Media Highlights

KPCC-FM’s 'Take Two'
State of Affairs, coronavirus outbreak at a childcare center, Trump bans TikTok
August 7, 2020

KPCC-FM's Take Two interviewed Clayton Dube of the USC U.S.-China Institute on President Trump's executive orders regulating business with TikTok and WeChat.

USA Today
TikTok and privacy: What's the problem? Perhaps the video-sharing app gathers too much data
August 6, 2020

USA Today featured Karen North on notable data privacy concerns regarding the Chinese video-sharing app TikTok.

Marketplace
Music industry confronts calls to ‘make things right’ for Black artists
August 6, 2020

Marketplace quoted Josh Kun on unequal royalties for Black artists in the music industry.

Los Angeles Times
If you’re in love with Trader Joe’s, its stances can also break your heart
August 5, 2020

The Los Angeles Times quoted Fred Cook in a story about the recent controversy over the names of some Trader Joe's products.

Politico
Newsom searches for messaging rhythm as coronavirus fatigue sets in
August 5, 2020

Politico quoted Fred Cook in an article about how California Gov. Gavin Newsom has been adjusting his messaging in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Variety
Content boom fuels diversity gains for film and TV talent
August 5, 2020

Variety cited research from the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative on the percentage of acting roles that have gone to people of color in recent years.

Marketplace
Video game workers speak out about treatment amid industry’s record sales
August 4, 2020

Marketplace interviewed Dmitri Williams on how workers in the video game industry are treated.

Politico
What TikTok’s future means for Silicon Valley
August 4, 2020

Politico quoted Karen North on Microsoft's possible acquisition of TikTok.

Los Angeles Times
Ryan Reynolds launches an initiative to train, pay people of color on his next film
July 31, 2020

The Los Angeles Times noted a collaboration between Stacy Smith of the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative and actor Ryan Reynolds to increase diversity in Hollywood. Additional studies from the initiative were cited in NPR and the Los Angeles Times.

The Conversation
Companies are struggling to engage with today’s activists — a new survey explores why
July 28, 2020

The Conversation featured commentary by Fred Cook of the Center for Public Relations on how companies are struggling to engage with today's activists.

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