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September 15, 2023 / 00:53

This episode discusses the new reporter positions for Taylor Swift and Beyonce at USA Today and The Tennessean, focusing on their cultural and economic impact.

The conversation touches on the significance of dedicating reporters to individual artists, with opinions on whether this indicates a peak or a decline in their careers.

Co-hosts express their belief in the potential success of this initiative, citing the strong fan bases of both artists and the wealth of stories that could emerge from the fan economy.

Humor is injected into the discussion when one co-host shares a personal anecdote about their interview experience, drawing a parallel to their past marriage.

TL;DR

USA Today and The Tennessean hire reporters for Taylor Swift and Beyonce, highlighting their cultural impact and fan economies.

Video

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USA Today and apparently The Tennessean
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is looking to fill positions for a
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Taylor Swift reporter and one for a
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Beyonce reporter the two roles will be
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focused on capturing the musical
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cultural and economic impact of the two
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icons wow devoting a reporter to one
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artist yeah two artists yeah when I
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first read this to be honest I thought
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it was a head fake just trying to get a
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press release for USA Today doesn't it
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kind of signal the downfall that's like
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isn't that ringing the bell at the top
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of their career I think they'll do well
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with it people can love Taylor Swift and
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Beyonce content and they have huge fan
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bases I think fan economy is more an
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interesting you could yield a million
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stories and go everywhere this is your
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opportunity how far are you along in the
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interview process be honest with me well
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I got through the interview process but
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similar to my first wife they claimed I
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had Revenge issues to which I responded
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we'll see about that that wasn't good at
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all

Episode Highlights

  • USA Today Seeks Taylor Swift and Beyonce Reporters
    USA Today is looking to fill positions for reporters dedicated to Taylor Swift and Beyonce, focusing on their cultural and economic impact.
    “Wow, devoting a reporter to one artist?”
    @ 00m 12s
    September 15, 2023
  • The Fan Economy
    The potential for stories in the fan economy is vast, with millions of angles to explore.
    “This is your opportunity.”
    @ 00m 36s
    September 15, 2023

Episode Quotes

Key Moments

  • Reporter Roles00:04
  • Cultural Impact00:08
  • Fan Economy00:31
  • Interview Process00:40

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