7 Webinars this week about AI, Journalism & Media
/Wed, Jan 7 - What News Media Will Achieve in 2026
What: Some of the topics: The search collapse; The AI reckoning; Data as the new lifeline; Brand over volume; etc.
Who: INMA President Gert Ysebaert, INMA CEO Earl Wilkinson.
When: 10 am, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: International News Media Association
Wed, Jan 7 -Marketing, Ethics, and AI
What: In this webinar, we’ll examine the ethical challenges of AI in marketing, explore how AI impacts consumer trust and brand perception, apply AI in ways that preserve and enhance brand authenticity, introduce techniques for sustaining long-term customer trust. discover ways to market with authenticity and transparency.
Who: Sarah Felmet is a marketing strategist and educator with expertise in brand management, marketing operations, and content creation.
When: 1 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: University of Minnesota
Wed, Jan 7 - Strategies for Overcoming Writer's Block
What: Tips and tricks that will get you in the flow and writing like a professional. Whether you're a beginner or advanced, these tools are ones that anyone will find enlightening and invaluable.
Who: Best-selling author Derek Taylor Kent is the author of 19 published and soon-to-be published books, including seven novels, dozens of screenplays, plays, and musicals, and more.
When: 1:30 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Author Learning Center
Thu, Jan 8 - TikTok for Authors: Finding Success with Visual Media in the New Year
What: We will show you what TikTok is all about, walk you through setting up your account, and discuss how to create simple video content potential readers want to see. Whether you're a new author or a seasoned pro, this session will equip you with the tools and knowledge you need to thrive on TikTok in the New Year.
Who: Laura Perez is an author/publisher with Palmas Publishing and Manra Moon Press .
When: 1:30 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Author Learning Center
Thu, Jan 8 - The Cyber-Smart Campus: Defending Data in the AI Era
What: We’ll look at how AI is being used to make phishing and impersonation more convincing, to steal data, and to break into connected devices — and how the same technology can bolster your defenses.
Who: Alexander C. Kafka, Senior Editor, The Chronicle of Higher Education; Mike Corn, Executive Strategic Consultant Vantage Technology Consulting Group; Sherri Davidoff, Founder LMG Security; Jodi Ito, Chief Information Security Officer University of Hawaii; Chris Schreiber, Founder CampusCISO.
When: 2 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Chronicle of Higher Ed
Thu, Jan 8 - Generative AI and collection development policies: A proactive approach
What: A team of librarians from the Salt Lake County Library will share the process they used and the insights they acquired while updating their collection development policy and selection guidelines to include materials created by AI.
Who: Donalee Jacobs, Acquisition Librarian, Salt Lake County Library; Katie Wegner, Acquisition Librarian, Salt Lake County Library; Kara Huggard, Youth Services Librarian, Salt Lake County Library.
When: 3 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Webjunction
Sat, Jan 10 - Affiliation of Christians in AI
What: An inaugural meeting of the ASA Affiliation of Christians in Artificial Intelligence.
Who: Noel Anderson, American Scientific Affiliation.
When: 2 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: American Scientific Affiliation