Johanna Blakley
@Mojojohanna
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TED speaker & media scholar @USC's @LearCenter. See my talks on fashion (http://t.co/wKChwehT7R) & social media & gender: http://t.co/qxQe2aFbhE
ÜT: 40.730287,-73.837365
Joined November 2008
Coverage of our "Entertaining Change" convenings in Abuja, Lagos, New York & Los Angeles! Experts examine practical models to leverage Nigeria’s fast-growing creative economy https://t.co/RBgHkia83C
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Celebrating stories that make a difference! From The Pitt to Matlock to Shrinking, the New Norman Lear Awards honor TV tackling racism, climate, addiction & more—marking 25 years of honoring storytelling that sparks change. https://t.co/WVkcUz34Kh
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The Pitt, Matlock, Shrinking and others have been honored with Hollywood, Health & Society's renamed Norman Lear Awards for TV.
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How do news and entertainment portray tech's impact on society? Learn more about the #ASCJ @LearCenter's new study:
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Adolescence, a show dramatizing the effects of social media on a young boy, has been a huge — and controversial — hit since its release in March 2025. Stories about youth and social media dominated
The harms of social media go far beyond kids and teens—but are stories and coverage keeping up? Our new study funded by @luminategroup explores how news and entertainment portray tech’s impact on society—and what audiences want to see. ➜ https://t.co/bjH3enM2ge
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Celebrate Pride in the heart of Hollywood! 🌈 Hear from a dozen actors, writers, producers & directors who worked on @TheNormanLear's shows and watch how they depicted the #LGBTQ+ community. Tickets at https://t.co/BJcK9gQw8H
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Lear Center Director Marty Kaplan reflects on a hard truth in today's Guardian: the show that once redefined TV journalism is now caught between profits and principles — and under Trump’s pressure, it’s the principles that are at risk. https://t.co/b0LSqN27NK
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The US president’s tensions with the CBS show barely scratch the surface of his crusade against the media
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Just did an interview with Voyage LA Magazine about my career path & the work I do @LearCenter & @MediaMetrics #storiesmatter
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Today we'd like to introduce you to Johanna Blakley Hi Johanna, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to...
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We’re excited to announce our Pa’lante! Latino Representation Initiative, centered on exploring Latino representation in entertainment. We’re launching with a quantitative/qualitative study to explore what it means to be Latino on screen. #storiesmatter
https://t.co/eG43gUwUeW
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My heart is still heavy
On the anniversary of @TheNormanLear's passing, we at the Norman Lear Center pause to honor the legacy of a visionary who transformed television.
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Much-needed new research from our team @LearCenter explaining the social impact of accurate abortion storylines #storiesmatter
Abortion Storylines on TV Impact Viewers "Across All Political Leanings," Study Finds
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Terrific to see the NPR station in Oklahoma reporting on our new report with @IllumiNative about the state of #NativeAmerican representation on TV & the impact shows can have on attitudes #storiesmatter
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A new study by researchers at IllumiNative and the University of Southern California provides hope and a path forward, following a troubled past of stereotypical depictions and a lack of Indigenous...
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Our latest research on Native representation is out: https://t.co/84Rcd5ATlr
#storiesmatter #nativerepresentationmatters
Groundbreaking report alert! Dive into the findings in the @Variety exclusive on Native representation in Hollywood. It’s time for Native voices to take the lead and shape the narrative. #NativeRepresentationMatters
https://t.co/IXUjQnJh8q
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Great piece in the @latimes about our research on depictions of #climatechange, & actions we can take to fight it, in unscripted TV shows, including reality, home improvement, cooking, children's, sports, etc. #storiesmatter
A single scene from the “Sex and the City” reboot, with plant-based tacos, had a big impact. Read more from Climate Columnist @Sammy_Roth
https://t.co/JI3DjdM5aI
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Remembering the intrepid @TheNormanLear on what would have been his 102nd birthday. His legacy continues to inspire us every day. And we dedicate our work to his memory!
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ICYMI: Our latest study finds out what audiences in #Egypt & #SaudiArabia are craving on TV, streaming & social media. https://t.co/kk4CWtyymI
#storiesmatter #mediamatters #MENA
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At the @LearCenter, we believe that media should be responsive to audience needs and desires. And so I'm thrilled we had the opportunity to find out what audiences in #Egypt & #SaudiArabia are craving on TV, streaming & social media. #storiesmatter #mediamatters
📺 New Lear Center Research! We worked with the @USCCinema's Middle East Media Initiative on this latest study revealing key insights about what Saudi and Egyptian audiences love to watch. (1/3)
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Join us in 30 min at @atxfestival for a convo about the evolution of #abortion and #reprorights on screen, highlighting the complicated realities of abortion access and reproductive care in a post-Roe landscape #TVTogether #ATXTVs13 @caissie @mediametrics @learcenter @katefolb
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Our @HollywdHealth program is again partnering with @ATXFestival to bring you four timely panels on health and entertainment next week in Austin, TX. See the full lineup at: https://t.co/Og4LjQiZWf
#storiesmatter
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Calling all TV writers: TTIE's employment survey is LIVE! Past survey results helped writers get better deals, gave reps ammo to fight for fair pay & treatment, & led companies to improve work conditions for ALL writers. Take the survey at: https://t.co/vr8elYdJId
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Please join @HollywdHealth and @endwellproject on Wednesday, May 15 for an online lunchtime discussion that will delve into the the use of #psychedelics to ease the end of life experience. #EndOfLife RVSP for free at
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Join us for an online lunchtime discussion that will delve into the use of psychedelics and dreams to ease the end-of-life experience.
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In 2024, thousands of journalists will be reporting on & investigating the impact of digital threats (disinformation, spyware, trolling and digital violence, etc) in elections. 💡 Learn tips & tools to guide your own election digging in this GIJN webinar:
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