Global music publishers are officially responding to Meta’s alleged ‘strongarm tactics’ amid a licensing dispute with Italian authors. According to SIAE, the song pulldowns followed months of unsuccessful discussions with Meta, after the Instagram owner’s prior licensing deal expired at 2023’s start. SIAE further accused Meta of making a “take it or leave it” lump-sum offer without providing “the fundamental information necessary for a fair negotiation.”
Source: Music Publishers Respond to Meta Licensing Dispute in Italy