Media Highlights

Washington Post
The Technology 202: YouTube explains how it will moderate political falsehoods just in time for Iowa
February 3, 2020

The Washington Post featured USC’s Election Cybersecurity Initiative, a 50-state tour organized in part by the Center on Communication Leadership and Policy and supported by Google.

Los Angeles Times
Coronavirus fears prompt hoaxes and misinformation
February 2, 2020

The Los Angeles Times quoted Gabriel Kahn on how fears about public health can fuel misinformation on social media.

Forbes
Researchers, writers and actors highlight and tackle ageism In Hollywood
January 31, 2020

Forbes cited research from the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative on seniors being underrepresented in movies and on television.

Washington Post
The Cybersecurity 202: There’s a new cross-country effort to train election and campaign pros on digital security
January 30, 2020

The Washington Post featured USC’s Election Cybersecurity Initiative, a 50-state tour organized in part by the Center on Communication Leadership and Policy, to give cybersecurity training to poll workers and state and local campaign staffers.

Christian Science Monitor
Whose reality? Propaganda in the age of social media.
January 28, 2020

The Christian Science Monitor quoted Nicholas Cull on how propaganda spreads in the age of social media.

Associated Press
In #MeToo era, Kobe and other athletes often get a pass
January 28, 2020

The Associated Press quoted Miki Turner on why athletes accused of sexual misconduct and domestic abuse are held to a lower standard than other public figures.

Newsy
Ahead of the Oscars, 'Parasite' is already making movie history
January 27, 2020

Newsy quoted Paolo Sigismondi on the significance of the South Korean film Parasite being nominated for several Academy Awards.

Channel 4 News (UK)
Kobe Bryant ‘great global sporting icon’
January 27, 2020

Channel 4 News featured Ben Carrington on the legacy of Kobe Bryant. "You could argue that, along with Michael Jordan, he was one of the key great global sporting icons of the 21st century," Carrington said.

The Hill
Grammy Awards edge closer to 'existential crisis' with latest controversies
January 27, 2020

The Hill cited research from the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative on how many women were among those nominated for the previous six Grammy Awards.

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