Facebook Rethinks News Deals, and Publishers Stand to Lose Millions in Payments

Meta Platforms Inc.’s Facebook is re-examining its commitment to paying for news, people familiar with the matter said, prompting some news organizations to prepare for a potential revenue shortfall of tens of millions of dollars. The company has paid average annual fees of more than $15 million to the Washington Post, just over $20 million to the New York Times, and more than $10 million to The Wall Street Journal, according to people familiar with the matter.

Source: WSJ News Exclusive | Facebook Rethinks News Deals, and Publishers Stand to Lose Millions in Payments

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