AP Charges $12.50 to Quote 5 Words
WebProNews, August 3, 2009
By Jeremy Muncy
The Associated Press is known for having some fairly unconventional tactics toward the use of their content online. A company should be concerned with how their content is being used online, but how far is too far? The AP is now charging individuals if they quote five words or more from any article. Five words will set you back $12.50.
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