Media Hits: February 2021
Every month, media outlets around the world consult with the experts at the Newhouse School for context on what’s happening in communications and why. Here are some of this month’s stories:
Professor
MAGAZINE, NEWS AND DIGITAL JOURNALISM
Associate Dean
GRADUATE PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS
- ASSOCIATED PRESS: “Search is on for new leaders in journalism’s upper echelons“
“Is it any wonder some of these editors would want to throw up their hands and say it’s time to retire?”
Joel Kaplan, Associated Press: “Search is on for new leaders in journalism’s upper echelons“
Professor
ADVERTISING
- VARIETY: “Anheuser-Busch Pulls Budweiser From Super Bowl Ad Lineup“
- EXPLICA.CO: “These Are 10 Brands That Won’t Air Commercials During Super Bowl LV“
“With Super Bowl parties either scaled way down or just cancelled, it probably makes sense to sit this one out at this cost.”
Brian Sheehan, variety: “Anheuser-Busch pulls budweiser from super bowl ad lineup“
Trustee Professor
TELEVISION, RADIO AND FILM
Director
BLEIER CENTER FOR TELEVISION AND POPULAR CULTURE
- BOSTON PUBLIC RADIO: “‘Pretend It’s a City,’ ‘Wandavision,’ ‘Mr. Mayor’ and other topics, 1/18/21“
- BOSTON PUBLIC RADIO: “The future of late-night TV post-Trump and other topics, 1/26/21“
- BOSTON PUBLIC RADIO: “The life and career of Cicely Thompson and other topics, 2/1/21“
- CNBC: “‘Silence of the Lambs’ turns 30: How the horror masterpiece is still gripping Hollywood“
- ASSOCIATED PRESS: “A multimedia impeachment trial: Video takes center stage“
- NBC NEWS: “Conservative radio personality Rush Limbaugh has died at age 70.”
“I left the theater thinking I had seen a movie to be reckoned with, in a way I didn’t usually feel leaving the theater.”
Robert Thompson, CNBC: “‘Silence of the Lambs’ turns 30: How the horror masterpiece is still gripping Hollywood“
Assistant Professor
ADVERTISING
- SYRACUSE.COM: “We need to stand up to social networks. Here’s how to start” (Commentary)”
“It’s time for those who give social media companies life and revenue to hold them to account.”
Danielle Molta, Syracuse.com: We need to stand up to social networks. Here’s how to start (Commentary)
Assistant Professor
COMMUNICATIONS
- GEN: “The Case for Banning Politicians From Social Media“
- USA TODAY: “Facebook tentatively agrees to resume talks with Australia after banning country from posting news links“
- USA TODAY: “Policy, not personal insults: Biden uses Twitter to sell his agenda, with a few pooch pics thrown in“
- THE CONVERSATION: “Facebook’s news blockade in Australia shows how tech giants are swallowing the web“
“We have to go back to the basics and start to raise awareness around the propagandization effect of someone who is in office being able to reach a large base of the public in their country.”
JENNIFER GRYGIEL, GEN: “THE CASE FOR BANNING POLITICIANS FROM SOCIAL MEDIA“
Professor of Practice
PUBLIC RELATIONS
- SYRACUSE.COM: “After 2020, we all need a gap year “(Commentary)
“I’ve come to believe that our lives will not be measured by the titles we attain, the awards we collect or the wealth we accumulate, but rather by the moments of impact we achieve — the mark we leave on the people and world around us and, more important, the measure of our willingness to let them make a mark on us.“
Jim Olson, Syracuse.com: “After 2020, we all need a gap year “(Commentary)
Associate Professor
MAGAZINE, NEWS AND DIGITAL JOURNALISM
Associate Professor
COMMUNICATIONS
Director
TULLY CENTER FOR FREE SPEECH
- ASSOCIATED PRESS: “Fox hosts Dobbs, Bartiromo strike back in voting fraud suit“
- WSYR: “Newsmakers with Dan Cummings, 2/19/21“
- ASSOCIATED PRESS: “Lighter Days of Cuomo Brothers’ show long gone”
- CNN BUSINESS: “There is real teeth to this; Legal experts weigh in on Smartmatic’s $2.7 billion lawsuit against Fox News”
- THE WASHINGTON POST: “Smartmatic files $2.7 billion defamation suit against Fox News over election fraud claims”
- ASSOCIATED PRESS: “Voting company sues Fox, Giuliani over election fraud claims”
- REUTERS: “Giuliani faces tough test in Dominion’s $1.3B defamation suit – legal experts”
- ASAHI.COM: “Claims for compensation over “election fraud” coverage U.S. system company counterattacks“
- CBS RADIO: “What to do with law enforcement officials who stormed the capitol“
“Whether the broadcaster is liable for providing a forum for speakers and what responsibility they have for dealing with false factual statements will be central to the court’s decision.”
