This story was originally published in On Background with Mark Stenberg, a free, weekly newsletter that explores the key themes shaping the media industry. You can sign up for it here.After years of steep losses, layoffs, and leadership churn, The Washington Post is within striking distance of breaking even financially, according to executive editor Matt Murray. In a conversation at the Web Summit conference in Lisbon, Murray argued that the publisher is poised to turn a corner in 2027. While that won’t be easy, The Post has recently begun rebuilding its commercial…
