AI risk and the tenacity required.
In this special episode of The Media Copilot podcast, we're diving into the seismic shifts AI is causing in digital publishing. I recently hosted a webinar on AI Risk and Resilience for Publishers, where we unpacked how AI search engines are disrupting traditional traffic flows and what that means for content creators. The implications are significant: if audiences no longer need to visit publisher platforms to get information, how do publishers maintain visibility and revenue?
To explore this challenge, I sat down with David Buttle, founder of DJB Strategies and former Director of Platform Strategy at the Financial Times. David has been at the forefront of analyzing how AI impacts media consumption, and he's developed a methodology to assess risk levels for publishers in an AI-driven world.
Joining us is Will Barker of BluConnick, a company focused on enhancing audience engagement through first-party data. Together, we discussed how publishers can create AI-resilient content strategies and maintain their audience relationships in the age of AI-generated summaries.
Key Topics Covered:
The rise of AI-driven search and its impact on publisher traffic
How to identify content most at risk for AI substitution
Strategic approaches to maintain audience loyalty and engagement
Leveraging first-party data to optimize reader experience
Listen in as we uncover the roadmap for resilient content in an AI-first world. Whether you're a publisher, content strategist, or media executive, this episode will equip you with the insights needed to navigate this technological shift.
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🎙️ Guests:
David Buttle
Founder of DJB Strategies
Former Director of Platform Strategy at Financial Times
Will Barker
Manager for Customer Success at BluConnick
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