Does Google and Facebook Revenue Depend on News? Quarterly Reports from Both Say “No” Drew Wilson | March 23, 2023 One of the constant messaging from big publishing is that Google and Facebook depend on news to keep the money flowing. The data suggests otherwise.
Bill C-18: Media Increasingly Admit That the News Links Block Might Not Be a Bluff Drew Wilson | March 20, 2023 The Canadian government in pushing Bill C-18 insists that news links blocks is just a bluff. Publishers, however, don’t think so.
Political Revenge: Chris Bittle Attempts to Bully Those Opposed to Bill C-18 With Massive Demands Drew Wilson | March 17, 2023 The bullying and intimidation tactics of the Canadian government continues with Chris Bittle making massive demands of Bill C-18 opponents.
Canada Was Warned: Meta (Facebook) to Block News Links if Bill C-18 Not Amended Drew Wilson | March 11, 2023 Meta/Facebook has confirmed that it will block news links if Bill C-18 is not amended. It’s the latest warning from them.
Senator Paula Simons Gives Bill C-18 Speech Worth Watching Drew Wilson | February 15, 2023 Senator Paula Simons have given a speech at the Canadian Senate on Bill C-18. Her speech is worth watching.
Facebook Threatens to Pull News Links from Platform in Both Canada and the US Drew Wilson | December 17, 2022 Facebook has warned that they could block news sharing in both Canada and the US. It seems they don’t like paying ransoms.
As Meta Lays Off 13% of Workforce, Doubts Rise They Will Comply With C-18 Link Tax Drew Wilson | November 10, 2022 Canada’s Bill C-18 supporters continue to insist Facebook won’t block news links. A recent wave of layoffs, however, adds doubt to that.
As Facebook Renews Threat to Block News Links, Government Shuts Down C-18 Debate Drew Wilson | October 22, 2022 The Canadian government is moving to shut down debate on Bill C-18. This as Facebook openly says it could block news links in Canada.
US Link Tax, JCPA, Pulled and is Now Probably Dead Drew Wilson | September 8, 2022 The JCPA, America’s version of the link tax, has been pulled after an amendment by Ted Cruz. Some now consider the bill dead.
Facebook Accidentally Suppresses Post By Planned Parenthood, Post Reinstated Drew Wilson | August 23, 2022 Facebook is continuing to struggle with abortion information after it accidentally restricted a post by Planned Parenthood.
