signalPractical Ecommerce2026-09-24
New Ecommerce Tools: September 23, 2026
OpenAI is testing Sponsored Agents in ChatGPT Ads with integrations for HubSpot and Shopify. Pinterest introduces Visual Search Ads compatible with Performance+. Salesforce launches Koa, a CRM reasoning model built with Nvidia, while Google Ads beta tests Product Value Optimization.
- for who
- Ecommerce merchants and marketers seeking new advertising, delivery, and CRM tools.
- what changes
- Merchants gain access to AI-driven advertising, CRM reasoning, and automated bidding capabilities that streamline customer acquisition and operations.
- to do
- Explore the beta or pilot opportunities for ChatGPT Ads, Visual Search Ads, or Google Ads' Product Value Optimization to test new ad formats and bidding.
key points
- OpenAI tests Sponsored Agents with HubSpot and Shopify integrations
- Pinterest Visual Search Ads beta with Performance+ compatibility
- Salesforce Koa reasoning model built with Nvidia
#chatgpt ads#ecommerce tools#ai advertising#salesforce koa
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