WASHINGTON – On the eve of the historic US-Africa Summit here, America's number one objective on the African continent is to start closing the gap with China. That was the message from all three speakers at Monday's CCLP Communication Leadership lunch just a few blocks from the State Department. "There is no place in Africa where you do not see China," said Ron Nixon, who has covered several African countries for the New York Times. "They are in every aspect of business. The U.S. is far behind." Left to right: Ron Nixon, NY Times; Joan Mower, BBG; and Mwamoyo Hamza,……Continue Reading U.S. in Africa: Playing Catchup to China
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In memoriam: Distinguished fellow Warren Bennis, 89
The staff and board of the USC Annenberg Center on Communication Leadership & Policy mourn the passing of advisory board member and distinguished fellow Warren Bennis. A true pioneer who helped found the field of leadership studies, Bennis was part of CCLP from the very beginning, sharing his wisdom, guidance and insights at several gatherings. We are profoundly grateful for Dr. Bennis's support and enthusiasm for CCLP's work, and his countless contributions as a scholar, strategist and leader over nearly four decades at USC. The university has published an obituary highlighting Bennis's achievements, as has The New York Times,……Continue Reading In memoriam: Distinguished fellow Warren Bennis, 89
Warren G. Bennis, Scholar on Leadership, Dies at 89
We are saddened to report that CCLP advisory board member and distinguished fellow Warren Bennis passed away this weekend at age 89. The New York Times published an obituary highlighting his many contributions as a scholar on leadership…….Continue Reading Warren G. Bennis, Scholar on Leadership, Dies at 89
Dana Chinn, director of USC Annenberg’s Media Impact Project, named CCLP faculty fellow
Recently named director of the USC Annenberg Norman Lear Center Media Impact Project, Dana Chinn is a media analytics strategist whose teaching, research and consulting focus on digital analytics for news and nonprofit organizations. As a faculty fellow, Chinn leads the Open Data LA project, a CCLP collaboration with the USC Price School of Public Policy that aims to promote public access to government data throughout Los Angeles County. "Open data is a new aspect of journalism in the public interest," said Chinn. "It's a worldwide movement, but we're going to focus on how open data initiatives can address……Continue Reading Dana Chinn, director of USC Annenberg’s Media Impact Project, named CCLP faculty fellow
Women are underrepresented in key movie positions, USC study finds
The Los Angeles Times reports on a study by USC's Media, Diversity, & Social Change Initiative, led by faculty fellow Stacy L. Smith. The study found that women are still underrepresented in key movie positions, with women filling less than a third of all speaking roles across six years of film content…….Continue Reading Women are underrepresented in key movie positions, USC study finds
Can Chinese Journalists Still Push Boundaries?
Foreign Policy published senior fellow Orville Schell's thoughts on China's new regulations for journalists…….Continue Reading Can Chinese Journalists Still Push Boundaries?
USC Open Data LA initiative promotes public access to government data throughout Los Angeles County
Launched by USC Annenberg's Center on Communication Leadership & Policy (CCLP) in partnership with the USC Price School of Public Policy, the USC Open Data LA initiative aims to promote transparency and civic engagement in Los Angeles, beginning with a survey to assess the state of publicly available city data in each of L.A. County's 88 cities. "Open data is a new aspect of journalism in the public interest," said Dana Chinn, CCLP faculty fellow and USC Annenberg project lead. "It's a worldwide movement, but we're going to focus on how open data initiatives can address the unique needs of……Continue Reading USC Open Data LA initiative promotes public access to government data throughout Los Angeles County
Norman Pearlstine on Fortune’s New Editor Alan Murray
The Wrap quotes founding co-chair Norman Pearlstine discussing Fortune's new editor Alan Murray: "There is no one more wired in the business and media worlds, and I am thrilled to have an editor of his caliber and intellect at the helm."……Continue Reading Norman Pearlstine on Fortune’s New Editor Alan Murray
The Children of the Border
Truthdig published an article by senior fellow Richard Reeves on the recent deportation of women and children immigrants to Honduras…….Continue Reading The Children of the Border
Child migrant surge shifts politics of immigration
The Guardian quotes faculty fellow Roberto Suro: "The most potent imagery in immigration politics has been when things are out of control," said Suro, now a journalism professor at the University of Southern California. "Those three words often spell a turn toward restriction, regardless of what the actual circumstance is."……Continue Reading Child migrant surge shifts politics of immigration