Media Highlights

The Hollywood Reporter
Alicia Keys to Honor Gracie Abrams at She Is The Music Event
March 13, 2025

Associate Professor of Communication and Founder of the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative Stacy L. Smith was mentioned along with research from the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative in an article about She is the Music's "Women Sharing the Spotlight" event.
 

Billboard
White Men Continue to Dominate Music Executive Leadership Ranks: USC Annenberg Study
March 12, 2025

Associate Professor of Communication and Founder of the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative Stacy L. Smith and research from the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative were mentioned in an article about their Inclusion in the Music Business report.

Variety
Women Are Still Vastly Underrepresented as Music Executives, USC Annenberg Study Finds
March 12, 2025

The USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative and the Initiative's Founder and Associate Professor of Communication Stacy L. Smith were featured in an article about their "Inclusion in the Music Business" study. 
 

Spectrum News 1 SoCal
White House reverses plan to double tariffs on Canadian metals
March 11, 2025

Professor of Professional Practice of Journalism and Director of USC Annenberg’s Media Center Christina Bellantoni was interviewed about the tensions between the Trump administration and the White House press corps.

Remezcla
Alejandra Hinojosa Went from Border Town Kid to Film Director
March 7, 2025

Research from the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative was mentioned in an article about director Alejandra Hinojosa.

Times Higher Education
THE Podcast: Why we need interdisciplinarity in teaching and research
March 6, 2025

Research Professor of Communication Kate Crawford was interviewed on a podcast episode about interdisciplinary research.

Spectrum News 1 SoCal
Mayor Bass announces lifting of 'do not drink' advisory in Palisades burn area
March 6, 2025

Adjunct Instructor Steve Caplan was interviewed about how an increasing number of politicians are utilizing podcasts to get their message across to voters. 

Forbes
Hollywood's Lack Of Behind-Screen Representation Took Center Stage At The Oscars
March 5, 2025

Research from the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative was mentioned in an article about behind-screen representation at the Academy Awards.

The New York Times
America vs. The World: Trump Shows How Far He Is Willing to Take ‘America First.’
March 4, 2025

Professor of Communication and Global Communication Policy Fellow, Center for Communication Leadership and Policy Nicholas J. Cull was quoted in an article discussing how President Trump’s second term has intensified his “America First” approach, straining international alliances and igniting trade wars with key partners like Canada, Mexico, and China.

38 Best K-Dramas of All Time
March 3, 2025

Clinical Assistant Professor of Communication Hye Jin Lee was quoted in an article ranking the all-time best K-Dramas. 

KNKX (NPR)
Seattle organizers launch new Women in Music chapter
March 3, 2025

Research from the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative on representation in the music industry was mentioned in an article on the launch of Seattle’s new chapter of the global nonprofit Women in Music, which aims to support and connect women in the industry, as gender disparities in music leadership and production persist.

The New York Times
The Streaming Rush to Turn Scripture Into Scripts
March 2, 2025

Professor of Journalism and Communication and Knight Center Chair in Media and Religion Diane Winston was quoted in an article on streaming services investing in faith-based productions.

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