Su Jung Kim , assistant professor of journalism in the public relations program, studies the dynamics between media users and their media environments. Her research looks at how news organizations can use audience behavior data to understand why users renew or cancel their subscriptions.
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The last two years saw box office chaos, a flurry of commitments from studios to underrepresented communities, and the second-ever woman to win an Academy Award for Best Director. But did 2020 and 2021 bring any true change in the composition of directors working behind the camera? A new study offers insights on where there has been progress and where there’s room to grow alongside the launch...
David Craig, clinical professor of communication and co-director of the Global Media and Communication (MA) program, maps the rise of creator culture - an industry distinguished by cultural entrepreneurs harnessing social media platforms to create value.
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How values-driven artificial intelligence can reshape the way we communicate.
Mike Ananny walked his dog this morning. He did so with no expectation of privacy.
“I know that I was subject to a wide variety of cameras, whether it’s Ring doorbells, cars driving along, or even city traffic cameras,” he said. “I didn’t choose to participate in...
David Craig , clinical professor of communication and co-director of the global communication master’s program , maps the rise of creator...
Fred Cook , professor of professional practice and the director of the Center for Public Relations , explains and shares highlights from the...
Blockbuster films with stunning visual effects may be one way to draw audiences back to movie theaters. But how many women are responsible for the imagery on screen? According to a new report, the number is very low.
The report, titled “ Invisible in Visual Effects ,” is...
A new measure for polarization from USC Annenberg, developed in collaboration with PR firm Golin and narrative intelligence company Zignal Labs, reveals that the political schism in America has narrowed only slightly since the 2020 U.S. presidential election.
And while news about COVID-19 vaccines dominates the national media, immigration is the top issue contributing to the current...
