Media Highlights

The New York Times
Snow White and the Seven Kajillion Controversies
March 20, 2025

Research Professor of Communication and Journalism, Norman Lear Chair in Entertainment, Media and Society and Director of the Norman Lear Center Martin Kaplan was quoted in an article discussing Disney’s live-action Snow White, starring Rachel Zegler, which has become one of the studio’s most controversial projects, sparking debates over casting, story changes, and cultural relevance, raising questions about its fate at the box office.

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.

Los Angeles Times
California businesses are reeling from Trump's on-again, off-again tariffs
March 14, 2025

Professor of Communication Jonathan D. Aronson was quoted in a story discussing the impact of the Trump administration’s tariffs on local businesses in California. 

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.
 

Los Angeles Sentinel
USC Hosts an Evening With Brittney Griner
March 13, 2025

Associate Professor of Journalism and Communication and Director of the Charlotta Bass Journalism and Justice Lab Allissa V. Richardson was quoted in an article about the USC Charlotta Bass Journalism and Justice Lab's "An evening with Brittney Griner" event, including the presentation of the Charlotta Bass Media Trailblazer Award, of which Griner was the third awardee. 
 

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.

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. 
 

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.

Spectrum News 1 SoCal
White House reverses plan to double tariffs on Canadian metals
March 11, 2025

Professor of Professional Practice of Journalism and Director of USC Annenberg’s Media Center Christina Bellantoni was interviewed about the tensions between the Trump administration and the White House press corps.

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