18 Webinars this Week about AI, Journalism & Media

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Mon, June 2 - Beyond the Algorithmic Feed

What: How protocols like AT Protocol differ from ActivityPub and how identity portability might shift power online. We'll focus on how we as educators can apply these ideas to better understand the platforms shaping our digital civic lives, and how these might be reinvented to shape a more humane and civil culture of respectful dialog, as opposed to rampant "rage bait" and vitriol. We’ll connect these ideas to broader questions about media literacy, digital citizenship, and the future of online discourse.

Who: Mike McCue of FlipBoard and the DotSocial podcast series; Wesley Fryer, an educational technology early adopter and innovator.

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Media Education Lab

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Tue, June 3 - Behind the Data — Tools and Techniques from the 2025 Sigma Award Winners

What: In this fast-paced session, winning teams will each have five minutes to share key insights from their reporting process — from their favorite tools to innovative methods that helped uncover complex stories. The session offers a unique, behind-the-scenes look at the workflows powering award-winning journalism. The 2025 Sigma Awards winners featured groundbreaking investigations from around the globe.

Who: Moderated by journalist and newsroom leader Gina Chua.

When: 9 am, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Global Investigative Journalism Network

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Tue, June 3 - The Formula for Social Media Success

What: Our simple but comprehensive Social Media workshop will help you learn how to prioritize things and give you a clear formula to be successful on Social Media!

Who: Ray-Sidney Smith, Digital Marketing Strategist, Hootsuite Global Brand Ambassador, Google Small Business Advisor for Productivity, and Managing Director of W3C Web Services.

When: 10 am, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: $45

Sponsor: Duquesne University

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Tue, June 3 - What I’ve Learned About 60,000+ Headlines

What: Drawing from over 60,000 headlines, this session will engage the audience with the ultimate task: can you spot an AI headline from a real headline? Using two years’ worth of data, we’ll discuss what words indicate the likelihood of headlines that come from Large Language Models and teach you a thing or two on how to spot them.

Who: YESEO app founder Ryan Restivo.

When: 3 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Online News Association

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Tue, June 3 - Integrate MCP Servers Into Your Agents

What: Discover what the Model Context Protocol is—an open standard that provides a universal interface for AI applications to connect with external data sources and tools, akin to a “USB-C port for AI,” simplifying custom integrations and ensuring consistent two-way communication between LLMs and services. You’ll then build a lean MCP server in Python using the ultrafast uv tool to manage dependencies and run scripts in one unified workflow. Finally, you’ll harness OpenAI agents’ function-calling features to invoke your MCP endpoints automatically—demonstrating how AI-driven agents can orchestrate dynamic, intelligent workflows.

Who: Alex Comerford, Member of Technical Staff at NEAR AI.

When: 6 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: OpenAI Academy, DeepStation, Miami Dade College

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Tue, June 3 - Introduction to Solutions Journalism Webinar

What: The principles and pillars of solutions journalism. We will discuss its importance, outline key steps for reporting a solutions story, and share tips and resources for journalists investigating responses to social problems.

Who: Linda Shaw, Director of Beacons & Advanced Practice.

When: 6 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Solutions Journalism

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Wed, June 4 - AI Small Business Essentials

What: This workshop is designed to introduce small business owners to the transformative potential of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools. Participants will gain insight into the wide array of available AI technologies and learn practical techniques to leverage GenAI tools for increased productivity and efficiency. The session will cover GenAI tools, prompting techniques, and real-world applications that can help automate tasks and drive business growth.

Who: Ray-Sidney Smith, Digital Marketing Strategist, Hootsuite Global Brand Ambassador, Google Small Business Advisor for Productivity, and Managing Director of W3C Web Services.

When: 9 am – 3:00 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: $75

Sponsor: Duquesne University

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Wed, June 4 - Human at the Helm: Leading Learning Organizations in the Age of AI

What: Explore strategies for integrating AI into the workplace while preserving authentic human interaction, ethical decision-making, and meaningful workplace culture. You'll gain actionable insights on fostering trust, communication, and innovation in an increasingly digital world.

Who: Karin Hurt, Founder and CEO, Let's Grow Leaders; Avi Ratnanesan, Leadership & AI Expert; Sarah Canaday, Leadership Strategist, Speaker, and Award-Winning Author; Jon Peters Founder & Chief Innovation Officer, AthenaOnline.

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Open Sesasme  

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Wed, June 4 - Make the Most of Your Google Business Profile

What: Curious about how to use your Google Business Profile to get noticed online? This beginner-friendly webinar will walk you through practical tips for making your profile more visible and engaging—no tech expertise required.  We’ll cover the basics of what makes a strong profile and focus on easy ways to keep it updated, active, and appealing to customers. You’ll also learn how to use customer reviews to build trust and improve your presence in local

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Bucknell University Small Business Development Center

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Wed, June 4 - Master Consumer Agility With AI-Driven Data

What: Explore how AI-powered data gives brands and agencies the ability to monitor shifting consumer sentiment, motivations, and behaviors with unmatched speed and precision. In this session, you’ll discover how continuous, real-time insights can sharpen your messaging, optimize media activation, and ensure you’re always one step ahead of the competition.

Who: Jonathan Ricard Chief Strategy Officer.

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Resonate

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Wed, June 4 - Mini-Lab: AI for Freelancers

What: We’ll work with the tools from the previous training to brainstorm ideas, write pitch letter outlines, FOIA requests and more. Participants get a handout with links to all the tools and some practice exercises.

Who: Mike Reilley Senior Lecturer, University of Illinois-Chicago.

When: 2 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Online News Association

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Wed, June 4 - Handling leaks and knowing your rights

What: This session will help reporters better understand the legal risks associated with receiving or publishing material that was illegally obtained by a third party — and how to minimize them.

Who: Jennifer Nelson, Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press.

When: 2 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free to members

Sponsor: Investigative Reporters & Editors

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Wed, June 4 - Introduction to ChatGPT

What: An introduction to ChatGPT designed for beginners, presented bi-weekly. Only a free ChatGPT account is required to follow along.  

Who: Mohammed Husain, Solutions Engineer at OpenAI; Lois Newman, Customer Enablement at OpenAI.

When: 8 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: OpenAI Academy

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Thu, June 5 - Photography 101: How to Take Your Marketing to the Next Level

What: In this session, you will learn the basic fundamentals of photography, how to take professional looking photos whether you are using a smart phone or camera, and some tips on how to market your services and products through high-quality photographs.

Who: Tyler Benninger, Video Production/Content Specialist, Duquesne University Small Business Development Center.

When: 10 am, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: $45

Sponsor: Duquesne University Small Business Development Center

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Thu, June 5 - New Academic Programs for an AI-Driven Work Force

What: We’ll hear from institutions that have taken steps to update their courses to account for AI. We’ll explore topics like: What changes need to be made to reap greater outcomes for students seeking AI-centered careers. What student needs AI can meet both inside and outside the classroom. How AI-inspired lessons are being built into existing degree programs.

Who: Beth McMurtrie, Senior Writer The Chronicle of Higher Education; Antonio Delgado, Vice President, Innovation and Technology Partnerships, Miami Dade College; Katherine Elkins, Professor of Humanities and Comparative Literature and Faculty in Computing & Co-Director of Kenyon's AI Lab, Kenyon College; Youngmoo Kim, Vice Provost for University and Community Partnerships and Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering.

When: 2 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Chronicle of Higher Ed

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Thu, June 5 - Hackers & Headlines: Defending Your Newsroom from Cyber Threats

What: Real-world case studies of recent cyberattacks impacting local and independent newsrooms; Practical, non-technical strategies to safeguard your newsroom; Insights into how cyber threats affect press freedom, credibility, and audience trust.  

Who: Greg Edwards is a cybersecurity expert and seasoned entrepreneur.

When: 2 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: $35

Sponsor: Online Media Campus

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Thu, June 5 - The Fight for Student Voices

What: Join us to learn about the status of student press freedom in your state, as well as the New Voices movement meant to strengthen it.

When: 7 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Student Press Law Center

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Fri, June 6 - Information Quality in the AI Era: A Design Fiction Experience

What: A unique design fiction webinar where you’ll experience firsthand the challenges and opportunities of media production and consumption in an AI-dominated information landscape. Explore the future of media through an interactive simulation.

Who:  Alejandra Michel, UNamur; Jerry Jacques, UCLouvain; Thibault Philippette, Alessandro Cierro, UCLouvain.

When: 8 am, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Tadam Education

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Tue, May 27 - Public Health Journalism: Covering rural & urban health disparities

What:  Research shows large and growing disparities between rural and urban communities in their access to quality and consistent health care — especially in treatment for cancer maternal health. Covering these inequities, as well as solutions to them, comes with challenges. This session focused on a solutions-journalism approaches to covering rural health issues.

Who: Anne Zink, Senior Fellow at the Yale School of Public Health and former Chief Medical Officer for the state of Alaska.

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: National Press Club Journalism Institute, Common Health Coalition  

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Tue, May 27 - Trauma-informed leadership workshop

What: Learn a framework for understanding the core needs necessary to support the psychological safety of your team. Build a 30-day plan that outlines a series of behaviors to practice in order to model the values of either care, coaching or connection. Participants will contribute anonymously to set of interactive slide and receive real-time coaching and context as their responses come in.

Who: Sam Ragland, API’s vice president of journalism strategy

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: American Press Institute

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Wed, May 28 - Social Media Scams, Cyber Fraud, AI, and Deepfake Media

What: A discussion of prevalent social media scams and fraud, other types of cyber fraud, and the impact of AI and deepfake media.  

Who: Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate

When: 11:30 am, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Iowa Secretary of State's Office and the Iowa Bankers Association

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Wed, May 28 - Next Level AI: Custom GPTs, Zapier, & Autonomous Agents

What: Take your AI skills to the next level exploring Custom GPTs, Zapier integrations, and Autonomous Agents. Learn how to build personalized AI experiences, automate complex workflows, and experiment with agents that can think and act on your behalf.

Who: Tim Daniel, Widener SBDC   

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Small Business Development Center, Widener University

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Wed, May 28 - Burn After Reporting — Leak Investigations and the Press

What: A discussion about what journalists and their sources should expect and how they can protect themselves.

Who: Trevor Timm, our executive director Freedom of the Press Foundation; James Risen, Pulitzer Prize winner, best-selling author, and former New York Times reporter; Ryan Lizza, founder and editor of Telos.news; former chief Washington correspondent for Politico Lauren Harper, the Daniel Ellsberg chair on government secrecy at Freedom of the Press Foundation.

When: 2 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Freedom of the Press Foundation

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Wed, May 28 - AI for Nonprofits, Part 2: Hands-On with Microsoft 365 Copilot — Use Cases & Demo

What: We will dive into the essentials of generative AI, address key AI concerns, and demonstrate how nonprofits can benefit from using Microsoft’s AI assistant, Copilot, to achieve their goals.

Who: Joshua Peskay, RoundTable Technology, 3CPO; Kim Snyder, RoundTable Technology, VP of Data Strategy.

When: 3:30 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: TechSoup

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Thu, May 29 - Understanding and Countering Climate Change Misinformation and Disinformation

What: Climate change misinformation and disinformation can influence publics and decision makers to block or water down climate solutions. In this webinar we will discuss how climate change disinformation spreads, groups that are susceptible, and how organizations and stakeholders can respond.

Who: Anthony Leiserowitz, Yale Program on Climate Change Communication Director; Philip Newell,  Climate Action Against Disinformation; Cristina López, Graphika; Sander van der Linden, University of Cambridge.

When: 10 am, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: The Yale Center for Environmental Communication

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Thu, May 29 - Beyond the Bot: Leveraging AI for Nonprofit Impact

What: AI is transforming industries across the globe and nonprofits are no exception. Learn how Cathy and her team integrated AI into a medium-sized nonprofit to build efficiencies while staying mission-focused. We’ll cover issues of organizational culture, use cases, data privacy and policies, staff training and success measurement.

