The Annenverse
Welcome to the Annenverse — the universe of USC Annenberg! We invite experts from across our community to provide listeners with greater insight into all things communication, journalism and public relations.
This podcast is brought to you by USC Annenberg's Office of Communication and Marketing . To learn more about the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, please visit www.annenberg.usc.edu
Episodes
14 episodes
Organizational Communication: Building Strong Teams in Sports, Academia and Beyond
In this episode of “The Annenverse,” our host Skye Lee speaks with USC Annenberg Assistant Professor of Communication Marlon Twyman, USC Viterbi Professor Elisabeth Weiss, and USC Men’s Rowing Coach John Kaitz. Together, they explor...
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Student Services: Supporting Your Academic and Career Journey
In this episode of “The Annenverse," our host Skye Lee tours the USC Annenberg's Student Services offices to chat with their staff about the various services they offer. Tune in to see how the team can address your academic and professional nee...
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Too Long, Did Read: College Brief
If you've ever read "Morning, Trojan." in your email inbox, chances are you've heard of College Brief. What began as an Annenberg Media newsletter to provide college students with a brief email rundown of the daily news has now expanded to mult...
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We're So Back: Media Center Open House
On the first Thursday of every fall and spring semester, USC Annenberg's Media Center opens it's doors wide for those who want to learn more about the student-led newsroom, where anyone interested in telling stories in a variety of areas and pl...
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Technology and the Workplace: What Does the Future Hold?
The COVID-19 pandemic has been described as the biggest shakeup in the workplace since the Industrial Revolution. By utilizing technologies like video conferencing and messaging services, workers could do their job from anywhere in the world, d...
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Inside Look at Maymester: Sports Media Industries in Los Angeles
Through USC Annenberg’s Sports Media Industries Maymester program, students explore the vast array of professional opportunities in sports and sports media industries, including Red Bull Media and Apple Beats. Carly Rieger, a junior communicati...
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Episode 9
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Inside Look at Maymester: Washington, D.C.
With USC’s Capital Campus opening earlier this year in the heart of Washington, D.C., students in USC Annenberg’s D.C. Maymester program leverage the opportunity to engage with influential politicians and government experts who play a pivotal r...
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Episode 6
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Inside Look at Maymester: Media, Economics, & Entrepreneurship in Los Angeles
Students enhance their networking skills with media and business industry professionals at Los Angeles-based companies such as Warner Records and Hulu through USC Annenberg’s Media, Economics & Entrepreneurship Maymester program. Roy Gantz,...
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Episode 7
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Inside Look at Maymester: New York City
USC Annenberg’s New York City Maymester program connects students with industry professionals at leading media, communication and technology companies, including CBS News, the NBA, Spotify, and more. Senior public relations major Ruby Fuller an...
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Episode 8
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9:24
Cracking the Oligarch Code
Amidst Russia's invasion and the ensuing war in Ukraine, Russian oligarchs have remained unscathed. Western attempts to curb their influence through financial measures has had limited success. However, a game-changing approach has emerged from ...
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Episode 5
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11:20
Is Activism the Future of Journalism?
Journalists have traditionally been expected to completely detach their own opinions from their work. But now that standard is beginning to evolve in a way that accepts the inherent bias of reporters. But how much is too much? <...
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Episode 4
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Joint Effort: PR and Cannabis Research
The landscape of the cannabis industry in America has dramatically changed in the 21st century. But with the slow trickle of legislation and cultural changes that have made cannabis more accessible, there are concerns around health effects, mis...
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Requiem for a Meme
In 2019, Lil Nas X utilized his musical skills and understanding of meme culture in publishing “Old Town Road” on TikTok. The song quickly took over the social media app and beyond, becoming a pop culture earworm heard on TV, radio, and more. I...
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Every News Story is a Climate Story
As climate change begins to have wider and more devastating consequences, climate journalism has never been more urgent. But reporters in this field face a variety of obstacles including the politicization of global warming and public distrust....
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