AI has made life tougher for content providers of all sorts. Generative search answers are hurting site traffic, and slop is overwhelming everything. What’s worse, the creators and providers didn’t get a dime for providing genAI engines with training data!

Cloudflare to the rescue! The content delivery/cybersecurity supplier has unveiled “pay per crawl,” a way for site owners to charge AI bots for access. It’s still only in a limited beta, but the company expects it to grow significantly.

Also, Alexander Melone lays out how a little fun interactivity can do big things for your email campaigns.

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What they're saying

  • “Most consumers like interactive content, but marketers have been slow to adopt it. Granted, gamification isn’t a good fit for every brand (“Spin the Wheel for Free Legal Advice!”), but even the most serious business can use interesting innovations to keep customers engaged.” – Alexander Melone in Interactive emails give your sales funnel a competitive edge.
  • “With every marketing dollar under scrutiny, the ability to measure brand’s impact is a strategic edge. By choosing the proper methods, aligning with business goals and investing in analytics, you can move beyond gut feel — proving brand value and securing long-term investment.” – Matt Wakeman in CFOs want hard numbers, not brand vibes
 

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