Who: Cathy Yen, The Nonprofit Planner Company.

When: 11 am, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: The Nonprofit Learning Lab

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Thu, May 29 - The Multiplatform News Organization in 2025

What: News organizations have reworked their production facilities to better handle creating and distributing stories to many platforms. What’s the state of the art at this point? What kind of production hubbing and news sharing is going on?

Who: Sean McLaughlin, VP of News, Graham Media Group; Rene Gonzalez, Technical Product Manager, Content Tech, NBCUniversal Local TechOps, Ernie Mourelo, VP of Digital News, Hearst Television; Ernie Ensign, AVP, News Technology & Operations, Sinclair; Chris Kelly, Director, Technical Solutions, Production Workflow, Ross Video; Glen Dickson, Contributing Editor, TVNewsCheck.

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Ross

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Thu, May 29 - AI in Action: Practical Uses for Work, Learning, and Life

What: This session features three insightful talks: discover how AI can make educational content more engaging for learners, learn strategies educators can use to streamline their workflows, and get an inside look at Coach—an AI-powered career coach helping learners build the skills and confidence they need for the future of work. Whether you're an educator, professional, or student, this session will offer inspiration and actionable takeaways. 

Who: Ebony Staten Director of Partner Success, CareerVillage.org; Minh Pham, VMG Education; Ben Scherr Senior Career Advancement Coordinator, Allstate Apprenticeship Program.

When: 6 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: OpenAI Academy, Career Village

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Fri, May 30 - How does AI portray the world? The world through the lenses of AI and what are the issues in terms of ethics?  

What: How AI is trained and who is behind? How does AI in some ways amplify stereotypes?

Who: Fabienne Martin-Juchat, Full Professor of information and communication sciences at the University of Grenoble Alpes; Chloé Tran Phu, media literacy trainer at Média Animation, resources centre in Belgium; Sarah Labelle, University of Montpellier Paul Valéry, France; Vladimir Delov (Institute of Communication Studies, Macedonia; Bérénice Vanneste, Media Animation, Belgium.

When: 9 am, Eastern (the next day)

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Tadam Education

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Tue, April 22 - On/Off The Record with...Ross Coulthart 

What: A candid chat about his investigative reporting on UFO/UAP disclosures and why mainstream media is/isn't covering it. 

Who: Ross Coulthart, special correspondent and investigative journalist for NewsNation.

When: 6 am, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Frontier Journalists' Network

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Tue, April 22 - Introduction to ChatGPT

What: An introduction to ChatGPT designed for beginners. Only a free ChatGPT account is required to follow along.

Who: Lois Newman, Customer Enablement at Open AI and Mohammed Husain, OpenAI Solutions Engineer.

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: OpenAI Academy

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Tue, April 22 - How I have built up my resilience as a freelance journalist

What: Tips about how to build up resilience as a freelance journalist. Aimed at both experienced and inexperienced freelancers.

Who: Donna Ferguson, a multiple award-winning freelance journalist who is on the committee of Women in Journalism.

When: 2 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: £20 for non-members

Sponsor: Women in Journalism

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Tue, April 22 - Learning from and Interacting with your AI-Coach 

What: We’ll explore how AI coaches provide real-time feedback, adaptive learning experiences, and provide anytime/anywhere support right in your pocket or desktop in an action-first format. Discover why AI-powered coaching is transforming the way professionals develop critical skills through an action-first approach to offering personalized guidance, instant feedback, and “always on” practice environments. Learn how AI can simulate real-world interactions, helping you refine communication, problem-solving, and presentation techniques.

Who: Karl Kapp, Ed.D. Director, Institute for Interactive Technologies, Bloomsburg University; Corey Mustard Solutions Consultant, Centrical; Tammy Palazzo CEO and Co-Founder, Presentr

When: 3 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Training Magazine Network

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Tue, April 22 - What is Journalism For?

What: A discussion of Jon Allsop’s latest book, 'What is Journalism For?'  It examines key concepts that constitute journalism’s role: good judgement, concern for truth and critical scrutiny of one or more communities. The author also considers the relationship between journalism and activism; whether journalists should aspire to change the world and whether they can be seen as champions of democracy.

Who: Journalist and author Jon Allsop

When: 3 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Press Freedom Center at the National Press Club

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Wed, April 23 - Tracking the Story: Understanding and Reporting Disinformation Narratives

What: Why narratives matter more than isolated content — and how they shape public perception. How to monitor narrative ecosystems using digital tools, structured observation, and collaboration. How to identify key amplifiers, from influential accounts to coordinated networks. How to communicate narrative findings clearly, ethically, and accessibly to your audience. Concrete case studies demonstrating how these techniques work in the field.

Who: Members of The International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) at Poynter

When: 9 am, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Poynter

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Wed, April 23 - The Business of Art

What: In this session, you’ll learn about the fundamentals of starting your creative business, basic business planning, difference between being a sole proprietor or having a business entity, understanding legal and tax requirements, and income and expenses. It is an ideal webinar for applicants for the Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator program to start with their business plans.

Who: Erika Tapp Small Business Development Center Director at Temple University

When: 9 am, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Small Business Development Center, Temple University

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Wed, April 23 - Emerging Social Media Trends

What: You’ll walk away with answers to these questions: What are the biggest social marketing trends? What are the Small Business social media trends on the horizon? And some 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: $45

Sponsor: Small Business Development Center, Duquesne University

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Wed, April 23 - Zero to Chatbot in 30 Minutes: Build Your First AI Learning Assistant in Half an Hour

What: In this practical session, you'll: Discover how chatbots enhance learning through social interaction and immediate feedback; Create your own working chatbot by following step-by-step guidance; Apply best practices and avoid common pitfalls; Develop a functional AI teaching assistant

Who: Margie Meacham Founder and Chief Freedom Officer, Learningtogo.ai.

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Training Magazine Network

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Wed, April 23 - Digital Literacy and Fandom Culture

What: In this webinar, we'll discuss how interest and participation in fandom culture contributes to the development of digital literacy skills. Drawing on principles of connected learning and the Virginia Tech Digital Literacy Framework, participants will explore how learning and identity development is present in and motivated by media discussions, fan art creation, fanfiction writing, and other fandom activities.  

Who: Katlyn Griffin is a Teaching & Learning Engagement Librarian at Virginia Tech.

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Media Education Lab

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Wed, April 23 - Detecting AI-Generated Photos

What: Learn from the insights, checks and tools the AP uses to ensure images are not produced or manipulated with generative AI.

Who: Felipe Dana, news manager field innovation, Associated Press; Nadia Ahmed, news manager, UGC editor, Associated Press.

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Associated Press

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Wed, April 23 - The Business of Writing: What I Wish Every Writer Knew

What: Explore the business side of writing. Learn the essential skills every writer needs to navigate publishing, build a sustainable career, and make informed decisions about their work. Whether you're a seasoned author or just starting out, this session will provide practical advice to help you succeed in the ever-changing writing industry.

Who: Jane Friedman Published Author & Industry Expert.

When: 2 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Scrivener

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Wed, April 23 - Stand Out on Social Media: Essential Tools, Content, and Design

What: Gain valuable insights and practical strategies to navigate these challenges and create content that truly engages and builds your brand. You’ll discover how to navigate the ever-evolving social landscape with proven strategies and essential tools; See how to identify your core content topics and plan around your goals Learn how to use storytelling and design to create content that engages.

Who: Stephanie French Senior Content Manager, Webinars, Constant Contact, Megan Bieber Social Media Manager, Constant Contact.

When: 2 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Constant Contact

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Wed, April 23 - Generative AI in the Research and Publication Process  

What: An overview of how GenAI has impacted different academic disciplines, a deep dive into how GenAI has changed the publishing process, and a set of resources to help your patrons understand this ever-changing landscape.

Who: Assistant managing editor of Library Trends, Evan Allgood.

When: 2 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Niche Academy

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Wed, April 23 - Use AI Tools to Improve Delivery Skills: A Neuroscience Approach

What: Fascinating neuroscience insights into how AI and humans compare when it comes to coaching and skill-building. In this session, you’ll discover: The latest neuroscience findings on AI vs. human coaching for developing delivery skills Practical ways to combine the strengths of humans and AI in business settings How to integrate AI into your coaching and learning strategy without losing the human touch.

Who: Carmen Simon, Ph.D. Cognitive Neuroscientist, Founder of Enhancive.

When: 3 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Training Magazine Network

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Wed, April 23 - Unlock Generative AI and Microsoft 365 Copilot for Impact 

What: Learn how to achieve more goals using Microsoft’s AI assistant, Copilot: Discover the benefits of using Microsoft 365 Copilot for nonprofits and how to get started; Understand the basics of generative AI and its applications; Learn how to address AI policy, bias, ethics, and security concerns.

Who: Joshua Peskay RoundTable Technology; Kim Snyder, RoundTable Technology, VP of Data Strategy.

When: 3:30 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: TechSoup

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Thu, April 24 - Achieve Digital Advertising Success in 2025

What: This workshop is for small business owners and marketing professionals who want to dominate online advertising and crush their 2025 goals. For beginners to intermediate-level campaign managers and media planners. We’ll cover:  Online Marketing Channels; When to use one channel over another; Creating an offer/landing page; Building Campaigns Optimizing for Success Tracking Performance.

Who: RJ Huebert, HBT Digital Consulting.

When: 10 am, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Small Business Development Center, Duquesne University

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Thu, April 24 - Data Visualization, Video/Photo & News Delivery 

What: University-led reporting programs have access to extraordinary expertise and resources to do cutting edge journalism that tells complex stories with visual imagery. News-academic partnerships are also laboratories for innovation. How people access news is constantly changing, and while core journalism values remain the same, these programs are not about saving what once was but also finding what is next. What better place to do that than in a university?

Who: Amanda Bright from the University of Georgia leads a conversation with CCN’s data visualization engineer Ben Cooley.

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: University of Vermont Center for Community News

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Thu, April 24 - Jeanne’s Online Practices: Facebook Basics and Beyond 

What: This online meeting is designed for small business owners and entrepreneurs who want to build a stronger, more effective presence on Facebook but aren’t sure where to start or what to improve.  This hands-on session will cover the essentials of setting up and optimizing a business page, followed by tips and techniques to take your Facebook presence to the next level.

Who: Jeanne Best, Certified WEDnetPA Partner at PennWest Clarion University

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Small Business Development Center at PennWest Clarion University

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Thu, April 24 - Supercharging Your Social Video Strategy

What: We'll explore innovative strategies to supercharge your social video efforts and elevate your social media presence, even with a lean team and limited resources. Discover how to gain momentum, upskill your newsroom colleagues, and effectively communicate your strategy to ensure alignment across your team. This session will provide you with practical tools and insights to elevate your social media initiatives.

Who: Julia Munslow, Senior Platform Editor of Visual Storytelling at the The Wall Street Journal.

When: 2 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: $20

Sponsor: Video Consortium

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Thu, April 24 - A Journalist’s Guide to Healing the Divide: Media Mindfulness for Holistic Communication

What: This session provides practical ways to create content that bridges divides rather than deepening polarization. Through guided conversation and practical examples, this session aims to empower Catholic journalists to report with clarity, responsibility, and a commitment to healing the fractures in Church and society.

Who: Sr. Nancy Usselmann, FSP, is the Director of Pauline Media Studies; Sr. Hosea Rupprecht, FSP, is a Media Literacy specialist and associate director of Pauline Media Studies.

When: 2 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Catholic Media Association

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Thu, April 24 - Impactful Storytelling Through Film & Video

What: Demystify storytelling and filmmaking as we offer insight into how to find stories inside your organization, and explore strategies for telling those stories yourself.

