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The Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Pennsylvania. Furthering our understanding of the role of communication in public life through research, education, and service.
In an interview with @smerconish.bsky.social, Prof. Joseph Turow discussed his new book, "The Problem with Personalization: How Advertisers Learned to Make and Break Us from Ancient Times to the AI Age," and shared how hyper-personalized ads and media could break down social cohesion.
AI Isn't Just Tracking You. It's Rewriting Your Reality.
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From the Cold War to modern emergency notifications, doctoral candidate Matthew L. Conaty explores the history and evolution of the Emergency Alert System:
What is the Emergency Alert System?
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Yphtach Lelkes, who was recently promoted to full professor at the Annenberg School for Communication, studies the structure, dynamics, and causes of political attitudes, uncovering how psychology, media, and institutions shape political attitudes and polarization in the United States:
Political Communication Scholar Yphtach Lelkes Promoted to Full Professor
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Congratulations to Jennifer Henrichsen (Ph.D. '21) for receiving the 2026 Lillian Lodge Kopenhaver Early Career Woman Scholar Award:
Jennifer Henrichsen wins 2026 Lillian Lodge Kopenhaver Early Career Woman Scholar Award
The Murrow College assistant professor was recognized for her research on some of the challenges facing democracy and her promise as a future leader.
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U Penn professor Matt Levendusky has researched a variety of ways to get past today’s bitter polarization and bring Americans together. On today’s In Reality, we discuss what he found works and what doesn’t. You’ll be surprised. Listen: www.buzzsprout.com/1954519/epis...
A new survey by @appc.upenn.edu found that many Americans do not know which vaccines are recommended during pregnancy:
Most Americans Are Unsure Which Vaccines the CDC Recommends During Pregnancy
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Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Signe Wilkinson has announced the donation of a significant collection of editorial cartoons and originals to Annenberg Library Archive, which will become part of the School’s growing collection dedicated to journalism and media:
New Collection of Political Cartoons Donated to Annenberg
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Professor Dolores Albarracín has been named the new director of the @appc.upenn.edu:
New Director for Annenberg Public Policy Center
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Alum Karin Gwinn Wilkins (Ph.D. '91) has been named Dean of the School of Communication and Journalism at Stony Brook University:
SBU Welcomes Next Dean of the School of Communication and Journalism
Karin Gwinn Wilkins will serve as the next dean of Stony Brook's School of Communication and Journalism, arriving at the start of the new academic year.
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Penn Today talked to Annenberg’s Kim Woolf about communication theories of children’s relationships to media and how the children’s media ecosystem has evolved—topics she covers in the Children and the Media class:
Examining the Important and Changing Landscape of Children’s Media
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@appc.upenn.edu director Dolores Albarracín spoke with WITF's The Spark about conspiracy theories. Listen below. cc: @asc.upenn.edu @sas.upenn.edu
Cambridge Skeptics@cambskeptics.bsky.social · 3w agoWhy do conspiracy theories spread so quickly, and why are some people more likely to believe them? On The Spark, we spoke with University of Pennsylvania social psychologist Dr. Dolores Albarracín about the psychology behind conspiracy theories. www.witf.org/2026/07/13/u...
Our ASAPH health and science survey team is honored to have received this recognition from @aapor.bsky.social! cc: @upenn.edu @asc.upenn.edu
American Association for Public Opinion Research@aapor.bsky.social · 4w ago#AAPOR Award Spotlight: Congratulations to the Annenberg Science and Public Health (ASAPH) Survey at @appc.upenn.edu, recipient of the 2026 AAPOR Policy Impact Award! Since 2021, the survey has provided rigorous insights into what the public knows, believes & trusts about science and health.
Why do conspiracy theories spread so quickly, and why are some people more likely to believe them? On The Spark, we spoke with University of Pennsylvania social psychologist Dr. Dolores Albarracín about the psychology behind conspiracy theories. www.witf.org/2026/07/13/u...
University of Pennsylvania Expert Explores the Psychology of Conspiracy Theories | WITF
aired; July 10, 2026Why do conspiracy theories spread so quickly, and why are some people more likely to believe them? On The Spark, we spoke with […]
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A class taught by postdoctoral fellow Lucy March explores popular music in the 21st century, from critical examinations of platforms like Spotify to the emergence of AI-generated music:
Music in the Digital Age
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Prof. @aswinp.bsky.social discusses "Planet Digital," a new volume edited by Punathambekar, @adrishaw.bsky.social (Ph.D. '10), and Jonathan Gray, that explores how culture, infrastructure, and power shape global media. Read more: www.asc.upenn.edu/news-events/...
