Pay for news? Google says yes, Facebook says no
Pay for news? Google says yes, Facebook says no MEDIA Pay for news? Google says yes, Facebook says no Google is striking deals in Australia to pay for journalism but Facebook vowed a news blackout if a price tag is attached. Both developments came Wednesday as Australian lawmakers consider forcing digital giants into payment agreements. Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp. announced a wide-ranging deal with Google Wednesday. Major Australian media organization Seven West Media reached a deal earlier, its rival Nine Entertainment is reportedly close to its own pact and Australian Broadcasting Corp. i...