Media Highlights

Christian Science Monitor
Two states warn that Biden may be kept off their ballots
April 12, 2024

Christian Science Monitor quoted Adjunct Instructor Dan Schnur about whether President Biden will appear on the ballot in Ohio and Alabama due to deadline changes.

CalMatters
Californians get hacked all the time. The state’s top cybersecurity job is vacant
April 11, 2024

CalMatters quoted Adjunct Instructor Dan Schnur about the state’s unusual and lengthy search to fill California’s top cybersecurity job, State Cybersecurity Integration Center commander.

Forbes
TikTok is testing a new Instagram rival—Are photos making a comeback?
April 9, 2024

Forbes quoted Clinical Professor of Communication Karen North about TikTok Notes, the platform's upcoming expansion into text and photo sharing.

The Guardian
Karlie Kloss and Joshua Kushner announce plan to revive Life magazine
March 28, 2024

The Guardian quoted Clinical Professor of Communication Karen North in an article discussing model Karlie Kloss and investor Joshua Kushner’s plans to revive Life magazine, which stopped its regular publications in 2008.

Forbes
Bridging the skills gap: Empowering agency professionals in an AI-driven world
March 27, 2024

Forbes published an article by Adjunct Instructor Stephen Pollack about how agencies can equip employees to thrive in the era of AI.

Spectrum News 1
Appeals court lowers Trump bond amount for civil fraud case; former president's hush-money trial set for April 15
March 25, 2024

Spectrum News 1 featured Professor of Professional Practice of Journalism Christina Bellantoni on "Inside the Issues" to discuss Trump's legal cases.

Business Insider
While TikTok's future is unknown, micro-business owners continue to rely on it — including one founder who shared 3 tips for marketing and going viral
March 21, 2024

Business Insider quoted Clinical Professor of Communication Karen North about why she's doubtful a bill would pass since a companion bill had yet to be drafted in the Senate and be extremely unpopular with voters in an election year.

Business Insider
While TikTok's future is unknown, micro-business owners continue to rely on it — including one founder who shared 3 tips for marketing and going viral
March 21, 2024

Business Insider quoted Clinical Professor of Communication Karen North about why she's doubtful a bill would pass since a companion bill had yet to be drafted in the Senate and be extremely unpopular with voters in an election year.

Reuters
Content creators worry about miseducation in a world without TikTok
March 21, 2024

Reuters quoted Clinical Professor of Communication Karen North about the dangers of TikTok's use of functions like facial recognition and location tracking creates threats that outweigh the engaging benefits of the app, including in academia.

Washington Post
The presidential foot fetish
March 20, 2024

The Washington Post quoted Professor of Journalism Robert Kozinets in an article discussing the pervasive fascination with the fashion choices of political figures. 

Los Angeles Times
18 creative ways to totally unplug in L.A. - because you deserve to ditch your phone
March 14, 2024

Los Angeles Times quoted Clinical Professor of Communication Karen North about the best ways and places in Los Angeles to disconnect from devices. North said that attention spans are down thanks to the “overuse of technology” and that continual usage can worsen pre-existing stressors or conditions. 

Poynter
Opinion | Journalism must cover AI as a shared future that awaits us all, whether we want it or not
March 12, 2024

Poynter ran an op-ed that quoted Research Professor of Communication Jeffrey Cole about the implications of the fast-rising use and development of AI for news coverage. Cole says he would give the news industry a “B-minus” for its coverage of AI, and noted several areas that journalists could improve upon to help the public understand the technology and address AI accountability.

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