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  • ChatGPT Ads: 6 Months Later — What is a Good CPM?

    ChatGPT Ads: 6 Months Later — What is a Good CPM?

    Six months after the launch of OpenAI’s advertising platform, ChatGPT Ads still raises questions among advertisers. The figures vary widely: cost per click (CPC) ranges from less than $3 to $13, and a profitable CPM is not always clear. Some campaigns bring quality leads at a competitive price, while others yield minimal results. The problem is that there are no clear criteria for evaluating effectiveness, and the platform’s reporting is limited.

    Reporting is available at the campaign, ad group, and ad levels. Conversion tracking is implemented through OpenAI Pixel and Conversions API, supporting actions such as purchases, leads, and registrations. OpenAI can also use modeled conversions. This is where the reporting functionality ends, which complicates price comparison and the assessment of real ROI.

    Reporting Limitations and Competition

    The lack of comprehensive competitive reporting is a critical issue. If CPC increases, current data does not allow understanding whether this is due to increased competition, changes in relevance, inventory volume, bids, or the types of dialogues in which ads appear.

    This hinders accurate cheap hypothesis testing and campaign optimization.

    Hostinger’s Experience: $70,000 on Tests

    One of the largest public tests was conducted by Hostinger, spending almost $70,000. Hussein Ograk, Head of PPC, initially noted that CPC was no higher than in Google Search, and campaigns generated purchases. However, as the budget increased, his assessment became more nuanced.

    “CPM exceeded $65, but the main problem was CTR. More specific cases worked better, while broad messages consistently failed. Traffic quality was unstable, and evaluating ROAS based solely on direct conversions proved difficult,” Ograk noted.

    This example demonstrates that what CPM to consider profitable is a matter of context and traffic quality.

    Other Tests: Attribution and Lead Quality

    CTC reported attributed revenue ranging from $19,000 to $38,000, depending on the attribution model, with ROAS from 3.3x to 6.8x. They used Triple Whale to assess downstream performance, as ChatGPT Ads reports were insufficient.

    Floyd Blakey, analyzing a B2B campaign with a budget of $7,000 CAD, recorded an average CPC of $9.29, CPM of $64.34, and CTR of 0.7%. Using visitor de-anonymization, her team identified 146 organizations from 336 paid clicks. Of these, only five matched the ideal customer profile.

    This highlights the problem of traffic quality and shows that cheaper than influencers does not always mean more effective.

    Geographical Differences and Recommended CPC

    The Synter test showed significant geographical differences. With an overall CPC of $9.89 (at $4,428.84), it ranged from $5.10 in the UK to $10.62 in the US. In Australia, CPC reached $17.59, in New Zealand — $22.89, although volumes there were significantly lower. Cost per click heavily depends on the region.

    OpenAI recommends a starting maximum CPC from to . However, this recommendation is often perceived as a benchmark, although it is not. This creates false expectations regarding a budget alternative to seeding and how much 1 million impressions cost via banner compared to AI advertising.

    ChatGPT Ads: 6 months later — what is a profitable CPM? — illustration 2

    ChatGPT Ads Audience

    Advertising in ChatGPT is only available to Free and Go plan users, who constitute the majority of the audience. More expensive subscriptions (Plus, Pro, Business, Enterprise, Edu) remain ad-free, as do accounts of minors. This means that the advertising audience does not coincide with the overall ChatGPT user base.

    There is insufficient public information about the demographics and purchasing power of this audience. General ChatGPT user statistics are also irrelevant, as they include those who do not see ads. Geography further narrows the comparison.

    • Pilot launch: USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand (February).
    • Expansion: UK, Japan, South Korea, Brazil, Mexico (May-August).
    • Access to Ads Manager: 52 countries (August 31).

    How to Approach ChatGPT Ads Now

    When starting to test hypotheses cheaply on this platform, it is important to understand its current limitations. Set expectations before spending, based on what will make the channel profitable for your business. Someone else’s CPC or CTR will provide little value until we know so little about the competition, audience, and types of dialogues behind these results.

    Early results require more thorough analysis than on mature platforms. Due to a lack of diagnostic signals, it is difficult to distinguish a real performance problem from display peculiarities, relevance, or available dialogues during the test period. There is no universal number yet that determines the success of a campaign in ChatGPT Ads. “Good” is what the channel brings to your specific business, not abstract figures.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is a profitable CPM in ChatGPT Ads?

    A profitable CPM in ChatGPT Ads does not have a fixed value. It depends on the niche, traffic quality, campaign goals, and the ROI you receive. Hostinger’s experience showed a CPM above $65, but with CTR issues. It is important to evaluate not only CPM but also the quality of leads and the final ROAS.

