The Washington Post is looking to become a software provider to other news organisations to develop new revenue streams and raise its profile as a technology company.
The US newspaper, which has accelerated its search for digital revenues since being bought by Amazon chief executive Jeff Bezosfor $250m last year, has been approached about licensing the software it has developed to power its website. Potential clients could include the recently launched network of local and regional US newspapers whose subscribers receive free access to the Post’s digital products.
The paper views “the partner programme as not just about content but about us offering technology solutions”, said Shailesh Prakash, chief information officer.