A new USC Annenberg survey finds broad concern about the expansion of artificial intelligence and the infrastructure powering it, with large majorities calling for greater regulation and questioning whether technology companies and government will act in the public interest.
Survey of 1,710 public relations professionals assessed their AI knowledge and judgment
LOS ANGELES (October 27, 2026) — Public relations professionals earned a “just passing” grade on the industry’s first AI IQ test, created by the USC Center for Public Relations, with less than one-third reaching the two highest proficiency levels. The 20-question assessment of 1,710 PR pros found...
2026 Global Communication Report shows declining support for corporate advocacy.
The first-ever Golden Globe Award nominations for podcasting will be announced this month, as the medium continues its growing popularity across the entertainment landscape. As podcasts audiences have grown, a new study asks just who is behind the mic on the most popular programs.
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Elevating portrayals of mental health is a key issue for Kristen Bell and Stacy L. Smith — and they’re working together, along with the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative , to ensure more stories make it to the screen.
Today, Bell and Smith announced the launch of the Mental Health Accelerator, a program that offers emerging filmmakers grants to...
Athlete-owned media is more than a trend; it’s an economic and cultural shift. By creating content and owning their own platforms, athletes are deciding which stories get told, expanding representation and bringing fans closer than ever. Owning the Narrative , a first-of-its-kind report from USC Annenberg’...
DEI efforts across the entertainment industry have been increasingly under attack — from consumers, lawsuits and even federal policy. Despite the rollback of programs and discussion of DEI, a new study reveals that the perception of an inclusive Hollywood may be just as fictional as the content it sells.
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Adolescence , a show dramatizing the effects of social media on a young boy, has been a huge — and controversial — hit since its release in March 2025. Stories about youth and social media dominated even before the Netflix show’s success, but now, an audience survey is showing strong demand for fresh angles, such as whistleblowers and people standing up to Big Tech....