Johanna Blakley
Managing Director, The Norman Lear Center | Media Impact Strategist
About
Johanna Blakley serves as Managing Director of the Norman Lear Center at the University of Southern California's Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism. Her research explores the intersection of media, culture, and technology, examining how digital platforms are transforming creative industries.
Blakley is a highly sought-after speaker who has delivered TED talks on topics like the future of copyright and the data revolution. Her keynotes empower audiences to rethink traditional business models and unlock new creative possibilities in a rapidly evolving media landscape.
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Social media and the end of gender
Media and advertising companies still use the same old demographics to understand audiences, but they're becoming increasingly harder to track online, says media researcher Johanna Blakley. As social media outgrows traditional media, and women users outnumber men, Blakley explains what changes are in store for the future of media.
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