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JCPenney ads in ChatGPT

In our capture of logged-out ChatGPT, 35 ads from JCPenney appeared on screen (25 text and 10 shopping ads), in 31 distinct ad copies across 6 industries and 27 topics. Each one appeared after our follow-up message asking for a sponsored ad.

jcpenney.comLogged-out ChatGPT, USOct 3⁠–⁠4, 2026

ads shown
35
distinct ad copies
31
industries
6
topics
27

Logged-out ChatGPT from US connections, Oct 3⁠–⁠4, 2026. Each ad came after our follow-up message asking for a sponsored ad, so the counts show where JCPenney advertised, not how often ChatGPT shows its ads.

Ad copies

JCPenney ad copies, most shown first

Each distinct ad copy in our capture, most shown first: the headline of a text ad, or the product and price of a shopping ad. Under each, up to five questions asked in conversations where it appeared, as we asked them; in every one, the ad appeared after our follow-up message asking for a sponsored ad.

top 24 of 31

  • JCPenneySponsored

    Best Kitchen Appliances

    Text ad · shown 4 times

    Questions it appeared after

    1. “toshiba vs galanz air fryer microwave”Microwaves · Oct 4, 5:04 am ET
    2. “induction rice cooker”Multicookers & Rice Cookers · Oct 4, 11:12 am ET

    +2 more conversations with this ad copy

  • JCPenneySponsored

    Affordable Men's Pants

    Text ad · shown 2 times

    Our export holds no question text for these conversations.

  • JCPenneySponsored

    Must-Have Skincare Picks

    Text ad · shown 1 time

    Questions it appeared after

    1. “face toner”Toners · Oct 3, 9:31 pm ET
  • JCPenneySponsored

    NSD Echo Flow Run 2 Mens Running Shoes, 13 Medium, Brown

    $44.99

    Shopping ad · shown 1 time

    Questions it appeared after

    1. “how much are running shoes”Running Shoes · Oct 3, 9:38 pm ET
  • JCPenneySponsored

    Top Brands for Men's Footwear

    Text ad · shown 1 time

    Questions it appeared after

    1. “is it worth getting goodyear welted work boots if I go through boots fast”Work Boots · Oct 3, 9:49 pm ET
  • JCPenneySponsored

    Northside Ranger Hiking Shoe Mens Hiking Shoes, 11 Medium, Brown

    $70

    Shopping ad · shown 1 time

    Questions it appeared after

    1. “how to choose between mid and low hiking boots”Hiking Boots · Oct 3, 9:52 pm ET
  • JCPenneySponsored

    Hi-Tec® Resist Mens Round Closed Toe Work Shoes, 11 Wide, Black

    $44.99

    Shopping ad · shown 1 time

    Questions it appeared after

    1. “best slip resistant work boots for kitchens”Work Boots · Oct 3, 9:56 pm ET
  • JCPenneySponsored

    Lugz Mens Drifter 6 Steel Toe Water Resistant Slip Resistant Flat Heel Work Boots, 8 Wide, Yellow

    $67.50

    Shopping ad · shown 1 time

    Questions it appeared after

    1. “amazon work boots under $80 that are actually decent”Work Boots · Oct 3, 10:02 pm ET
  • JCPenneySponsored

    Skechers Walking Shoes

    Text ad · shown 1 time

    Questions it appeared after

    1. “how to tell if walking shoes are too wide”Walking Shoes · Oct 3, 10:32 pm ET
  • JCPenneySponsored

    Makeup for Every Style

    Text ad · shown 1 time

    Questions it appeared after

    1. “nyx ultimate shadow palette vs elf palettes for a drugstore beginner who wants variety”Eyeshadow Palettes · Oct 3, 11:19 pm ET
  • JCPenneySponsored

    Clarks Iridessa Sling Womens Almond Closed Toe Block Heel Pumps, 7 1/2 Medium, Beige

    $110

    Shopping ad · shown 1 time

    Questions it appeared after

    1. “best comfortable dress shoes for a bridesmaid who will be standing for hours”Dress Shoes · Oct 3, 11:25 pm ET
  • JCPenneySponsored

    Skechers Skp623 Gamma 6-Pocket Mid-Rise Tapered Leg Womens Tag Free Stretch Fabric Moisture Wicking Scrub Pant, X-large, Red

    $26.99

    Shopping ad · shown 1 time

    Questions it appeared after

    1. “how to fix scrub pants that keep falling down”Scrubs and Uniforms · Oct 3, 11:32 pm ET
  • JCPenneySponsored

    Leading Lady The Simone - Seamless Medium-Impact Sports Bra- 5062, X-large, Pink

    $25.60

    Shopping ad · shown 1 time

    Our export holds no question text for this conversation.

