Media Highlights

San Francisco Chronicle
How social media is helping Big Tobacco hook a new generation of smokers
March 27, 2019

The San Francisco Chronicle published an analysis (originally in The Conversation) by Robert Kozinets on how social media is allowing big tobacco to reach a new generation of users.

The Wrap
Will Apple News+ cannibalize traditional media the way iTunes did music labels?
March 26, 2019

The Wrap quoted Gabriel Kahn on the outlook for Apple's new subscription service for magazines and leading newspapers.

LAist
Hey LA, the worst time to drive in the rain is probably not when you think
March 20, 2019

LAist featured research by Gabriel Kahn and Mingxuan Yue of Crosstown on the most dangerous times to drive in the rain in Los Angeles.

Fox News
NRA's Dana Loesch rips CNN's award win for town hall where she was heckled
March 20, 2019

Fox News mentioned that the Norman Lear Center awarded the Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Television Political Journalism to CNN. Also mentioned here.

Washington Post
How social media’s business model helped the New Zealand massacre go viral
March 18, 2019

The Washington Post quoted Mike Ananny on how tech and social media companies can better regulate hate-filled content.

Los Angeles Times
Newsom's death penalty moratorium isn't perfect, but here's why it matters
March 17, 2019

The Los Angeles Times published an op-ed by Sandy Banks about California Gov. Gavin Newsom's recent moratorium on capital punishment in the state. 

Roll Call
Why Trump, in the era of fake news, is fueling journalism majors
March 13, 2019

On its Political Theater podcast, Roll Call interviews Christina Bellantoni on how the era of fake news is bringing out the real value of journalism and motivating the next generation to seek the truth.

Associated Press
In success for ‘Captain Marvel,’ a defeat for trolls
March 13, 2019

The Associated Press mentioned research from the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative on the lack of gender and racial parity among film critics.

NPR
Algorithms: Almost human?
March 11, 2019

NPR Washington D.C. affiliate WAMU-FM interviewed Safiya Noble on how inherent racism is programmed into software and internet search engines.

Los Angeles Times
Campaigns without end: Today’s presidential marathons took root in 1968
March 11, 2019

The Los Angeles Times quoted Geoffrey Cowan about the political party presidential nominating process.

Law360
Crowdfunding democratizes justice, for some
March 11, 2019

Law360 quoted Karen North about the use of social media and crowdfunding platforms to help with legal fees.

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