Junkee becomes latest publisher to sign Google News Showcase deal
Junkee Media has become the latest publisher to sign a letter of intent to be paid under Google’s News Showcase program, two days after Seven did the same and almost two weeks after the product launched with Australian Community Media, Schwartz Media, and Private Media titles.
Nine has reportedly also entered into a preliminary agreement with the tech company, although it has not yet confirmed any such arrangement on the stock exchange.
Junkee’s agreement coincides with a commitment from the government to amend the draft laws underneath which Google News Showcase would sit, ensuring the News Media Bargaining Code is clear that the digital platforms are expected to make lump sum payments to news companies, rather than pay for clicks.
