Media Highlights

Gothamist
What does Donald Glover have to do with Brooklyn furries and an evacuated comedy club?
January 26, 2024

Gothamist spoke with Clinical Professor of Communication Karen North about the ethical boundaries of attention-grabbing PR stunts, prompted by a recent incident during a stand-up show by Mark Normand where a planned "surprise" led to the comedy club’s evacuation.

Los Angeles Times
Column: In an oddball way, Steve Garvey won California’s U.S. Senate debate
January 25, 2024

A Los Angeles Times column quoted Adjunct Instructor Dan Schnur about how the Senate debate, hosted by USC Dornsife’s Center for the Political Future, may have helped Steve Garvey more than the Democratic candidates.

Jewish Journal
Biden’s Mideast Gamble
January 24, 2024

Jewish Journal published a political commentary by Adjunct Instructor Dan Schnur about the potential influence that public opinion on the Israel-Hamas war may have on which candidate may win the presidency.

Jour-ed.org
Democratizing the editing process
January 24, 2024

Jour-ed.org spoke with Associate Professor of Professional Practice of Journalism Laura Davis about a new platform tool that can be a bridge between tradition and innovation.

KCRW
After cutting 20% of newsroom, what is the LA Times’ identity?
January 23, 2024

KCRW spoke with Professor of Professional Practice of Journalism Gabe Kahn about the massive layoffs and the end of business as usual for the remaining LA Times staffers. 

The New York Times
Why China has lost interest in Hollywood Movies
January 23, 2024

New York Times interviewed Stanley Rosen of the US-China Institute about China’s declining interest in American film.

Desert Sun
California Senate debate: Porter, Garvey trade barbs on Trump, Israel-Hamas war
January 23, 2024

The Desert Sun quoted Adjunct Instructor Daniel Schnur saying there are enough Republican voters in California that a Republican Senate candidate could potentially advance beyond the primary.

Issues.org
To reckon with generative AI, make it a public problem
January 16, 2024

Issues.org published an article by Associate Professor of Communication and Journalism Mike Ananny about the need for AI to be noticed, discussed and collectively managed.

Times Higher Education
Universities follow student interest in social media with courses
December 11, 2023

Times Higher Education spoke with Professor of Journalism Robert Kozinets about universities providing educational courses for online content creators and his course on influencer relations.

Spectrum News 1
A tense semester comes to a close
December 11, 2023

Spectrum News 1 spoke with Professor of Journalism and Communication and Knight Center Chair in Media and Religion Diane Winston about the congressional hearing in early December where presidents of several major universities spoke about antisemitism. 

BBC News
Grand Theft Auto 6: Car-top twerking, flamingos in a crazy Miami
December 9, 2023

BBC News spoke with Professor of Communication Dmitri Williams about the Grand Theft Auto video game series and how the game developer, Rockstar, relies on resonant themes for the games.

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