11 Free Webinars this Week about AI, Journalism & Media

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Mon, April 14 - Introduction to ChatGPT

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

Who: Lois Newman and Solutions Engineer Mohammed Husain, both from OpenAI.

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: OpenAI Academy

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Tue, April 15 - Designing Inclusive and Impactful Nonprofit Websites

What: Learn how to optimize layout, content, accessibility features, and navigation on your website. This session will provide strategies for designing user-friendly, visually compelling websites that connect with diverse audiences and reflect your mission. Whether you're revamping an existing site or building a new one, this workshop will empower your nonprofit to create a digital presence that is both impactful and inclusive.

Who: Kyle Barkins, Co-Founder of Tapp Network; Jon Hill, Web Project Manager at Tapp Network. 

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: TechSoup

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Tue, April 15 - Ethical AI in the Newsroom

What: How can newsrooms disclose their use of AI in ways that build trust and demonstrate ethical practices? Learn how to disclose your use of AI with customizable language for a variety of use cases, including: writing content, transcribing interviews and translating content. People want transparency. Let's give it to them and model responsible use of AI in our newsrooms.

Who: Lynn Walsh, Trusting News assistant director and SPJ past president.

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Society of Professional Journalists

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Tue, April 15 - Substack: Journalism’s New Frontier  

What: Is this the future of independent journalism? Can writers really make money, or is the real benefit in influence – and what’s the balance? This webinar will explain how to build a successful Substack.

Who: David Andelman, Deadline Club board member and author of Andelman Unleashed along with established Substackers Claire Atkinson and Richard Galant.

When: 6 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Deadline Club

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Wed, April 16 - Security Risks to Consider with AI Integration: AI in DevOps

What: This presentation will delve into the evolution from traditional DevOps to the advanced usage of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to automate and optimize the software development and delivery processes. This includes automating code scanning, testing and deployment processes while eliminating the threats in each possible way in the cycle.

Who: Jyotirmayee Pradeep Kumar, Vice President- CoreDev DevOps.

When: 4 am, Eastern   

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: BrightTalk

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Wed, April 16 - AI L&D Graphics

What: Discover the latest AI and automation tools and techniques to make professional L&D graphics, slides, and covers. Quickly turns text, data, and ideas into professional, at-a-glance designs. Also, learn three AI truths that impact your job and our industry for years to come.

Who: Mike Parkinson Author, Owner, Billion Dollar Graphics.

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Training Magazine Network

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Wed, April 16 - Access Denied: Press Freedom Under the Current Regime

What: The panelists will discuss their experiences with and reporting on adversarial administrations, the recent court ruling against the White House for barring the AP from its press pool, and other alarming efforts to sideline journalists — along with how we can push back against these threats to public accountability and the free flow of information.

Who: Brian Karem, journalist and former White House correspondent; Stephanie Sugars, senior reporter for the U.S. Press Freedom Tracker; Caitlin Vogus, senior adviser at Freedom of the Press Foundation (moderator).

When: 2 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Society of Environmental Journalists

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Thu, April 17 - Is U.S. Policy Ready for Agentic AI?

What: A panel discussion on what the rise of agentic AI means for innovation, competition, and policy, how prepared the United States is to keep pace, and what policy shifts might be needed to ensure consumers and businesses can successfully develop and deploy AI agents.

Who: A.J. Bhadelia, AI Public Policy, Cohere; Erica Finkle, AI Policy Director, Meta; Avijit Ghosh, Applied Policy Researcher in the Machine Learning and Society Team, Hugging Face; Helen Toner, Director of Strategy and Foundational Research Grants, Center for Security and Emerging Technology (CSET); Hodan Omaar, Senior Policy Manager, Center for Data Innovation (moderator).

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor:  The Center for Data Innovation

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Thu, April 17 - Reporter Ethics: When -- and How -- to Say No

What: Lessons for journalism students and small-market journalists everywhere about what the appropriate standards are in deciding whether - and how - to accept a news release or an op-ed.

Who: Michael de Yoanna, managing editor, Mountain West News Bureau.

When: 1:30 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Society of Professional Journalists Colorado Pro Chapter

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Thu, April 17 - Building News Channels to Fight Misinformation and Support Hispanic Communities

What: You will get essential takeaways on: Building trusted channels: How to create accessible, community-driven media platforms that reach underserved audiences; Fighting misinformation and reclaiming narratives; Strategies to identify, debunk, and prevent the spread of false information while restoring accurate and authentic community stories; Local journalism today: Exploring the challenges and opportunities for journalists in the current political and media landscape; Empowering BIPOC publishers: Lessons, tools, and resources to enhance impact, ensure safety and promote sustainability.

Who: Maritza L. Félix, founder of Conecta Arizona, a Spanish-language news service that connects communities along the U.S.-Mexico border.

When: 3 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Indiegraf

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Thu, April 17 - Nonprofits at Work 2025 – Technology Trends and Takeaways

What: How nonprofits used technology in 2024 and what’s ahead for 2025. Based on anonymized data from Okta’s nonprofit customers, this annual report reveals the most-used apps, the fastest-growing security tools, and the evolving cyberthreat landscape. You’ll gain insights into how nonprofits are advancing their missions with technology — and where there’s still room for growth.

Who: Shruti Ramaswami, TechSoup Vice President, Strategy & Strategic Relationships; Stephen Jackson,  TechSoup Director, Strategic Communications; Remy Champion, Okta  Head of Tech for Good; Taylor Whitfield, Okta Manager, Tech for Good.

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsors: TechSoup, Okta for Good

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Mon, April 7 - Safeguarding your journalism against legal threats 

What: An in-depth discussion on safeguarding journalism amidst escalating legal challenges. Get answers to your most pressing questions and identify the best practices from experts on the frontlines of journalism defense.

Who: David McCraw, Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel at The New York Times; Victoria Baranetsky, General Counsel at the Center for Investigative Reporting.

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Poynter Institute

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Mon, April 7 - Writing Compelling Stories

What: Some of the techniques journalists and nonfiction writers can use to make their work more cinematic and, in the process, more engaging to their readers.

Who: Author Lee Gutkind, the founding editor of Creative Nonfiction Magazine.

When: 6 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Society of Professional Journalists, DC Pro Chapter

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Tue, April 8 - Why the UK Needs a Broad Text and Data Mining Exception to Support AI Innovation

What: A discussion on the potential consequences of the UK government’s proposed option and how creating a more permissive text and data mining exception would advance the UK’s goals of being competitive in AI without undermining the rights of creators. 

Who: Ayesha Bhatti, Head of Digital Policy, UK & EU, Center for Data Innovation; Julia Garayo Willemyns, Founding Co-Director, UK Day One Project; Bertin Martens, Senior Fellow, Bruegel; Benjamin White, Founder, Knowledge Rights 21.

When: 9 am, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: The Center for Data Innovation

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Tue, April 8 - 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. The topics will be covered are: Learn the key differences between social networks; Identify your target market; Set your social media goals; Build your content strategy; Create your Ad Strategy; Measure your results; Discover must-have social media tools; Leverage Social Media Marketing, start engaging with your customers, and increase your sales. 

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

When: 10 am, Eastern (2 hours)
Where: Zoom

Cost: $45

Sponsor: Duquesne University Small Business Development Center

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Tue, April 8 - AI for Older Adults: AI All Around

What: In this lecture, we’ll explore many of the digital platforms and websites generative AI is now available. We’ll discuss how the tools try to make tasks easier and go over privacy considerations to keep in mind when using them.

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: OpenAI Academy, Senior Planet from AARP

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Tue, April 8 - Teacher Perspectives on Media Literacy

What: A discussion with the researchers who published "ELA and Social Studies Teachers’ Perspectives on the Importance of Media Literacy for Student Learning" in the latest issue of the Journal of Media Literacy Education about how middle- and high-school teachers perceive the importance of media literacy in their classrooms and which aspects are most important to them.

Who: Hillary Gould, a PhD Candidate in Information Science and Learning Technologies at the University of Missouri, who primarily researches and designs educational video games; Sam von Gillern, an Assistant Professor of Literacy Education at the University of Missouri who researches digital literacies, digital citizenship, and game-based learning; Matthew Korona, a Research Assistant at George Mason University as well as a school-based instructional technology facilitator in a district in the suburbs of Wash, DC; Alicia Haywood is the founder and executive director of iSpeakMedia, a nonprofit organization that promotes media literacy as a lifestyle through student-centered curriculum and community education for parents of adolescents.

