliance on external agencies.
It aims to create its own advertising infrastructure to gain control over performance as it plans to add ads to ChatGPT.
With ChatGPT at 700 million weekly users and 2025 revenue projected at $12.7 billion, OpenAI shifts toward a revenue model.

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