Who: Billy Silva, Director and Co-Founder of 76 Degrees West, Guille Isa, Director and Co-Founder of 76 Degrees West, Oliver Hartman, Head of Development at 76 Degrees West, Katherine Branch, Founder and CEO of Green Gate Marketing.

When: 2 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Green Gate Marketing

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Thu, April 24 - Building and Fine-Tuning Custom GPT Models for Your Business

What: This training will guide participants through the process of building and fine-tuning custom GPT models tailored to specific business needs. Attendees will learn how to leverage pre-trained models, collect relevant data, and fine-tune models.

Who: Rachael Wolfe  Creative Content Creator & Social Media Coordinator for the Small Business Development Center at Kutztown University.

When: 5 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: The mall Business Development Center at Kutztown University.

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Fri, April 25 - Your AI Teaching Tool Kit: Q&A on Innovation in Education

What: This webinar is designed for professors looking to integrate AI into their classrooms. This session will explore practical tools, strategies, and real-world applications of AI in education. Whether you’re new to AI or looking to refine your approach, this webinar will equip you with the knowledge to stay ahead in the evolving education landscape.

Who: David Joyner Georgia Tech's College of Computing.

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Stukent

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Sat, April 26 - Data Visualization, Mapping and Photojournalism

What: University-led reporting programs have access to extraordinary expertise and resources to do cutting-edge journalism that tells complex stories with visual imagery. In this discussion, we will provide an overview of ways to integrate more graphics and photojournalism into student reporting.

Who: University of Vermont Center for Community News data visualization engineer Ben Cooley and award-winning photo editor Deb Pastner.

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: University of Vermont Center for Community News

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Mon, March 3 – Journalism Trends

What: What we’ll cover: The existential threat of search disruption and how publishers can respond;  The evolving role of generative AI in newsrooms and its impact on talent; How product innovation is driving business growth in journalism; The rise of personalities, influencers, and the ‘creator-fication’ of news; Strategies to combat news fatigue for both journalists and audiences; The impact of intelligent agents and conversational AI on content discovery

Who: Nic Newman, Reuters Institute; George Montagu, Head of Insights FT Strategies; Sarah Dear, Senior Data Analyst FT Strategies.

When: 6 am, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Financial Times

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Mon, March 3 - Amplify Your Impact: Effective PR Strategies for Nonprofit Success

What: This session aims to empower nonprofit professionals with the knowledge and tools needed to develop and implement effective public relations strategies.   

Who: Jessica Leving Siegel, Sing Creative Group

When: 11:00 am, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Nonprofit Learning Lab

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Mon, March 3 - Participatory Storytelling and News

What: We unpack insights from Kate Starbird’s research on misinformation and modern media ecosystems. This session explores how educators can better understand our dynamic information landscape, help students critically engage with media and the news, understand participatory narratives, and build resilience against misinformation in today’s polarized landscape.

Who: Wesley Fryer, a media literacy teacher and educational technology early adopter since the late 1990s.

When: 12:00 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Media Education Lab

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Tue, March 4 - Introduction to solutions journalism

What: This webinar will explore the basic principles and pillars of solutions journalism, talk about why it’s important, explain key steps in reporting a solutions story, and share tips and resources for journalists interested in investigating how people are responding to social problems.  

When: 9 am, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Solutions Journalism

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Tue, March 4 - The power of public health storytelling

What: How can storytelling raise awareness of urgent public health issues — and begin to shape a meaningful response? This panel of skilled storytellers will share insights from their own experience and offer ideas about how journalists, authors, and community organizers can leverage personal narratives to powerful effect.

Who: Annie Brewster, Founder of the Health Story Collaborative; Vidya Krishnan, Journalist and author of "The Phantom Plague"; Predrag Stojicic, Adjunct Lecturer on Health Policy and Management, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health; Moderator Emily Ann Harrison, Instructor in Epidemiology, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Center for Health Communication at Harvard

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Tue, March 4 - Pioneering the Future: Integrating AI to Revolutionize Competency Models

What: This session will explore how AI can streamline the identification of competencies for every role, specific skills related to each competency, and produce behavioral examples of each of the skills, ensuring your organization stays ahead in an ever-evolving landscape.

Who: Kelly Painter Managing Partner, SkillDirector

When: 2 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Training Magazine Network

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Tue, March 4 - Getting Your Learning and Development Team AI-Ready: Strategies for Adoption & Success

What: We’ll explore what it takes to get your L&D team ready to adopt AI successfully. We’ll go beyond the hype and focus on real strategies that successful teams are using today to get traction for adoption — focusing on what you can use today to build confidence and momentum for AI within your organization. 

Who: Megan Torrance, CEO and founder, TorranceLearning

When: 3 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Training Magazine Network

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Wed, March 5 - Make facts matter again: Pushing back against misinformation and disinformation

What: How misinformation spreads, why people cling to it — rejecting accurate information — and what he thinks journalists can do to help address this crisis.

Who: Stephan Lewandowsky, a cognitive scientist at the University of Bristol and one of the lead original authors of “The Debunking Handbook.”

When: 12:00 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Association of Health Care Journalists

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Wed, March 5 - Engaging Public Health Officials Online: Strategies for Effective Communication

What: We will explore innovative approaches to engage public health professionals and share expert insights on building credibility in the digital sphere. Learn how to navigate non-mainstream platforms.  effectively, drawing lessons from recent political campaigns to inform public health advocacy.

Who: Sarah J. Dash, former President and CEO of The Alliance for Health Policy, President and CEO of Dash Collaborations; Sandra Albrecht, PhD, MPH, Assistant Professor, Department of Epidemiology, Columbia University; Nick Dean, Senior Vice President, Digital and Creative, Burness; Che Parker, Senior Vice President, Burness.

When: 12:00 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Association of Schools & Programs of Public Health

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Wed, March 5 – Navigate Communication Challenges: Crisis Compass

What: Whether you’re in corporate communications, nonprofit management, public relations or executive leadership, our sessions will provide actionable insights to help you protect your brand’s reputation, maintain public trust and navigate challenges effectively.

When: 3 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: C2 Strategic Communications

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Thu, March 6 - Storytelling that Connects and Inspires

What: Tips, techniques and tools to help keep your mission at the forefront, ensuring ethical storytelling and staying top of mind to your audience. Key Takeaways: A brief analysis of storytelling frameworks. Tools to aid in the process of compiling and refining the most compelling stories. Using social media story tools to build community and motivate action.

Who: Firespring’s Kiersten Hill

When: 3 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: FireSpring

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Thu, March 6 - Book Banning Webinar: A View From Bookstores, Libraries and Courtrooms

What: The panelists will discuss the dynamic legal landscape, practical challenges for librarians, bookstores, authors and publishers, and will leave attendees with resources to help stay up to date.

Who: Dentons lawyers, including retired partner Michael Bamberger, partner Tomasita Sherer, and counsel Rebecca Hughes Parker; Deborah Caldwell-Stone (Director of the American Library Association's Office for Intellectual Freedom and the Freedom To Read Foundation), Bunmi Emenanjo (author, lawyer and curator of globally diverse children's literature) and Terry Hart (General Counsel for the Association of American Publishers).

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Dentons, a worldwide law firm

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Mon, Feb 10 - The Growing Threats to Press Freedom in the USA

What: A discussion of threats to press freedom in the United States.

Who: Kirstin McCudden, Vice President of Editorial at Freedom of the Press Foundation and Managing Editor at US Press Freedom Tracker

When: 6 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Society of Professional Journalists

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Tue, Feb 11 - AI Innovator Collaborative

What: What’s on the horizon for AI and emerging tech and how it could touch newsrooms’ work over the next few years.

Who: Independent journalist Lindsey Mastis.

When: 3 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Online News Association

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Tue, Feb 11 - Why Blue Sky and Threads Matter for News Organizations Right Now

What: We’ll explore the unique opportunities Blue Sky and Threads offer for newsrooms, including reaching new audiences, diversifying traffic sources, and building community engagement in a post-Twitter world. 

Who: David Arkin, CEO of David Arkin Consulting and Emilie Lutostanki, content strategist, David Arkin Consulting.

When: 2 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: New England Newspaper & Press Association

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Mon, Feb 17 - Throughlines: New Formats in Journalism

What: Fandoms in Sports & Fashion, The New Economy of Video, Innovative News Formats, and AI’s Impact on Archives.

Who: Yasir Khan Patricia Echeverria Liras Tierney Bonini.

When: 10 am, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Video Consortium

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Tue, Feb 18 - 30 Minute Skills: Covering Marginalized Communities

What: Advice on covering marginalized communities in news reporting.

Who: Auditi Guha, a northwest & equity reporter/editor at VTDigger.

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: New England First Amendment Coalition

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Wed, Feb 19 - Brief, but Descriptive: Writing Effective Alt Text

What: Effective alt text can be tricky. How detailed does one need to be? Would context change the alt text? And if alt text is supposed to be brief, how does one describe complex images like artwork and research data?  This webinar will help participants learn to write effective alt text for different contexts and types of content, from simple social media posts to complex scientific and artistic materials.

Who: Melissa Wong, adjunct instructor in the School of Information Sciences at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

When: 2 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Niche Academy

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Wed, Feb 19 - Reporting on Children Exposed to Violence

What: Practical, implementable strategies for conducting interviews with children and young people across different age groups. Understanding the distinct ways children process and respond to trauma—which differ significantly from adult responses—is fundamental to making more informed and protective choices when working with young subjects.

Who: Katherine Porterfield is a consulting psychologist at the Bellevue Hospital Program for Survivors of Torture and a founding staff member of the Journalist Trauma Support Network; Irene Caselli, a senior advisor for the Early Childhood Reporting Initiative at the Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma at Columbia University.

When: 8 am, Eastern.

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: The Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma

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Wed, Feb 19 - New Breed of Journalism Watchdogs, Blending GenAI, History, and a “Writing Coach” Approach

What: The Journalism Watchdogs is a way to test the efficacy and usefulness of Large Language Models and AI interfaces in a context of Journalism education.

Who: Brett Oppegaard, a professor at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, researches media-production processes and products at intersections of Journalism, Artificial Intelligence, Technical Communication, Rhetoric, Human-Computer Interaction, and Disability Studies.

When: 3 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Online News Association

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Thu, Feb 20 - Immigration and Border Coverage

What: Immigration and border reporting will be a key area for reporting in 2025. Here we will hear from some programs tackling these stories, approaches they are using and some of the stories that are out there and are evolving.

Who: Kate Gannon, University of El Paso who directs BorderZine; Luis Ferré-Sadurní, an immigration reporter at the New York Times; Lourdes Cardenas, from San Francisco State University.

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: University of Vermont

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Thu, Feb 20 - Diversifying Revenue Series: Empowering sales teams in news organizations

What: How news organizations can leverage individual strengths to support sales teams and boost revenue. We’ll talk about: How to nurture a high-performing sales team by leaning into individuals’ strengths; The importance of self-awareness and emotional intelligence in news media sales; Strategies to help navigate hurdles, enhance client communication and drive higher conversion rates.

Who: Media consultant and revenue sustainability coach Richard E. Brown; The community manager for Table Stakes alumni on the API journalism strategy team, Jan Ross Sakian.

When: 3 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: American Press Institute

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Mon, Jan 27 - How to Acquire Free Satellite Imagery for Your Investigations

What: This GIJN webinar brings together leading experts to share practical advice and tips on navigating this often-overwhelming field. Attendees will learn the best platforms and techniques for obtaining free imagery, strategies for analyzing and processing the data, and ethical considerations when using it in investigative stories. Whether you’re looking to track deforestation, document urban expansion, or investigate geopolitical conflicts, this webinar will equip you with the skills to get started.

Who: Carl Churchill is a journalist at The Wall Street Journal; Yao Hua Law is an award-winning journalist from Malaysia; Laura Kurtzberg is a data visualization specialist, cartographer, and news applications developer with a particular interest in environmental stories; Manuela Andreoni, Chief Correspondent at Reuters based in Brazil.

