Media Highlights

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 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.

CalMatters
‘A pivotal moment?’ Why many Latino voters in California chose Trump
November 15, 2024

Professor of Journalism and Public Policy Roberto Suro was quoted in an article exploring the shifting political landscape of Latino voters in California, particularly concerning president-elect Donald Trump.

White House Chronicle
The power of the new media
November 15, 2024

University Professor of Communication and Annenberg Family Chair in Communication Leadership Geoffrey Cowan was interviewed about the rise and impact of the new media.

Bloomberg
Political Ads Can’t Buy the Presidency
November 14, 2024

Adjunct Instructor Steve Caplan was quoted in an article examining how spending $1 billion on advertising failed to secure crucial swing states for Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election, questioning the effectiveness of this massive ad investment in shaping voter outcomes.

WION
Trump’s mass deportation project — easier said than done
November 14, 2024

Professor of Journalism and Public Policy Roberto Suro was quoted in an article discussing the challenges and complexities of president-elect Donald Trump's proposed mass deportation plan. 

The New York Times
Viewers Flee MSNBC, and Flock to Fox News, in Wake of Election
November 13, 2024

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 examining how the ratings for MSNBC and Fox News have shifted following the 2024 election.

ABC7 Los Angeles
Poll: Harris would be top candidate in CA's gubernatorial election if she runs
November 13, 2024

Adjunct Instructor Daniel Schnur was quoted in an article predicting that Vice President Kamala Harris would be the top candidate if she chose to run in California's 2026 gubernatorial election, with strong support among voters in the state.

Financial Times
Can ‘mainstream media’ survive the second Donald Trump era?
November 13, 2024

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 on the potential future of press freedom during president-elect Donald Trump's second administration. 

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