Media Highlights

The New York Times
Rotten Tomatoes adds 200 more critics as it tries to be inclusive
August 28, 2018

The New York Times mentioned research by the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative finding that film critics are largely white and male. See also: GizmodoThe Hollywood Reporter.

The New York Times
Big Tobacco’s global reach on social media
August 27, 2018

The New York Times quoted Robert Kozinets in a story about the tobacco industry's global use of social media.

Vox Media
'Crazy Rich Asians' shows us desire — and power — through women’s eyes
August 27, 2018

Vox Media mentioned research by Stacy Smith on the underrepresentation of women and minorities in the entertainment industry.

Variety
Latino groups to protest Paramount studios over lack of representation
August 25, 2018

Variety mentioned research by USC's Annenberg Inclusion Initiative in a story about Latino civil rights organizations planning a protest over underrepresentation of minorities in films.

Ed Surge
#BlackStudentsMatter: Why digital activism Is a voice for black students
August 23, 2018

Ed Surge quoted Allissa Richardson of the USC Annenberg School on the use of digital and social media among young black activists in the U.S.

Los Angeles Times
Film academy internship program attempts to move the needle on inclusion
August 22, 2018

The Los Angeles Times mentioned USC research on the underrepresentation of women and minorities in the entertainment industry.

KPCC-FM
Charter Spectrum to enter crowded field of local TV news in LA
August 20, 2018

KPCC-FM interviewed Gabriel Kahn of the USC Annenberg School on Charter Communications' plan to launch a 24-hour local news channel in Los Angeles.

The Atlantic
Student journalism in the age of media distrust
August 9, 2018

The Atlantic mentioned USC Annenberg in a story about enrollment of journalism majors.

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