Adjunct Instructor Stefan Pollack wrote an article on increasing brand awareness and engagement in the attention economy.
Provost Professor of Communication, Journalism, Cinematic Arts and Education and Primary Investigator, Civic Paths Research Group Henry Jenkins was interviewed about the decline of Hollywood movie production and its competition with the Asian movie industry in the global marketplace.
Research from the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative was mentioned in an episode of "Sistas, Let's Talk," about the male-dominated nature of the Pacific music industry.
Professor of Professional Practice of Journalism and Director of the Center for Public Relations Fred Cook was quoted in an article on the impacts of the tariffs and Canadian companies' boycott of American products.
Part-Time Lecturer of Communication Julianna Kirschner was quoted in an article discussing the impact of a false rumor spread on X (formerly Twitter) about President Trump pausing tariffs, which caused major stock market volatility, highlighting the dangers of relying on unverified social media posts for financial decisions.
Associate Professor of Communication and Founder of the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative Stacy L. Smith was mentioned in an article about her upcoming roundtable talk with fashion comglomerate Kering during the upcoming Cannes Film Festival. This discussion is part of a celebration of 10 years of Kering's Women in Motion awards.
Professor of Communication Jonathan D. Aronson was quoted in an article about the impacts of the tariffs on the prices of goods in California.
Professor of Communication Jonathan D. Aronson was quoted in an article about Gov. Gavin Newsom’s announcement that California will seek to maintain and expand global trade independently, positioning the state as a reliable economic partner despite federal policies that threaten international relations and key industries.
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Professor of Communication Jonathan D. Aronson was quoted in a story discussing the impacts of President Trump’s tariffs on the prices of goods in California.
Research Professor of Communication Kate Crawford was quoted in an article about the environmental impacts of AI.
Research Professor of Communication and Journalism, Norman Lear Chair in Entertainment, Media and Society and Director of the Norman Lear Center Martin Kaplan was quoted in an article discussing Disney’s live-action Snow White, starring Rachel Zegler, which has become one of the studio’s most controversial projects, sparking debates over casting, story changes, and cultural relevance, raising questions about its fate at the box office.