When: 4 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Journal of Media Literacy Education, Media Education Lab

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Tue, April 8 - Generative AI Guidelines for Student Media Making: Centering Youth Voice, Ethics, and Productivity 

What: We’ll explore the generative AI landscape through the lens of youth voice. We’ll unpack new guidelines developed by the Education Team at KQED and take a closer look at how to apply these guidelines across the curriculum in ways that are productive, ethical, and student focused. This session will examine ways to customize ChatGPT when your students are developing audio and video scripts and writing in other genres, including a common use case: how chatbots like ChatGPT can provide supportive and valuable feedback on students’ writing.  

Who: Rachel Roberson, Senior Program Manager, Education Content, KQED; Rik Panganiban, Program Manager, Online Learning, KQED.

When: 5 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: KQED Education

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Tue, April 8 - Don't Get Hacked: Essential Digital Security for Journalists

What: The dangers of password reuse and how to prevent account hijacking; Best practices for using password managers and creating strong master passwords; The importance of Two-Factor Authentication (2FA); Smartphone security tips and why system updates matter; A comparison of secure messaging apps: Signal, WhatsApp, iMessage, Slack, and more.

Who: David Huerta, senior digital security trainer, Freedom of the Press Foundation.

When: 5 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free to members ($25 for students to join)

Sponsor: National Association of Hispanic Journalists

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Wed, April 9 - What the Heck is Coaching and Why Do Journalists Need It?

What: How coaching is transformative and a leading-edge resource for journalists.

Who: Aquiline Coaching’s Founder, Stephanie Cassidy.

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: New England Newspaper & Press Association

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Wed, April 9 - Getting Started with AI for Nonprofits

What: This informal session will introduce key concepts, share several useful demos, and introduce a basic framework to help you and your organization safely and ethically get immediate use from off-the-shelf AI tools like ChatGPT.

Who: Rich Leimsider AI for Nonprofits Sprint, Fund for the City of New York; Mohammed Husein Solutions Engineer, OpenAI.

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: OpenAI

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Wed, April 9 - The 2025 state of internal comms

What: A look at what's going right in work places, what's going wrong, and where organizations are headed next along with advice from some of the nation’s top communication minds.

Who: Axios HQ VP of Brand and Strategy Emily Inverso.

When: 12:30 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Axios

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Wed, April 9 - How to meet Americans where they are: Communicating effectively about public health

What: A discussion about how to effectively communicate about public health to the American public.

Who: Katy Evans is a Senior Program Officer with the de Beaumont Foundation and will soon start a new role as Senior Director of the Health Justice Program at The FrameWorks Institute. 

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom (and in person)

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Stanford Health Equity Media Fellowship and Harvard Chan School’s Health Communication Concentration

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Wed, April 9 - Mini-Lab: Advanced Prompt Writing

What: We’ll design a no-code website using AI and use tools to test the code for any malware. You can choose the site topic you want to build (news, entertainment, promotional or business site). Participants get a handout with links to all the prompt templates.

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, April 9 - The First Amendment and Libraries

What: This webinar is about developing and updating library policies and offering spaces and services with the First Amendment in mind. Starting with the founding of the Bill of Rights, there will be a discussion of many of the rulings and legal cases that have molded the way the First Amendment affects libraries.

Who: Matt Beckstrom, the Systems Librarian at the Lewis & Clark Library in Helena, Montana.  

When: 2 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Nitch Academy

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Wed, April 9 - Harnessing Your Motivators to Thrive in the Age of AI Speaker 

What: How to use the science-backed Motivators Assessment to navigate AI’s impact with confidence. By uncovering what truly fuels your work satisfaction and performance, you’ll learn how to align AI with your passions, curiosity, and ambitions—turning it into a career accelerator rather than a roadblock.

Who: Paul Yoachum Co-founder and Managing Partner, FindMojo.

When: 2 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: FindMojo

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Wed, April 9 - Cracking the Code: How AI Shapes What We See (and What We Miss)

What: An in-depth conversation about the evolving role of AI and algorithms in news and social media. We’ll explore the rise of AI-generated content, machine learning systems that use data to shape our information bubbles, and the challenges posed by deepfakes. Throughout this edWebinar, we’ll equip you with strategies to help students develop a more critical approach to digital news consumption. By the end of the session, you’ll be armed with information about the ongoing evolution of AI, a deeper understanding of how we shape—and are shaped by—algorithms, and a toolbox of resources to support you in teaching your students.

Who: Mia Sato, Reporter, The Verge; Dr. Brittney Smith, Senior Manager of District Partnerships, East, The News Literacy Project.

When: 5 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: The News Literacy Project

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Thu, April 10 - Understanding Global Events: A Q&A Session with GlobalPost Media

What: Understanding global events is crucial, but let's be real; sometimes the headlines leave you with more questions than answers. Here's Your Chance to Get the Inside Scoop. Hear from people with years of experience who can help you make sense of a complicated world. No filters, no scripts, just experienced journalists ready to break down.

Who: GlobalPost Media's editorial team.

When: 10 am, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: GlobalPost Media

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Tue, April 1 - Website & Email Marketing

What: We guide you through the essentials of website and email marketing – the most direct online sales tools. Learn how to build an effective website that converts visitors into customers and create compelling email campaigns that drive engagement. Whether you’re just starting or looking to enhance your strategy, take your online presence to the next level.

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Small Business Development Center, Temple University

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Tue, April 1 - 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.  

Who: Michael Davis, SJN's training & curriculum manager.

When: 6 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Solutions Journalism

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Wed, April 2 - Hitting the Mark

What: This webinar will help you target your message to distinct audiences, protect your brand’s reputation, maintain public trust and navigate challenges effectively.

When: 10 am, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: C2 Strategic and Indiana GAL CASA

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Wed, April 2 - Beyond the Basics of Science Reporting

What: This webinar is designed for reporters covering science either occasionally or full-time. It teaches basic principles about recognizing science worth reporting on and doing it justice in your coverage.

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

When: 2 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Society of Environmental Journalists

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Wed, April 2 - The Future Press: Testing AI in Journalism

What: This webinar will feature a presentation about an innovative project funded by the Dallas Morning News Innovation Endowment in which journalism students test the boundaries of AI in media production by utilizing tools such as ChatGPT, Bing AI, and Google Bard to generate content for a publication. The team maintains transparency throughout the process, openly discussing the use of AI and the editing required to refine AI-generated content for publication.

Who: Gracie Warhurst, UT alum and journalist Ryan Serpico; Hearst DevHub Angelica Ruzanova; UT student Jonathan Hopper; UT student Ashlyn Poole, UT student.

When: 4 pm, Eastern  

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Online News Association

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Wed, April 2 - “And Now, a Word From Our Sponsor”: The Early Days of TV Advertising

What: How advertising evolved during television’s first two decades and the important role it played in convincing viewers that the key to happiness was to buy their way into the American dream.

Who: Media historian Brian Rose

When: 6:30 pm

Where: Zoom

Cost: $25

Sponsor: The Smithsonian

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Thu, April 3 - The Ethics of Nonprofit News: What Board Members and Donors Need to Know

What: Issues will include conflicts of interest and understanding the boundaries between the news and fundraising sides of a community journalism organization.

Who: Josh Stearns, managing director of programs at the Democracy Fund; Kara Meyberg Guzman, CEO and co-founder of Santa Clara Local, a nonprofit startup; Joe Kriesberg, publisher of CommonWealth Beacon.

When: 7 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: The What Works project on the future of local news, part of Northeastern University’s School of Journalism

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Mon, March 24 - Reporting on university DEI changes

What: As universities respond to state laws and federal mandates to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs, student journalists share their tips for covering the changes, including using open records to uncover the effects on campus. Three students will talk about covering DEI changes on their own campuses and a SPLC rep will walk through his suggestions for using public records to report on these issues.

Who: McKinnon Rice from the North Texas Daily; Nora Igelnik and Reilly Ackermann from Ohio State's The Lantern; and Ismael Belkoura, a graduate student at Northwestern University and SPLC extern.