When: 9 am

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Global Investigative Journalism Network

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Tue, Jan 28 - Disinformation takeaways from the 2024 elections and starting points for future investigative reporting

What: This session with Factchequeado, a fact-checking organization filling the gap of reliable information in Spanish in the U.S., will highlight the team’s takeaways from investigating disinformation impacting Latino communities during the 2024 elections. The team will share starting points for your investigations and tools to help with your reporting. They’ll also provide examples of Factchequeado investigative reporting to help inspire you.

Who: Laura Zommer, Factchequeado CEO and Co-founder; Rafael Olavarría, Factchequeado Politics and Immigration Fact-checker.

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free to members

Sponsor: Investigative Reporters & Editors

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Tue, Jan 28 - Empowering the marketers, entrepreneurs, and creators in your classroom

What: We'll explore strategies for nurturing the next generation of business leaders, creative thinkers, and storytellers. Discover techniques and resources to support students in developing job-ready skills to launch their careers, as well as the marketing acumen and entrepreneurial spirit to find long-term success in a dynamic workforce landscape.

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Pearson, Adobe, Meta

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Tue, Jan 28 - Journalists are First Responders: Mental Health in Times of Crisis

What: Ways to stay attentive to your mental health during your day-to-day work cycle and especially during a crisis.  

Who: Gretchen Schmelzer, ICF certified senior coach, licensed psychologist, co-founder of the Center for Trauma and Leadership, and the author of Journey Through Trauma.

When: 3 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Radio Television Digital News Association

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Wed, Jan 29 - Science Essentials for Local Reporters 

What: The key do’s, don’ts, and pitfalls to watch for when including science in your news reporting. Among the topics covered:  Knowing whether and how science can enhance your story; Different kinds of studies and what each can—and cannot—reveal; Practical tips for identifying credible scientist-sources and interviewing them; and How to get the essentials from scientific reports, studies, and press releases.

Who: Freelance science reporter Elena Renken and Ph.D. neuroscientist Dr. Tori Espensen.

When: 2 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: SciLine, a free service for journalists and scientists based at the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the world’s largest multidisciplinary scientific society.

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Wed, Jan 29 - The First Amendment in the 21st Century

What: This class is a First Amendment primer for students new to the topic and a great refresher for those whose work or volunteer service involves the Five Freedoms.

Who: Gregory V. Sullivan, Esq. is the President of Malloy & Sullivan, Lawyers Professional Corporation and teaches First Amendment Media Law at Suffolk University Law School in Boston.

When: 6:30 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Nackey S. Loeb School of Communications

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Thu, Jan 30 – PR Trends 2025: Building Strategies That Drive Results

What: A discussion of key trends that are shaping the future of PR. Gain actionable insights into crafting a high-impact PR strategy for 2025, including leveraging AI with a human touch, bringing authenticity to media relations, and embracing data-driven approaches for effective communication. The discussion will also cover strategies for crisis management to build brand resilience and insights into using social media platforms to engage audiences, manage reputation, and address challenges.

Who: Hajira Amla, Nectar Marketing Communications; Michelle Garrett is a public relations consultant; Bill Byrne, founder of Remedy PR.

When: 11 am, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Cision

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Thu, Jan 30 - Source tracking fosters responsive engagement and improves your journalism

What: Learn from the American Press Institute’s experience supporting news organizations to track sources in order to build community trust, improve reporting strategies and attract new revenue.

Who: American Press Institute Director of Product Strategy Liz Worthington; Sherkiya Wedgeworth, Managing Editor of Accountability and Outreach for Colorado Public Radio; Leigh Munsil, Editor in Chief at San Antonio Report; and Blanca Méndez, Community Engagement Editor at San Antonio Report.

When: 12:30 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: American Press Institute

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Thu, Jan 30 - Report for America

What: This informative opportunity will cover the top newsrooms’ work culture, newsroom environment, salary, day-to-day routines, and much more. It will also provide a unique opportunity for members to network and ask direct questions to newsroom managers.

Who: Tim Lampley, Recruitment Manager, with Report for America, for a conversation about Report For America’s beat options, corps culture, and the application process.

When: 5:30 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: National Association of Hispanic journalists

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Tue, Nov 12 - How to start making revenue from Reels right now 

What: Vertical video is incredibly hot and not just with audiences, advertisers love it as well. In this session, we’ll explore the trends with Reels, how to create more videos, and strategies you can use to begin monetizing them.

Who: David Arkin, CEO of David Arkin Consulting; Emilie Lutostanski, content strategist, David Arkin Consulting.

When: 2 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: New England Newspaper & Press Association

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Tue, Nov 12 - How do we rebuild trust in authoritative information sources?

What: Researchers from the University of Washington’s Center for an Informed Public will lead a conversation aimed at understanding current causes of distrust and routes to rebuilding public trust in authoritative information providers.

Who: Rachel Moran, Senior Research Scientist, University of Washington Center for an Informed Public;  Kristen Calvert, Programs and Events Administrator, Dallas Public Library (TX)

When: 3 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: WebJunction

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Tue, Nov 12 - How newsrooms and fundraising teams can collaborate to fund impactful journalism

What: Case studies of how nonprofit news organization have built a successful culture of philanthropy. We will then go through role-playing and idea-mapping exercises to identify how we can build a culture that bridges revenue/newsroom divides.

Who: MinnPost Advancement Director Laura Lindsay, Membership Manager Alicia Pedersen, and Audience Editor Jazzmine Jackson

When: 4 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Lenfest Institute

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Tue, Nov 12 - AI: Adapting Your Business for the Future

What: How digital tools can transform your business. You’ll discover:  How to enhance customer experience through digital strategies. Key digital tools to improve operational efficiency. Steps to future-proof your business.

Who: Carly Commando, Head of Social Media; Bethan Francis, Finance Specialist; Hayden Howard, Digital Content Specialist  

When: 5 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Pennsylvania Small Business Development Center

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Wed, Nov 13 - Advanced Prompt Engineering Techniques for L&D

What: This workshop delves into sophisticated methods for crafting precise and effective prompts to ensure accurate and relevant AI-generated responses. Through practical exercises and real-world applications, participants will gain mastery in prompt engineering, empowering them to harness AI's full potential in their instructional design and development processes.

Who: Garima Gupta, CTDP Founder & CEO, Artha Learning Inc.

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Training Magazine Network

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Wed, Nov 13 - SFJ award winners on how they practice inclusive storytelling

What: Our panel will share how they find their stories, build trust and prove that community-led narratives can transform both newsrooms and the communities they serve.

Who: Justin Agrelo of The Trace; Karim Shamsi-Basha of NJ.com; Erin Allday of the San Francisco Chronicle and her reporting partner, photographer Salgu Wissmath

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Society for Features Journalism

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Wed, Nov 13 - Disaster Journalism: Processing the Local Stories of Hurricanes Helene and Milton

What: At this virtual event journalists who are reporting in the areas impacted by the recent hurricanes will share what they have experienced and what we can take from them; educators and researchers will provide information about relevant research regarding weather warnings, community resilience, trauma and coping in crises.

Who: Jessica Fargen Walsh, from University of Nebraska Lincoln; Amy Green, Florida reporter for Inside Climate News; Dr. Christoph Mergerson, assistant professor at the University of Maryland; Mildred F. Mimi Perreault, assistant professor at University of South Florida; Moss Brennan, Editor of the Watauga Democrat in Boone, NC; Marisa Sardonia, Digital producer at ABC WLOS News 13, located in Asheville, North Carolina; Desiree Hill, Assistant Dean for Student Affairs at Gaylord College at the University of Oklahoma.

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication

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Wed, Nov 13 - How AI May Change Student Engagement

What: A panel of experts will share their experiences and insights on the intersection of AI and student engagement, as well as discuss the findings from our latest survey on the topic

Who: Ian Wilhelm, deputy managing editor, The Chronicle of Higher Education; Flower Darby, Associate Director, Teaching for Learning Center, University of Missouri; Lindsey Fifield, Director, Strategic Programs, National Institute for Student Success, Georgia State University; Adrienne King, Associate Vice President of Marketing, Indiana University

When: 2 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Chronicle of Higher Ed

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Wed, Nov 13 - Throw Things At Sree

What: An open-ended session where you can throw questions at Sree Sreenivasan about all things tech, including AI, social media and more.  

Who: Sree Sreenivasan, CEO, Digimentors & former Chief Digital Officer of New York City

When: 3 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: College Media Advisors

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Wed, Nov 13 - Mental Health For Journalists

What: A discussion on how to deal and cope with stressors including daily deadlines, covering traumatic events, and depression.

Who: Tami Brown, the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Georgia Board Vice Chair.

When: 7 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Society of Professional Journalists, Georgia chapter

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Thu, Nov 14 - Copyright Law 102

What: By attending this class, you’ll learn: – How to know if fair use may allow the reproduction of a creative work. – Good practices when republishing content found on social media. – Emerging copyright issues such as the use of AI.

Who: Robert Bertsche, Klaris Law

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: New England First Amendment Coalition

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Thu, Nov 14 - A Conversation with Katie Couric

What:, A discussion of media, politics, and the future of democracy.,

Who: Katie Couric, news anchor, bestselling author, and media entrepreneur; Moderated by Nancy Gibbs, Director of the Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy and Edward R. Murrow Professor of Practice at Harvard Kennedy School.

When: 6 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: The Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy at Harvard

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Thu, Nov 14 - An Election 2024 Postmortem Discussion

What: Hear what the experts have to say about the election results on Long Island and across the nation.

Who: Arthur "Jerry" Kremer, Chairman of Empire Government Strategies and Partner of Ruskin Moscou Faltischek; Larry Levy, Executive Dean Hofstra University’s National Center for Suburban Studies; Joye Brown, Associate Editor·Newsday; Michael Dawidziak President·Strategic Planning Systems.

When: 7 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Press Club of Long Island

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Tue, Nov 5 - Introduction to Solutions Journalism

What: In this webinar we’ll talk about the basic principles and pillars of solutions journalism, talk about why it’s important, explain key steps in reporting a solutions story, and share tips and resources for journalists interested in investigating how people are responding to social problems.  

When: 9 am, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Solutions Journalism

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Tue, Nov 5 - The Neuroscience of Memorable Content

What: Learn what it takes to keep your audiences’ brains engaged and likely to recall. The reasons why it is hard for audiences to remember business content. The habits that lead to forgettable content and how to avoid them. The latest neuroscience insights and practical guidelines on how the business brain processes information and remembers it

Who: Carmen Simon, Ph.D. Cognitive Neuroscientist, Founder of Enhancive

When: 3 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Training Magazine Network

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Wed, Nov 6 - Trademarks and Copyrights Basic: Understanding and Protecting Your Intellectual Property

What: Best practices and legal solutions for protecting your brand and copyrights.  

Who: Jonathan Phillips, Partner, Phillips and Bathke PC Attorneys

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Bradley University

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Wed, Nov 6 - Social Media Dos and Don’ts

What: Not all social media platforms are the same, and not all content is equal. Join us for a webinar about getting the most out of your social media presences. We’ll discuss the Dos and Don’ts of social media, some of the hurdles libraries face, and how to increase engagement with your audiences.

Who: Cordelia Anderson, library marketing and communications consultant and the author of Library Marketing and Communications: Strategies to Increase Relevance and Results, from ALA Editions.

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Cordelia Anderson Consulting

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Wed, Nov 6 - AI and Educational Leadership: Driving Innovation and Equity

What: In this webinar, you will: Create a clear vision that leaders can use to integrate AI into organizational goals. Gain practical insights into AI tools currently in use. Discuss effective strategies for seamless implementation. Address critical challenges like training, equity, and infrastructure.

