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Media Industry

AI Economic Models Reshape Business Amidst New State Regulations

In 2026, state lawmakers across at least 24 U.

Leo Hartmann·June 30, 2026
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Advertising

Illinois's 10% digital ad tax sparks debate, faces legal challenges

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker just signed a nearly $56 billion budget that includes a new 10% tax on targeted digital advertising services.

Leo Hartmann·June 18, 2026
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OpenAI Tests ChatGPT Ads to Drive Free and Go Tier Growth

OpenAI will test ads in ChatGPT's free and Go tiers in the U.

Leo Hartmann·June 18, 2026
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Media Industry

What Is Intellectual Property Licensing in the Entertainment Industry?

The global entertainment licensing market, valued at $281.

Leo Hartmann·May 8, 2026
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OpenAI Quietly Expands ChatGPT Ads

Within six weeks of launching its ad pilot in the United States, OpenAI's ChatGPT advertising program crossed $100 million in annualized revenue, according to MediaPost .

Leo Hartmann·April 27, 2026
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OpenAI's US ad pilot surpasses $100M annual revenue

OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is projecting its advertising revenue to hit an astonishing US$100 billion by 2030, a figure that dwarfs many established tech giants.

Leo Hartmann·April 11, 2026
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Advertising

OpenAI tests ChatGPT ads in the U.S. to grow revenue

Within just six weeks of launching its ad pilot, OpenAI's ChatGPT advertising business in the United States has already crossed an annualized revenue mark of $100 million, according to Reuters .

Leo Hartmann·April 10, 2026