The Powers That Be: Daily Best of Puck: A Sports Legend’s Second Act
Dec 25, 2025
Veteran sports columnist Sally Jenkins shares her insightful journey from The Washington Post to The Atlantic, reflecting on her emotional farewell after 25 years. She discusses the impact of a friend's advice that influenced her decision on the buyout offer. Jenkins highlights the necessity for The Post to adapt amidst restructuring and emphasizes the importance of investing in digital platforms. Additionally, she previews Bill Belichick’s future at UNC and assesses the sustainability of LIV Golf, while delving into her genealogy research on the Manning family.
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Right-Size And Invest In New Media
- The Post needs to right-size after years of hiring binges and layers of editors.
- Investing in video, audio, and younger talent is essential for future audience reach.
Integrate Multimedia Into Journalism
- Embrace video, audio, and social platforms while preserving journalistic quality.
- Use embedded video in columns and collaborate creatively to reach diverse audiences.
Homepage Story Mix Matters
- The homepage needs better story mix and chemistry to appeal to varied readers and advertisers.
- Heavy focus on a few hard-news topics crowds out features, sports, and lifestyle draws.