Who: Isabelle Hau Stanford University, Executive Director, Accelerator for Learning; Mike Gadsby CEO, 03; Victoria Pu, Ph.D. Co-founder and CEO, PACE App AI; Nneka J. McGee, J.D., Ed.D. Founder and CEO, Muon Global; Megan Pattenhouse, Director of Learning Design, Digital Promise.

When: 2 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Education Week

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Thu, Nov 7 - Visual Storytelling & AI Insights using Data Commons

What: Learn how to use open data to support your work? Have a data story you want to share with your target audience? Curious how machine learning and AI can help you get new insights from your data? Join us for an engaging introduction to these topics with our expert panel, using Data Commons as our primary source.

Who: Mike Yeaton TechSoup Data Commons Program Manager; Hasan Khalid TechSoup UX & Data Visualization Engineer; Mansi Shah TechSoup Technical Advisor, Data Commons

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: TechSoup

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Thu, Nov 7 - How to illustrate stories in your publication without getting into trouble

What: Learn news photography basics, camera tips, sourcing images, and licensing.

Who: Chaz Muth, newsroom director for Trinity Washington University

When: 2 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Catholic Media Association

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Fri, Nov 8 - The Impact of Layoffs – and How to Weather Them

What: The Institute for Independent Journalists started collecting data on newsroom layoffs at the beginning of 2024, in an effort to uncover patterns of race, class and gender. In this webinar, IIJ founder Katherine Reynolds Lewis will announce the findings of our survey of laid off journalists, and layoff survivors will share strategies for weathering this now-common part of the industry.

Who: Janice Llamoca, Freelance Senior Producer, Former VICE Audio; Katherine Lewis, Founder, The IIJ; Maudlyne Ihejirika, the Field Foundation; Yowei Shaw, Creator and Host, Proxy

When: 12 noon, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: The Institute for Independent Journalists

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Tue, Oct 15 - How journalists are prepping for the U.S. election

What: As the U.S. barrels toward another consequential presidential election, journalists across the country — from local outlets to national networks — are planning, prepping and pondering what this new election will hold. Join this session and hear how these journalists are preparing for election night, what they're keeping an eye out for, and what newsrooms have learned in the aftermath of the most recent election in 2020.

Who: Reporters from Associated Press and Spotlight PA

When: 1 pm, Eastern  

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free for members

Sponsor: Investigative Reporters & Editors

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Tue, Oct 15 - Tips for Managing Complex Stories

What: The conversation will cover a range of topics, including: tips for maintaining control of complicated, emotionally charged stories; advice on how to get sources to open up for extended periods of time — and where to mine for rich information even if they won’t; insights about what editors can and should do to make complex stories sing; the special challenges of being a working mom in the journalism trenches.

Who: Katie Engelhart, winner of the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for Feature Writing for “The Mother Who Changed: A Story of Dementia” and Maria Carrillo, a veteran editor and Pulitzer juror.

When: 2 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Society of Features Journalism

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Wed, Oct 16 - What Gen AI Models Think Of Your Brand - And What You Need To Do About It

What: Find out how optimizing for LLMs creates a radically different perspective on your audiences, assets, and outcomes.

Who: Jack Smyth Chief Solutions Officer, AI Planning and Insight Jellyfish

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Association of National Advertisers

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Wed, Oct 16 - Combining Environmental Journalism and Investigative Tools

What: Panelists will discuss their experiences as investigative journalists in the environmental field. They will talk about in-depth stories they built and how the relevant data for these was collected, while also sharing tips and best practices with the audience.

Who: Fernanda Wenzel Rainforest Investigations Fellow; Alexandra Talty ORN Fellow; Bruna Wagner Pulitzer Center staff.

When: 1:10 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Pulitzer Center

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Wed, Oct 16 - Accessibility: How to Make Your Website Usable For Everyone

What: We will delve into the core principles of accessibility, exploring real-world examples of disabilities and situational challenges users face. From understanding WCAG standards to addressing specific populations, we’ll equip you with actionable insights to create truly accessible websites.

Who: Jennie Martin and Kiersten Hill of Firespring

When: 2 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Firespring

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Wed, Oct 16 - A Seat at the Table: Is AI Out to Take Your Job or Help You Do It Better?

What: While educators are thinking about how artificial intelligence will impact instruction, there’s a generation of students who will need to be prepared for an AI-powered future. What does the field need to prepare young people for this eventuality?

Who: Peter DeWitt will be joined by high school principal Kip Cruz, EdWeek’s Deputy Managing Editor Kevin Bushweller, and Ken Koedinger, Hillman Professor of computer Science at Carnegie Mellon. University.

When: 2 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: EdWeek

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Wed, Oct 16 - What International Journalists Need to Know About AI

What: Discover how A.I. is transforming journalism and learn practical tips for integrating the technology into your workflow. Topics include: Challenges and opportunities for using A.I. in visual journalism. How A.I. can help journalists work faster and smarter. Ensuring the ethical use of A.I. in newsroom workflows This panel is ideal for international journalists looking to stay ahead of the curve in the rapidly evolving field of A.I. and journalism.

Who: Phoebe Connelly, senior editor, A.I. Strategy and Innovation at The Washington Post; Rubina Madan Fillion, associate editorial director of A.I. Initiatives at The New York Times; Aimee Rinehart, senior product manager A.I. strategy for The Associated Press; and Elyse Samuels, senior producer on The Washington Post’s Visual Forensics team.

When: 6 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Overseas Press Club of America

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Thu, Oct 17 - Crafting Inclusive Stories To Move Your Mission  

What: Learn how thoughtful, inclusive storytelling can become a powerful tool for positive change in your nonprofit's communications. We'll explore creating narratives that are not only impactful but also protect, respect, and dignify those you serve.

Who: Maria Bryan | Maria Bryan Creative

When: 11 am, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Nonprofit Learning Lab

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Thu, Oct 17 - Copyright Law 101

What: This is the first of two classes introducing copyright law and suggesting best practices. You’ll learn how to identify a creative work that may be protected, when permission is likely needed to reproduce that work, good practices to avoid infringement claims, generally.

Who: Robert Bertsche, KLARIS Law

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: The New England First Amendment Coalition

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Thu, Oct 17 - Lightning round: Tips for Election Day

What: Tips for quick-lifts you and your newsroom can still plan to do to increase trust in your coverage. You’ll leave with efficient, accessible ideas you can implement right away, with a checklist to use on Election Day.

When: 1pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Trusting News

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Thu, Oct 17 - Students Breaking Big Stories in an Election Year

What: A discussion with faculty partners across the country about the strategies they're using to lead student coverage of the election. They will discuss what's working, what's not, and what happens after Election Day.

Who: Meg Little Reilly and Sarah Gamard with the Center for Community News.

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: University of Vermont Center for Community News

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Thu, Oct 17 - How to move news consumers in the “middle” of the audience funnel  

What: How to move news consumers in the “middle” of the audience funnel – people who are aware of your news organization but aren’t yet engaged as loyal users, paying subscribers or donors.

Who: Table Stakes alumna Claudia Laws

When: 1 pm, Eastern 

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: American Press Institute

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Thu, Oct 17 - Campus to Campaign: Student Media’s Role in Election Coverage Webinar

What: Explore how student journalists are contributing to the 2024 election coverage.

Who: Peggy Dodd: Editor-in-Chief of OU Daily at University of Oklahoma; Lily Alexander: Editor-in-Chief of The Daily Lobo at the University of New Mexico; Sarah Hutter: Executive Producer of E2024 at The Los Angeles Loyolan; Mark Simon (Moderator): Podcast Host/Founder of The Journalism Salute.

When: 3 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: The Nutgraf

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Thu, Oct 17 - Driving Traffic to Your Website

What: By the end of this webinar, you will have a better understanding of website traffic and its different types, core marketing strategies that drive website traffic, and how the use of machine learning and website technology can impact your traffic.   

Who: Cary Baskin, a SCORE Chester & Delaware Counties volunteer and owner of the Marketing Department in Malvern, PA. 

When: 6 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Small Business Development Center, Widener University

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Thu, Oct 17 - Freedom of Information and Open Meetings Law Primer with the Cornell Law School First Amendment Clinic

What: New York State has both a Freedom of Information Law and an Open Meetings Law, but these laws are not always followed, and ensuring they are enforced can feel like an insurmountable task. This webinar will explain the purpose and extent of these laws and how journalists can use them to uncover information that is the public's right to know.

Who: Heather E. Murray, the managing attorney of the Cornell Law School First Amendment Clinic’s Local Journalism Project, and Michael Linhorst, the local journalism attorney for the clinic.

When: 7 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: The Press Club of Long Island

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Fri, Oct 18 - Tools to Boost Your Reporting and Revenue

What: Learn how to use Google’s Pinpoint software to collect and sort through large volumes of data and documents. with, as well as other tools for generating story ideas and boosting your freelance business.   

Who: Mary Nahorniak from the Google News Initiative

When: 12 pm, Easatern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Institute for Independent Journalists

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Fri, Oct 18 - How to Fact-Check the 2024 Election

What: We’ll explore ways to fight back against misinformation and disinformation during election coverage. We’ll use tools such as Google Fact-Check Explorer to track fact-checked images and stories and reverse image search and other Google tools to check election claims. We’ll break down doctored video and audio with WatchFramebyFrame and Deepfake-o-meter. We’ll also look at the innovative Rolliapp.com to track disinformation spreaders on social channels.

Who: JournalistsToolbox.ai founder Mike Reilley

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: National Press Foundation

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Mon, Sept 30 - 756 Violations in Six Months: The State of Press Freedom in 2024

What: A discussion on the findings of the latest MFRR Monitoring Report, which recorded 756 media freedom violations in the first half of 2024. This webinar will explore key trends, including the rise of intimidation and online threats, while diving into the state of media freedom across Europe and candidate countries. The monitoring experts of the Media Freedom Rapid Response consortium will also address anti-media laws, election-related violations, and the role of governments in perpetrating these violations.

Who: Gürkan Özturan Media Freedom Monitoring Officer, European Centre for Press and Media Freedom; Teona Sekhniashvili Europe Network and Press Freedom Coordinator, International Press Institute  Antje Schlaf Mapping Media Freedom Data and Development Manager, European Centre for Press and Media Freedom; Karol Łuczka Eastern Europe Monitoring and Advocacy Officer, International Press Institute; Camille Magnissalis Press Freedom Monitoring and Communications Officer, European Federation of Journalists;  Ronja Koskinen Press Freedom Officer, International Press Institute.

When: 8 am, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Media Freedom Rapid Response

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Tue, Oct 1 - Investigating the US Election by Digging into Anti-Democratic Efforts to Sideline Voters

What: Leading experts will explore how journalists can investigate and report on efforts to undermine election certification and restrict voter access. They will provide tools for understanding the legal and political forces at play, and provide insights into the complexities of election law, the role of disinformation, and how to effectively track election integrity in 2024.

Who: Justin Glawe, an independent journalist and the author of the forthcoming book “If I Am Coming to Your Town, Something Terrible Has Happened”; Carrie Levine, Votebeat’s managing editor; Nikhel Sus is deputy chief counsel at Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW); The moderator is Gowri Ramachandran, director of elections and security in the Brennan Center’s Elections and Government program.

When: 8 am, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Global Investigative Journalism Network

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Tue, Oct 1 - Election Fact-Checking Tools and Best Practices  

What: We’ll explore ways to fight back against misinformation and disinformation during election coverage. We’ll use tools such as Google Fact-Check Explorer to track fact-checked images and stories. We’ll use reverse image search and other Google tools to check election claims. We’ll break down doctored video and audio with WatchFramebyFrame and Deepfake-o-meter. We’ll also look at the innovative Rolliapp.com to track disinformation spreaders on social channels. Participants get a handout with links to tools and exercise materials you can take to your newsroom.

Who: Mike Reilley, UIC senior lecturer and founder of JournalistsToolbox.ai.    

When: 2 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: RTDNA/Google News

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Tues, Oct 1 - Social Media Boot Camp (Day 1)

What: We’ll teach you practical tips and tools for extending your cause and mission via social media.