Roy Gutterman, Associated Press: “Fox hosts Dobbs, Bartiromo strike back in voting fraud suit“
- THE CONSUMER’S CHECKBOOK: “Black Dollar Index Shines a Light on Corporate Commitment to Diversity“
“People believe in what you do, not in what you say, so organizations that make this commitment [to social justice] and make some sort of progress, will ultimately reap a benefit in the marketplace.”
Tony D’Angelo, The Consumer’s Checkbook: “Black Dollar Index Shines a Light on Corporate Commitment to Diversity“
Director
GOLDRING ARTS JOURNALISM AND COMMUNICATIONS
- NEW YORK TIMES: “The Birth of ‘Rent,’ Its Creator’s Death and the 25 Years Since“
Professor of Practice
BROADCAST AND DIGITAL JOURNALISM
- WALL STREET JOURNAL: “Black News Channel Looks to Shake Up Cable-TV News Landscape” (subscription required)
“I think people of all stripes are hungry for this and a channel that could do this, rather than one person on a news team.”
Shelvia Dancy, The Wall STreet Journal: “Black News Channel Looks to Shake Up Cable-TV News Landscape“
Director of Program Review and Assessment
Assistant Professor
MAGAZINE, NEWS AND DIGITAL JOURNALISM
CNN: “Why your favorite magazines are morphing into books“
WWD: “Will Fashion Editors Flock to Substack in 2021?“
“We’re all still stuck in our houses and the only place we’re really going is the grocery store. It’s like, ‘Oh, here’s this thing that will entertain me for a little while that I will invest $10 in.'”
Aileen Gallagher, CNN: “Why your favorite magazines are morphing into books“
Stevens’ graphic design book chosen as one of best for 2021
Associate chair and assistant professor of visual communications Renée Stevens‘ book, “Powered by Design: An Introduction to Problem Solving with Graphic Design” was selected by Book Authority as one of the seven best graphic design books to read in 2021 by Book Authority.
Media Hits: January 2021
Every month, media outlets around the world consult with the experts at the Newhouse School for context on what’s happening in communications and why. Here are some of this month’s stories:
Jennifer Grygiel, assistant professor of communications, was interviewed by ABC News for the article, “From Zoom to Quibi, the tech winners and losers of 2020.”
Jennifer Grygiel, assistant professor of communications, was interviewed by CNN Business for the article, “Misinformation Watch.”
Jennifer Grygiel, assistant professor of communications,, was interviewed by multiple media outlets following the attack on the Capitol Jan. 6.
- USA Today: “Calls grow for social media platforms to silence Trump as rioters storm US Capitol“
- USA Today: “Rioting by angry Trump mob at U.S. Capitol unleashes widespread condemnation of Facebook, Twitter and YouTube“
- ABC News (Australia): “City under curfew after Trump supporters storm Capitol“
- Associated Press: “Twitter, Facebook muzzle Trump amid Capitol violence“
- Fortune Magazine: “Is social media to blame?“
- CBC: “Trump accounts on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram frozen after storming of U.S. Capitol“
- Good Morning America: “Facebook ‘indefinitely’ blocks Trump’s account after violence at Capitol“
- Bloomberg TV: ‘Bloomberg Markets: The Close“
- San Francisco Chronicle: “Trump resumes tweeting as Facebook, Twitch, YouTube threaten permanent bans” (premium)
- The Guardian: “‘Four years of propaganda’: Trump social media bans come too late, experts say“
- National Public Radio: “Facebook Bans President Trump from Posting For The Rest Of His Presidency“
- CTV (Canada): “The Role of Social Media in the DC Riots“
- Good Morning America: “Big brands and social media giants condemn Trump’s actions“
- NPR: “Social Media Companies Are Banning Trump. Why Now?“
Mark J. Lodato, dean of the Newhouse School, was interviewed by the Associated Press for the article, “Journalists recount harrowing attacks amid Capitol riot.”
“Journalists covering a democratic transition of power in Washington shouldn’t have to run for cover. We’ve hit bottom.”
Mark J. Lodato
Roy Gutterman, associate professor of magazine, news and digital journalism and Tully Center director, was interviewed by Spectrum News for the segment, “Where Does Freedom of Speech Begin and End as Protestors Arrested?“
“What we saw yesterday went significantly beyond traditional protest.”
Roy Gutterman
Anthony D’Angelo, director of communications management and professor of practice in public relations, was interviewed by Yahoo! Finance for the article, “More companies pause political donations following Capitol riots“
Roy Gutterman, associate professor of magazine, news and digital journalism and Tully Center director, was interviewed by Spectrum News for the segment, “The Legal Standard for Free Speech & When Does It Turn Into Sedition?“
Roy Gutterman, associate professor of magazine, news and digital journalism and Tully Center director, was interviewed by CNN for the article, “Violence at Capitol and beyond reignites a debate over America’s long-held defense of extremist speech.”
