Local Publishers Hit By AI Traffic Drops Collaborate For Revenue Relief | AdExchanger
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Local Publishers Hit By AI Traffic Drops Collaborate For Revenue Relief | AdExchanger
"Local media companies have already seen traffic declines of 25% to 50%, according to Fran Wills, CEO of the Local Media Consortium (LMC), a cooperative of hundreds of local publishers. That drop directly cuts into ad revenue and subscription opportunities."
"The LMC has been helping to drive that collaboration through initiatives like its NewsPassID single sign-on solution and working groups aimed at tackling specific monetization challenges. These efforts delivered roughly $60 million in value back to publisher members last year."
"Smaller publishers, in particular, struggle to access the same tools, data and demand as larger media companies. But, by working collectively, they can negotiate better contracts, share resources and adopt technologies that would otherwise be out of reach."
AI-generated answers are reducing the need for clicks, negatively impacting smaller publishers reliant on pageviews. Local media companies have experienced traffic declines of 25% to 50%, affecting ad revenue and subscriptions. In response, local publishers are collaborating through initiatives like NewsPassID to tackle monetization challenges. This collaboration has generated significant value for members. By working together, smaller publishers can access better tools and negotiate favorable contracts, enhancing their competitiveness in a shifting digital landscape.
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