Overview:
Meta notified Presence News today that our video content will no longer be eligible for monetization due to the platform’s preference for single-creator “face” brands rather than multi-reporter newsrooms. In response, Presence News has paused all new video publication on Meta platforms and will continue posting exclusively on our website and YouTube. The update comes as Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg prepares for an in-person court appearance on January 27 in Los Angeles for a major lawsuit alleging the company knowingly designed harmful features targeting minors.
Meta contacted Presence News ownership today December 10th, 2025 to report that our newsroom has been flagged for “violations in video creation content,” resulting in a complete halt to monetization across all Presence News videos on Meta platforms. In short, Meta will not be paying for any viewership generated on content produced by our organization, our staff, or any independent creators who partner with us worldwide.
Why?
According to the communication, Meta’s internal review team suggested that the platform “prefers independent face-driven creators” — typically a single personality representing one brand — rather than newsroom outlets with many rotating reporters. Presence News operates differently by design: we highlight on-the-ground footage, community reporting, and national moments from a diverse network of journalists and contributors. Our brand is built around story-first journalism, not influencer-style personality branding.
Because of the monetization block, Presence News has temporarily removed all new video postings from Meta platforms until further notice. For now, video content will continue only on PresenceNews.org and YouTube, where monetization rules and newsroom standards are clearer and more supportive of multi-contributor reporting. This policy may be revisited in February as industry regulations evolve and as we receive further clarity from Meta.
Next Month:
This development arrives at a particularly sensitive time for the company. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has been ordered to appear in person for court testimony on January 27 in Los Angeles. This appearance stems from a major federal lawsuit alleging that Meta knowingly designed and deployed features on Instagram and Facebook that harmed minors by encouraging addictive use patterns and failing to implement adequate safety protections.
Dozens of states, school districts, and families have joined the nationwide litigation, accusing Meta of prioritizing profit over child safety while marketing features to young users without proper warnings to parents. Zuckerberg’s in-person appearance — rare for a tech executive of his stature — underscores the seriousness and national significance of the case.
Live Access:
As the legal landscape shifts and platforms tighten regulations, Presence News will continue adapting to ensure our reporting remains transparent, independent, and accessible. We remain committed to highlighting key moments happening around the world, regardless of who captures them, and without the requirement of building a personality cult around a single figure. Our focus is — and always will be — the story, not the spotlight.
Presence News will update readers if Meta adjusts its policy or if new guidance is issued after Zuckerberg’s upcoming court appearance and related regulatory developments.
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