Who: Kiersten Hill, the driving force behind Firespring’s nonprofit solutions.

When: 2:30 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Firespring

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Tues, Oct 1 - Introduction to Solutions Journalism  

What: This one-hour webinar will explore the basic principles and pillars of solutions journalism, talk about why it’s important, explain key steps in reporting a solutions story, and share tips and resources for journalists interested in investigating how people are responding to social problems. We will also explore additional resources we have on hand for your reporting, including the Solutions Story Tracker, a database of more than 15,000 stories tagged by beat, publication, author, location, and more, a virtual heat map of what’s working around the world.

When: 6 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Solutions Journalism Network

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Wed, Oct 2 - Navigating Artificial Intelligence: Google Gemini Deep Dive

What: Discover the unique capabilities that set Google Gemini apart from other AI models. Explore its integration with Google Search, Workspace, and other products, and see how Gemini's unique features enhance user experiences across the Google ecosystem. 

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Pennsylvania Small Business Development Center

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Wed, Oct 2 – What’s Next with AI

What: Experts dive into the impact of AI on America’s businesses, workforce and economy.

Who: MIT economics professor David Autor; Brenda Bown Chief Marketing Officer, Business AI, SAP; Garry Tan President & CEO, Y Combinator.

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: The Washington Post   

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Wed, Oct 2 - Social Media Boot Camp (Day 2)

What: Learn to use social media to stand out from the crowd. You’ll learn a few advanced social media tips and tricks, elevate your social media presence through micro strategies and activate your advocates.

Who: Kiersten Hill, the driving force behind Firespring’s nonprofit solutions.

When: 2:30 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Firespring

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Thu, Oct 3 - Election Countdown: Combating the Most Dangerous Disinformation Trends

What: Top journalists and researchers who battle disinformation will let you know what they’re seeing, what concerns them most, and how voters can identify and counter disinformation during the final countdown.

Who: Nina Jankowicz, co-founder of the American Sunlight Project; Roberta Braga, founder of the Digital Democracy Institute of the Americas; Tiffany Hsu, disinformation reporter for The New York Times; Brett Neely, supervising editor of NPR’s disinformation reporting team; and Samuel Woolley, University of Pittsburgh professor, disinformation researcher and author.

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: PEN America

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Thu, Oct 3 - COVID conspiracies, flu facts and respiratory realness: The journalists’ guide to debunking health misinformation 

What: This panel of experts will help journalists debunk false narratives about vaccines and respiratory illnesses, find out about the common falsehoods that experts are tracking, and access reliable data and legitimate information about vaccination rates and trends in the communities journalists cover.

Who: CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta; Dr. Céline Gounder Senior Fellow and Editor-at-Large for Public Health, KFF, Creator and Host, “Epidemic,” Medical Contributor, CBS News; Alex Mahadevan MediaWise Director and Poynter Faculty; Dan Wilson Molecular biologist and science communicator, "Debunk the Funk"; Nirav D. Shah Principal Deputy Director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Poynter, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Risk Less

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Thu, Oct 3 - Now that AI Can Talk: Making Sense of the New AI Voice Capabilities

What: This webinar will equip you with the knowledge and strategies needed to confidently incorporate AI voice technologies into your instructional design practice. We'll explore best practices for maintaining authenticity and engagement when using AI-generated voices, discuss how to select the right AI voice tool for your specific needs, and address concerns about the impact on human voice actors in the industry. By the end of this session, you'll be prepared to make informed decisions about integrating AI voice capabilities into your learning solutions, balancing innovation with ethical considerations.

Who: Margie Meacham Founder and Chief Freedom Officer, Learningtogo.ai

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Training Magazine Network

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Thu, Oct 3 - Legal Issues in News-Academic Partnerships

What: A discussion of legal issues, liability, and more! This event is perfect for folks starting and expanding student reporting programs in partnership with local outlets.

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: The University of Vermont Center for Community News and Student Press Law Center

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Thu, Oct 3 - AI to Streamline Journalism Workflows

What: New platforms are summarizing important proceedings and digging through data to help journalists more efficiently sift through data and transcripts to pinpoint policies or patterns that could affect a community. Our panelists show you the tools to streamline your workflow and optimize resource allocation.

Who: Sáša Woodruff, Boise State Public Radio; Joe Amditis, Associate director of operations, Center for Cooperative Media; Dustin Dwyer, Reporter/Producer, Michigan Public;  Brian Mackey, Host, "The 21st Show", Illinois Public Media.

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Public Media Journalists Association

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Thu, Oct 3 - Avoiding polarization when reporting on hot-button issues

What: In this training, you’ll learn strategies for how to cover hot-button issues without alienating or overgeneralizing segments of your community. We’ll talk about how to signal fairness and explain your work in a way that makes the coverage more accessible by people with different views on the issue.

Who: John Diedrich of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, who will share his fresh approach to his award-winning series on guns and how he was able to find common ground across the political spectrum.  

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Trusting News

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Thu, Oct 3 - Case Study: How the Hearst DevHub built AI tools to improve their newsrooms’ workflow

What: The learnings, pitfalls, highlights and surprises from their nearly two years of AI development as a central editorial innovation and strategy team that collaborates with the San Francisco Chronicle, Houston Chronicle, Albany Times Union and more than a dozen other local newsrooms.

Who: Tim O’Rourke, vice president for content strategy at Hearst Newspapers; Ryan Serpico, the deputy director of newsroom AI and automation on the Hearst DevHu.

When: 2 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Online News Association

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Thu, Oct 3 -The State & Future of AI and XR Learning

What: Transforming hands-on training with XR: Discover how immersive practice environments with personalized feedback are redefining skill development; Raising collective IQ with Generative AI: Learn how AI assistants provide real-time support in the moment of need; Escaping "pilot purgatory": Understand how to scale innovative technologies with a compelling business case that drives widespread adoption; Innovating for the future: Avoid the trap of simply automating outdated classroom models instead of reimagining L&D.

Who: Karl Kapp, Ed.D., CFPIM, CIRM Director, Institute for Interactive Technologies, Bloomsburg University; Tony O’Driscoll Research Fellow and Academic Director, Duke University; David Metcalf, Ph.D. Director, Mixed Emerging Technology Integration Lab, University of Central Florida; Anders Gronstedt, Ph.D. President, The Gronstedt Group.

When: 3 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: OpenSesame

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Thu, Oct 3 - Making Your College Media Podcast a Reality

What: Building a successful college media podcast requires research, organization, a specific kind of skills training, vision and a sense of adventure. We can’t cover ALL of that in a single confab, but we have ideas, and we’re going to get the conversation going.

Who: Chris Evans, the director of student media at Rice University and creator of the audio-first Illinois Student Newsroom, a nationally known model for training students to produce NPR-quality news.

When: 4 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: College Media Association

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Mon, Sept 16 - Captivating Canva Graphics: Unlock the Power of Design Principles

What: By understanding design best practices, you can create more effective Canva graphics—and stay on-brand. Learn the four key design principles (layout, color, typography, imagery) as well as sources for high-quality graphics. Basic Canva knowledge is helpful but not required.

Who: Lidia Varesco Racoma of Lidia Varesco Design

When: 11 am, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Nonprofit Learning Lab

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Tue, Sept 17 - Climate on the Ballot: The Stakes vs. The Horse Race

What: How can elections coverage prioritize informing voters of the climate stakes and hold leaders accountable for their climate positions?

Who: Neela Banerjee Chief Climate Editor for NPR; Chase Cain, National Climate Correspondent at NBC News; Lisa Friedman, Climate Change Reporter at The New York Times; and Adam Mahoney, Climate & Environment Reporter for Capital B News. Kyle Pope, Covering Climate Now's Executive Director for Strategic Initiatives, will moderate.

When: Panel - 12 pm, Eastern, Roundtable - 12:50 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Covering Climate Now

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Tue, Sept 17 - How Publishers are Incorporating Audio Content

What: Learn how incorporating audio content can unlock improved engagement and revenue opportunities for your publisher site.

Who: Travis Albritton, Head of Marketing, Amaze Media Labs

When: 2 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Local Media Association

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Wed, Sept 18 - Climate on the Ballot: The World's Climate Election

What: Hear lessons learned from reporters in three climate-critical countries — India, Mexico, and the UK — on how their press handled recent national elections. And explore how reporters around the world can cover the importance of the US election for humanity's climate outlook.

Who: Iván Carillo, a Freelance Journalist & Documentarian from Mexico; Natalie Hanman, Head of Environment for The Guardian in the UK; and Ritwika Mitra, a Freelance Journalist in India. Elena Gonzalez, Covering Climate Now's Local Television Engagement Manager, will moderate.

When: Global panel: 9 am, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Covering Climate Now

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Wed, Sept 18 - Navigating Artificial Intelligence: ChatGPT Deep Dive

What: Learn about advanced techniques like fine-tuning, prompt engineering, and using custom GPTs to create a personalized and powerful AI assistant. Additionally, you’ll gain insights into choosing the right model for your needs. OpenAI offers different versions of ChatGPT, including GPT-3.5 and GPT-4, each with varying capabilities and performance characteristics.

Who: Zachary Piotti, Coordinator & Digital Marketing Consultant at Widener Small Business Development Center.

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: The Pennsylvania Business One-Stop Shop

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Wed, Sept 18 - Climate on the Ballot: The State & Local Climate Election

What: State and local officials have important roles to play in championing or stymying climate action, and billions of dollars are flowing into communities across the country, due to recent federal climate legislation. How do we best cover the climate story locally, and what can we learn from colleagues who are doing it well?

Who: Aman Azhar, Maryland Reporter at Inside Climate News; Brian New, Investigative Reporter for CBS News Texas; and Joan Meiners, Climate News & Storytelling Reporter at The Arizona Republic. An additional panelist is to be announced. Alex Harris, Climate Change Reporter at the Miami Herald, will moderate.

When: Panel - 12 pm, Eastern, Roundtable - 12:50 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Covering Climate Now

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Wed, Sept 18 - A branded content success story  

What: Find out how a regional city magazine fine tuned their branded content program with content that is generating a significant audience, designed packages that have increased value and revenue and implemented distribution strategies that are outperforming clients’ expectations. 

Who: Kelly Travis, Director of Marketing & Revenue Operations, SLM Media Group and David Arkin, CEO of David Arkin Consulting.

When: 3 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Local Media Association

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Wed, Sept 18 - Student Media Coverage of Elections: Tools and stories to serve your students' audience

What: How Cal State LA's three voter guides were produced by the university's community news class for the Eastside and South Los Angeles communities. If you are putting one together, learn best practices – and what mistakes to avoid.

Who: Julie Liss, Associate Professor, Television, Film and Media Studies, California State University-Los Angeles.

When: 4 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: College Media Association

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Wed, Sept 18 - Beyond College Journalism: Post-Grad Life Webinar

What: Perspectives on life after college journalism. How did student journalism prepare them for their internships and their first jobs? What worked and what didn't work when applying for jobs? How to deal with rejections during a job hunt? How do early-career journalists cope with the state of the industry? What do professionals wish journalism school had taught them? What are things they noticed about the news industry after transitioning from a student to a full-time employee?

Who: Jaden Edison, K-12 Education Reporter at The Texas Tribune; Sara Martin, Former Three-Year Editor-in-Chief at The Metropolitan; Caryl Anne Francia: Editorial Intern at Pensions & Investments; Hannah Mirsky (Moderator), News Producer at Spectrum News North Carolina.

When: 5 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: The Nutgraf, an award-nominated weekly newsletter about student journalism.

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Thu, Sept 19 - How AI Is Transforming Creative Production and Immersive Storytelling

What: Discover practical applications of AI-driven creative production technologies. You’ll find out:  How immersive production is reshaping how brands connect with their audiences How cutting-edge AI tools are revolutionizing the creative process in games and marketing Examples of how this new technology can boost creativity and drive engagement.

