Media Highlights

KPCC-FM's AirTalk
Was the National Enquirer’s ‘catch and kill’ story on Jeff Bezos politically motivated?
February 8, 2019

KPCC-FM's AirTalk interviewed Michael Overing about the National Enquirer's "catch and kill" story on Amazon's Jeff Bezos.

Financial Times
LAXART’s Hamza Walker: ‘Music is a great way to get to know an artist’
February 8, 2019

The Financial Times (UK) mentioned that Josh Kun is curating a program at LAXART, a nonprofit art space in Los Angeles.

The New York Times
Can the Grammys please anyone?
February 7, 2019

The New York Times mentioned research by Stacy Smith, Katherine Pieper and Marc Choueiti of the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative on the lack of women in the music production and songwriting industries. The Los Angeles Times also cited the study.

Billboard
She Is The Music partners with USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, Universal and Billboard
February 7, 2019

Billboard reported that the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, the Billboard Media Group, and the Universal Media Group have committed to support the nonprofit She Is The Music.

San Jose Mercury News
More Californians think illegal immigration a higher priority than education, poll says
February 6, 2019

The San Jose Mercury News quoted Dan Schnur on how California's Republican Party has been pushed to the right because of President Donald Trump.

KPCC-FM's The Frame
It's the same old song, unfortunately
February 6, 2019

KPCC-FM's The Frame mentioned research by Stacy Smith, Katherine Pieper and Marc Choueiti of the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative on the lack of women in the music production and songwriting industries. The study was also cited by Vogue.

Christian Science Monitor
For political stars like Beto and Stacey, powerful brands outshine losses
February 5, 2019

The Christian Science Monitor quoted Gordon Stables about the new definition of what behaviors and attitudes are considered appropriate for a modern politician.

Morning Consult
Trump could see more consistent SOTU viewership than predecessors, experts say
February 5, 2019

Morning Consult quoted Christina Bellantoni about the increase in viewership for the State of Union over the past several years. 

Christian Science Monitor
For political stars like Beto and Stacey, powerful brands outshine losses
February 5, 2019

The Christian Science Monitor quoted Gordon Stables and Karen North about rising stars Stacy Abrams and Beto O'Rourke of the Democratic Party.

USC Annenberg
The power of storytelling in advertising
February 5, 2019

Eunjin Kim discussed her research into the effectiveness of story-driven advertising campaigns.

Los Angeles Times
Female songwriters and producers remain ‘vastly outnumbered,’ says USC study of music industry
February 5, 2019

The Los Angeles Times featured new research by Katherine Pieper and Stacy Smith of the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative on the lack of women in the music production and songwriting industries.

Los Angeles Times
Stop with the shifting stories, Gov. Northam, and explain yourself
February 4, 2019

The Los Angeles Times published an editorial by Sandy Banks of the Center on Communication Leadership and Policy calling for Virginia Governor Ralph Northam to sincerely apologize and hold himself accountable for his past actions.

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