When: 5 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Student Press Law Center

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Mon, March 24 - Writing Compelling Fact-Based Stories

What: Some of the techniques journalists and nonfiction writers can use to make their work more cinematic and, in the process, more engaging to their readers.  

Who: Award-winning nonfiction author Lee Gutkind, the founding editor of Creative Nonfiction Magazine, who has written more than 30 books that have made an impact on the craft of journalism. He has appeared on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, Good Morning America, and NPR's All Things Considered.

When: 6 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Society of Professional Journalists, DC Chapter

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Mon, March 24 - From Inbox to Impact: Perfecting Your Nonprofit Email Marketing Strategy

What: This presentation is designed for professionals involved in marketing, development, or donor engagement who want to maximize the impact of their email campaigns. This session dives into strategies to cut through the digital noise and drives meaningful action, whether it's donor stewardship, fundraising appeals, or event promotions. Attendees will learn proven methods to boost open rates, click-through rates, and donor response by leveraging data-driven insights and audience segmentation. The webinar also explores how to design segmented email lists and craft personalized messaging to better resonate with supporters. Additionally, participants will gain practical tips for setting up effective welcome series, drip campaigns, and event-based communications.  

Who: Beth Brown of Humanitru.

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Nonprofit Learning Lab

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Tue, March 25 - Legal Considerations for Environmental Journalists

What: An exploration of the legal threats faced by environmental journalists, and provide practical advice and support.

Who: Sabah A., Media Defence Lawyer; Barış Altıntaş, Journalist & Co-Director, Media and Law Studies;  Association; Maciek Piasecki – Freelance Environmental Journalist.

When: 10 am, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsors: Media Defence and Journalismfund Europe

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Tue, March 25 - 10 Essential Adobe Photoshop Tips for eLearning Workflows 

What: This session is packed with practical tips to help you make the most of Photoshop in your eLearning projects.

Who: Pooja Jaisingh, Associate Vice President, Digital Learning and Product Enablement, Icertis.

When: 11 am, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: OpenSesame

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Tue, March 25 - Public Health Journalism: Covering public health policy in the current political landscape

What: Advice to adapt to this shifting environment while discovering innovative ways to tell critical public health stories.

Who: Julie Rovner, the chief Washington correspondent at KFF Health News

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsors: Common Health Coalition and The National Press Club Journalism Institute

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Tue, March 25 - Empowering Research Through Responsible AI on ScienceDirect

What: Join this webinar to learn about Generative AI (GenAI) developments on ScienceDirect and meet the team enabling researchers to explore, compare, and uncover trusted evidence from deep within peer-reviewed literature. This webinar is ideal for library staff and anyone interested in the application of GenAI in full text search and discovery. The ScienceDirect ambition is to make knowledge discovery more efficient and rewarding for researchers, faculty, and librarians.

Who: Judson Dunham Senior Director, Product Management Elsevier; Emily Singley Vice President, North American Library Relations Elsevier.

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Elsevier

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Tue, March 25 - Webinar: Newsletter Strategies That Drive Engagement and Grow Your Subscriber Base

What: We’ll dive into proven strategies to create newsletters that not only captivate readers but also grow your subscriber base. Learn how to craft compelling subject lines, optimize content for your audience’s needs, and use personalization to boost open rates and click-throughs. We’ll also explore how to leverage segmentation, automation, and analytics to refine your strategy and keep your readers coming back for more.

Who: David Arkin, CEO of David Arkin Consulting.

When: 2 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: The Local Media Association

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Tue, March 25 - How Colleges Are Responding to AI

What: AI Strategies and real-world implementation models as panelists share the goals they set for themselves, the reasoning behind those goals, and the concrete steps they’ve taken to bring them to life. From policy development and curricular reform to faculty development and classroom innovation, this discussion will provide a roadmap of practical approaches that institutions can use to navigate AI’s evolving role in education. Whether you're an administrator, faculty member, instructional designer, or student success professional, you’ll gain actionable insights to help your institution plan for success with AI.

Who: Nicole Bosca, Director of the Center for Educational Innovation and Excellence New Jersey Institute of Technology; Anoshua Chaudhuri, Senior Director of the Center for Equity and Excellence in Teaching and Learning San Francisco State University; Beck Krefting Director of the Center for Leadership, Teaching, and Learning Skidmore College; Desiah Melby, Communication Instructor Mid-State Technical College; Theresa Merrick Senior Instructor of English and Assistant Director of the Writing Center Kansas State University; Shelli Wynants Director of Online Education and Training California State University, Fullerton; C. Edward Watson Vice President for Digital Innovation AAC&U.

When: 3 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: AAC&U (American Association of Colleges and Universities)

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Wed, March 26 - AI and the Future of News 2025 

What: This day-long event will have sessions on topics like Power, profit and plurality in the age of generative AI; Are journalists telling the most relevant AI stories to their audiences? How three prominent newsrooms are using AI; How will AI reshape society?

Who: Presentations and panel discussions with experts from the University of Oxford and journalists from around the world.

When: 6 am, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: The Reuters Institute

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Wed, March 26 - Writing and Writing Instruction in the Era of AI 

What: This session will examine the core issues around writing in college today and discuss strategies that promote academic integrity, maintain engagement, and encourage learning. Those attending this session will leave with practical solutions for addressing the core issues around college writing today and clarity regarding future trends in writing instruction as AI continues to advance.

Who: Laura Dumin, Professor of English and Technical Writing University of Central Oklahoma; Kyle Jensen, Professor of English and Director of Writing Programs Arizona State University; Sarah Johnson, Academic Integrity Officer, Chair of First-Year Composition, and Writing Center Director Madison Area Technical College; Bethany Miller, Associate Provost and Chief Data Officer Macalester College;  Anna Mills English Instructor College of Marin; C. Edward Watson, Vice President for Digital Innovation AAC&U.

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: AAC&U (American Association of Colleges and Universities)

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Wed, March 26 - GenAI in Action: Demo and Real-World Case Studies Transforming Medical Writing in Global Pharma

What: An off-the-shelf generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) powered medical and regulatory authoring platform, proven in global pharmaceutical deployments. This webinar will showcase real-world case studies via the AuroraPrime platform—a trusted Word add-in already implemented by 10 global pharmaceutical companies and several leading contract research organizations (CRO).  

Who: Sharon Chen, Founder and CEO, AlphaLife Sciences; Karen Devcich, ice President, Medical Writing, Quality & Editing and Clinical Trial Transparency, ICON plc; Cieayrra Boozer, Product Solution Specialist, AlphaLife Sciences.

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: American Medical Writers Association

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Thu, March 27 - AI for journalists  

What: How AI can work as your research partner, helping to brainstorm ideas, mine data, uncover angles and streamline workflows.

Who: Harriet Meyer, an experienced financial journalist.

When: 9 am, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: £5 members (membership is £10 for students)

Sponsor: Women in Journalism

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Thu, March 27 - Navigating the AI Revolution 

What: In late 2024, AAC&U and Elon University’s Imagining the Digital Future Center surveyed senior college and university leaders to discern how they believe AI is affecting higher education and what they think will emerge in the future. This session will begin with a brief overview of key findings from the recently published report on the survey, followed by a conversation among leaders in higher education who will reflect on the findings and offer their perspectives on what lies ahead.

Who: Connie Book President Elon University; Mike Flores, Chancellor Alamo Colleges District  Lynn Pasquerella President AAC&U; Lee Rainie, Director of the Imagining the Digital Future Center Elon University; Yves Salomon-Fernandez Yves Salomon-Fernández, President Urban College of Boston C.; Edward Watson, Vice President for Digital Innovation AAC&U.

When: 2 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: AAC&U (American Association of Colleges and Universities)

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Thu, March 27 - Prototyping AI concepts to reality with AI-in-a-Box  Presented by

What: Stay current with the latest webinars on AI. To continue your learning, browse more than 100,000 webinars, videos and virtual events covering hundreds of focused tech and business topics available on TechTarget's BrightTALK.com platform.

Who: Prosenjit Biswas  Lead Ecosystem Solution Architect, APAC, Red Hat; Jacky Lee  Director, AI Innovation Hub (APJ), Dell Technologie.

