Media Highlights

The Ringer
The NFL silenced Colin Kaepernick but did not break him
February 19, 2019

The Ringer cited comments by Ben Carrington on why NFL owners are concerned about Colin Kaepernick's protest mobilizing other players to assert their rights in the league.

Politico
California Republicans look into the abyss
February 19, 2019

Politico quoted Dan Schnur about the battle over what faction will control California's Republican Party.

Yahoo
Diversity in Hollywood 2019: By the numbers
February 19, 2019

Yahoo cited research from the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative on the underrepresentation of women and minorities in the entertainment industry.

Reuters
Women in Hollywood see some gains after Oscars equality plea
February 18, 2019

Reuters mentioned research from the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative on the underrepresentation of women and minorities in the entertainment industry.

Press-Enterprise
As he bows out as California’s GOP chairman, Jim Brulte claims ‘success’ amid the losses
February 15, 2019

The Press-Enterprise quoted Dan Schnur about the outgoing chair of California's Republican Party.

Mashable
Study confirms women and people of color crushed it at the 2018 box office
February 14, 2019

Mashable highlighted results from a new research brief released by Stacy Smith and colleagues from the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative on gender and racial diversity in the top films of 2018. 

Los Angeles Times
Here's how to handle Central American migrants — like the Cuban rafters and Soviet Jews before them
February 13, 2019

The Los Angeles Times published an op-ed by Roberto Suro and a colleague on proposed immigration policy regarding Central American migrants into the United States. 

The New York Times
Women and people of color starred in hit movies in record numbers, study finds
February 12, 2019

The New York Times highlighted new research by Stacy Smith and colleagues from the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative on gender and racial diversity in the top films of 2018. The Associated PressLos Angeles TimesUSA TodayHuffPostVariety and Deadline Hollywood mentioned the study's results.

USA Today
Fyre Festival to fashion week, how do Instagram influencers make so much money?
February 12, 2019

USA Today quoted Fred Cook of the Center for Public Relations about the growing demand for YouTube and other social media influencers by brands.

Los Angeles Times
Was this year's Grammys the beginning of the end for a white, male music industry?
February 11, 2019

The Los Angeles Times highlighted research by Stacy Smith, Katherine Pieper and Marc Choueiti of the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative on the lack of women in the music production and songwriting industries (additional story here). ABC NewsCBC Radio Canada and CGTN-America also featured the study's results.

San Francisco Chronicle
Newsom might not be in run for president, but he’s saving money for something
February 10, 2019

The San Francisco Chronicle quoted Dan Schnur on whether California Gov. Gavin Newsom is planning on running for president.

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