New content partnership between AP and Yahoo soon?
The Associated Press (AP) and Yahoo are close to finalizing a content partnership. According to sources familiar with the matter, the deal calls for both stricter restrictions and higher prices for AP articles on Yahoo's news sites.
According to a report in the Wall Street Journal, the new contract could be signed and sealed in just a few weeks. Just a few days ago, it was announced that Google News would no longer show any new AP content, as the two sides had apparently been unable to agree on a new partnership. In a statement, Google said that AP would continue to allow content to be shown on Google pages, but that no new content was currently being listed.
AP did not comment on the ongoing negotiations when asked by Pressetext. Even in the USA, where the talks are ongoing, neither Yahoo nor AP have made any public statements to date. However, Yahoo has stated that "AP is one of our most important content partners and Yahoo values the long-standing relationship and expects it to continue in the coming years".
AP did not comment on the ongoing negotiations when asked by Pressetext. Even in the USA, where the talks are ongoing, neither Yahoo nor AP have made any public statements to date. However, Yahoo has stated that "AP is one of our most important content partners and Yahoo values the long-standing relationship and expects it to continue in the coming years".
