USC experts talk about writers’ strike
Sound stages are dark. Talk shows are in re-runs. Keyboards are silent. With each day, income streams and livelihoods are stalled. USC experts are standing by to talk about the risks to media giants, streaming platforms, writers and producers – as well as the ways consumers will be affected.
Contact: Ron Mackovich-Rodriguez, ronald.mackovich@usc.edu, (213) 810-8583
Experts available:
Larry Vincent is associate professor of marketing at the USC Marshall School of Business and expert in the entertainment industry. He can discuss the rising cost of content, monetization, changing demands on writers and consumer behavior.
Contact: laurencv@usc.edu
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Gene Del Vecchio is adjunct professor of marketing at the USC Marshall School of Business. He’s an expert in consumer behavior, youth marketing and entertainment.
Contact: edelvecc@marshall.usc.edu
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Howard Rodman is professor and former chair of the writing division at the USC School of Cinematic Arts. He is also a former president of the Writers Guild of America West.
Contact: rodman@usc.edu
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Al Joseph Latham is adjunct professor of law at the USC Gould School of Law who represents employers in all aspects of labor relations and employment law.
Contact: allatham@paulhastings.com
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Sanjay Sharma is adjunct professor at USC Marshall School of Business. As an investment banker he has worked in several industry sectors including media and entertainment.
Contact: sanjays3@usc.edu
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Mary Murphy is associate professor of professional practice of journalism at the USC Annenberg School of Communication and Journalism. Her expertise includes media industries, entertainment and popular culture
Contact: swertlow@usc.edu
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Kate Burton is professor of theatre practice in acting at the USC School of Dramatic Arts. She is is on the council of Actor’s Equity Association.
Contact: burtonk@usc.edu
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Anita Dashiell-Sparks is professor of theatre practice at the USC School of Dramatic Arts. She serves as associate dean of equity, diversity, and inclusion, and is a member of AEA, SAG-AFTRA, and SDC (Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers).
Contact: adashiel@usc.edu
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Oliver Mayer is professor of dramatic writing, associate dean of strategic initiatives and associate dean of faculty at the USC School of Dramatic Arts.
Contact: omayer@usc.edu
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Rodney To is assistant professor of theatre practice at the USC School of Dramatic Arts. He is an expert on media and self-driven content, as well as diversity in the entertainment business.
Contact: rodneyto@usc.edu
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David Warshofsky is professor of theatre practice in acting and director of MFA Acting at the USC School of Dramatic Arts.
Contact: warshofs@usc.edu
Franco De Cesare is adjunct professor of marketing at the USC Marshall School of Business. He can discuss creative and economic aspects of the strike along with industry dynamics.
Contact: fdecesar@usc.edu
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