“Planet Digital” Maps Power, Culture, and Connectivity in Global Media
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A "Second Sight" on American history. How the media can strengthen our community in uncertain times. Jury service boosts public trust in courts. Advice about Al and youth mental health. And the world cup as media event. Read these stories and more on our website: www.asc.upenn.edu/news-events/...
We're thrilled to welcome Penn PIK professor Dolores Albarracín as director of the Annenberg Public Policy Center! A social psychologist, @dalbarra.bsky.social has appointments at @asc.upenn.edu and in psychology at @sas.upenn.edu. Read more: www.annenbergpublicpolicycenter.org/penn-profess...
We spoke to Katerina Girginova, co-founder and co-director of the Annenberg Extended Reality Lab and a scholar of global media, audiences, and technology, about why the World Cup is such a powerful case study in communications:
Annenberg Answers: Understanding the World Cup as a Media Event
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“We need to be bolder in demanding a decent life for parents, for workers,” Dean Sarah Banet-Weiser told The New York Times. “There’s this idea that nothing can change. But we had this grand experiment in the pandemic, and the economy didn’t fall apart.”
How Remote Work Has Helped a Generation of Working Parents
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Associate Professor Sarah J. Jackson spoke with Perry Bacon about her new book "Second Sight":
Transcript: How Black Mediamakers Are Retelling America’s Story
Author Sarah J. Jackson says that Black writers, filmmakers, and other creators offer a “second sight” on America that pushes the country in the right direction.
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We spoke to Professor @dupatton.bsky.social about why young people might be turning to AI for mental health support, how parents can navigate their youth’s AI use, and how chatbots can be used for good: www.asc.upenn.edu/news-events/...
“When we make choices that seem immediately rewarding but don’t take a step back to ask if those choices are compatible with big-picture goals and values, we can get in trouble," Professor Emily Falk said about "friction-maxxing":
Technology can have detrimental impacts on the brain — enter ‘friction-maxxing’
‘When life is too frictionless, your brain goes on autopilot,’ one clinical psychologist noted
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In a new study, Warren Center faculty affiliate Damon Centola found that people subjected to cognitive bias could recover their ability to make rational decisions by exchanging their opinions with peers. Find out more: penntoday.upenn.edu/...
Congratulations to Associate Professor @sjjphd.bsky.social, as well as alum @christopherali.bsky.social (Ph.D. '13), for being nominated to run as the President of the International Communication Association at this month's conference in South Africa.
CBI is thrilled to host "The Problem with Personalization." A talk by UPenn Annenberg School of Comm. Prof. Joseph Turow. June 30th 1pm Central. Via Zoom. Register for this free event at the link. #mediastudies #privacy cse.umn.edu/cbi/events/p...
The Problem with Personalization: A Talk with Joseph Turow
CBI is pleased to host Joseph Turow, Robert Lewis Shayon Professor of Media Systems & Industries at the Annenberg School for Communication, as he presents a lecture from his recently published book, T...
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In her new book, Associate Professor @sjjphd.bsky.social traces how historical and contemporary writers, journalists, and filmmakers have strengthened the promise of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness:
A ‘Second Sight’ on American History
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A new study by the Annenberg Public Policy Center found that jury service is linked to better attitudes toward the courts, but that jury trials in the U.S. are vanishing:
Jury Service Boosts Public Trust in Courts, But Fewer Americans Are Serving
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Happy publication day to Prof. @sjjphd.bsky.social! Her new book, "A Second Sight: How the Wonder and Vision of Black Mediamakers Push America Toward Freedom," is out now. Purchase it here: www.harpercollins.com/products/a-s...
A Second Sight
"I have been waiting for a book like this, and I’m so glad it's here." — Clint Smith, author of How the Word is Passed Since the nation’s foun...
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A Second Sight is officially out today! Please consider buying and sharing with your friends, students, colleagues, neighbors. Publisher’s Weekly said it will help you understand America at 250!
A Second Sight: How the Wonder and Vision of Black Mediamakers Push America Toward Freedom
How the Wonder and Vision of Black Mediamakers Push America Toward Freedom
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