OpenAI to Premiere First Super Bowl Ad in Major Marketing Move
The AI company behind ChatGPT plans to air its first-ever TV commercial during Super Bowl 59, signaling a shift toward broader consumer outreach.
- OpenAI is reportedly set to debut its first TV commercial during the Super Bowl on February 9, 2025, according to the Wall Street Journal.
- The advertisement marks OpenAI's first major foray into commercial advertising since its founding in 2015.
- The company hired its first Chief Marketing Officer, Kate Rouch, in December 2024, indicating a heightened focus on marketing and brand visibility.
- The Super Bowl ad is part of a broader trend, with AI companies like Google, Microsoft, and Anthropic also investing heavily in promoting their AI tools during the event.
- OpenAI is currently in discussions to raise up to $40 billion in funding, which could bring its valuation to $340 billion.