    Is it worth investing in ChatGPT Ads for a cheap hypothesis test?

    ChatGPT Ads can be a tool for a cheap hypothesis test, but with caveats. Limited reporting requires additional analytics tools (e.g., Triple Whale, visitor de-anonymization) for a full evaluation. Be prepared for the price vs. result to vary greatly.

    What’s cheaper: banner ads or ChatGPT Ads?

    Comparing what’s cheaper: banner or blogger with ChatGPT Ads is not directly correct. CPC in ChatGPT Ads can be significantly higher than in traditional banner advertising, reaching $10-$20 in some regions. However, if the quality of traffic and ROAS justify these costs, then ChatGPT Ads can be more effective. It is important to calculate unit economics.

    What CPC should be considered normal for ChatGPT Ads?

    OpenAI recommends a starting maximum CPC of $3 to $5, but this is not a benchmark. The actual CPC can be significantly higher, up to $13-$22. A “normal” CPC is one that provides a positive ROAS and aligns with your unit economics. Do not rely solely on recommendations; always conduct a cheap hypothesis test and analyze your data.

    Conclusion

    ChatGPT Ads is a new platform with potential, but also with serious limitations, especially in terms of reporting and transparency. Advertisers accustomed to detailed statistics face the need for deep off-platform analytics to assess real effectiveness. To understand how much money each ruble spent will bring, do not rely on general figures, but focus on your metrics and goals.

    Conduct a cheap hypothesis test, analyze each stage of the funnel, and optimize campaigns based on your own data and expert opinions. This is the only way to find your profitable CPM and achieve success.

  • Case study: F1 — recognizable name and distribution through creators

    Case study: F1 — recognizable name and distribution through creators

    Campaign Figures

    Metric Value Explanation
    Views per report 57.4 million published F1 campaign total.
    Creator payouts Over $40,000 per published analysis.
    Distribution format Short clips publications through creators.
    Volume of videos No data exact number not disclosed.
    CPM in report $0.70 published rate per 1,000 views.
    CPV from CPM $0.00070 recalculation of the published rate.

    Data from the published review, verified 03.09.2026. CPV = stated CPM ÷ 1,000. The period, full budget, and detailed brief are not disclosed; this is a stated benchmark, not an independent cost calculation. The name F1 is given as in the review: it does not specify whether it refers to a sports brand or a film project. Views are not equal to unique reach. Views are not equal to unique reach or sales. Conclusions about marketing mechanics are an editorial analysis; the existence of a campaign around a brand does not necessarily mean its direct placement.

    Sometimes a published case shows the scale of a campaign but reveals almost nothing about its creative kitchen. This is exactly how the example with the name F1 is presented: the report describes the distribution of clips through creator accounts and provides general metrics. There is no detailed brief, list of source materials, or number of videos. Even the designation itself does not allow confidently establishing whether the campaign relates to motorsports or a film of the same name. Therefore, only the general principle of distribution can be analyzed here, maintaining this boundary of facts.

    Video clipping around a recognizable name gets an initial reason for attention, but further work depends on the content of each video. For a brand considering video clipping services, this example is useful as a starting point for questions about its own task: what material is available, what should the viewer understand, and where does their interest lead? General metrics provide an idea of the stated scale. The specific creative approach for a new campaign still needs to be chosen based on its own product and filming.

    F1 — recognizable name and distribution through creators — illustration 2

    Does your project already have a recognizable name and ready-made video material? Launch a campaign on VibeVO, defining for creators a specific topic for short videos and a continuation for interested viewers.

  • Case study: Lovable — Founder Becomes First Introduction to the Product

    Case study: Lovable — Founder Becomes First Introduction to the Product

    Campaign Figures

    Metric Value Explanation
    Views 6 610 934 accumulated campaign counter.
    Claimed Fund $50 000 rewards budget.
    Approved Works 398 individual content counter.
    Authors 109 by published counter.
    CPM by Terms $1.00 rate per 1,000 counted views.
    CPV by Rate $0.00100 equivalent per 1 counted view.

    Cut-off 03.09.2026. CPV = CPM ÷ 1,000. These are rates with admission conditions and limits; the fund is not equal to expenses, and CPV does not show the full cost of the campaign. Views are a total counter, not unique reach. Approvals are counted separately. Views are not equal to unique reach or sales. Conclusions about marketing mechanics — editorial analysis; the presence of a campaign around a brand does not necessarily mean its direct placement.