When: 11 am, Singapore Time

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Red Hat and Dell Technologies 

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Thu, March 27 – Introduction to Reporting on AI

What: Designed for reporters interested in starting but with minimal or no knowledge of AI. We will dissect what makes a good AI accountability story, from quick turnaround stories to more ambitious investigations, and dig deeper into a few examples.

Who: Mago Torres, The Examination's data editor

When: 12 pm, Pacific

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Pulitzer Center and the Brazilian Association of Investigative Journalism

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Tue, March 18 - The Future of Funding Investigative Journalism: Strategies & Challenges

What: Attendees will learn how to diversify revenue streams, approach funders while safeguarding editorial independence, and adapt to the evolving funding landscape. The panel brings together three top experts with deep experience in media fundraising, business strategy, and philanthropic support for journalism, ready to share their knowledge and real-world strategies.

Who: Pradeep Gairola is vice president and business head at The Hindu, one of India’s leading newspapers; Bridget Gallagher provides fundraising strategy, implementation assistance, and counsel to US and international clients working in media, information access, and civic participation; Willem Lenders is the program manager at Limelight Foundation and co-chair of the Journalism Funders Forum; The moderator is Francisca Skoknic, an accomplished investigative journalist from Chile.

When: 9 am, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Global Investigative Journalism Network

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Tue, March 18 - The World of Social Media

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

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: The Small Business Development Center Widener University

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Tue, March 18 - How to Supercharge Your Data with AI

What: Discover how AI-driven consumer intelligence can help brands and agencies drive meaningful engagement and sustainable growth by leveraging predictive consumer intelligence for enhanced acquisition with leaders from Resonate. You’ll get actionable strategies to: How to use real-time intent signals to spot and act on consumer interest as it happens; Predict churn and best customer modeling to retain customers longer and identify your next best buyers; How to gain first-touch insights to tailor the customer experience from the start with smart website personalization.

Who: Dean de la Pena Vice President, Data Strategy, and SaaS Platform, Grace Hall Product Manager, Data Products Strategy, Resonate.

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Resonate

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Tue, March 18 - 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

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Tue, March 18 - Marketing Trends Nonprofits Need to Know (and Embrace)

What: Join us to discuss the marketing trends that’ll shape your nonprofit’s future and grow your impact, including: Storytelling to impact your nonprofit; Using influencer marketing to increase fundraising; Creating digital experiences that create awareness; Building automation into your marketing and outreach efforts; Taking advantage of latest approaches to search engine optimization;  How to use artificial intelligence (AI) to engage.

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

When: 3 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: FireSpring

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Tue, March 18 - AI Anxiety? A Google Pro Separates Fact from Fiction

What: This session will help you move beyond the AI hype and into hands-on implementation. Discover how Google's AI tools—like Notebook LM—can streamline your workflow, enhance learning experiences, and empower your team with credible, well-structured AI outputs. You'll leave with concrete steps and resources to confidently incorporate AI into your learning programs.

Who: Nikki Le Head of Impact Evaluation, Assessment, and Research, Google.

When: 3 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: ELB Learning

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Tue, March 18 - Piercing the Wall: How to report on sexual abuse in schools

What: Learn how to uncover serious educator misconduct inside often insular academic institutions, including finding sources, obtaining documents, earning trust, interviewing trauma survivors, unlocking key stakeholders and holding educators and administrators accountable.

Who: Matt Drange, a reporter based out of Business Insider's San Francisco bureau. He pieced together, "The predators’ playground: Unraveling 40 years of sexual misconduct at a single California high school."

When: 7 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Student Press Law Center

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Wed, March 19 - The Right to Know: Protecting and Expanding Access to Public Records

What: The evolving landscape of government transparency and the fundamental role that information access plays in maintaining an accountable democracy. The discussion will address key topics such as the legal framework behind freedom of information, the obstacles faced by journalists, librarians, researchers, and citizens in securing public records, and the implications of government secrecy on public trust.

Who: Dr. David Cuillier from the Brechner Center for Freedom of Information; Dr. Frank LoMonte, a legal expert; Dr. Kenneth Evans from Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Education Committee of the Government Documents Round Table

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Wed, March 19 - Questioning Generative AI Through Zinemaking

What: The self-publishing history of zines includes a long tradition of resistance through storytelling and art. While the explosive growth of generative AI in our society has been embraced by many, those interested in media literacy may have doubts about seemingly endless AI boosterism. In this session, we'll discuss making zines as an accessible way of providing opportunities for everyone to share their thoughts on the impact that generative AI will have on their professional and personal lives. Attendees will learn more about the radical possibilities of zines and create their own minizine exploring their hopes and concerns for generative AI.

Who: Violet Fox is a Cataloging & Metadata Librarian at Northwestern University’s Galter Health Sciences Library. She is the creator of the Cataloging Lab, a wiki designed to encourage collaboration in library metadata.

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Media Education Lab

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Wed, March 19 - Unlocking Transparency: State Records Requests for Grassroots Groups

What: This session is designed for grassroots organizations looking to submit state public records requests to uncover critical information and hold government officials accountable. We will cover drafting effective records requests, navigating state-specific laws, engaging with agencies, and overcoming common challenges. Whether you're seeking budget documents, email communications, or policy records, we will break it down for you.

Who: Alissa Lopez, Strategic Partnerships Director at American Oversight; Elizabeth Haddix Senior Counsel at American Oversight; Julia Waddles Researcher at American Oversight.

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: American Oversight

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Wed, March 19 - Advanced Prompt Writing for AI

What: After a quick review of prompt-writing fundamentals, we’ll work on prompts that can do specific designs in MidJourney, DALL-E and the LLMs, including designing a no-code website, and how to double-check that code for malware and other mistakes (there are some good free websites for this). We’ll also work more with Perplexity.ai prompts, which we only touched on in earlier sessions.

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

When: 2 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free for ONA members, $25 for nonmembers

Sponsor: Online News Association

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Wed, March 19 - How Photojournalism Can Better Capture Stories of Hope, Resilience and Climate Solutions

What: How compelling visuals can transform climate solutions into engaging stories, the role of diverse storytellers and subjects in illuminating community-led solutions, and practical insights for capturing solutions.

Who: Photojournalists Damaso Reyes and Justin Cook; Moderated by Project Drawdown’s Drew Arrieta.

When: 2 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Project Drawdown, Solutions Journalism Network

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Wed, March 19 - AI for Nonprofits, Part 1: Unlock Generative AI and Microsoft 365 Copilot for Impact

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: Tech Soup, Microsoft 

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Thu, March 20 - The Local Sports Beat

What: News-academic programs of every size are finding success covering local sports beyond campus. In this discussion, we will hear about what’s working in community sports coverage and how it can strengthen university-led reporting programs.

Who: John Affleck, Knight Chair in Journalism at Penn State; Michael Bruce, department chair of Journalism and Creative Media at the University of Alabama, and Molly Yanity, Director of Sports, Media and Communication at the University of Rhode Island.

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: University of Vermont

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Thu, March 20 - Breaking money misconceptions: How journalists can get clear about their funding

What: Learn how to combat accusations and build trust by getting on the record about where you get your money, how it influences your coverage and why you rely on community support. Join us as we walk you through best practices of how you can get on the record about your funding. We’ll show examples of how other newsrooms are doing this, and give you sample disclosures you can copy to use in your own reporting.

When: 1 pm, Eastern  

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Trusting News

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Thu, March 20 - Online Reporter Caucus: Understanding the New Higher Ed Landscape

What: Help for reporters to make sense of the quickly evolving landscape for higher education students, staff and communities. Reporters will have the opportunity to share ideas, exchange tips and collaborate.  

Who: Megan Henry, reporter, Ohio Capital Journal; Bianca Quilantan, higher education reporter, Politico.

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free to EWA members

Sponsor: Education Writers Association

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Thu, March 20 - Covering the Second Trump Administration

What: How what the Trump administration is doing affects journalists covering Long Island and the region. for Long Island media.

Who: PCLI Board Member Bill Bleyer will moderate, a panel of speakers, including: Tom Brune who has covered Washington for Newsday for 25 years, Harold Holzer has been the director of the Roosevelt House Public Policy Institute at Hunter College, John C. Zaher, founder of the Public Relations and Marketing Group.