Who: Drew Weigel, 3D & Immersive, Shutterstock Studios; Justin Webber, Exec. Prod. Shutterstock Studios.

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Ad Week

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Thu, Sept 19 - Solopreneur workshop: A checklist for your transition

What: We’ll walk through a checklist that covers every step for freelancers of creating a business plan, to researching and setting rates, to addressing federal and state business regulations and requirements.

Who: Freelance writer Jen A. Miller, who runs the Notes from a Hired Pen newsletter; Diane Sears, author and Founder and President of DiVerse Media.

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: $10 or free for ASBPE members

Sponsor: The American Society of Business Publication Editors

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Thu, Sept 19 - Showing up: Public meetings in Utah

What: Learn how to find public meetings near you and learn how to best make your voice heard. Learn how much notice is meant to be given for the meetings, when they can be closed and what to do about it if you think open meeting laws are being broken.  

Who: First Amendment Attorney Ed Carter

When: 12 noon

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: The Utah Investigative Journalism Project

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Thu, Sept 19 - Demystifying AI: Building a Foundation for Responsible Use 

What: In this session, our panelists go beyond the fear of robots taking over the world and explore what AI is and the ways it can be used responsibly in the newsroom.   

Who: Bobby Allyn, technology correspondent, NPR; Nick Toso, CEO, Rolli; Moderator: Araceli Gómez-Aldana, WBEZ

When: 12:30, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Public Media Journalists Association

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Thu, Sept 19 - The Importance of High School Sports Journalism

What: In this roundtable discussion, we'll explore the importance of high school sports coverage, the challenges that arise and the future of high school sports journalism.  

Who: Newsday's Gregg Sarra; North Shore News Group's Anthony Lifrieri;The Express News Group's Cailin Riley; Jamie Stuart will moderate the discussion.

When: 7 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Press Club of Long Island

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Mon, Sept 10 - Photography 101: How to Take Your Marketing to the Next Level

What: Learn the basic fundamentals of photography, how to take professional looking photos whether you are using a smart phone or camera, and some tips on how to market your services and products through high-quality photographs.

Who: Tyler Benninger, Video Production/Content Specialist, Duquesne University Small Business Development Center

When: 10 am, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: $45

Sponsor: The Pennsylvania Business One-Stop Shop

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Sept 10, 11, 12 - Ask the newsroom: Policy impacts of the 2024 election

What: A series of virtual conversations and live Q&As unpacking the policy impacts of the 2024 election. We'll dive into the profound stakes and impacts of a Trump or Harris victory, exploring how such outcomes could shape the United States' most critical sectors.

When: 2:30 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Axios

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Wed, Sept 11 - The Future of Marketing With Gen AI

What: Discover how businesses are preparing to invest in gen AI for their marketing projects and other advanced applications to get ahead. You’ll find out: The current level of understanding and everyday use of gen AI in marketing, and how adoption is expected to evolve, insights into how other marketers plan to invest in gen AI, and the primary concerns from your peers, and how organizations are navigating the current and upcoming regulatory requirements

Who: Jonathan Moran, Head of Martech Solutions Marketing; Lisa Loftis, in the webinar Lisa Loftis Principal Product Marketing Manager, SAS.

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: AdWeek

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Wed, Sept 11 - An AI-powered Data Journalism Interface

What: An AI-powered Data Journalism Interface iTromsø, a small Norwegian newsroom that is part of the Polaris Media group, has developed an AI-powered data journalism interface called "Djinn" to enhance its newsgathering and notifications process. The tool is designed to assist journalists in finding, analyzing and summarizing news stories efficiently.

Who: Lars Adrian Giske is the Head of AI at the local Norwegian newspaper iTromsø; Rune Ytreberg has worked with data-driven journalism for 30 years, first at the investigative newsroom in the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation (NRK) and then at the daily business newspaper Dagens Næringsliv.

When: 11 am, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Online News Association

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Wed, Sept 11 - Unlocking Subscription Success: Testing and Implementing Strategies with CDPs

What: We will dive into how leveraging a CDP can transform your subscription strategy. Discover how testing and learning with CDP insights can lead to better outcomes, whether it’s enhancing subscriber acquisition, boosting retention rates, or gaining efficiencies for decision making.  

Who: Kyle Whitfield of The Advocate

When: 2 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Local Media Association

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Wed, Sept 11 - Where AI Works Well in Gov

What: You’ll learn:  How responsible generative AI is impacting government. What barriers those organizations faced in adopting AI. Who was involved in implementing the technology.

Who: Ryan R. Eddy, Director, Homeland Security Programs, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory; Kevin Johnstun, Management and Program Analyst, Office of Educational Technology; Kevin Walsh, Director, Information Technology and Cybersecurity team, GAO.

When: 2 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: GovLoop

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Thu, Sept 12 - Women in Journalism resilience masterclass with Rosie Nixon

What: How to identify transferable skills; Looking for new paths/roles - understanding your values; Tips for navigating a changing path - within journalism or other complementary roles.

Who: Journalist turned life coach, Rosie Nixon

When: 8 am, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Women in Journalism

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Thu, Sept 12 - Bring your receipts: Explaining your reporting process

What: When journalists publish something they accept to be true — such as the results of an election — what happens when that statement feels like unsettled opinion to some of your audience? How can you as a journalist back up the facts you’re sharing? How can you show that your work is fair, accurate and trustworthy? In this training, we’ll walk through how to bring your reporting receipts by both explaining how and why you stand for facts, and by showing how you consistently source information and stories.

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Trusting News

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Thu, Sept 12 - How AI is reshaping the local political landscape

What: Our discussion will start with AP reporting of the 2022 mayoral race in Shreveport, Louisiana, where the incumbent mayor faced an AI-driven deepfake attack ad. Then we will explore how AI is reshaping the political landscape locally, especially in smaller races where resources are limited. Next, some common tells of manipulated and generative AI content. The session will include time for audience questions.  

Who: Dan Merica, investigative reporter, Associated Press; Ali Swenson, national political reporter, Associated Press; Beatrice Dupuy, newsgathering producer, Associated Press.

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Associated Press

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Thu, Sept 12 - What’s Changing in Sports Advertising

What: How to create seamless viewer experiences across multiple devices. Effective strategies for leveraging data to optimize ad placements. New strategies in maintaining viewer engagement and measuring success.

Who: Dina M. Roman, SVP, Global Advertising Sales & Operations; Fubo; Jennifer Laing, SVP, Operations, Causal IQ; Stephen Jepson President, Media Effectiveness, DISQO.

When: 1 pm, Eastern 

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: AdWeek

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Thu, Sept 12 - There’s a Climate Change Angle on Every Beat

What: We will:  Connect you with reporters and editors who will share the habits and practices that generate leads. Talk about keeping our eyes open and the reporting methods that turn nascent ideas into coverage that makes climate change real and relevant.  

Who: The Los Angeles Times’ Tony Barboza; Canary Media’s Maria Gallucci; Nina Ignaczak at Planet Detroit and Delaney Dryfoos with The Lens.

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Poynter and the Society of Environmental Journalists

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Thu, Sept 12 - Navigating Social Media Management in an Election Year

What: A conversation around the challenges that marketing teams face during big world events and get actionable solutions and tips to navigate these complexities with confidence.

Who: Layla Revis Sprout Social; Nathan Jun Poekert Jun Social

When: 2 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Sprout Social

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Thu, Sept 12 - A Non-Scary Guide to AI

What: In this webinar you’ll hear big-picture ideas and hands-on, practical tips you can use today to improve your work using AI.  

Who: Sree Sreenivasan, CEO, Digimentors & former Chief Digital Officer of New York City, former Columbia Journalism School professor and associate dean.

When: 3 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: College Media Association

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Mon, Aug 26 - Beyond the Headlines: Voices of Palestinian Women in Journalism and Media

What: This initiative focuses on women in media and the unique role women play in shaping stories coming out of the Middle East, with specific attention to the current crisis in Gaza. It highlights the voices of three incredible Palestinian women working at the intersections of journalism and media.

Who: Tamar Haddad, full-time And Still We Rise Coordinator; Faten Alwan, a seasoned storyteller and journalist, narrates stories from the heart of conflict zones; Rana Abu Farha is a senior journalist and program presenter with over fifteen years of professional experience in national media; Rula Salameh is a veteran journalist, community organizer, and the Education and Outreach Director in Palestine for Just Vision, an organization that fills a media gap in Israel-Palestine through independent storytelling and strategic audience engagement.

When: 11 am, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Churches for Middle East Peace

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Mon, Aug 26 - How to turn your election coverage from horse-race to pro-democracy 

What: This training will help journalists have working understanding of pro-democracy journalism and its impact, develop reporting plans for thematic election stories, and pull from a set of quick tips to immediately elevate their coverage beyond the horse race.

Who: Beatrice Forman and Jaisal Noor — two organizers with U.S. Democracy Day.

When: 5 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Society of Professional Journalists, Washington Chapter 

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Tues, Aug 27 - Foreign Correspondents: A Discussion with John Maxwell Hamilton

What: John Maxwell Hamilton will talk about the history of American foreign reporting, local/global story possibilities and his assessment of the current way US media outlets cover international events.

Who: John Maxwell Hamilton, journalist, author and journalism professor; Nerissa Young, Professor of instruction in the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism at Ohio University

When: 7 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Society of Professional Journalists

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Wed, Aug 28 - AI Is The Solution To Media’s Knowledge Crisis

What: Get actionable insights and detailed examples of how media companies and agencies are using AI to manage knowledge and foster collaboration and innovation. You’ll find out:  The extent of the media industry’s current knowledge management issues and their impact on productivity and innovation; How AI can revolutionize knowledge management by filtering out noise, uncovering insights and streamlining workflows; Real-world examples of companies like Condé Nast and Ogilvy, which have successfully integrated AI into their knowledge management systems.

Who: Tariq Rauf, Tariq Rauf CEO and Founder, Qatalog

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Qatlalog

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Wed, Aug 28 - Resisting misinformation in your election reporting

What: This briefing will offer research-backed strategies and tools to help reporters recognize and verify material of questionable validity and correct misinformation without inadvertently amplifying it. Three panelists will make brief presentations and then take reporter questions on the record.

Who: Dr. Cuihua Shen, University of California, Davis; Dr. Kate Starbird, University of Washington; Dr. Briony Swire-Thompson, Northeastern University; SciLine Director Rick Weiss  

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: New England Newspaper & Press Association

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Wed, Aug 28 - Supercharge Learning with Augmented Reality!

What: Ready to ditch static marketing materials and uninspiring events? This webinar is your guide to the future of learning and engagement - Augmented Reality (AR)! We'll break down the power of AR, then explore how to use it to: Craft Interactive Marketing: Imagine brochures that come alive with AR! Watch product demos, explore 3D models, or access additional learning content. Spark excitement for your learning events before they even begin.

Who: Destery Hildenbrand XR Solution Architect, Intellezy

When: 3 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Training Magazine Network

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Wed, Aug 28 - Putting Your Print Foot in the Podcasting World

What: Today’s media job market is all about the pivot. So how do you put your print foot into the podcasting world?  That’s what we’ll explore with a panel of experts who’ve made the leap from print to podcasting, and in some cases, back to print. How do you jump into podcasting? How is producing or writing for a podcast different from writing for print? Where do you learn that? How do you get podcast ideas funded?

Who: Carra Mallory, freelance podcast producer & writer, working in the past on Spotify podcasts Disappearances, Serial Killers, and Conspiracy Theories; Matt Frassica, independent podcast producer who has most recently worked on The Bag Game, a series for ESPN’s 30 for 30 podcast. He has piloted podcasts for the New York Times and PBS; Stacy St. Clair, investigative reporter, Chicago Tribune who worked with colleague Christy Gutowski on the podcast, Unsealed: The Tylenol Murders. The podcast was accompanied by a six-part print series in the newspaper.

