How The Washington Post, Slate and other publishers are using Facebook Instant Articles

It's been almost a year since Facebook launched Instant Articles, giving publishers the promise of fast-loading pages if they gave up control over their content and distribution. With a rollout to all publishers just weeks away, participants including The Washington Post, Slate, LittleThings, The Atlantic and Mic say they’re seeing positive results from Instant but that audience metrics and monetization are still a work in progress. “There is a sense you’re giving something up. At the same time, you’re getting something,” LittleThings’ Joe Speiser said. The post How The Washington Post, Slate and other publishers are using Facebook Instant Articles appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at 'Digiday'

[ Digiday | 2016-03-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Facebook delivers new ways for publishers make money (and get readers) from Instant Articles

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Facebook is letting publishers use Instant Articles to collect e-mail newsletter signups

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Facebook Is Updating Instant Articles to Help Publishers Make More Money

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Facebook Brings Instant Articles to India With Five Publishers

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Facebook Mulls Ad Changes for Instant Articles After Publisher Pushback

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