When: 7 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: The Press Club of Long Island

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21 Webinars this week about AI, Journalism, & More

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Mon, Feb 24 - Ethical Choice: Responsibility of Social Media Platforms

What: The evolving role and power of social media platforms, challenges to social media legitimacy, responsible use of social media.

Who: Salla-Maaria Laaksonen, Senior Research in the Centre for Consumer Society Research at the University of Helsinki; Taru Nikulainen, Managing Director, Brunnen Communications; Kia Haring, Director, Ethics & Standards, Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management.

When: 8 am, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: ProCom, the Finnish Association of Communications Professionals

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Mon, Feb 24 - Using public library data for decision-making, strategic planning, and advocacy

What: How three public library workers have used data for decision-making, strategic planning, and advocacy.

Who: Sarah Rankin, New York Public Library; Brenda Marshall, Pine River Library, Colorado; Jennifer Gibson; St. Louis County Library.

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Research Institute for Public Libraries

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Mon, Feb 24 - High Value Lies: Ethics and Undercover Investigations in the Contemporary News Environment

What: This webinar will focus on the rise of so-called “ag-gag” laws, designed to criminalize unauthorized investigations of agricultural facilities to expose inhumane or illegal practices.

Who: Alan Chen, co-author of “Truth and Transparency: Undercover Investigations in the Twenty-First Century” and “Free Speech Beyond Words: The Surprising Reach of the First Amendment.” He actively litigates cases in federal courts across the country challenging these statutes, many of which have been struck down as unconstitutional.

When: 6 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom and in-person

Cost: Free

Sponsors: Silha Center for the Study of Media Ethics and Law, the Minnesota Journalism Center, and the Minnesota Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists

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Tue, Feb 25 - Towards an Ethical Compass: Navigating Professional Communication with Integrity

What: How can communication professionals navigate ethical dilemmas with confidence? Explore the development of an Ethical Compass—a framework designed by K1 Kommunikationsforening to support ethical decision-making and enhance trust in professional communication.

Who: Sara Krüger Falk, Executive Director, Global Compact Network Denmark; Pelle Nilsson, Chairperson, K1 Kommunikationsforening; Anders Schroll – Board Member, K1 Kommunikationsforening.

When: 7 am, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Global Alliance

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Tue, Feb 25 - Public Health Journalism: Uncovering and reporting on solution-focused infrastructures

What: Learn about the types of infrastructure that support collaboration between public health and health care delivery systems. Collaborative tools including MOUs among organizations, data-sharing agreements, Community Health Needs Assessments, and creative financing.

Who: Dr. Rishi Manchanda, CEO of HealthBegins

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsors: National Press Club, Common Health Coalition

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Tue, Feb 25 - AI Prompts that (actually) build your brand

What: In this session, you’ll learn the 4 C’s of crafting the perfect prompts and walk away with practical examples of how you can use AI to build your brand.

Who: Jen Blair, Founder, Systemaddicts

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Penn State Small Business Development Center

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Tue, Feb 25 - How to Land Your First Nonfiction Video Gig After Graduation

What: How to land your first nonfiction video job, build a strong portfolio, and stand out in a competitive industry. Learn how to secure paid gigs, navigate freelance vs. staff roles, and pitch your work with confidence. Firsthand insights on breaking into the field and creating impactful documentaries that get noticed.

Who: Award-winning filmmaker Léo Hamelin, a journalist and documentary filmmaker based in New York. Most recently, she was the Head of Documentaries at Brut.

When: 2 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Video Consortium

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Tue, Feb 25 - AI and PR: Responsible Measurement for Impactful Communication

What:  The panel will discuss key insights from PR Journal Vol. 18, Issue 1: latest strategies, best practices, and ethical guidelines for leveraging AI in PR measurement.

Who: Julie O’Neil, Professor & Associate Dean Graduate Studies & Administration at Texas Christian University; Angela Dwyer, Director of the IPR Measurement Commission and Head of Insights at Fullintel; Lightning Czabovsky, Associate Professor at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

When: 4 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Institute for Public Relations

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Tue, Feb 25 - Fighting for Our Rights: The Threats of AI & School Monitoring Software

What: What happened when a school’s new AI-powered monitoring tool could put student reporting materials — including confidential sources and stories in progress — in the hands of administrators.  

Who: Natasha Torkzaban, Morgan Salisbury and Jack Tell who successfully stood up for their press freedom rights as high school seniors.

When: 7 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Student Press Law Center

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Wed, Feb 26 - Data Tools for Climate Reporting: A Journalist’s Guide to PalmWatch & mBio

What: A demo PalmWatch and mBio, online platforms that track deforestation and genetically modified crops, and how to interpret the data.

Who: Data experts David Uminsky, Dylan Halpern, and Susan Paykin from the Data Science Institute

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: University of Chicago

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Wed, Feb 26 - Upskilling for the Future: Navigating the Age of AI

What: The fast-evolving skilling landscape driven by AI; The skills that are emerging and those expected to arise; Creating an organization-wide skill-adoption model; Leveraging technology to drive AI-literacy at scale.

Who: Justin Seeley, Learning Evangelist, Adobe; Dominik Rus, Global Head of Learning and Development Innovation and Technology, TTEC.

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Adobe Learning Manager, Training Magazine Network

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Wed, Feb 26 - Introduction to AI for your Small Business

What: Anon-technical introduction to generative AI technology, tips for implementing AI effectively in your business, some great advice about managing the risks and ethical concerns involved, and will lead you a hands-on exercise using a generative AI tool.

Who: Isabel Krome, a Start-Up Consultant at Temple SBDC.

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Penn State Small Business Development Center

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Wed, Feb 26 - Ethical AI In Design: Craft Inclusive Learning Beyond Biases

What: Practical insights into identifying and mitigating these biases to ensure content is inclusive and represents a spectrum of perspectives.

Who: Tristin Sylvester is the Founder & Chief Learning Architect at Inventio Learning Designs

When: 3 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Training Magazine Network

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Wed, Feb 26 - Trauma-Aware Leadership

What: The session introduces modern, evidence-based approaches to news management that enhance both team resilience and journalistic excellence. We will be discussing how trauma-awareness, a modern, science-informed approach to news management can help sustain morale and productivity in a newsroom.  

Who: Bruce Shapiro is Executive Director of the Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma; Gavin Rees is the Dart Center's Senior Advisor for Training and Innovation.

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma at the Columbia Journalism School and the National Union of Journalists of Ukraine

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Wed, Feb 26 - Strengthen your coverage through honest newsroom conversation and dissent

What: Practical exercises and strategies to welcome dissent in your newsroom. Come ready to discuss challenges and ask questions. 

Who: Trusting News Executive Editor Joy Mayer

When: 2 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Trusting News

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Wed, Feb 26 - The Story of Nellie Bly

What: Nellie made headlines by completing a record-breaking 72-day trip around the world in 1890. Discover how she also achieved much as a war correspondent and benevolent businesswoman.

Who: Actress Debra Ann Miller will portray this pioneer in investigative journalism.

When: 7 pm, Central

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free; This is a hybrid event. Choose to attend in-person or virtually.

Sponsor: League of Women Voters and the Wheaton Public Library, Wheaton, IL

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Thu, Feb 27 & Fri, Feb 28 - Freelance Journalism Conference

What: Sessions on pitching, harnessing artificial intelligence, funding your journalism, podcasting, boosting your income, and more.

Who: Celeste Headlee (NPR, PBS, WNYC) is keynotes and the sessions include editors from Bloomberg, the New York Times, Washington Post, Economic Hardship Reporting Project and more.

When: 10 am, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: $79 for 12 live sessions & access to recordings

Sponsor: Institute for Independent Journalists

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Thu, Feb 27 - Trauma-Informed Journalism Training

What: This training session equips participants with essential tools and skills for handling sensitive stories with care and respect. The training will delve into immersive storytelling, syilx protocols for supporting the grieving, and the sacredness of sharing someone's story.

Who: Your syilx Sisters

When: 10 am - 3 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: The Indigenous Journalists Association

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Thu, Feb 27 - AI’s Impact on Search Marketing: Adapting to a Changing Landscape   

What: Explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping search marketing by altering consumer behavior, reducing website visits through direct AI answers, and transforming search strategies. Learn actionable insights and access free resources to help your organization adapt to these groundbreaking shifts in search and marketing dynamics.

