As long as it was clearly marked "Sponsored Link" I personally would not ever mind something like that to pay the bills. I'm always shocked that SDS never complains about them.
But $5? Isn't that a bit of a cheapskate offer?
Yeah this sort of qualifies as a spammy advertisement. I personally am glad you tell us when there is these interviews on.. but I could see the dislike of of it. I vote we find some way of giving you a non-intrusive way to post these updates.
Perhaps maybe give them Marshawn and Hardy too if they won't take that trade. I think we should seriously consider that. I suppose they would have to toss in a pick or two in return. But overall, it's a great idea.