Media Highlights

Reuters
LA wildfires embolden Games critics, but relocation unlikely
January 16, 2025

Professor of Communication Jonathan Aronson was quoted in an article about the impact of the wildfires on the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.  

The Guardian
The media needs to show how the climate crisis is fueling the LA wildfires
January 16, 2025

Director of the USC Annenberg Center for Climate Journalism and Communication Allison Agsten was quoted about the need for media education on climate change amid the Los Angeles wildfires. 

IndieWire
Every Studio Film Directed by Female Filmmakers Coming Out in 2025 and 2026
January 16, 2025

The latest "Inclusion in the Director’s Chair" report from the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative was cited in an article showcasing a list of women-led productions in the coming year. 

The Guardian
‘Long way to go’ on gender parity in film and TV industry, Bafta chair says
January 13, 2025

Research from the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative's annual "Inclusion in the Director’s Chair" report was cited in an article about gender parity in the film and television industry. 

CBC
TikTok fights looming ban in U.S. Supreme Court. What you need to know
January 10, 2025

Clinical Associate Professor of Communication and Associate Director of the Digital Social Media (MS) program Freddy Tran Nager was quoted in a story discussing the implications of the looming potential TikTok ban in the United States. 

Forbes
L.A. Fires Have Brought Out Finger Pointing And Misinformation
January 10, 2025

Part-Time Lecturer of Communication Julianna Kirschner was quoted in an article about misinformation on social media surrounding the Los Angeles Fires. 

USA Today
Why Meta went MAGA: Inside Mark Zuckerberg's reset with Donald Trump
January 9, 2025

Adjunct Instructor Daniel Schnur was quoted in a story discussing how Meta, under CEO Mark Zuckerberg, has aligned itself more closely with the incoming Trump administration by appointing President-elect Donald Trump ally Dana White to its board of directors.

The Sacramento Bee
Health care, homelessness and housing in California: Have Gavin Newsom’s promises panned out?
January 9, 2025

Adjunct Lecturer Daniel Schnur was quoted in an article discussing Gov. Gavin Newsom’s outlined goals for California and how he plans to achieve them. 

The Story Exchange
Women Are (Still) Underrepresented in Hollywood, New Data Reveals
January 7, 2025

Research from the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative was referenced in an article about underrepresentation of women in Hollywood. 

TheGrio
Study finds films helmed by women and non-white directors ‘plateaued’ in 2024
January 3, 2025

Associate Professor of Communication and Founder of the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative Stacy L. Smith was quoted in an article reviewing findings from the latest edition of USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative's annual report, "Inclusion in the Director's Chair," which revealed that women and people of color are not being hired in ways that represent their proportion in the U.S. or their percentage in the pipeline.

O'Dwyer's
AI Apprehension Dips Among PR Pros
January 3, 2025

The USC Annenberg Center for Public Relations' 2025 Relevance Report was featured in an article discussing its essays and research findings.

The Hollywood Reporter
Films Directed by Women and People of Color Plateaued in 2024, Study Finds
January 1, 2025

Associate Professor of Communication and Founder of the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative Stacy L. Smith was quoted in an article about findings from the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative's annual report, "Inclusion in the Director's Chair," which revealed that women and people of color are not being hired in ways that represent their proportion in the U.S. or their percentage in the pipeline.

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