    Before becoming interested in a technological product, a person might become interested in how its founder thinks. The Lovable campaign offered authors recordings of interviews and events with Anton Osika. It was allowed to work with provided material; Anton or Lovable had to appear in the frame, and the topic had to remain related to the product. Short versions were intended for new accounts or pages about AI and startups, with an indication of the partnership nature of the publications.

    Cutting interviews into clips here means finding an idea that is understandable without familiarity with the full conversation. Video clipping helps present the product through a person capable of explaining its concept. For a marketer, thematic discipline is important: a striking answer must maintain a connection with Lovable. Then the video can simultaneously reveal the founder’s character and give the viewer a concrete reason to learn more about the product. A common library of conversations allows for consistently searching for such moments, changing the topic of each short introduction.

    Lovable — founder becomes first introduction to the product — illustration 2

    Do your founder’s interviews already contain ideas that explain the product? Launch their video clipping on VibeVO and invite authors to find fragments for a first introduction to the brand.

  • Case study: Kaskade × Whethan × Crankdat — set energy in a short version

    Case study: Kaskade × Whethan × Crankdat — set energy in a short version

    Campaign Metrics

    Metric Value Explanation
    Views 454 447 accumulated campaign counter.
    Declared Fund $1 150 rewards budget.
    Approved Works 4 separate content counter.
    Authors 2 by published counter.
    CPM by Terms $1.00 rate per 1,000 counted views.
    CPV by Rate $0.00100 equivalent per 1 counted view.

    Data cut-off 03.09.2026. CPV = CPM ÷ 1,000. This is a reward rate with admission conditions and limits, not the actual cost of the entire campaign. The fund is not equal to expenses. Views are a total counter, not unique reach; approved works are counted separately. Views are not equal to unique reach or sales. Conclusions about marketing mechanics are an editorial analysis; the presence of a campaign around a brand does not necessarily mean its direct placement.

    To promote the Set, authors were offered recordings of live DJ performances and materials from an approved folder. The brief required emotional editing, precise synchronization, and a strong opening. It was specifically stated to avoid adding official audio. Thus, the task was built around the provided performances and their processing into short publications capable of attracting interest from the very first seconds.

    Editing highlights of a live set should preserve the feeling of musical development even in a short fragment. It is important for the author to choose a moment with expressive dynamics and assemble it so that the video is perceived as a whole. For a joint release, this is a way to introduce the listener to the track through a specific performance. The stage gives it context: the music is already playing within the performance, and the chosen shots help to feel its character. Such first acquaintance can leave an interest in the full recording and what happened next in the set.

    Kaskade × Whethan × Crankdat — set energy in a short version — illustration 2

    Does your track have an expressive live performance? Launch a video clipping campaign on VibeVO and invite authors to preserve its energy in short edited versions.

  • Case study: David Guetta — the song becomes the soundtrack to various summer stories

    Case study: David Guetta — the song becomes the soundtrack to various summer stories

    Campaign Metrics

    Metric Value Explanation
    Views 1 203 545 accumulated campaign counter.
    Declared Fund $1 000 rewards budget.
    Approved Works 6 separate content counter.
    Authors 2 by published counter.
    CPM by terms $1,00 rate per 1,000 counted views.
    CPV by rate $0,00100 equivalent per 1 counted view.

    Data snapshot 03.09.2026. CPV = CPM ÷ 1,000. This is a reward rate with admission terms and limits, not the actual cost of the entire campaign. The fund does not equal expenses. Views are a total counter, not unique reach; approved works are counted separately. Views do not equal unique reach or sales. Conclusions about marketing mechanics are an editorial analysis; the presence of a campaign around a brand does not necessarily mean its direct placement.

    In the Run Run River campaign, authors were invited to create summer, festival, sports, and dance edits using the official track recording. The editing requirements were specific: emotional delivery, precise synchronization of image with music, and an engaging hook in the first two seconds. The song connected different stories, each of which could appeal to its own audience.

    The highlight editing here is subordinate to the track: a sports scene, a dance, or a summer episode should combine with the music into a single emotional impression. Different plots give the song several entry points into the audience. One person stops at a familiar hobby, another — at the mood of the chosen frames. For release promotion, it is useful to maintain a common musical center: it is the composition that should connect what is seen. Then, interest in a specific story can continue with a desire to know what song gave it such rhythm and character.

    David Guetta — песня становится саундтреком разных летних историй — illustration 2

    Do you have a track and video materials that convey its mood? Launch a VibeVO campaign of musical edits; video clipping of prepared footage can give it additional short stories.

