Media Highlights

Forbes
Elon Musk Isn't Stopping Misinformation, He's Helped Spread It
July 31, 2024

Part-Time Lecturer of Communication Julianna Kirschner was quoted in a story about Elon Musk, politics and the spread of misinformation.

Glamour
How to Read Political News the Right Way, According to Misinformation Experts
July 31, 2024

Associate Professor of Professional Practice of Journalism Laura E. Davis was quoted in an article on tips for consuming political news amidst misinformation. 

Spectrum News 1
Harris, Trump debut dueling ads as campaigns sharpen messages
July 30, 2024

Adjunct Instructor Steve Caplan was interviewed for a story on new campaign ads from the Trump and Harris campaigns. 

Spectrum News 1
Harris, Trump debut dueling ads as campaigns sharpen messages
July 30, 2024

Adjunct Instructor Daniel Schnur was interviewed on Spectrum News 1 about the presidential race and ad buys.

The Los Angeles Times
California's news industry is shrinking while misinformation spreads. Here's what the numbers tell us
July 24, 2024

Professor of Professional Practice of Journalism Gabriel Kahn was quoted in an article about the state of California's news industry.

Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University
Recursive Press Freedom as the Capacity to Control and Learn From Mistakes
July 16, 2024

Associate Professor of Communication and Journalism Mike Ananny wrote about the future of the press and press freedom in an era of artificial intelligence.

Nonprofit Quarterly
While Public Radio Stations Lay Off Journalists, High-Paid Executives Avoid the Axe
July 16, 2024

Professor of Professional Practice of Journalism Robert Hernandez was quoted in a story about the public radio industry.

The Conversation
Unregulated online political ads pose a threat to democracy
July 9, 2024

Adjunct Instructor Steve Caplan wrote about the lack of transparency and accountability for political ads in the United States on social media platforms and other websites in an ever-changing communications landscape. 

The Los Angeles Times
What’s it like being invited to join the film academy? These Latinos tell us
June 27, 2024

Research from the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative was mentioned in a story highlighting notable Latino inductees into the film academy amidst Latino under-representation in film.

The Debrief
Gendered AI partner boosts participation and productivity from women in team projects
June 18, 2024

Gendered AI partner boosts participation and productivity from women in team projects

Vox
Every Hollywood “it” boy is a white guy
June 17, 2024

A USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative report on unequal representation in popular Hollywood films was mentioned in a story about the new generation of male movie stars remaining predominantly white.

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