Who: Korena Keys, Founder of Key Media Solutions

When: 2 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: $35

Sponsor: Online Media Campus

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Thu, Feb 27 - From Prompts to AI Agents: The Ultimate Learning & Development Playbook

What: This high-energy session takes you on a fast-track journey from crafting high-impact prompts to deploying AI agents that automate, personalize, and elevate your training programs.

Who: Josh Cavalier Founder, JoshCavalier.ai.

When: 3 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Training Magazine Network

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Fri, Feb 28 - Humans vs. AI: Who Should Design and Deliver Presentations?

What: Recent neuroscience research on how human and AI-designed presentations uniquely impact audience engagement, attention, and memory.

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

When: 11 am, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Training Magazine Network

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8 Webinars This Week about AI, Journalism & Media

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Mon, Feb 3 - AI ChatBot Ethics

What: We examine how children and teens engage with AI tools, from companionship to questionable information sources. Drawing on the BBC TechLife podcast “Dating a Chatbot” and recent high-profile stories, we’ll discuss media literacy strategies to identify risks, navigate misinformation, and foster responsible AI use. Don’t miss this timely conversation on the opportunities and challenges chatbots bring to families today.

Who: Wesley Fryer, an educational technology early adopter / innovator who teaches middle school STEM and media literacy.

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Media Education Lab

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Wed, Feb 5 - The Playbook for GenAI in the News Media Business

What: How best to harness this GenAI technology, common mistakes made, and insights from working on GenAI solutions worldwide. Our guests will present guidelines for those just getting started with GenAI, those with some experience, and those who are now advanced users, ensuring that this session is valuable for news brands at different stages of technological maturity.

Who: Justin Kosslyn, an AI consultant who was previously Director of News Ecosystem products at Google and has also been head of digital products at TED conferences; Lukas Görög, an AI consultant who works extensively on GenAI implementation across industries and draws on his experience as AI and data strategy lead at NZZ, data strategist at Die Presse, and AI consultant for The Thomson Foundation.

When: 10 am, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free to members

Sponsor: International News Media Association

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Wed, Feb 5 - Mini-Lab: AI Tools for Video Creation

What: We’ll experiment with prompts in Sora to build lengthy videos that will have some journalistic value. We’ll start building a prompt library for Sora videos and tweak/test them as we build videos. We’ll cover how to post them properly online (YouTube) and disclose the AI use to readers when posting. Participants will be given a handout with links to all the tools and exercises on how to use them. Prior to the session, have an account set up at Sora and have access to a YouTube account if we want to post the videos there afterward.

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

When: 11 am, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Online News Association

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Wed, Feb 5 - Demystifying AI Agents

What: Real-world examples of how generative and agentic AI can help you work smarter, streamlining workflows, enhancing proactive threat detection, and automating key tasks.

Who: David Irwin, Director of Product Management - AI, Swimlane; Katie Bykowski, Sr. Director of Product Marketing, Swimlane.

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Swimlane

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Thu, Feb 6 - Journalism and Technology Trends and Predictions 2025

What: We unpack the findings for 2025 of the Study of Journalism, the Journalism and Technology Trends and Predictions report—including the transformative role of generative AI in newsrooms, the rise of 'creator-fication' of news and more.

Who: Tom Platt, Global Head of Newsgathering & Video at Reuters; Nic Newman, Senior Research Associate Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism

When: 10 am, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Reuters

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Thu, Feb 6 - Creating Action-FIrst Learning Through AI-Generated Avatars

What: Explore how AI-driven avatars can transform traditional training by simulating real-world conversations, decision-making challenges, and interactive scenarios, Plus learn how to create your own AI avatar using several different AI software tools in a matter of mere minutes. If you have ever wanted to create your own digital twin, this webinar will teach you how to quickly create a digital copy of yourself for use in training, delivering messages, or even just to have a little fun.

Who: Karl Kapp, Director, Institute for Interactive Technologies, Bloomsburg University.

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: OpenSesame

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Thu, Feb 6 -  SEO Basics 2.0: Strategies and Tools to Write Winning Headlines

What: Agentic AI vs. generative AI - what’s the difference? The do’s and don’ts for using AI in your SOC. Tips for getting (and quantifying) the business value of AI. Meet Hero, Swimlane’s private AI companion for SecOps.

Who: Jessie Willms & Shelby Blackley cofounders of SEO for journalists.

When: 2 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Indiegraf

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Fri, Feb 7 - Trust and The Government: What journalists need to know to guide political coverage

What: This briefing that will prepare journalists to cover politics with their audience in mind, while noting their unique role in how the public perceives — and trusts — their federal government.

Who: Max Stier, founding president and CEO, Partnership for Public Service; Elliot C. Williams, training coordinator for the National Press Club Journalism Institute.

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: National Press Club

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14 Webinars This Week about AI, Journalism & Media

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Tue, Jan 21 - How to Build a Podcast Media Empire for You and Your Business!

What: In this webinar, you'll learn how to create, grow, and monetize a podcast that boosts your brand, expands your reach, and positions you as an industry leader.  

Who: Jeffrey Hayzlett, Chairman & Founder, C-Suite Network

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Training Magazine Network

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Tue, Jan 21 - Influencers: How Can They Help Advance Media Literacy?

What: Learn about how social media influencers have been recruited to address important issues in media literacy related to health and safety. In Croatia, social media influencers have collaborated with media literacy experts to combat online harassment. In this program, we'll discuss strategies to develop partnerships with popular online influencers that could be leveraged to combat dis/mis/malinformation.

Who: Igor Kanižaj, PhD is Full Professor at Catholic University of Croatia, Department for Communication Science; Marshall S. Rich is a pioneer in the emerging and unique field of Forensic Cyberpsychology; Scott H. Vlachos is the Executive Director of the Council for Emerging National Security Affairs.

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Media Education Lab

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Tue, Jan 21 - AI-Powered Nonprofits: 2025 Report on AI Adoption Rates, Use Cases, and Outcomes

What: Gain exclusive insights from our recent survey of over 1,000 nonprofits exploring how AI is reshaping the sector. This webinar will unpack the latest findings on how organizations like yours leverage AI to drive efficiency, enhance engagement, and achieve measurable outcomes. From exploring real-world use cases to understanding adoption trends and overcoming challenges, this session will provide actionable insights to help your nonprofit harness the power of AI for greater impact. Whether considering AI for the first time or looking to optimize your current solutions, join us to learn how to position your organization for success in 2025 and beyond.

Who: Kyle Barkins & Joe DiGiovanni, Tapp Network co-founders.

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: TechSoup

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Tue, Jan 21 - AI for Trainers

What: Are you ready to dip your toes into AI for training, but feeling a bit intimidated? This session is an introduction for trainers, a friendly starting point. Whether you tap into AI to design innovative training programs, automate tasks, or personalize the learning experience, it all begins with leveraging prompts.

Who: Becky Becky Pike Pluth President and CEO, The Bob Pike Group; William Rintz from UMU an AI-powered performance learning platform.

When: 3 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Training Magazine Network

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Tue, Jan 21 - Conversation with Reynolds Journalism Institute Project Fellows

What: A conversation with Reynolds Journalism Institute Project Fellows and the projects they are working on.

Who: Andy Lee Roth is directing a project on Algorithmic Literacy for Journalists; Aura Walmer, is building a web-based toolkit that provides journalists with step-by-step guidance for creating data sonification projects; Zoli Csernatony and Dana Amihere are developing DigInThere, a tool to help newsrooms promote more informed, positive engagement in the comments sections.  

When: 7 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Society of Professional Journalists

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Wed, Jan 22 - Artificial Intelligence and Ethics

What: Find out what audiences expect from news when it comes to using AI. Join for a discussion about how AI is being used in photography and what action journalists and policymakers must consider.

Who: Chris Frost, council chair of the National Union of Journalists’ Ethics Council; Felix Simon, research fellow at the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism; Nick Dunmur, photographer and Head of Business & Legal at the Association of Photographers; Mathilde Pavis, international expert in intellectual property, data and ethics.

