"Taylor Swift and Beyoncé: The Saviors of Local Journalism?"

Gannett, a media company, has received nearly 1,000 applications for reporter positions covering Taylor Swift's Eras Tour and Beyoncé's Renaissance Tour, believing that these high-profile beats will help save local journalism. The company had previously laid off over 6% of its news division but has since hired over 260 journalists and plans to fill more than 100 open positions.