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SWOT ANALYSIS OF THE WASHINGTON POST

The Washington Post

Parent Company

The Washington Post Company

Category

American Daily Newspaper

Sector

Newspapers

Tagline/ Slogan

The Washington Post March

USP

One of the highest market-penetration rates in the entire induatry

STP

Segment

English reading population

Target Group

Professionals, students and politicians

Positioning

The newspaper has won many Pulitzer prizes

SWOT Analysis

1. Additional weekly sections appear on weekdays which make the newspaper more interesting to read 2. The newspaper has a particular emphasis on national politics 3. It is the most widely circulated newspaper published in Washington D.C. 4. The newspaper has pioneered many famous investigations Strength 5. Good and extensive coverage of news pan USA

1.The Post is perceived as left-wing bias in both reporting and editorials Weakness 2.It has been criticized for various reasons proved to be guilt

1.Can generate more revenues online by entering into partnership with other websites 2.Introduce innovative features which grab attention with less criticism Opportunity 3.Improve the sales by marketing on large scale via Internet

1.Increasing competition from other newspapers 2.Parodies and negative reviews act as a roadblock Threats 3.Lawsuits can be filed for misrepresentation in an form

Competition

1.Wall Street Journal 2.New York Times Competitors 3.Los Angeles Times



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