When: 12:30 pm

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: National Union of Journalists, the voice of journalism in the UK and Ireland for all media, communications and PR workers

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Wed, Jan 22 - AI Tools for Video Creation

What: We’ll cover how to use Sora journalistically, and how to disclose its use to readers. We’ll also look at LensGo, FLUX, Google Video, Runway ML and other text-to-video and image-to-video tools. Participants will be given a handout with links to all the tools and exercises on how to use them. Prior to the session, have an account set up at Sora and RunwayML. And have access to a YouTube account if we want to post the videos there afterward.

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

When: 2 pm, Eastern  

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free for members, $25 for nonmembers

Sponsor: Online News Association

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Wed, Jan 22 - Copyright Confusion? Fair Use to the Rescue!

What: Definitive answers about fair use are tough to find, as most copyright decisions are determined by the courts. Yet, library patrons seek guidance about their use of copyrighted materials more frequently than sometimes the reference desk can handle. This webinar offers strategies for helping patrons make their own use decisions, and solidify the foundations on which fair use decisions are made.

Who: Sara Wolf is an associate professor of technology and media at Auburn University.

When: 2 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Niche Academy

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Wed, Jan 22 - Storytelling for Impact

What: Tips, techniques and tools to help the modern marketer tell better and more impactful stories to activate their audiences around ideas and actions.

Who: Firespring’s Kiersten Hill

When: 3 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Firespring

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Wed, Jan 22 - The Sports Advisers Are In: Breaking Down Barriers

What: There are many reasons why a sports staff may not be generating quality sports content, but the biggest hurdle is not always poor access to athletes. It might also be due to limited imagination and an over-reliance on sources. There are many other ways to diligently and creatively cover athletics on your campus. Stop in to learn ways to develop relationships with athletes, coaches and athletic departments, to take new approaches, and to develop story ideas that should elevate your sports coverage across any platform.

Who: Joe Gisondi, a student media adviser for more than 20 years, is a professor of journalism, director of student publications at Eastern Illinois University; John DiCarlo is the Managing Director of Student Media and the Claire Smith Center for Sports Media at Temple University's Klein College of Media and Communication; Chris Babb is in his sixth year as an instructor in the Rogers Department of Communication and faculty advisor for the student sports media production program at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkansas.

When: 5 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: College Media Association

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Thu, Jan 23 - Introduction to Reporting on AI

What: Designed for reporters interested in getting started but with minimal or no knowledge of AI. We will dissect what makes a good AI accountability story, from quick turnaround stories to more ambitious investigations, as well as digging deeper into a few examples.

Who: Karen Hao is an award-winning journalist covering the impacts of artificial intelligence on society. She was formerly a contributing writer at The Atlantic, a foreign correspondent covering China’s technology industry for the Wall Street Journal, and a senior editor for AI at MIT Technology Review.

When: 11 am, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Pulitzer Center

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Thu, Jan 23 - 5 Surprising Ways to Use AI to Empower Your Editorial Teams

What: AI is transforming the way editorial teams work, but are you using it to its full potential? In this free webinar, we’ll explore five surprising ways AI can enhance your editorial processes, from streamlining content creation to improving audience engagement and optimizing workflows. Discover practical applications you might not have considered and learn how to integrate these tools seamlessly into your team’s daily tasks. 

Who: David Arkin, CEO of David Arkin Consulting.

When: 2 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: New England Newspaper & Press Association

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Thu, Jan 23 - Expert Panel Discussion: Learning Trends 2025

What: This expert panel will share their insights on the transformative learning technologies poised to shape the future.

Who: Karl Kapp, 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, President, The Gronstedt Group.

When: 3 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: OpenSesame

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Thu, Jan 23 – Podcasting 101

What: An insightful discussion on Podcasting 101, where our expert podcasters will cover everything from choosing the right equipment and software to building an engaged audience, monetizing your content, and much more!

Who: Charlotte Norsworthy Varnum, Executive Director at The Red & Black; Wanda Lloyd, Northwestern School of Management/Maynard Institute; Mitch Leff, President Leff & Associates.

When: 7 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free, RSVP at: SPJGeorgia@gmail.com

Sponsor: Society of Professional Journalism

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Tue, Jan 14 - AI Innovator Collaborative

What: A regular gathering for ONA members already using AI in journalism to connect and share ideas.

When: 3 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free to ONA members ($75 annually, $25 students)

Sponsor: Online News Association

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Tue, Jan 14 - Writing and Pitching Reported Personal Essays

What: The popular personal essay is still in demand, but many editors now seek the hybrid reported personal essay, which combines research, interviews, expert quotes, journalism skills, and creative nonfiction storytelling. In this webinar, we will differentiate types of personal essays with an emphasis on the format, process, and tools needed for the reported personal essay genre. We’ll also share advice on markets such as style, travel, life, parenting, health and opinion sections and provide tips on how to pitch editors.

Who: ASJA member and New School writing professor Candy Schulman; Karen Blum, an ASJA member, heads ASJA’s Virtual Education Committee.

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free to members, $20 for nonmembers

Sponsor: The American Society of Journalists and Authors

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Tue, Jan 14 - Fact Checking - A Global Update

What: While all good journalists already fact check their stories, independent fact-checking organizations have sprung up around the world to address the increased misinformation being promoted in social media and by many political figures.

Who: Angie Holan, Director of the International Fact Checking Network, will talk about how the IFCN is helping groups and journalists around the world. Dulamkhorloo Baatar is the founder of NEST Mongolia, the Mongolian affiliate with the IFCN. She will discuss the importance of having an independent fact checking organization, especially in a fledgling democracy, like that in Mongolia.

Retired journalist and educator Jeff South will moderate the session.

When: 7 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Society of Professional Journalists

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Tue, Jan 14 - Create Captivating Marketing Videos Fast using PowerPoint

What: This session will show you how to use PowerPoint to create all of this kind of content so that it’s impactful, shows off your brand in the best light, and effectively communicates. Plus, see how you can not only create it quickly in PowerPoint, but then repurpose the content easily into multiple other formats. You’ll be amazed at what’s possible, and so will your clients. Understand the process for creating visuals for your content that communicate effectively Become a wizard with PowerPoint to create and repurpose content quickly and easily Transform your visual content for use across multiple channels

Who: Richard Goring Director, BrightCarbon

When: 2 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Training Magazine Network

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Wed, Jan 15 - Build Smarter Campaigns with AI-Powered Communication Strategies

What: This interactive workshop teaches participants how to use AI tools like ChatGPT or Jasper to craft personalized donor communication campaigns. Attendees will engage in a hands-on exercise, drafting email templates and social media posts using AI tools with live feedback from experts. They will also learn about how TechSoup’s AI Services can enhance donor engagement and overall impact for nonprofits.

Who: Lisa Quigley Tapp Network; Kayla Walsh Tapp Network.

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: TechSoup

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Wed, Jan 15 - A digital safety primer for journalists

What: Best practices and resources on digital safety for journalists. Attendees will learn how to gauge their own risks, assess their habits and leave with a list of resources they can deploy to improve their digital safety.

Who: Jyoti Madhusoodanan Civic Science Fellow, AHCJ; Alison Joyce Senior analyst, New York Times Information Security Team; Tat Bellamy-Walker Program manager of digital safety training and resources (media), PEN America.

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Association of Health Care Journalists and the National Association of Science Writers

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Wed, Jan 15 - Report for America Information Session

What: Report for America is a national service program that places early-career and experienced journalists in local newsrooms to report on under-covered topics and communities across the United States and its territories. The application is now open for 80+ corps member reporter positions in RFA host newsrooms. If you have any questions or are just curious about RFA, this info session is for you!

Who: - Earl Johnson is Report for America's Vice President of Recruitment and Alumni Engagement. Tim Lampley is Report for America's recruitment manager.  

When: 1:30 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Report for America

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Wed, Jan 15 - Reporting Responsibly on Immigration Policies and Issues in Times of Crisis

What: A conversation with journalists, elected officials, and community activists about responsible reporting on immigration policies and issues. ⁠

Who: Liz Rebecca Alarcon, founder and CEO of Pulso

When: 6 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Latinas Represent, The Pivot Fund

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Thu, Jan 16 - Covering tariffs: What journalists need to know

What: Panelists will discuss how steel tariffs in the early 2000s affected exports, production and employment; What broad-based tariffs could mean for U.S. consumers in 2025 and beyond.[A brief history of tariffs in the U.S. Ideas for humanizing stories about international tariffs and interpreting research for a general audience.