  • Case study: BLOND:ISH / Pacha Ibiza — the viewer is invited to imagine themselves inside

    Case study: BLOND:ISH / Pacha Ibiza — the viewer is invited to imagine themselves inside

    Campaign Figures

    Metric Value Explanation
    Views 4 025 003 accumulated campaign counter.
    Declared Fund $4 000 rewards budget.
    Approved Works 59 separate content counter.
    Authors 26 by published counter.
    CPM by terms $1.50 rate per 1,000 counted views.
    CPV by rate $0.00150 equivalent per 1 counted view.

    Data cut as of 03.09.2026. CPV = CPM ÷ 1,000. This is a reward rate with admission terms and limits, not the actual cost of the entire campaign. The fund is not equal to expenses. Views are a total counter, not unique reach; approved works are counted separately. Views are not equal to unique reach or sales. Conclusions about marketing mechanics are editorial analysis; the presence of a campaign around a brand does not necessarily mean direct placement.

    “You and your friends on Ibiza on a summer Wednesday” — this was roughly the perspective offered by the brief for BLOND:ISH’s residency at Pacha. Authors used an approved folder of videos and added captions from the viewer’s perspective, helping them imagine themselves as part of the evening. The minimum video duration was 10 seconds. A short fragment turned into a small scene of a possible personal experience.

    The highlight reel here is complemented by a clear life scenario: a person looks at the footage and imagines their own company within that evening. For event marketing, this approach translates the atmosphere into the language of personal desire. The name of the residency gets a connection to a specific mood and the viewer’s possible plans. It is important for the author that the text matches the image and helps to feel the moment. Then a short video can work as a small invitation to imagine an experience, which one then wants to learn more about, keeping this specific event at the center.

    BLOND:ISH / Pacha Ibiza — the viewer is invited to imagine themselves inside — illustration 2

    What kind of evening do you want to offer your audience? Launch a video clipping campaign on VibeVO with ready-made footage and a clear scenario in which the viewer can imagine themselves.

  • Case study: Tinie Tempah — Catching a Moment Already Noticed

    Case study: Tinie Tempah — Catching a Moment Already Noticed

    Campaign Metrics

    Metric Value Explanation
    Views 0 accumulated campaign counter.
    Claimed Fund $1,000 rewards budget.
    Approved Works 0 separate content counter.
    Creators 0 by published counter.
    CPM by Terms $4.00 rate per 1,000 counted views.
    CPV by Rate $0.00400 equivalent per 1 counted view.

    Data snapshot 03.09.2026. CPV = CPM ÷ 1,000. This is a reward rate with admission conditions and limits, not the actual cost of the entire campaign. The fund is not equal to expenses. Views are a total counter, not unique reach; approved works are counted separately. As of the check date, views have not yet been recorded. Views are not equal to unique reach or sales. Conclusions about marketing mechanics are an editorial analysis; the presence of a campaign around a brand does not necessarily mean its direct placement.

    Tinie Tempah’s performance at Boardmasters, according to the brief’s description, had already generated viral interest. The campaign proposed to extend it: republish selected short fragments, add appropriate text, and monitor image quality. Here, the work began with specific material, the reaction to which the organizers already considered promising for further distribution.

    At the time of the check, the campaign itself had no recorded views yet. Therefore, this example should be read as an intention to continue the newsbreak. Editing highlights and new captions were intended to help present already noticed fragments to the next viewer. For an artist, it is useful to be ready to quickly provide creators with suitable material and quality requirements. A short publication needs clear context even when the original moment is already being discussed. The caption helps explain what a person sees and why this episode of the performance attracted attention.

    Tinie Tempah — Catching a Moment Already Noticed — illustration 2

    Did viewers highlight a striking moment of your performance? Prepare it for further distribution and launch a video clipping campaign on VibeVO with clear presentation requirements.

  • Case study: Tim McGraw — Concert Footage Continues Song’s Journey

    Case study: Tim McGraw — Concert Footage Continues Song’s Journey

    Campaign Metrics

    Metric Value Explanation
    Views 1 437 818 accumulated campaign counter.
    Claimed Fund $1 000 rewards budget.
    Approved Works 42 individual content counter.
    Authors 28 by published counter.
    CPM by Terms $1.00–$1.50 rate per 1,000 counted views.
    CPV by Rate $0.00100–$0.00150 equivalent per 1 counted view.

    Data cut-off 03.09.2026. CPV = CPM ÷ 1,000. This is a reward rate with eligibility conditions and limits, not the actual cost of the entire campaign. Fund does not equal expenses. Views are a total counter, not unique reach; approved works are counted separately. The range reflects different distribution conditions. Views do not equal unique reach or sales. Conclusions about marketing mechanics are editorial analysis; the presence of a campaign around a brand does not necessarily mean its direct placement.

