Facebook Live video service sees company paying news publishers

Payments to BuzzFeed and others reflects Facebook’s desire to ensure Live has sufficient engaging contentFacebook is paying news publishers and broadcasters, including the New York Times, BuzzFeed and Sky, to provide content on its live video service.Video has become a priority for Facebook and Live is a core part of its push into the area. The payments to newspapers and digital publishers reflect Facebook’s desire to ensure Live has enough content on it to persuade people to use it. Continue reading... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'

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'Billy Bunter' deal sees Oxford publisher amass huge comic collection

Oxford company Rebellion now has the world's biggest collection of English language comic book properties. Continue reading at BBC News

[ BBC News | 2018-09-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BuzzFeed News’ Ben Smith: ‘Every company needs diverse business models’

Once dependent on Facebook, the publisher is broadening the ways it distributes its news and makes money. The post BuzzFeed News’ Ben Smith: ‘Every company needs diverse business models’ appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2018-09-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Facebook Extended Its Ad Breaks Video Monetization Options to More Languages and Countries

Facebook announced Monday that its Ad Breaks <span aria-describedby="tt" class="glossaryLink " data-cmtooltip=" Monetization Monetization is utilizing existing website traffic or app users to produce revenue, often via ads or affiliate links. Influencers monetize their social media profiles... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2018-09-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Books: The trouble with publishing accused harassers; Ernie, Bert and authorial intent; the Brown family dynasty; and more book news

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[ Los Angeles Times | 2018-09-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A new Snapchat feature lets publishers create live stories out of users’ posts

Snapchat is launching a new feature with 26 publishers including CNN and NBC Sports. And unlike a lot of platform features, it doesn't require a ton of resources. The post A new Snapchat feature lets publishers create live stories out of users’ posts appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2018-09-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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EU copyright law may force tech giants to pay billions to publishers

Legislation opposed by firms like Facebook and Google and groups warning of detrimental consequences for the internetMusic companies, film-makers and media publishers could be in line for billions in payouts after EU lawmakers voted to accept controversial changes to copyright rules that aim to... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2018-09-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Digiday Research: European publishers use distributed video for audience generation over revenue

Forty-six percent of European publishers say the benefit of distributing videos to social platforms is building larger audiences. The post Digiday Research: European publishers use distributed video for audience generation over revenue appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2018-09-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Facebook Is Exploring a Way for Publishers to Test Different Versions of Organic Posts

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[ AdWeek | 2018-08-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Twitter tweaks Facebook with new issue ads policy that exempts publishers

The policy requires advertisers to get certified to run ads that refer to an election or candidate, or advocate for big issues including abortion, civil rights and guns. The post Twitter tweaks Facebook with new issue ads policy that exempts publishers appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2018-08-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Facebook Watch Is Now Available Globally, as Are Tools for Publishers and Creators

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[ AdWeek | 2018-08-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Facebook is playing nicer with publishers by easing up on ad and content restrictions

Facebook Watch is still no jackpot. But Facebook is letting more publishers sell their own ad inventory and has warmed up to non-exclusive content. The post Facebook is playing nicer with publishers by easing up on ad and content restrictions appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2018-08-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Books: An indie publisher with a vision, Halloween in August and more book news

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[ Los Angeles Times | 2018-08-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Google AMP beat Facebook Instant Articles, but publishers start to question AMP’s benefits

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[ Digiday | 2018-08-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ Digiday | 2018-08-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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News publishers are using their brands to carve out space on TV screens

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[ Digiday | 2018-08-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ Digiday | 2018-08-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ Digiday | 2018-08-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Industry Notes: Ingram Publisher Services Announces New International Illustrated Presses

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[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-08-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ The Bookseller | 2018-08-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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