Media Highlights

The Heights
Winston Discusses Religion and Media’s Role in Reagan’s Presidency
October 20, 2024

Professor of Journalism and Communication and Knight Center Chair in Media and Religion Diane Winston was quoted in an article about the influence of religion and the media during Ronald Reagan's presidency. 

Bloomberg
WWE Plans New Behind-the-Scenes Documentary Netflix Series
October 17, 2024

USC Annenberg and USC Marshall’s Next Level Sports Conference was mentioned. 

Spectrum News 1 SoCal
State of the presidential campaigns in the final stretch before Election Day
October 17, 2024

Adjunct Instructor Daniel Schnur was interviewed about both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris’ campaign strategies for the upcoming election. 

Yahoo! Entertainment
'Our time has come': the female Indian director hoping to make Oscars history
October 16, 2024

A USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative study was cited in a story about Indian director Kiran Rao, who expressed her hopes of making history at the Oscars with her latest film Laapataa Ladies. 

The Wrap
Are Demi Moore and Michelle Yeoh’s Bold Choices Changing the Rules for Actresses of a Certain Age?
October 16, 2024

A USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative study was cited in a story discussing the challenges women face regarding aging in Hollywood, highlighting the industry's evolving attitudes toward female representation and storytelling. 

Variety
‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ ‘Hacks,’ ‘The Simpsons’ Among Series to Be Honored by Hollywood, Health & Society’s Sentinel Awards
October 16, 2024

The USC Annenberg Norman Lear Center's Sentinel Awards and 2024 Sentinel Award winners were featured. The Sentinel Awards recognize excellence in television storytelling that addresses social issues and promotes awareness on critical topics.

Forbes
Can Reality TV Make Sustainability A Reality?
October 13, 2024

A report from the USC Annenberg Norman Lear Center was mentioned in an article exploring the potential for reality TV to promote sustainability. 

USA Today
'NBA Inside Stuff' merged NBA and pop culture before social media. Now it gets HOF treatment.
October 12, 2024

Dean Willow Bay was quoted in an article about her receiving the 2024 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Curt Gowdy Media Award, recognizing outstanding contributions to basketball journalism for "NBA Inside Stuff."

The Los Angeles Times
‘Not even close’: Hochman’s lead over Gascón grows to 30% in new D.A.’s race poll
October 8, 2024

Adjunct Instructor Daniel Schnur was quoted in an article on a recent poll that shows that past president of the L.A. City Ethics Commission and assistant U.S. attorney general Nathan Hochman has extended his lead over incumbent District Attorney George Gascón.

Business Insider
Kamala Harris wants voters to know she owns a Glock. Talking about guns on the campaign trail is no accident, experts say.
October 8, 2024

Professor of Communication Jonathan D. Aronson was quoted in an article about Vice President Kamala Harris's comments during an interview where she identified herself as a responsible gun owner. 

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