Last but not least: Washington Post doesn't take independence too seriously
Of all publications, it’s the Washington Post that’s making headlines with a shady side business. Savvy marketing executives at the newspaper came up with the idea of offering a chat with editors and politicians for $25,000.
The Washington Post - the newspaper that became a symbol of independent, fearless journalism for many media professionals thanks to the Watergate revelations - is making headlines with a shady side business. Resourceful marketing people at the publishing house wanted to tap into a new source of money to improve the group's financial situation. An exclusive chat with editors and high-profile politicians at the home of publisher Katharine Weymouth was offered for sale. And all for a paltry 25,000 dollars. But now the party that was supposed to take place on July 21 has come to nothing. The political website Politico.com has uncovered and exploited the scandal.
The Süddeutsche Zeitung takes it with more humor. It sees the case as a vindication of the Washington Post editorial team. It is praiseworthy that someone would pay so much money to spend an evening with media representatives.
The Süddeutsche Zeitung takes it with more humor. It sees the case as a vindication of the Washington Post editorial team. It is praiseworthy that someone would pay so much money to spend an evening with media representatives.
