Meta's retreat from news accelerated in 2023, leaving publishers scrambling for traffic
Publishing timestamp: 2024-01-22 08:30:01
Summary
The article discusses how Meta's decision to move away from the news business has disrupted traffic flow for many publications that relied on Facebook for referral traffic. It highlights the significant drop in Facebook referrals for Mother Jones and other publications, as well as the overall decline in Facebook's share of social traffic. The article also mentions the criticisms and controversies surrounding Facebook's handling of misinformation and its impact on the 2016 election. It concludes by discussing how publications are adapting to the changing landscape and diversifying their sources of distribution.
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