We keep an eye out for the most interesting stories about Labby subjects: digital media, startups, the web, journalism, strategy, and more. Here’s some of what we’ve seen lately.
“The deals struck in the shadow of the Code are supposedly to pay for news content, but actually they are payments made to avoid designation and the disastrous precedent of payment for links. They don’t put a new and higher value on news, or usher in a world where news companies can demand fair payment for their content. Instead they merely recognise that local political influence is important, a lesson the platforms will now have learned thoroughly. “ —
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Australia,
Facebook,
Facebook news tab,
Google,
Google News Showcase
