Media Highlights

The Atlantic
The Rise of the $1,000 Family Photo
December 2, 2024

Clinical Professor of Communication Karen North was quoted in an article about how parents are turning to professional photographers and paying as much as $1,000 for family photos, prioritizing high-quality, curated images that capture the perfect moment.

Latin American Post
Luis Fonsi Aims to Conquer Film as He Did Music
November 27, 2024

Research from the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative was cited in a story about singer and actor Luis Fonsi’s life and career. 

BNN Bloomberg
California’s Newsom Sets Himself Up as a Foil to Musk and Trump
November 26, 2024

Adjunct Instructor Daniel Schnur was quoted in a story about how California Gov. Gavin Newsom is positioning California as a counterforce to Trump’s policies, including a proposal to exclude Tesla from rebates for electric vehicles.

CalMatters
Two California prosecutors promised a different kind of justice. Voters turned on them
November 26, 2024

Adjunct Instrcutor Daniel Schnur was quoted in an article about how California's progressive prosecutors, Pamela Price and George Gascón, faced significant setbacks in the recent election and what it means for their future. 

Marketplace
How World of Warcraft changed the real world
November 25, 2024

Professor of Communication Dmitri Williams was interviewed about how twenty years after its launch, Blizzard Entertainment's World of Warcraft has left a lasting impact on the gaming industry and an entire generation. 

Forbes
How To Harness Soft Power To Subtly Attract Consumers
November 25, 2024

Adjunct Instructor Stefan Pollack authored an article on how brands can harness soft power to subtly attract consumers. 

ABC7 Los Angeles
Why some social media users are leaving Elon Musk's X for rival platform Bluesky
November 22, 2024

Clinical Professor of Communication Karen North was quoted in an article about why social media users are leaving X for rival platform Bluesky.

Screen Daily
Shifting business models leads discussion at British Screen Forum
November 22, 2024

Associate Professor of Communication and Founder of the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative Stacy L. Smith was quoted in a recap article on the British Screen Forum, where Smith spoke about the continuing work to improve diversity, equity and inclusion in the film industry. 
 

The Los Angeles Times
Trump wanted to ban TikTok. Will his return to office help save it?
November 22, 2024

Clinical Associate Professor of Communication and Associate Director of the Digital Social Media (MS) program Freddy Tran Nager was quoted in an article about the future of TikTok. 
 

The New York Times
So You’re Thinking of Leaving X for Bluesky. How Does It Work?
November 21, 2024

Clinical Associate Professor of Communication and Associate Director of the Digital Social Media (MS) program Freddy Tran Nager was quoted in an article about Bluesky, the Twitter/X social media competitor on the rise. 
 

Stateline
Even blue states are embracing a tougher approach to crime
November 19, 2024

Adjunct Instructor Daniel Schnur was quoted in an article examining how even traditionally liberal states are adopting tougher approaches to crime, citing increased support for policies like enhanced policing, harsher sentencing and tougher bail law. 

Associated Press
The Associated Press says buyouts and some layoffs are ahead as it seeks to cut its workforce by 8%
November 18, 2024

Professor of Professional Practice of Journalism, Co-Director of the M{2e} program and Innovations Manager for the Annenberg Innovation Lab Gabriel Kahn was quoted in a story discussing the wave of job cuts and buyouts affecting the Associated Press, with a focus on the ongoing challenges facing the news industry.

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