How Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos reinvented the Washington Post, the 140-year old newspaper he bought for $250 million
May 15, 2016, 18:25 IST
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A lot of people were surprised when Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos bought the Washington Post for $250 million in 2013.
At the time, the Post was a legacy media facing years of decline, while Bezos had no prior experience in the newspaper business.
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But in less than three years, Bezos has completely changed the outlook of the 140-year old newspaper. Its readership has exploded and its content has become more suitable for the digital world.
Here's a look back at how Bezos revitalized the Washington Post since taking over less than three years ago:
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