When: 7 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Society of Professional Journalism

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Thu, Aug 29 - AI Policies for Grantmakers: How to Manage Risk and Harness AI for Good

What: Learn how a small but growing number of grantmakers are creating internal policies that aim to minimize risk while also ensuring that they can leverage AI for good. During this interactive session, we’ll cover the unique risks AI poses for funders, provide a rationale for creating an internal AI policy, and discuss what to consider as you build your own policy. We’ll also share real-life examples of AI policies that can help you shape a protocol that you can use at your organization.

Who: Ray Borkman Sr. Marketing Manager Blackbaud; Peter Panepento Co-Founder and Managing Partner Turn Two

When: 11 am, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Blackbaud

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Thu, Aug 29 - Election Coverage 101

What:  By attending this class, you'll learn: - How to approach voters and find relevant, timely sources for your stories. How to identify new election-related stories and report on under-served communities. How to localize stories about national elections and keep election coverage relevant to your audience.

Who: Emma Platoff The Boston Globe

When: 12 noon

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: New England First Amendment Coalition

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Thu, Aug 29 - Emerging Tech and the Future of Accessibility  

What: An expert panel discussion exploring the positive potential of technological innovation to transform society for the better by increasing accessibility for all.

Who: Alex Ambrose Policy Analyst Moderator; Scott Code Vice President, Center for Aging Services Technologies LeadingAge; Kai Frazier Founder & CEO Kai XR; Brian Switzer Program Manager for Accessibility Technology, Training, and Research The Carroll Center for the Blind.

When: 12 noon, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Information Technology & Innovation Foundation

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Thu, Aug 29 - Depolarize the news: Avoiding common pitfalls that make coverage feel biased

What: In this training, we’ll talk about how journalists can avoid common pitfalls that often can send signals of bias and alienate people from news coverage.

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Trusting News

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Thu, Aug 29 - Mental health and election reporting

What: journalists will contribute anonymously to a series of prompts to learn actionable insights for reassessing and repairing their relationships with work. Created specifically for those working within a news organization, this session will help journalists assess where they sit on the stress spectrum, understand what is inside and outside of their control and self-prescribe a set of actions for election season to combat their unique blend of burnout.

Who: Samantha Ragland, API’s vice president of journalism programs, formally a member of the faculty at The Poynter Institute for Media Studies where she also served as director of the Leadership Academy for Women in Media.

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: American Press Institute and Associated Press

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Thu, Aug 29 - Using Articulate Storyline 360 to Create Interactive Learning Lessons

What: Examples and demonstrate how easily Storyline can help you build interactive learning lessons with any content. We will explore how Slides, States, Layers, and Triggers work together to build any exercise you can imagine. We will also show and discuss how Variables and Conditions can be used for more advanced solutions.

Who: Ron Price Chief Learning Officer, Yukon Learning; Tom Kuhlmann Chief Learning Architect, Articulate

When: 3 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Training Magazine Network

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Thu, Aug 29 - Putting AI to Work for You and Your Students: The Practical Pieces

What: Learn how you can use what Khan Academy has available, free for teachers, for leveraging artificial intelligence to help students get unstuck and to assist teachers with administrative tasks and lesson planning. The panalists will share tangible ways that AI can be used to spark curiosity in students while supporting teachers with customizable lesson support, resources, and plans. 

Who: Kristen DiCerbo, Ph.D. is the Chief Learning Officer at Khan Academy; Dr. Wendy Amato is the Chief Academic Officer at Teaching Channel’s parent company, K12 Coalition.

When: 4 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Teaching Channel

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Mon, Aug 19 - Research for the Newsroom: Practical tools for adding depth to breaking and enterprise stories (4 meetings)

What: Students will learn strategies and tools for finding information in the course of your daily reporting.

Who: Barbara Gray of the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at the City University of New York; John O’Neil of Bloomberg News

When: Aug. 19-Sept. 15

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: UT Austin Knight Center for Journalism

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Mon, Aug 19 - Climate Solutions Journalism: A Community-informed & Equity-focused Approach (2 meetings)

What: You will learn the key principles of solutions journalism. What is it? What is it not? Why is it important? And how to make it happen, from idea to reporting to completed story. The goal of this program is also to increase the number of news outlets publishing solutions-focused stories on the climate crisis.

Who: Hugo Balta, Solutions Journalism Network

When: Aug. 19 & Sept. 1

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: UT Austin Knight Center for Journalism

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Thu, Aug 19 - What AI Still Can’t Do

What: This session will examine the critical gaps in current AI capabilities and explore the advancements needed to elevate its impact across the nonprofit industry. We will uncover where AI technology needs to evolve, focusing on a mix of technology and ethical considerations. Additionally, we will address the human side of this transformation, emphasizing the importance of change management within organizations to foster an AI-ready culture.

Who: Griff Bohm Co-Founder SKY Developer Cohort; Abi Scott DMK Blackbaud

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Blackbaud

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Mon, Aug 19 - Using AI Tools like ChatGPT to Help You Launch and Grow Your Business 

What: In this workshop, you will learn how to harness AI tools effectively at every step of your entrepreneurial journey.

Who: Daniel Street, Asst. Professor of Accounting & Financial Management, Bucknell University

When: 6 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Pennsylvania Business One-Stop Shop 

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Mon, Aug 19 - AI in Video Journalism: Uses, Best Practices and Ethics – ONA Minilab

What: This session will cover practical applications, ethics, and best practices for AI in video creation. We’ll examine how AI can improve accessibility, automate processes, and generate insights, while also addressing concerns about content accuracy, algorithmic bias, and journalistic integrity.

Who: Basil Shadid is a documentary film and commercial producer whose credits include Academy Award nominated, Emmy winning, and Audience award winning films.

When: 12 noon, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: $25 or free for ONA members

Sponsors: Online News Association, the Video Consortium

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Mon, Aug 19 - Social science essentials for local reporters 

What: This free one-hour “crash course”—designed specifically for local and general assignment reporters—teaches basic principles about how social science works and ways it can be used to strengthen virtually any news story with a human element, especially this election season. The speakers will lay out key do’s, don’ts, and pitfalls to watch for when including science in your news reporting.

Who: Former longtime Washington Post science reporter Rick Weiss and Ph.D. neuroscientist Dr. Tori Espensen.

When: 2 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: New England Newspaper & Press Association

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Tue, Aug 20 - All AI Models Are Not Created Equal: and That’s a Good Thing

What: This presentation explores: Compelling differences in model performance (e.g open source vs. closed, model, vs model); The importance of a healthy, competitive ecosystem in lowering costs and maximizing ROI; Why end users need to rely on a variety of customized models; How to optimize model selection based on price, speed, and quality We'll demonstrate how understanding and leveraging these distinctions can lead to more effective AI implementation across various projects.

Who: Ivan Lee, Datasaur, CEO

When: 12 noon, Eastern  

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Open Data Science

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Tue, Aug 20 - AI as Your Image Creation Sidekick

What: You'll learn the power of DALL-E 3 by mastering the art of crafting precise and creative prompts that generate high-quality images tailored to your needs. Discover the secrets of effective image prompt creation Practice advanced image strategies that will save you time and boost your creativity Work through practical exercises and prompt hacks so you leave with the confidence to create images that reflect your imagination.

Who: Shannon Tipton, Owner of Learning Rebels

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Training Magazine Network

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Wed, Aug 21 - Emerging Social Media Trends 

What: The world of social networks is changing rapidly. Yet, it’s important to know what will still benefit your business and which up-and-comers are worth your time. Come for an overview of the latest social marketing trends, as Digital Marketing Strategist Ray Sidney-Smith walks you through the trends and the latest forecasts! There’s no time like the present to plan your social media marketing and choose the right strategy, networks, and tactics.

Who: Ray Sidney-Smith, CEO, W3 Consulting

When: 10 am, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: $45

Sponsor: Pennsylvania Business One-Stop Shop 

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Thu, Aug 22 – Rural Health Journalism Workshop 2024

What: Join us for a daylong virtual workshop of talks, presentations and conversation about some of the biggest challenges in rural health. We’ll unpack the nuances of the rural hospital closures crisis; innovative solutions to health care workforce shortages; the national picture of reproductive health care access; what happened to all that opioid settlement money; and a candid conversation about what people still get wrong about rural America (and why it matters).

Who: A variety of journalists, academics, and health care professionals (see link for a list)

When: 9 am – 5 pm, Central

Where: Zoom

Cost: Discount for members

Sponsor: Association of Health Care Journalists

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Thu, Aug 22 - Leveraging AI Tools like ChatGPT to Accelerate Your Business Growth 

What: In this webinar, discover how AI tools like ChatGPT can revolutionize your business operations and drive exponential growth.  Topics covered will include: Understanding AI: An introduction to AI and how it can be integrated into business operations; Practical Applications: Real-world examples of how businesses use AI tools like ChatGPT to enhance productivity and customer engagement; Implementation Strategies: Step-by-step guidance on how to start using AI tools in your business with minimal cost and effort; Future Trends: Insights into the future of AI and how businesses can stay ahead of the curve.

Who: Dr. Jeff Bullock, CEO & Founder of PRISM AI Consultants.  

When: 12 noon, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Pennsylvania Business One-Stop Shop 

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Thu, Aug 22 - Leveraging AI for Video Research Synthesis and Pitch Creation

What: Participants will learn how to harness the power of Large Language Models (LLMs) to synthesize research documents and create compelling pitches. We’ll explore advanced prompting techniques, discuss security considerations when dealing with sensitive information, and walk through the process of crafting and editing fully-formatted pitch with a bit of AI assistance. Attendees will get access to mock interview transcripts, articles, and sample pitch structures to work with.

Who: Alex Clark is an adjunct professor of journalism at Columbia University and producer covering AI and misinformation for CBS News.

When: 12:30 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsors: Online News Association, The Video Consortium

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Thu, Aug 22 - What newspapers need to understand about Artificial Intelligence

What: These 70 minutes will be packed with information about: How AI came into being; What AI actually is and how it works (the details, but you’ll understand them); How AI has advanced and the types of AI available today; The dangers and pitfalls of AI; AI tools used by newspapers; Legal and ethical challenges when using AI; and much more!

Who: Newspaper Academy’s News Guru Kevin Slimp

When: 2 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: $69

Sponsor: Virginia Press Association

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Thu, Aug 22 - Public Documents and Enterprise Reporting

What: Tips about how to access information and real-world examples of how document digging paid off.

Who: Chris Coates is a senior director–local news for Lee Enterprises and executive editor of The Richmond Times-Dispatch and other journalists.

When: 2 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: $35

Sponsor: Online Media Campus

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Thu, Aug 22 - What is service journalism, and how do I do it right?

What: Service journalism is more important now than ever, and more publications are hungry for this type of reporting. Let’s get into the weeds about how to find, report, write, and pitch compelling, useful service stories!

Who: Tim Herrera, former editor of The New York Times's service journalism desk Smarter Living, and Allie Volpe, senior reporter at Vox.

When: 4 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: $20

Sponsor: Freelancing With Tim

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Fri, Aug 23 - The Future of PR: Emerging Trends and Changing Landscape

What: Learn about key drivers of change: technology, consumer behavior, and media evolution.  Discover the latest trends: digital PR, data-driven strategies, and social media. Learn how to integrate new tools and technologies into PR campaigns. Understand how to create engaging content for modern audiences.

Who: Nitin Naveen, Vice president-Innovation Strategy, AICorespot; Nandita Sen, Senior Director – Research & Analytics, InfoVision; Brandon Edwards, CEO, Unlock Health; Steve Bauer, SVP & Senior Partner, FleishmanHillard St. Louis; Ashley Barton, Senior Vice President & Group Director, 5WPR.

When: 9:45 am – 11:15 am, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: AICorespot

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