Media Highlights

Forbes
L.A. Fires Have Brought Out Finger Pointing And Misinformation
January 10, 2025

Part-Time Lecturer of Communication Julianna Kirschner was quoted in an article about misinformation on social media surrounding the Los Angeles Fires. 

USA Today
Why Meta went MAGA: Inside Mark Zuckerberg's reset with Donald Trump
January 9, 2025

Adjunct Instructor Daniel Schnur was quoted in a story discussing how Meta, under CEO Mark Zuckerberg, has aligned itself more closely with the incoming Trump administration by appointing President-elect Donald Trump ally Dana White to its board of directors.

The Sacramento Bee
Health care, homelessness and housing in California: Have Gavin Newsom’s promises panned out?
January 9, 2025

Adjunct Lecturer Daniel Schnur was quoted in an article discussing Gov. Gavin Newsom’s outlined goals for California and how he plans to achieve them. 

The Story Exchange
Women Are (Still) Underrepresented in Hollywood, New Data Reveals
January 7, 2025

Research from the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative was referenced in an article about underrepresentation of women in Hollywood. 

TheGrio
Study finds films helmed by women and non-white directors ‘plateaued’ in 2024
January 3, 2025

Associate Professor of Communication and Founder of the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative Stacy L. Smith was quoted in an article reviewing findings from the latest edition of USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative's annual report, "Inclusion in the Director's Chair," which revealed that women and people of color are not being hired in ways that represent their proportion in the U.S. or their percentage in the pipeline.

O'Dwyer's
AI Apprehension Dips Among PR Pros
January 3, 2025

The USC Annenberg Center for Public Relations' 2025 Relevance Report was featured in an article discussing its essays and research findings.

The Hollywood Reporter
Films Directed by Women and People of Color Plateaued in 2024, Study Finds
January 1, 2025

Associate Professor of Communication and Founder of the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative Stacy L. Smith was quoted in an article about findings from the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative's annual report, "Inclusion in the Director's Chair," which revealed that women and people of color are not being hired in ways that represent their proportion in the U.S. or their percentage in the pipeline.

IndieWire
Hollywood Progress Has Plateaued for Directors Who Are Women or People of Color
January 1, 2025

Associate Professor of Communication and Founder of the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative Stacy L. Smith was quoted in an article about the latest edition of USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative's annual report, "Inclusion in the Director's Chair," which revealed that women and people of color are not being hired in ways that represent their proportion in the U.S. or their percentage in the pipeline.

TheWrap
Total Women and Minority Directors in Hollywood ‘Plateaued’ in 2024, USC Study Finds
January 1, 2025

Associate Professor of Communication and Founder of the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative Stacy L. Smith was quoted in an article featuring findings from the latest edition of USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative's annual report, "Inclusion in the Director's Chair." The report revealed that women and people of color are not being hired in ways that represent their proportion in the U.S. or their percentage in the pipeline.

Comic Book Resources
No Significant Progress in 2024 for Women and People of Color in the Director's Chair, Study Finds
January 1, 2025

Associate Professor of Communication and Founder of the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative Stacy L. Smith was quoted in an article featuring findings from the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative's annual report, "Inclusion in the Director's Chair." The report revealed that women and people of color are not being hired in ways that represent their proportion in the U.S. or their percentage in the pipeline.

Bossip
Lena Waithe’s Hillman Grad Shines a Spotlight on Underrepresented Filmmakers with Season 5 of Rising Voices
December 27, 2024

A 2023 study by the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative was mentioned in an article about Lena Waithe’s Hillman Grad's work to amplify diverse underrepresented filmmakers.

Salon
TikTok, Gen Z's financial adviser, can be "risky to rely on," experts say
December 23, 2024

Clinical Professor of Communication Karen North was quoted in an article about Gen Z turning to TikTok and YouTube for financial advice, embracing trends like budgeting and minimalist spending.

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