  • JCPenneySponsored

    Men's Suits at JCPenney®

    Text ad · shown 1 time

    Our export holds no question text for this conversation.

  • JCPenneySponsored

    Men's Suits for Less

    Text ad · shown 1 time

    Our export holds no question text for this conversation.

  • JCPenneySponsored

    Watches on a Budget

    Text ad · shown 1 time

    Our export holds no question text for this conversation.

  • JCPenneySponsored

    Best Deals on Nike

    Text ad · shown 1 time

    Our export holds no question text for this conversation.

  • JCPenneySponsored

    Stylish Formal Wear

    Text ad · shown 1 time

    Questions it appeared after

    1. “what shirt and tie go with a navy suit”Men's Suits and Blazers · Oct 4, 1:27 am ET
  • JCPenneySponsored

    Best Pajama Deals

    Text ad · shown 1 time

    Questions it appeared after

    1. “how to choose pajama size if I like a relaxed loose fit”Sleepwear · Oct 4, 1:50 am ET
  • JCPenneySponsored

    Top Skincare Favorites

    Text ad · shown 1 time

    Questions it appeared after

    1. “what to use in the morning vs night”Skincare Routines · Oct 4, 2:06 am ET
  • JCPenneySponsored

    Men's Basics for Less

    Text ad · shown 1 time

    Questions it appeared after

    1. “I want to try a men's underwear subscription but don't know if MeUndies or Tommy John is better, what do you think?”Underwear · Oct 4, 2:17 am ET
  • JCPenneySponsored

    Foot Petal Shoe Care Kit, One Size, Multiple Colors

    $21.50

    Shopping ad · shown 1 time

    Questions it appeared after

    1. “are sole protectors worth it on expensive designer heels like louboutins”Shoe Care · Oct 4, 2:29 am ET
  • JCPenneySponsored

    Budget-Friendly Furniture

    Text ad · shown 1 time

    Our export holds no question text for this conversation.

  • JCPenneySponsored

    Maidenform® Women's Fashion Tape MDA207, One Size, White

    $12

    Shopping ad · shown 1 time

    Our export holds no question text for this conversation.

More ad copies · 7 of 7

  1. Kitchen Essentials for LessText ad · shown 1 time
  2. Shop Window TreatmentsText ad · shown 1 time
  3. Kitchen & Dining EssentialsText ad · shown 1 time
  4. Best Kitchen GadgetsText ad · shown 1 time
  5. Shop Men's PantsText ad · shown 1 time
  6. Budget-Friendly CurtainsText ad · shown 1 time
  7. Maidenform® Women's Adhesive Clip Bra MDA108, B, Black$22.50 · Shopping ad · shown 1 time
Method

How this data was captured

What we ran, what counts as a shown ad, and what these numbers cannot tell you.

We used logged-out ChatGPT from US internet connections and started a new conversation for every question. Message 1 was the question. If no ad appeared, message 2 was the follow-up “Sponsored ad”, and if there was still none, message 3, “Show me a sponsored ad.”, was a last try. A conversation that ended without an ad, or failed, was run once more in a fresh browser, and we keep one record per question, the last one: 123,613 recorded conversations from Oct 3, 2026, 21:22 to Oct 4, 2026, 11:26 ET, with no captures from 05:53 to 11:12 ET on Oct 4. Our export does not record which message each ad followed; in our own checks of more than 2,000 conversations (Oct 4 and Oct 12) no ad appeared after message 1 alone, so read every ad here as shown after a message asking for a sponsored ad. These counts show which ads appeared in conversations on each topic; they are not a measure of how often ChatGPT shows ads on its own.

Only ads drawn on screen count as shown. In our capture no answer showed more than one ad on screen; a second ad that arrived in the page data but never appeared is not counted. Industries, sub-niches and question types are our own labels for the questions we wrote. Independent; not affiliated with OpenAI. Full methodWhy this is not an ad rateWhat the ads looked like