Media Highlights

Rolling Stone
Blogger appeals Cardi B’s $4 million defamation award. Expert gives it ‘slim chance’
August 31, 2022

Rolling Stone quoted Adjunct Professor Michael Overing for his expert opinion on defamation law. 

Inside Higher Ed
Black Menaces Want to Educate You
August 30, 2022

Inside Higher Ed quoted Allissa Richardson, associate professor of journalism and communication, about her research on the Black community's use of social media to document and produce news. 

Los Angeles Times
O.C. Angels fans hope a sale will give their team a chance to win again
August 25, 2022

The Los Angeles Times quoted Daniel Durbin, director of the USC Annenberg Institute of Sports, Media and Society, about the exploration of selling the Angels baseball team. 

The Wrap
CNN Has No Plans to Replace ‘Reliable Sources’ – Creating a Huge Void in Media Criticism
August 25, 2022

Christina Bellantoni, professor of professional practice and the director of USC Annenberg’s Media Center, was quoted by The Wrap about public criticism to the recent departures at The Washington Post and NY Times. 

Forbes
USC’s Annenberg Inclusion Initiative launches new focus on reproductive health and political storytelling onscreen
August 23, 2022

Forbes quoted Stacy L. Smith, founder of the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, about her goal to highlight storytelling as a tool to expand the conversation around reproductive health topics and create tangible change in both policy and attitude.

Forbes
4 important brand guidelines for crisis communications
August 22, 2022

Adjunct Professor Stefan Pollack wrote an article for Forbes about the four things brands and companies can do when communicating during critical times. 

Los Angeles Business Journal
NFTs march into spotlight
August 22, 2022

Clinical Professor of Communication Christopher Smith was quoted in the Los Angeles Business Journal about the future of NFTs and social platforms. 

Yahoo Finance
U.S. Airlines face steep marketing challenge after epic nightmare summer
August 14, 2022

Director of the USC Center for Public Relations Fred Cook was quoted by Yahoo Finance regarding steep market challenges in the airline industry. 

Newsweek
China targets Israeli technology in quest for global dominance as U.S. frets
August 10, 2022

Newsweek quoted Clayton Dube of the USC U.S.-China Institute regarding US warnings against using military might to intimidate others. 

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