Media Highlights

SF Chronicle Datebook
Women now star in as many films as men, reversing 80-year trend
March 17, 2025

Research from the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative was mentioned in an article highlighting the news that women now star in as many films as men. 

Forbes
#TeslaTakeDown Hasn't Taken Down Telsa, But It Is Gaining Momentum
March 17, 2025

Part-Time Lecturer of Communication Julianna Kirschner was quoted in an article discussing the #TeslaTakeDown movement, driven by opposition to Elon Musk, which has gained momentum on social media, causing Tesla’s stock to drop by 15%.

NBC 4 Los Angeles
NewsConference: Katie Porter for governor?
March 16, 2025

Adjunct Lecturer Daniel Schnur was quoted in a story about Katie Porter’s candidacy for governor of California.

Billboard
Gracie Abrams & Her All-Female Team Announced as She Is The Music Honorees
March 13, 2025

Music industry research from the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative was mentioned in an article on She Is The Music's inaugural Women Sharing the Spotlight event.

The Hollywood Reporter
Alicia Keys to Honor Gracie Abrams at She Is The Music Event
March 13, 2025

Associate Professor of Communication and Founder of the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative Stacy L. Smith was mentioned along with research from the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative in an article about She is the Music's "Women Sharing the Spotlight" event.
 

Billboard
White Men Continue to Dominate Music Executive Leadership Ranks: USC Annenberg Study
March 12, 2025

Associate Professor of Communication and Founder of the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative Stacy L. Smith and research from the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative were mentioned in an article about their Inclusion in the Music Business report.

Variety
Women Are Still Vastly Underrepresented as Music Executives, USC Annenberg Study Finds
March 12, 2025

The USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative and the Initiative's Founder and Associate Professor of Communication Stacy L. Smith were featured in an article about their "Inclusion in the Music Business" study. 
 

Remezcla
Alejandra Hinojosa Went from Border Town Kid to Film Director
March 7, 2025

Research from the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative was mentioned in an article about director Alejandra Hinojosa.

Times Higher Education
THE Podcast: Why we need interdisciplinarity in teaching and research
March 6, 2025

Research Professor of Communication Kate Crawford was interviewed on a podcast episode about interdisciplinary research.

Forbes
Hollywood's Lack Of Behind-Screen Representation Took Center Stage At The Oscars
March 5, 2025

Research from the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative was mentioned in an article about behind-screen representation at the Academy Awards.

The New York Times
The Streaming Rush to Turn Scripture Into Scripts
March 2, 2025

Professor of Journalism and Communication and Knight Center Chair in Media and Religion Diane Winston was quoted in an article on streaming services investing in faith-based productions.

NBC WFLA-TV
Barbie celebrates the world of music with 2025 Career of the Year, Alicia Keys doll
March 1, 2025

Research from the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative was mentioned in an article about Barbie's announcement of the 2025 Career of the Year and a new Alicia Keys doll, both highlighting women in music.

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