15 Webinars This Week about Journalism, AI, Social Media, The First Amendment & More
/Mon, Oct 23 - The Defamation Machine
What: If corporations can be human enough to be held liable for defamation, why can’t computers?
Who: Professor James Grimmelmann, Tessler Family Professor of Digital and Information Law, Cornell Tech and Cornell Law School.
When: 7 pm, Central
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: University of Minnesota School of Journalism and Mass Communication
Mon, Oct 23 - Reporting While Blind
What: The event will begin with a screening of a nine-minute ESPN documentary on blind baseball writer Ed Lucas's life named 'The Visionary.' Afterward, there will be a 90-minute discussion.
Who: Allison Lucas, the widow of the blind baseball writer Ed Lucas, is the president of the Ed Lucas Foundation, which supports the blind and visually impaired. She’ll discuss her husband's career in a conversation with Nick Hirshon, associate professor of communication at the William Paterson University.
When: 2:15 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Society of Professional Journalists
Mon-Tue, Oct 23/24 - Social Media, Race, and Community Knowledge Practices An Interdisciplinary Conference
What: How are racialized communities using social media to construct knowledge? How are social media platforms facilitating
Who: Karlos K. Hill is Advisor to the President for Community Engagement and Regents’ Associate Professor of African and African American Studies at the University of Oklahoma; Sherri Irvin is Presidential Research Professor of Philosophy and Women’s and Gender Studies and Senior Associate Dean of the Graduate College at the University of Oklahoma; Jeong-Nam Kim University of Oklahoma, Fellow at the Data Institute for Societal Challenges; Lawrence Ware is a Teaching Assistant Professor in the philosophy department at Oklahoma State University.
When: 10 am – 4:30 pm
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: The University of Oklahoma
Tue, Oct 24 - The Rise of Generation Alpha: What Marketers Need to Know
What: You’ll find out the four influences having the biggest impact on Alpha’s state of childhood, who they will grow up to be and their life experiences along the way. The societal forces shaping what it means to be a parent today, and the relationship parents pursue with their kids. Tactical ways for brands to authentically connect with a new generation of kids
Who: Mary Kate Callen VP, Audience Impact & Intelligence Paramount; Margie Papa Sr. Director, Audience Impact & Intelligence Paramount; Alexander Cammy Manager, Audience Impact & Intelligence Paramount.
When: 1 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Paramount Advertising, Nickelodeon
Tue, Oct 24 - ChatGPT Prompts for Grant Writing, Fundraising, and Marketing
What: How ChatGPT can revolutionize your grant writing, fundraising, and marketing endeavors. From understanding the AI’s capabilities to crafting compelling grant applications, this webinar offers a comprehensive look at cutting-edge techniques.
Who: Lisa Quigley, Tapp Network, Director Of Account Strategy; Tareq Monuar, Web Developer
When: 12 pm, Central
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: TechSoup
Tue, Oct 24 - Emerging Social Media Trends
What: You’ll walk away with: What are the biggest social marketing trends. What are the Small Business social media trends on the horizon. Tips and tricks to get started with some of these social networks, and marketing strategies and tactics.
Who: Ray Sidney-Smith, CEO, W3 Consulting
When: 10 am, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: $35
Sponsor: Duquesne University
Wed, Oct 25 - Media Literacy and Mental Health
What: Join us for this discussion on the relationship between robust media literacy skills and student mental health, and how educators can prioritize student wellbeing and social-emotional learning when introducing media literacy resources. A panel of educators will share how they teach media literacy and current events in their classroom, how they prioritize mental health during their students’ learning journeys, and how it has impacted their students.
Who: Pulitzer Center Teacher Fellows Karen Sojourner, a high school teacher in Kansas City, Missouri; Lisa Holewa, an elementary school teacher and former journalist in San Mateo, California; and Michelle Dueñas Mowery, a high school teacher in Chicago, Illinois.
