This was original published on BarnacleSEO.com on November 14, 2025 -- but bad news, that site has a manual penalty. Go figure. So I'm moving it here for your enjoyment. Executive Summary Businesses seeking to scale video production through AI platforms face a complex landscape of 10 major solutions with varying capabilities. This analysis examines …
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The AI content licensing landscape transformed dramatically in September-October 2025, shifting from bilateral agreements to systematic marketplace infrastructure. This comprehensive analysis examines the major deals shaping AI search results, including OpenAI's $250+ million News Corp partnership, Reddit's $60-70 million annual agreements with Google and OpenAI, and the groundbreaking Real Simple Licensing (RSL) protocol. The $1.5 billion Anthropic copyright settlement—the largest in history—established a $3,000-per-work baseline that fundamentally changed licensing economics. With 60% of major publishers now blocking AI crawlers and Cloudflare's Pay Per Crawl marketplace launching, the industry faces a critical inflection point. This deep dive reveals how licensing deals directly impact which content appears in AI search results reaching 800 million weekly users, the 93% zero-click problem threatening publisher revenues, and strategic implications for content creators navigating this rapidly evolving landscape.
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Google AI Overviews are the Cliff Clavin of search. So sure of themselves. So wrong. Like Cliff from Cheers, Google’s AI doesn’t always know the right answer, but it’s going to give you one anyway — confidently, whether it’s right or not. Bad news if you rely on search for accurate information. But great news …
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In the constantly evolving world of digital marketing, a seismic shift is underway. The way we search for information - a cornerstone of our online experience - is undergoing a profound transformation. As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance, it's not just changing the tools we use; it's redefining our entire approach to finding answers.
Higher education marketing is changing fast. As we head into 2025, new trends and technologies are reshaping how colleges and universities attract students. From authentic social media strategies to mobile-first optimization, schools must adapt to meet Gen Z’s expectations. Check out the podcast: Apple Podcasts. Read the source article: Higher Education Marketing Institute. Social Media …
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Anyone who has ever tried to edit on Wikipedia knows that seasoned Wiki editors can be particularly... ... particular, shall we say. One such particularity (peculiarity, pecadillo) is actually a good cue for those of us who write for the web. We’ve been trained by Google and SEO tools that longer is better so we …
Marty Weintraub of Aimclear has been organizing this conference in association with the Duluth Chamber of Commerce's young professionals organization, Fuse, for many years. The quality of speakers Marty brings to small-town Duluth rivals some of the best-known conferences in America.
I have come to believe that understanding Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), structured data, e.g., Schema.org, and the way that LLMs retrieve and store data is critical in the future of SEO.
So if you're wondering How much should I be paying an agency for SEO? Reddit may have your answer. This was my reply to the question of how much this Reddit user should be paying for SEO. I'd be happy to hear your opinions as well.
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