The Washington Post explores the Amazon trail
Stephen WhitesideWarc
The Washington Post is among the most venerable publications on American newsstands – and it is now seeking to make headlines as much for its tech prowess as cutting-edge journalism.
Such an objective is perhaps unsurprising given that Jeff Bezos, the chief executive of ecommerce giant Amazon, acquired the news title for $250 million in 2013. And in attempting to revive the fortunes of this previously ailing asset, the Post's new proprietor quickly established some ground rules concerning its long-term strategy.
"The first is excellence in...