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US newspapers seek antitrust exemptions from Congress to negotiate collectively with Google and Facebook

The US newspaper industry argues that existing competition laws prevents it from collective bargaining with the major internet platforms.

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2017-07-10 10:39

Le Monde and Le Figaro announce a joint online ad-sales initiative

The news about the collaboration by the two national French newspapers follows closely the announcement of Gravity, a shared ad-sales platform by other French publishers.

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2017-07-07 11:19

EU preparing to fine Google in the Android antitrust case

EU antitrust regulators are expected to issue another record fine against Google by the end of the year.

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2017-07-06 11:17

French publishers create a shared ad-sales platform, take on the Google–Facebook advertising duopoly

Group of French news publishers and digital companies announce Gravity, an alliance for joint programmatic ad sales, through which they will share with each other their audiences' data.

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2017-07-05 10:20

Facebook launches Safety for Journalists project, partners with a number of journalism organisations

The Safety for Journalists initiative provides resources that help journalists protect themselves on Facebook

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Teemu Henriksson

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2017-07-04 10:55

Freedom of expression restrictions on social media become law in Germany

“Freedom of speech ends where the criminal law begins”: this chilling phrase uttered by Germany justice minister Heiko Maas summarises all that is scary in a bill passed last Friday and aimed at punishing social media that do not delete content in violation of German law in under 24 hours.  

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Elena Perotti

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2017-07-03 11:30

Google must make “right to be forgotten” worldwide, Canada’s supreme court rules

Agreeing with earlier court rulings, the decision by the country’s top court will force Google to de-index websites from its search results globally based on Canadian laws.

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Teemu Henriksson

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2017-06-29 10:33

Google abused market dominance: EU delivers expected fine

After a seven-year probe the European Commission fined Google € 2,42 billion - a little more of Alphabet’s two week's turnover - for abuse of its dominant position in search with regard to comparison shopping services. Google now has 90 days to cease the illegal practices and start ensuring equal treatment to competitors in its search results. 

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Elena Perotti

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2017-06-27 13:38

'Deep pockets not the answer' – Jeff Bezos

“Independence, not deep pockets, is the solution for the newspaper business,” and “You cannot shrink your way into relevance.” Those two quotes from Jeff Bezos, owner of The Washington Post, summarise the main message delivered by the impressive lineup of speakers at La Stampa's event on the future of newspapers last week.

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Elena Perotti

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2017-06-26 11:00

WAN-IFRA joins coalition to support drafting of ePrivacy Regulation

“In the digital age our business models require the transparent and secure use of data. An independent press that serves Europe’s public interest must be able to compete effectively with its global competitors. Audience Measurement is an essential tool for the industry,” said Gerald Grünberger, Chair of WAN-IFRA’s Member Associations Directors Committee, in the coalition's official press release. 

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Elena Perotti

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2017-06-23 14:01

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