Media Highlights

Forbes
20 Years Later, Another 'Zoo' Video On YouTube Has A Very Different Message
April 24, 2025

Part-Time Lecturer of Communication Julianna Kirschner was quoted in a story about how 20 years after YouTube's first-ever video, "Me at the Zoo," marked the platform's humble beginnings, a new video titled "Us Still At the Zoo" reflects the evolution of social media. 

TIME
AI Leaders Debate Progress, Safety, and Global Impact at TIME100 Summit
April 23, 2025

Research Professor of Communication Kate Crawford was mentioned as a panelist at the Time100 Summit for a discussion on the impacts of the pursuit of human-like AI.

The Mercury News
Steve Hilton, former Fox News host, launches long-shot bid in California governor race
April 22, 2025

Adjunct Lecturer Daniel Schnur was quoted in an article discussing Steve Hilton, a former Fox News host and longtime conservative commentator, launching a Republican bid for California governor in 2026, focusing on affordability and government reform in a heavily Democratic state.

The New York Times
Will L.A. Ever Forgive Its Mayor for Being Abroad When the Wildfires Hit?
April 21, 2025

Adjunct Lecturer Daniel Schnur was quoted in a story discussing the implications of the Los Angeles wildfires on Mayor Karen Bass’ tenure.

Forbes
DoJ Issued New Social Media Guidelines, But Will They Be Enforced?
April 17, 2025

Part-Time Lecturer of Communication Julianna Kirschner was quoted in an article discussing the validity of the new social media guidelines set by the Department of Justice, which reinforce existing restrictions on political speech and official disclosures.

Variety
Simone Ashley, Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Stacy L. Smith to Headline Women in Film Conference (EXCLUSIVE)
April 17, 2025

Associate Professor of Communication and Founder of the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative Stacy L. Smith was quoted in an article about the upcoming Women in Film Conference at Oxford University, where Smith will present new research from the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative on the status of women in global film.

Forbes
How Smart Brands Win Consumers' Time In The Attention Economy
April 11, 2025

Adjunct Instructor Stefan Pollack wrote an article on increasing brand awareness and engagement in the attention economy. 

Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Why is the Pacific music industry male-dominated?
April 9, 2025

Research from the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative was mentioned in an episode of "Sistas, Let's Talk," about the male-dominated nature of the Pacific music industry. 

CGTN America
Film production in Los Angeles sees 5.6% decline
April 9, 2025

Provost Professor of Communication, Journalism, Cinematic Arts and Education and Primary Investigator, Civic Paths Research Group Henry Jenkins was interviewed about the decline of Hollywood movie production and its competition with the Asian movie industry in the global marketplace. 

WWD
Kering Marks a Decade of Women in Motion at Paris Headquarters
April 8, 2025

Associate Professor of Communication and Founder of the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative Stacy L. Smith was mentioned in an article about her upcoming roundtable talk with fashion comglomerate Kering during the upcoming Cannes Film Festival. This discussion is part of a celebration of 10 years of Kering's Women in Motion awards. 
 

PR Daily
Navigating Canadian boycotts of American companies
April 8, 2025

Professor of Professional Practice of Journalism and Director of the Center for Public Relations Fred Cook was quoted in an article on the impacts of the tariffs and Canadian companies' boycott of American products. 

Forbes
X Rumor Resulted In Wild Stock Market Swings – It's Not The First Time
April 8, 2025

Part-Time Lecturer of Communication Julianna Kirschner was quoted in an article discussing the impact of a false rumor spread on X (formerly Twitter) about President Trump pausing tariffs, which caused major stock market volatility, highlighting the dangers of relying on unverified social media posts for financial decisions.

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