Facebook pursues music video rights in possible challenge to YouTube

Facebook is pursuing rights to music videos from major record labels, programming that could boost interest in its Watch video service, according to people familiar with the matter. The company is in the midst of negotiating new licensing deals with the three largest music companies, Universal Music Group, Sony Music and Warner Music Group, and has asked for music video rights.

Source: Facebook pursues music video rights in possible challenge to YouTube

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