9 Webinars this Week about AI, Journalism & Media
/Tue, Sept 2 - Strengthen Your Nonprofit’s Social Media Presence: Best Practices
What: Social media is more than just posting — it's how nonprofits raise awareness, reach new supporters, promote events, and build trust with their communities. But without a clear plan or the right tools, it’s easy to fall behind or burn out. In this webinar, we’ll share the latest best practices for nonprofit social media in 2025: what platforms matter, what content drives engagement, and how to build a sustainable plan — even if you have a small team. We’ll also introduce Tapp Network’s brand-new social media services, designed specifically for nonprofits that need expert guidance, editable templates, or both. Whether you're just starting out or looking to improve your strategy, this session will give you practical steps to strengthen your presence and save time.
Who: Lisa Quigley, Tapp Network, Director of Account Strategy.
When: 1 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Tech Soup
Tue, Sept 2 - From Innovation to Infiltration: The Role of AI in Modern Cybersecurity
What: A look into the intersection of AI and its impact on organizations worldwide and explore how AI-powered attacks are reshaping the threat landscape. We will learn about cutting-edge strategies for organizations that are domestically and globally distributed, and discover how AI-driven security solutions can detect anomalies, mitigate cyberattacks, and protect critical infrastructure.
Who: Eva Abergel, Senior Solution Expert, Radware; Michael Morgensten, Partner, Dayblink Consulting.
When: 1 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Tech Target
Wed, Sept 3 - From Disruption to Domination: The New Ad Playbook for News Media
What: A look at the future of advertising and what it means for news media companies and the forces reshaping publisher revenue models and the strategies needed to thrive.
Who: INMA CEO Earl Wilkinson; Gabriel Dorosz, lead of INMA’s Advertising Initiative.
When: 10 am, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free to members
Sponsor: International News Media Association
Wed, Sept 3 - Comms coach: The data to power your AI strategy
What: Axios HQ and Off the Record surveyed communicators to find out how they’re actually using AI at their organizations — and we’re bringing you a first look.
Who: Gab Ferree, Off the Record Founder; Jason Tomassini, Axios HQ Senior Vice President, Services.
When: 12:30 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsors: Axios & Off the Record
Wed, Sept 3 - Solutions Journalism for Beat Reporters: From Introduction to Implementation
What: The fundamentals of solutions journalism and how to integrate it into your beat or newsroom. You’ll learn the steps for crafting a solutions story for every platform, how to avoid common pitfalls, and how to use the 16,000 solutions stories in the Solutions Story Tracker, to discover promising responses in other communities.
When: 2 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Solutions Journalism Network
Thu, Sept 4 - The Future of Journalism
What: This session explores the rapidly evolving media landscape from a journalist’s point of view, with a particular focus on how PR and communications professionals can adapt to and navigate this new terrain.
Who: Guy Cocker, a seasoned journalist and former Editor-in-Chief at Maximum PC magazine (Future Publishing).
When: 8 am, Eastern
Where: Microsoft Teams
Cost: Free
Sponsor: epresspack
Thu, Sept 4 - Transforming Sales Performance with AI
What: We’ll go beyond traditional sales training to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the way high-performing teams learn, adapt and close more deals. Our lineup of industry experts will share innovative methods for putting AI to work alongside your people, whether by turning data into actionable guidance, delivering tailored content at scale or freeing up time for sellers to focus on what matters most — relationships with clients. Don’t miss this opportunity to discover how you can equip your team with a powerful blend of human insight and technology to drive greater results in a world that’s constantly evolving.
Who: Lauren Nisbet, Sales Enablement Leader; Vyond Joel Fleet, Director of Sales Readiness, Salesloft;
Richard Barkey, Founder & CEO, Imparta; Tim Riesterer, Chief Strategy Officer, Corporate Visions; RK Prasad, MBA, Ph.D., CEO and Co-Founder, CommLab India; Andy Springer, Chief Client Officer, RAIN Group.
When: 11 am – 4 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Training Industry
Thu, Sept 4 - Reader-Driven Strategies for Local Engagement
What: Innovative approaches to fostering reader engagement and trust in local journalism. Learn how thoughtful reader engagement strategies are strengthening local newsrooms and deepening community ties.
Who: Chris Coates, senior director of local news, oversees newsrooms across several East Coast and Southern states; Allison Petty, director of local news, manages teams in the Midwest and leads digital production efforts.
When: 1 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: $35
Sponsor: I Media Campus
Fri, Sept 5 - Covering the Federal Takeover: Gathering arrest data, knowing the law, and other tips for journalists covering D.C.
What: Learn best practices for gathering arrest data, learn the D.C. Codes that address access to arrest records, and gain insight into covering the law enforcement agencies that are active in the capital city.
Who: Robert Becker, D.C. Open Government Coalition board member; Fritz Mulhauser, secretary and co-chair of the D.C. Open Government Coalition’s legal committee; Elliot C. Williams, National Press Club Journalism Institute Training Manager.
When: 12 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsors: National Press Club Journalism Institute & the D.C. Open Government Coalition