    The Tim McGraw campaign around Pawn Shop Guitar invited creators to take concert fragments from the official folder and distribute them in short format. In such a task, already produced stage footage becomes an independent promotion resource. There’s no need to reinvent a situation for the music: the performance provides the raw material, and the choice of episode determines the impression the viewer receives.

    Highlight editing extends the life of a performance beyond the full recording. The creator selects an episode that already has musical development and an expressive conclusion, so that the short version feels complete. For an artist, this approach allows introducing the viewer to a song through a specific stage moment. People don’t need to know the concert program in advance or watch a long video. It’s important to preserve the character of the performance: then even a small publication conveys the impression of a live stage and leaves interest in what sounded before and after it.

    Tim McGraw — concert footage continues song's journey — illustration 2

    Give concert recordings the next stage of life. Launch their video clipping on VibeVO so creators can highlight independent musical moments for short publications.

  • Case study: Emma Grede / Aspire — a fragment should work without familiarity with the podcast

    Case study: Emma Grede / Aspire — a fragment should work without familiarity with the podcast

    Campaign Figures

    Metric Value Explanation
    Views 128 328 accumulated campaign counter.
    Declared Fund $10 500 rewards budget.
    Approved Works 0 separate content counter.
    Creators 0 by published counter.
    CPM by terms $1.50–$2.00 rate per 1,000 counted views.
    CPV by rate $0.00150–$0.00200 equivalent per 1 counted view.

    Data cut-off 03.09.2026. CPV = CPM ÷ 1,000. This is a reward rate with eligibility conditions and limits, not the actual cost of the entire campaign. The fund does not equal expenses. Views are a total counter, not unique reach; approved works are counted separately. The range reflects different distribution conditions. Views do not equal unique reach or sales. Conclusions about marketing mechanics are an editorial analysis; the presence of a campaign around a brand does not necessarily mean its direct placement.

    In the Aspire with Emma Grede campaign, the criterion for a successful clip was formulated through an unfamiliar viewer. They have never seen the podcast, but should stop, watch the fragment, want to share it, and become interested in the full episode. For this, creators were encouraged to look for outstanding moments that could be perceived as standalone short content. This task immediately changes the way material is selected.

    Cutting podcasts into short videos requires looking at the conversation through the eyes of a new person. The context familiar to the listener may be completely unknown to a casual viewer. Therefore, video clipping begins with choosing a moment that contains its own idea and enough explanations within the fragment itself. For an editor, this is a useful criterion: is the video interesting without a backstory and episode title? If so, the short version gains independent value. And the desire to hear more arises from the content of the conversation that the viewer has just become acquainted with.

    Emma Grede / Aspire — a fragment should work without familiarity with the podcast — illustration 2

    If your podcast has ideas that are understandable without a backstory, start with them. On VibeVO, you can launch a video clipping campaign that will encourage creators to find such standalone fragments.

  • Case study: Lyrical Lemonade — guest and topic come before the title

    Case study: Lyrical Lemonade — guest and topic come before the title

    Campaign Metrics

    Metric Value Explanation
    Views 1 688 344 accumulated campaign counter.
    Declared Fund $1 000 rewards budget.
    Approved Works 14 separate content counter.
    Authors 10 by published counter.
    CPM by Terms $1,50 rate per 1,000 counted views.
    CPV by Rate $0,00150 equivalent per 1 counted view.

    Data cut-off 03.09.2026. CPV = CPM ÷ 1,000. This is a reward rate with eligibility conditions and limits, not the actual cost of the entire campaign. Fund does not equal expenses. Views are a total counter, not unique reach; approved works are counted separately. Views do not equal unique reach or sales. Conclusions about marketing mechanics are editorial analysis; the presence of a campaign around a brand does not necessarily mean direct placement.

    An unfamiliar viewer is usually more interested in a specific person or conversation than a promise to “watch our new show.” In the Lyrical Lemonade TV campaign, this logic was turned into a rule: captions had to talk about the guest or topic of the episode. Material was only allowed to be taken from already released episodes. Fabricated quotes, artificially created guests, and simple reposts were specifically prohibited.

    Video clipping here is related to editorial discipline: cutting long videos into short ones should preserve the real hero and the real topic. The terms also set a like-to-view ratio threshold of 1%. For a media brand, the choice of entry point itself is important: people are offered an interesting conversation, and acquaintance with the show’s name follows. The editor needs to find a meaningful fragment and give it an honest caption. This approach helps to distribute episodes while maintaining trust in the people on screen and what they actually said.

    Lyrical Lemonade — guest and topic come before the title — illustration 2

    Are your episodes full of strong guests and topics? Launch a video clipping campaign on VibeVO, giving authors clear editorial rules for selecting fragments and captions.