When: 7 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Philadelphia Higher Education Network for Neighborhood Development (PHENND)
Thu, Oct 26 - Trauma-informed journalism
What: From the rising prevalence of mass shootings to daily crime coverage, journalists frequently encounter and interview victims of trauma. Cherry will discuss her research project that produced educational materials for journalists on working with these victims in a trauma-informed way.
Who: Tamara Cherry spent 15 years as a crime reporter for the Toronto Star, Toronto Sun, and CTV News Toronto.
When: 12 pm, Mountain Time
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Society of Professional Journalists
Thu, Oct 26 – Journalism's Role in Architectural Communication
What: A thought-provoking online discussion on how journalism plays a pivotal role in shaping and communicating the stories behind architectural projects. Discover how the power of words and storytelling converges with the world of design and construction, influencing not only our understanding and appreciation of architecture but also demonstrating why attracting press and media coverage is vital for entrepreneurs and designers looking to showcase their work to the world.
Who: Peter Murray, Chairman of New London Architecture and the London Society; Rose Marshall, Associate Director at ING Media; Marisa Santamaria, Researcher, curator, journalist, professor; Jerónimo van Schendel is the Director of the Master in Business for Architecture and Design at IE School of Architecture and Design.
When: 12 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: IE University School of Architecture & Design
Thu, Oct 26 -Brand Journalism for PR Agencies
What: The nuances of brand journalism, and how to get it right for your clients. The session will cover: Why brand journalism is more than on-message corporate blogs. The secret of creating content with a journalistic style. How content marketing can help clients build their audiences.
Who: Natasha Netschay Davies Owner & Chief Strategist, Moonraker PR
When: 1 pm, Central
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Agency Grind
Thu, Oct 26 - Key First Amendment cases before the Supreme Court
What: First Amendment cases before the Supreme Court this term, including cameras in the courts, the Trump trial in D.C., Justice Thomas and his quest to overturn Times v. Sullivan.
Who: Award-winning Supreme Court and legal journalist Chris Geidner, who is known as the Law Dork.
When: 12 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Society of Environmental Journalists, East Tenn. Pro Chapter
Thu, Oct 26 - How To Cover Conservation Technology
What: Our panel will give reporters story tips and important guidance for their reporting.
Who: An expert panel of conservation technologists and Mongabay’s own conservation tech coverage specialist, Abhi Kidangoor.
When: 10 am, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Society of Environmental Journalists
Thu, Oct 26 - The AI Advantage: How nonprofits can rise to the top using AI
What: In this session, we’ll explore the incredible ways AI is transforming nonprofit operations, covering everything from fundraising to donor engagement, program optimization to impact measurement. We’ll dive into ChatGPT and how it can benefit your fundraising teams, automation that can free up time in your day, and more AI programs that can enhance the great work done by your fundraising team. We’ll uncover how AI-driven analytics can provide valuable insights into your database, empowering you to make informed decisions and maximize your impact on the communities you serve.
Who: Nejeed Kassam is the CEO and founder of Keela – an impact technology company dedicated to empowering nonprofits with accessible, powerful software.
When: 1 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Charity Villiage
Fri, Oct 27 - Sustaining Your Long-Form Journalism Career Webinar
What: Learn how to sustain your career through fellowships, editor relationships, strategically choosing assignments, and finding a community. Current and former freelancers will share the reality of making a living while doing meaningful work.
Who: Jeaah Lee, Independent Journalist; Sarah Carr, Independent Journalist; Fernanda Santos, Editor & Leader Digital & Audio; Cerise Castle, Independent Journalist.
When: 11 am, Central
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: The Institute for Independent Journalists
Fri, Oct 27 - National NewsLitCamp with Report for America
What: A free professional development experience focusing on essential new literacy topics.
Who: Tiana Woodard of The Boston Globe; Kim Kleman, executive director of Report for America; Middle school librarian Cathy Collins; Becca Savransky, an education reporter at the Idaho Statesman; DeMario Phipps-Smith, NLP’s senior manager of community learning; Tom Rosenstiel, professor at the University of Maryland Philip Merrill College of Journalism, and more.
When: 8 am – 5 pm, Central
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: News Literacy Project, Report for America