13 Free Webinars this week about AI, Journalism & Media
/Mon, March 10 - Capacity Building for Small Communications Teams
What: This workshop will help nonprofit leaders take an introspective look at their communication goals, resources, and team needs. Participants will gain valuable tools and strategies for building capacity and supporting their communications team in communicating more strategically.
Who: Annetta Crecelius, Kern Design Lab
When: 11am, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: The Nonprofit Learning Lab, Consultants for Good
Tue, March 11 - Using Neuroscience to Separate Science from Science Fiction in Content Design
What: In this session, prepare to have a lot of conventional wisdom shattered as Dr. Simon explores how repetition, emotion, complexity, imagery, and so much more influence the effect our content and presentations have on our audience’s attention and memory.
Who: Carmen Simon, Cognitive Neuroscientist, Founder of Enhancive
When: 3 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Training Magazine Network
Tue, March 11 – Al Innovator Collaborative: Licensing Publisher Data and Content
What: A regular gathering for members using AI in journalism to connect and share ideas.
When: 3 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free for members
Sponsor: Online News Association
Tue, March 11 – Everything You Want to Know About Social Media and Your Nonprofit but Are Afraid to Ask!
What: Whether you are a beginner at social media or an all-out expert, all questions are welcome! This is a unique opportunity to get valuable insights and tips that will help the overall strategy and execution of your organization's social media.
Who: Jeremy Haselwood, a marketing and business expert with over 20 years of experience.
When: 3 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: CharityHowTo
Tue, March 11 – Saying More with Less: The Art of Short Form Writing
What: The transition into short form writing and how the smart brevity philosophy impacts our daily lives.
When: 6 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Axios, National Association of Hispanic Journalists
Wed, March 12 – Smart Brevity playbook: All-staff newsletters
What: The data and strategies you need to ace your all-staff newsletter. This session will cover: How to thoughtfully assess and consolidate your messages; The data you need to make the case for resources; The strategies to boost engagement and deliver comms employees want to read.
Who: Emily Inverso Axios HQ VP, Brand and Strategy.
When: 12 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Axios
Wed, March 12 – Taming Complexity With AI
What: How AI could help align siloed departments and agencies. Where the biggest AI pain points exist. Use cases and best practices from agencies who have simplified their processes with AI.
Who: Matthew McCarville, State Chief Information Officer, Chair, Nebraska Information Technology Commission; Craig Orgeron, Executive Director and State Chief Information Officer, Mississippi Department of Information Technology Services; Chris Dilley, Chief Technology Officer, State & Local Government, ServiceNow.
When: 2 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: ServiceNow
Wed, March 12 - Free Speech in an Era of Digital Platforms
What: In this seminar, we consider the scope of rights granted to Americans by the First Amendment and examine both the benefits and drawbacks of free speech in the era of digital platforms like Facebook, YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok. Participants will understand why disinformation and hate speech are protected by the First Amendment and consider why disagreement is not an infringement of free speech. Learn more about how digital platforms are reshaping people's ideas about the scope and limitations of freedom of expression, and discuss approaches to regulating harmful content including de-platforming, content moderation, and cancel culture.
Who: Catherine Morris, Media Education Lab
When: 10 am, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Media Education Lab
Wed, March 12 - Making AI Pay Its Way in News
What: A practical deep dive into their data-driven approach to AI in newsrooms. Through real-world examples, unpack how they decide on AI projects – from writing assistants to predictive analytics – and measure what actually works.
Who: Ezra Eeman, WAN-IFRA AI Expert; Juan Carlos Lopez Calvet, Director of Data & AI, Schibsted News; Media
When: 1 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: World Association of News Publishers
Wed, March 12 - Covering trauma and coping with mental health
What: In wake of the recent LA wildfires, this panel will discuss how to cope with your mental health while covering traumatic news events.
When: 6 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: The Society of Professional Journalists Los Angeles Chapter
Thu, March 13 – Legal Issues
What: Around the world, journalists are facing increasing legal threats and intimidation -- and student newsrooms are no exception. In this discussion, we will hear from the Student Press Law Center about the kinds of legal challenges student reporters are facing and what we can do about it.
Who: Panelists include CCN’s Meg Little Reilly and SPLC’s Gary Green, Mike Hiestand and Jonathan Gaston-Falk.
When: 3 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: University of Vermont, Student Press Law Center
Fri, March 14 - Now-Proofing Your Media Organization
What: We unpack the major issues impacting journalism today and explore strategies for resilience. This is a must-attend event for journalists, editors, and media professionals looking to safeguard press freedom and adapt to the evolving challenges of the Trump era.
Who: Erin Millar, Co-founder & CEO of Indiegraf
When: 2 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Indiegraf
Fri, March 14 - Psychology of Branding: How Shapes, Colors and Fonts Influence Customers
What: Whether you’re just starting or looking to refine your brand, this webinar will provide you with the tools to build a brand that not only stands out visually but also connects emotionally with your audience.
Who: Branding Specialists Ricky Fitts & Kate MacDonnell.
When: 5 pm, Eastern
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Sponsor: Small Business Development Center, Widener University