Roy Gutterman, associate professor of magazine, news and digital journalism and Tully Center director, wrote the article “The Challenges In Putting a Price Tag on Free Speech” for the Law360 journal. (subscription required)
Anthony D’Angelo, professor of practice in public relations and director of communications management, was interviewed by Communications Daily for the article, “Decrying Election Violence Is Latest Pressure on Industry to Speak Up.”
Roy Gutterman, associate professor of magazine, news and digital journalism and Tully Center director, spoke to CBS Radio about what might happen to law enforcement officials who took part in the Capitol riots.
Jennifer Grygiel, assistant professor of communications, was interviewed by Fast Company for the article, “Twitter wants your help fighting falsehoods. It’s risky, but it just might work.”
Roy Gutterman, associate professor of magazine, news and digital journalism and Tully Center director, was interviewed by WAER for the article, “SU Professor says President’s Closed Social Media Accounts Fall Under Big Tech’s Terms of Service.”
Jennifer Grygiel, assistant professor of communications, was interviewed by Gen for the article, “How the Anti-Squad Trolled Its Way to Congress.”
Jim Olson, professor of practice in public relations, wrote the article, “The New Currency of 21st Century Leadership: Kindness” for LinkedIn.
Roy Gutterman, associate professor of magazine, news and digital journalism and Tully Center director, was interviewed by Reuters for the segment, “Giuliani faces tough test in Dominion’s $1.3B defamation suit.”
Robert Thompson, trustee professor of television, radio and film and director of the Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture, was interviewed by the Associated Press for the article, “For a splintered nation, a delicate moment of continuity.”
Brian Sheehan, professor of advertising, was interviewed by Hypebeast for the article, “Budweiser Is Officially Benching Itself From the Super Bowl LV Ad Lineup.”
Makana Chock, associate professor of communications, was interviewed by USA Today for the article, “‘Pics or it didn’t happen’: Experts explain why Capitol rioters posted incriminating videos and selfies.”
Robert Thompson, trustee professor of television, radio and film and director of the Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture, was interviewed by CNBC for the article, “Why you’re about to see even more of your favorite films from the ’80s and ’90s turned into TV shows.”
Aileen Gallagher, associate professor of magazine, new and digital journalism, was interviewed by Yahoo! Finance for the article, “Will Fashion Editors Flock to Substack in 2021?“
Nina Iacono Brown, assistant professor of communications, was interviewed by Local10 for the article, “Attorneys explain social media bans do not violate First Amendment rights.”
Lynne Adrine, director of the D.C. graduate program and adjunct faculty in broadcast and digital journalism, wrote the opinion piece, “After Capitol breach, it will be even harder to protest in Washington” for Syracuse.com.
Robert Thompson, trustee professor of television, radio and film and director of the Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture, guested on Boston Public Radio’s show on Martin Luther King, Jr. on Jan. 18.
Austin Kocher, faculty fellow with the Transaction Records Access Clearinghouse, was interviewed by the following outlets:
Tampa Bay Times: Deputies in Florida help enforce immigration law, but Biden aims to change that
Capital & Main: Seeking to End “Juan Crow” Laws in the Next Congress
AZCentral.com: Fact check: 5 claims Trump made during his final visit to the U.S. Mexico border
Borderless Magazine: For Undocumented Immigrants, a Shot at Lawful Residency Requires Risking It All
The Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse (TRAC), a data gathering, research and distribution organization based at the Newhouse School in partnership with the Martin J. Whitman School of Management, was referenced by the following media outlets:
- TIME: A Crime Epidemic Has Cost Americans Billions. Why Aren’t More People Paying Attention?
- CBS News: James McHenry, Trump-era head of immigration courts, to step down
- NOLA.com: Biden made sweeping changes to immigration enforcement, but change comes slowly in Louisiana
- The Denver Post: Aurora City Council narrowly rejects two immigrant protection measures
- The New York Times: Biden’s Promise of Immigration Reform Raises Hopes in Latin America
- The Associated Press: Trump blocks Venezuelans’ deportation in last political gift
- The Wall Street Journal: Trump Approves Deportation Protections for Venezuelans in U.S. Illegally (subscription required)
- BuzzFeed News: Trump Officials Tried to Keep The Public in The Dark, But BuzzFeed News Never Stopped Fighting for Essential Documents
- Tucson Sentinel: Biden announces 100-day deportation moratorium
- Commonwealth Magazine: Biden’s great immigration undoing
- The Legal Examiner: Domestic terrorism prosecutions reach all-time high
Luttrell co-authors 2nd edition of public relations text focusing on diversity and inclusion
The second edition of “Public Relations Campaigns: An Integrated Approach” co-authored by Regina Luttrell, associate dean of research and creative activity and assistant professor of public relations, is out now from Sage Publishing.
