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The Washington Post Revamps Homepage as Part of Turnaround Strategy

The Washington Post is undergoing a significant transformation, starting with a much-needed redesign of its homepage. This move is part of publisher and CEO Will Lewis’s broader effort to improve the paper’s financial outlook, which has seen losses of $50 million this year, down from $77 million last year, but still far from the desired profitability.

Lewis, under pressure to boost the newspaper’s subscriber base and return it to financial health, highlighted the revamped homepage in a memo to staff as an “important step forward.” The outdated digital front page had long been a source of frustration for the newsroom, with many reporters and editors criticizing its limited space for stories and lack of cohesiveness. The redesign doubles the number of top story slots from three to six, addressing these complaints.

New executive editor Matt Murray noted that this update is just the beginning, with more changes planned in the coming months. Opinion pieces have been moved higher on the page, while certain sections, such as “Help Desk” and “Technology,” have been removed.

As social media platforms reduce traffic and Google integrates artificial intelligence into its search results, the importance of the homepage has grown. The Post’s new design signifies a rapid shift under Lewis’s leadership, as the paper also recently launched a marketing campaign with the slogan “Switch On,” building on its iconic “Democracy Dies in Darkness” tagline.

Lewis, who took over in January, has been working to rebuild the Post’s subscriber base, which reached a high of 2.7 million in previous reports. His turnaround plan has received mixed reactions, with morale dipping earlier this year amid allegations of his involvement in a UK phone hacking scandal, though he denies any wrongdoing. Despite these challenges, Lewis remains focused on steering the Post back to growth and sustainability.

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