Media Highlights

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.”

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. 

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.

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.

 

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.

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.

Deadline
Proof Of Concept Accelerator Reveals 11 Selected Projects In Its Inaugural Year
May 21, 2024

The USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative and Associate Professor of Communication and Founder of the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative Stacy L. Smith were mentioned in an article about the 2024 Proof of Concept Accelerator Program's inaugural recipients.

Institute for Public Relations
How should corporations respond to social issues
April 30, 2024

Institute for Public Relations shared a report from the Annenberg Center for Public Relations that analyses the perceptions of corporate activism. 

Forbes
Social media has already won the latest press war
April 30, 2024

Forbes quoted Part-time Lecturer of Communication Julianna Kirschner about the ways news outlets have adapted to viewers who seek content on social media. 

Spectrum News 1
L.A. TACO launches membership drive to save publication
April 19, 2024

Spectrum News 1 interviewed Professor of Professional Practice of Journalism Amara Aguilar about community news outlets, such as LA Taco, that are struggling with funding.

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