Facebook made a $300 million pledge to help journalists — just like Google did last year

Facebook | January 15, 2019

Facebook says it is going to spend $300 million over the next three years to support journalism. Does that sound familiar? Here’s why: Ten months ago, Google said it was going to spend $300 million over three years to support journalism. Facebook says it’s just a coincidence that it landed on the same dollar amount that its primary competitor landed on last year. But I’m not complaining. In part because I want Google and Facebook to spend money supporting journalism. And also because it means I don’t have to rewrite this piece, from March 2018: “Google and Facebook can’t help publishers because they’re built to defeat publishers.”

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Want to launch your first programmatic advertising campaign? It's not as difficult as it may seem. Join Bo as he outlines 6 steps you shouldn't skip when creating a programmatic strategy. He also explains how programmatic advertising works if you're not familiar with it.

This video is perfect for you if you're new to the advertising world, or you're looking to launch your first programmatic campaigns.

Programmatic advertising is a form of digital advertising that uses different online tools to let advertisers and content publishers buy and sell ad space. The tools include a demand-side platform, an ad exchange, and a supply-side platform, all of which Bo explains in the video.

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Want to launch your first programmatic advertising campaign? It's not as difficult as it may seem. Join Bo as he outlines 6 steps you shouldn't skip when creating a programmatic strategy. He also explains how programmatic advertising works if you're not familiar with it.

This video is perfect for you if you're new to the advertising world, or you're looking to launch your first programmatic campaigns.

Programmatic advertising is a form of digital advertising that uses different online tools to let advertisers and content publishers buy and sell ad space. The tools include a demand-side platform, an ad exchange, and a supply-side platform, all of which Bo explains in the video.

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