This new edition focuses on a diversity-first approach to public relations planning and execution and stresses that diversity and inclusion must be considered in all aspects of the campaign process—from research and development to execution is new to this edition. It also includes a diversity and inclusion wheel for public relations practitioners.
Grygiel discusses the role of social media following attack on Capitol, Trump ban
The attack on the U.S. Capitol and its aftermath put a spotlight on social media and prompted a national conversation about its role in politics. Social media expert Jennifer Grygiel, assistant professor of communications at the Newhouse School, contributed to that conversation through a series of media interviews, helping to provide key information and context in order to inform the public.
Monday, Jan. 4
CNN: “Social media platforms should brace for a misinformation storm this week”
Wednesday, Jan. 6
USA Today: “Calls grow for social media platforms to silence Trump as rioters storm US Capitol”
USA Today: “Rioting by angry Trump mob at U.S. Capitol unleashes widespread condemnation of Facebook, Twitter and YouTube”
CBC: “Trump accounts on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram frozen after storming of U.S. Capitol”
Associated Press: “Twitter, Facebook muzzle Trump amid Capitol violence”
ABC Australia: “City under curfew after Trump supporters storm Capitol”
Thursday, Jan. 7
Bloomberg: “Bloomberg Markets: The Close”
Good Morning America: “Facebook ‘indefinitely’ blocks Trump’s account after violence at Capitol”
San Francisco Chronicle: “Trump resumes tweeting as Facebook, Twitch, YouTube threaten permanent bans”
Friday, Jan. 8
The Guardian: “‘Four years of propaganda’: Trump social media bans come too late, experts say”
CTV News: “The role of social media in the D.C. riots”
Saturday, Jan. 9
Good Morning America: “Big brands and social media giants condemn Trump’s actions”
Sunday, Jan. 10
NPR: “Social Media Companies Are Banning Trump. Why Now?”
Faculty Media Interviews: December 2020
Every month, media outlets around the world consult with the experts at the Newhouse School for context on what’s happening in communications and why. Here are some of this month’s stories:
Bill Werde, director of the Bandier Program in Recording and Entertainment Industries, was interviewed by the Wall Street Journal for the article, “Bob Dylan Sells Entire Songwriting Catalog.”
Regina Luttrell, assistant professor of public relations, was interviewed by KCBS for the podcast segment, “How can health officials appeal to millions of COVID-19 vaccine skeptics?“
Hua Jiang, associate professor and interim chair of public relations, was interviewed by Gadget for the article, “How to let people feel good about using chatbots.”
Robert Thompson, trustee professor of television, radio and film and director of the Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture, was interviewed by KSRO for the radio segment, “Dr. Robert Thompson On The Latest In The World Of Pop Culture.”
Robert Thompson, trustee professor of television, radio and film and director of the Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture, was interviewed by CNBC for the article, “‘The Mandalorian’ launched Disney+, now it has the goodwill to usher in a new era of Star Wars.”
Bill Werde, director of the Bandier Program in Recording and Entertainment Industries, was interviewed by Blooomberg for the article, “Record Labels Reap Billion-Dollar Bonanza From Tunes on Social Media.”
Regina Luttrell, assistant professor of public relations, co-authored the article, “PR Ethics Literacy: Identifying Moral and Ethical Values Through Purposeful Ethical Education” for the Journal of Public Relations Education published by AEJMC.
Smith writes article for Script magazine about pushing boundaries with comedy
Evan Smith, professor of television, radio and film, wrote the article, “Crossing the Line That Now Keeps Moving” for Script Magazine.
Sheehan writes article for Adweek about using search to measure broadcast ad effectiveness
Brian Sheehan, professor of advertising, wrote the article, “What Brands Can Do With Search Until TV Provides Better Measurement” for Adweek.
Chock interviewed by Business Insider about celebrities throwing parties despite the pandemic
Makana Chock, associate professor of communications,, was interviewed by Business Insider for the article, “Celebrities are shamelessly throwing parties in the pandemic—and setting a dangerous example for the rest of us.”
We do tend to be influenced in terms of our attitudes and behavioral choices by role models or celebrities. It can have an impact on people’s beliefs about what is appropriate, what’s effective, and the overall message they may be receiving.
Makana Chock
Chock interviewed by Huffington Post about bad Christmas movies
Makana Chock, associate professor of communications, was interviewed by the Huffington Post for the article, “Why We Love Bad Christmas Movies.”
The uses and gratifications model proposes that people watch media to fulfill certain needs. These include affective needs.
Makana Chock