I openeded Facebook earlier to an article from my town’s local newspaper with at least 5 of my photos from a local music festival included in the article without any credit. I gave the band permission to use my photos however they would like, as long as I’m given credit. They used my photos to promote a show they’re doing, in the newspaper, and they told the newspaper who I was. But then the newspaper printed off copies without crediting me there, nor online and I’m not sure what to do. I tried to contact them and they said I could “leave a message” and they never got back to me. I don’t know if there’s anything I can do.
OP could well get that if they reach out to the writer or editor with a little diplomacy. What I was responding to were the suggestions they demand to be paid after the fact and threaten to file a DMCA request otherwise. As you pointed out that wouldn’t accomplish anything and potentially burn those bridges as well.