Media Highlights

CalMatters
Two California prosecutors promised a different kind of justice. Voters turned on them
November 26, 2024

Adjunct Instrcutor Daniel Schnur was quoted in an article about how California's progressive prosecutors, Pamela Price and George Gascón, faced significant setbacks in the recent election and what it means for their future. 

Forbes
How To Harness Soft Power To Subtly Attract Consumers
November 25, 2024

Adjunct Instructor Stefan Pollack authored an article on how brands can harness soft power to subtly attract consumers. 

Marketplace
How World of Warcraft changed the real world
November 25, 2024

Professor of Communication Dmitri Williams was interviewed about how twenty years after its launch, Blizzard Entertainment's World of Warcraft has left a lasting impact on the gaming industry and an entire generation. 

The Los Angeles Times
Trump wanted to ban TikTok. Will his return to office help save it?
November 22, 2024

Clinical Associate Professor of Communication and Associate Director of the Digital Social Media (MS) program Freddy Tran Nager was quoted in an article about the future of TikTok. 
 

ABC7 Los Angeles
Why some social media users are leaving Elon Musk's X for rival platform Bluesky
November 22, 2024

Clinical Professor of Communication Karen North was quoted in an article about why social media users are leaving X for rival platform Bluesky.

Screen Daily
Shifting business models leads discussion at British Screen Forum
November 22, 2024

Associate Professor of Communication and Founder of the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative Stacy L. Smith was quoted in a recap article on the British Screen Forum, where Smith spoke about the continuing work to improve diversity, equity and inclusion in the film industry. 
 

The New York Times
So You’re Thinking of Leaving X for Bluesky. How Does It Work?
November 21, 2024

Clinical Associate Professor of Communication and Associate Director of the Digital Social Media (MS) program Freddy Tran Nager was quoted in an article about Bluesky, the Twitter/X social media competitor on the rise. 
 

Stateline
Even blue states are embracing a tougher approach to crime
November 19, 2024

Adjunct Instructor Daniel Schnur was quoted in an article examining how even traditionally liberal states are adopting tougher approaches to crime, citing increased support for policies like enhanced policing, harsher sentencing and tougher bail law. 

Associated Press
The Associated Press says buyouts and some layoffs are ahead as it seeks to cut its workforce by 8%
November 18, 2024

Professor of Professional Practice of Journalism, Co-Director of the M{2e} program and Innovations Manager for the Annenberg Innovation Lab Gabriel Kahn was quoted in a story discussing the wave of job cuts and buyouts affecting the Associated Press, with a focus on the ongoing challenges facing the news industry.

White House Chronicle
The power of the new media
November 15, 2024

University Professor of Communication and Annenberg Family Chair in Communication Leadership Geoffrey Cowan was interviewed about the rise and impact of the new media.

CalMatters
‘A pivotal moment?’ Why many Latino voters in California chose Trump
November 15, 2024

Professor of Journalism and Public Policy Roberto Suro was quoted in an article exploring the shifting political landscape of Latino voters in California, particularly concerning president-elect Donald Trump.

Bloomberg
Political Ads Can’t Buy the Presidency
November 14, 2024

Adjunct Instructor Steve Caplan was quoted in an article examining how spending $1 billion on advertising failed to secure crucial swing states for Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election, questioning the effectiveness of this massive ad investment in shaping voter outcomes.

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