13 Webinars this week about AI, Journalism & Media
/Mon, Mar 30 - Responsible Journalism
What: Best practice when reporting on domestic abuse and sexual violence.
When: 9 am, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Welsh Women’s Aid
Tue, Mar 31 - Agile Infographics
What: Quickly and efficiently make professional infographics. To stay current, designers want to adopt “Agile methodologies.” This innovative/cutting-edge workshop shows (step-by-step) how to use Agile to turn words into professional, compelling infographics quickly. Learn the proven techniques and tools the pros use to do more with less.
Who: Mike Parkinson Author, Owner, Billion Dollar Graphics.
When: 12 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Training Magazine
Tue, Mar 31 - The Future of Reporting: Navigating AI's Impact on Editorial
What: Our expert panel will break down how B2B media companies are responding to media landscape changes and share actionable strategies for journalists to thrive. We’ll discuss: Which tasks are easily automated to save you time; Where to lean on human strengths like deep connections and context; The impact of AI on source verification and research; The B2B media roadmap for an AI-integrated future.
Who: Brendan Howard, Freelance Podcast Host; Maria Korolov, Technology Journalist & Author; Alexis Gajewski, Associate Director of Newsroom Operations, Endeavor B2B; Priyanka Rao, Founder & CEO, AI Champions.
When: 1 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: American Society of Business Publication Editors
Tue, Mar 31 - The Panama Papers at 10: What Changed — and What Hasn’t
What: Ten years ago, the Panama Papers exposed the hidden offshore financial system used by politicians, billionaires and criminals around the world. Its impact continues to shape the fight against financial secrecy today.A conversation about how the investigation unfolded, the reforms it triggered and why the struggle for transparency is far from over.
Who: ICIJ Executive Director Gerard Ryle; international tax justice expert Tove Maria Ryding.
When: 1 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: International Consortium of Investigative Journalist
Tue, Mar 31 - Media Law & Press Freedom in the Current Administration
What: We will evaluate the angles of attack against journalists and news organizations and discuss how to exercise First Amendment rights in the face of hostility and near constant threats.
Who: Jeffrey Hermes, Deputy Director, Media Law Resource Center; George Freeman, Executive Director, Media Law Resource Center.
When: 6 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: National Association of Hispanic Journalists
Wed, April 1 - Advertising Transformation in Local Media: How Regional Publishers Are Rebuilding Revenue
What: How the publisher's advertiser relationships were tested in real time as they covered one of the most consequential local news stories in the country: the federal immigration enforcement operations that have drawn national attention.
Who: Brian Kennett, VP and head of digital advertising and agency services at the Minnesota Star Tribune; Dave Karabag, regional VP of advertising sales at the Orlando Sentinel.
When: 10 am, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free to members
Sponsor: International News Media Association
Wed, April 1 - ChatGPT for Teachers 101
What: This session will provide a practical walkthrough of the platform and show how teachers, school staff, and district administrators can begin using AI to support their day-to-day work.
Who: Kirk Gulezian, Education & Government, OpenAI.
When: 11 am, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: OpenAI Academy
Wed, April 1 - Using workspace analytics to drive AI adoption
What: A hands-on session on how teams use Workspace Analytics in ChatGPT Enterprise to run stronger rollouts—finding where adoption is gaining traction, where it’s stalling, and what to do next.
When: 12 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: OpenAI Academy
Wed, April 1 - 8 Ways to Grow Your Nonprofit’s Following on Social Media
What: The average growth rate for new social media followers ranges from .64% to 3% per month, depending upon the platform. In other words, the era of organic growth on social media is over. To grow your nonprofit’s following on social media, you need to make a concerted effort to let your supporters and donors know how to find your nonprofit on social media. This free 20-minute webinar will present eight ways to grow your nonprofit’s following on social media.
Who: Heather Mansfield, Founder of Nonprofit Tech for Good.
When: 1 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Nonprofit Tech
Wed, April 1 - Disability Guide Launch
What: Built by Military Veterans in Journalism (MVJ) in collaboration with the Disabled Journalists Association (DJA), Fix the Frame: A Newsroom Guide to Disability Narratives is a practical resource designed to help journalists produce more accurate, respectful, and inclusive reporting on disability.
Who: Zack Baddorf (MVJ); Cara Reedy (DJA); Rebecca Cokley, Ford Foundation; Sam Kille; Beth Haller; Russell Midori (MVJ); Devon Lancia (MVJ).
When: 1 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Military Veterans in Journalism
Thu, April 2 - How to Reinforce Training with AI and Coaching
What: We’ll explore how leaders can automate coaching prompts, personalize development pathways, and measure impact without losing the human touch. The combination of AI and coaching creates an ecosystem of intelligent reinforcement—keeping learners engaged long after training ends.
Who: Tim Hagen is the President of Progress Coaching.
When: 12 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: OpenSesame
Thu, April 2 - AI‑Driven Cyber Threats: What’s Real, What’s Hype, and How to Prepare
What: We will explore how AI is accelerating both cyberattacks and defenses, why SMBs and mid-market organizations are increasingly targeted, and how the gap between traditional security tools and AI-era threats continues to widen.
Who: Justin Vredeveld, Business Development Manager; Jared Olson, Security Team Lead; Blake Mielke, Incident Response Lead.
When: 12 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Ontech Systems
Fri, April 3 - Using AI to Measure the Efficacy of Professional Learning
What: How using AI to analyze large collections of data can shed light on the efficacy of professional learning.
Who: Lisa Schmucki, Founder and CEO of edWeb.net; Thor Prichard, President and CEO of Clarity Innovations.
When: 12 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: EdWeb.net