Media Highlights

Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University
Recursive Press Freedom as the Capacity to Control and Learn From Mistakes
July 16, 2024

Associate Professor of Communication and Journalism Mike Ananny wrote about the future of the press and press freedom in an era of artificial intelligence.

Nonprofit Quarterly
While Public Radio Stations Lay Off Journalists, High-Paid Executives Avoid the Axe
July 16, 2024

Professor of Professional Practice of Journalism Robert Hernandez was quoted in a story about the public radio industry.

The Conversation
Unregulated online political ads pose a threat to democracy
July 9, 2024

Adjunct Instructor Steve Caplan wrote about the lack of transparency and accountability for political ads in the United States on social media platforms and other websites in an ever-changing communications landscape. 

The Los Angeles Times
What’s it like being invited to join the film academy? These Latinos tell us
June 27, 2024

Research from the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative was mentioned in a story highlighting notable Latino inductees into the film academy amidst Latino under-representation in film.

Vox
Every Hollywood “it” boy is a white guy
June 17, 2024

A USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative report on unequal representation in popular Hollywood films was mentioned in a story about the new generation of male movie stars remaining predominantly white.

Forbes
Photos Purport To Show Damage To U.S. Aircraft Carrier After Houthi Missile Strike
June 10, 2024

Part-Time Lecturer of Communication Julianna Kirschner was quoted an article about misinformation and disinformation on social media as it relates to the suspect provenance of debunked photos depicting false damage from a missile strike against a U.S. aircraft carrier.

The New York Times
Will Smith Taps Nostalgia as He Attempts a Post-Slap Comeback
June 7, 2024

 Director of the Center for Public Relations Fred Cook was quoted in a story about Will Smith’s attempted comeback following the release of his latest movie, “Bad Boys: Ride or Die.”

San Diego Union-Tribune
Opinion: Our tribal communities must have the same access to internet connectivity as others
June 5, 2024

A survey led by Professor of Communication Hernán Galperin was cited in an opinion article about broadband access to low-income areas and tribal communities.

CNN
‘It is alarming:’ After second outage this year, experts say AT&T risks customer loyalty
June 5, 2024

Clinical Professor of Communication Karen North was quoted in an article about recent connectivity issues faced by AT&T wireless customers. 

The New York Times
Liberals Find a TV Prescription for Election Jitters: Monday Nights
June 3, 2024

Research Professor of Communication and Journalism Martin Kaplan was quoted in an article about Rachel Maddow and Jon Stewart using their platforms to discuss the 2024 presidential election.

 

FOX 11 Los Angeles
Trump is now a convicted felon. What's next for his presidential run?
May 31, 2024

Adjunct Instructor Dan Schnur was interviewed about what’s next for Trump’s campaign following Trump's guilty conviction.

The Conversation
‘Born in the USA’ turns 40 − and still remains one of Bruce Springsteen’s most misunderstood songs
May 31, 2024

Professor of Journalism and Communication Diane Winston wrote about how Ronald Reagan attempted to use Bruce Springsteen’s lyrics from “Born in the U.S.A.” to promote his evangelical vision.

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