Who: Lydia Cox, an assistant professor of economics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison; Doug Irwin, the John French Professor of Economics at Dartmouth College; Alex Goldmark, executive producer of National Public Radio’s Planet Money.

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Harvard’s Shorenstein Center

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Thu, Jan 16 - 2025’s Top Media and Advertising Data Trends

What: Dive deep into predictions for trends, changes, and new challenges in the wide world of data. You’ll find out: How convergence is shaping the entire ecosystem, data privacy, and how to plan for the future. Predictions for the tactical future of GenAI applications across media and advertising.

Who: David Fisher, industry principal media & entertainment, UK & EMEA, Snowflake; David Wells, industry principal Adtech & Martech, Snowflake: Erin Foxworthy, industry principal, agencies & advertisers, Snowflake.  

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Snowflake, Adweek  

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Thu, Jan 16 - Trump's vowed to deport millions. Are you ready to cover the story?

What: This isn’t just a border story – it could have a significant impact throughout the South, including where you live. It’s time to prepare to cover this critical story. Don’t know anything about immigration? Never covered deportations? We’ll help you get started. We will offer local reporters practical tips on  how to cover immigration, immigration enforcement, detentions and deportations far away from the U.S.-Mexico border. This webinar is geared toward journalists in Arkansas, Tennessee, Louisiana and Mississippi but is open to journalists across the U.S. 

Who: Award-winning Memphis-based reporter Daniel Connolly has reported on immigration issues for news outlets, including The Associated Press, The (Memphis) Commercial Appeal and national legal news service Law360. He wrote a book on Mexican immigration to the South, “The Book of Isaias,” published in 2016.   

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Society of Professional Journalists

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Thu, Jan 16 - How Influencers Are Changing Our Information Ecosystem

What: An overview of the landscape for influencers in today’s media environment, followed by a conversation about how we can understand the role of influencers and consume their content wisely.

Who: Robert Downen, Democracy Reporter, The Texas Tribune; Malynda Hale, actress and activist; Kurt Sampsel, Senior Program Manager, PEN America; Bridget Todd, creator and host, iHeartRadio’s There Are No Girls on the Internet podcast; host, Mozilla Foundation’s IRL podcast.

When: 2 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Pen America

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Thu, Jan 16 - Simplified Video Workflows for Newsrooms

What: This session is designed to equip your newsroom with a simplified process for integrating vertical video into your reporting. Come for a hands-on experience that covers the entire short-form video creation process from pre-production to post-production, while streamlining workflows for you and your team to consistently produce verticals. Also: Leveraging local reporting opportunities, the ins and outs of filming yourself, and a few tricks to boost social engagement while building your presence on social platforms.

Who: Oriel Danielson, video editor at LinkedIn News.

When: 2 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: The Knight Foundation’s Newsroom Collective

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Thu, Jan 16 - IJNR’s Tools for Environmental Justice Reporting  

What: The reporting grants and fellowships offered by the IJNR. These resources are designed to empower journalists to tell impactful stories on environmental justice and natural resource issues. 

Who: Dave Spratt, Chief Executive Officer; Adam Hinterthuer, Director of Programs; Francisco Ramirez Pinedo, Program Associate; Melissa Mylchreest, Director of Communication

When: 5:30 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Institute for Journalism & Natural Resources

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Thu, Jan 16 - The Rise of Citizen Journalism: What does it mean under the Trump 2.0?

What: A panel discussion for creators, journalists, podcasters, photographers, and videographers.

When: 8 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: FrameShift Foundation

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Fri, Jan 17 - Negotiate Like a Rockstar with FSP and IIJ

What: A collaborative discussion of rate negotiation, a vital skill freelancers should leverage both individually and collectively. A panel of experienced freelance journalists from across the industry will discuss strategies for gauging fair rates, setting a ground floor, and pushing for higher pay, better contract terms, and other points of negotiation. Then, attendees and speakers will share success stories, tips, and tricks in facilitated small groups to build our collective wisdom.

Who: Lily Meyer - Moderator, writer and organizer with the National Writers Union's Freelance Solidarity Project; Joseph Lee - Freelance journalist and author; Mónica Ortiz Uribe - Freelance journalist; Erin McGregor - Program Manager, Association of Independents in Radio Katherine; Reynolds Lewis - founder of the Institute for Independent Journalists.

When: 12 noon, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Institute for Independent Journalists and the National Writers Union's Freelance Solidarity Project

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Tue, Jan 7 - 5 Things you should do in 2025 to leverage AI for Learning Speaker   

What: In this forward-looking session, you'll gain actionable insights on five critical steps to harness AI's power for learning; Build a Personalized Learning Coach with LLMs; Implement Adaptive Content Engagement Systems; Create Immersive AI-Driven Simulations for Skill Development; Establish an AI Ethics Framework for Learning Initiatives Integrate AI-Enhanced Performance Support Tools

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

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: OpenSesame

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Tue, Jan 7 - Social Media Boot Camp, part 1

What: Why social media is critical for your organization. The fundamentals of thought leadership Content pillars – what they are and how to use them. Top 6 social media platforms to help you create awareness for your organization. 12 key metrics to measure 5 tips for optimizing your social media presence.

Who: Kiersten Hill, Firespring

When: 3 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Firespring

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Tue, Jan 7 - The AI Metadata Assistant in the Metadata Editor

What: The AI Metadata Assistant uses a Large Language Model generative AI to process information about a library resource, and suggest relevant metadata to the cataloger to help make the cataloging process quicker and more efficient. The cataloger can then review the suggested data and accept, correct or dismiss it, as well as add more complex, expert metadata and library-specific metadata.

Who: Yoel Kortick, Senior Librarian, Ex Libris; Lili Daie, Product Manager Ex Libris

When: 10 am, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: PQ Training Ops

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Tue, Jan 7 - Exploring AI’s Impact on California Publishers

What: This interactive webinar will set the stage for the series, fostering conversation and collaboration among California publishers about the impact of AI on our industry.

When: 12 pm, Pacific

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: California News Publishers Association

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Wed, Jan 8 - 2025 B2B Digital Marketing Predictions & Resolutions 

What: Insights from marketing leaders about what we should expect to encounter in 2025.  

Who: Lou Cohen Director, Digital Marketing & Demand Generation Leader, Digital Marketing Professor NYU, Yeshiva University, & CUNY Baruch College

When: 3 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Association of National Advertisers

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Wed, Jan 8 - Social Media Boot Camp, part 2

What: Use social media to connect with constituents. Monitor conversations to stay ahead of the curve. Get people to advocate on your behalf. Navigate social media advertising and understand when to use it.

Who: Kiersten Hill, Firespring

When: 3 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Firespring

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Thu, Jan 9 - Generative AI And Academic Integrity: Some Considerations

What: Ways that you can limit dishonest use of these tools, whether in academic writing, computer code assignments, or other fields. We will discuss various digital tools and pedagogical techniques that have been proposed to combat dishonest behavior with AI, and we will evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of each.  

When: 11 am, Central

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free (with a UChicago ID)

Sponsor: University of Chicago

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Thu, Jan 9 - The Future of Learning: AI-Driven Personalization Speaker 

What: Through real-world examples and research, attendees will gain actionable insights into measuring learner states, leveraging AI’s predictive capabilities, and designing content for an AI-enabled ecosystem. Learn how to embrace emerging technologies like chatbots as one-on-one tutors and prepare for the future of instructional design.

Who: Josh Cavalier Founder, JoshCavalier.ai

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Training Magazine Network

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Thu, Jan 9 - Using AI Tools To Promote Meaningful Learning

What: The objectives of this one-hour workshop are to consider the impact AI tools are having or stand to have on teaching and learning in your various fields of study; articulate your vision for AI’s role in your teaching; and explore ways you might integrate AI into meaningful learning activities. We’ll review some best practices and some suggestions for using AI as part of your learning environment that have resulted from the larger pedagogical conversation thus far.

When: 2 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free (with a UChicago ID)

Sponsor: University of Chicago

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Mon, Dec 16 - Open and Hidden Sources for Your Climate Investigation; part 1

What: This webinar series will help you discover open and hidden sources, refine your investigative skills, and learn how to navigate information challenges in climate journalism.

Who: Iryna Ponedelnik Project Manager 

When: 6 am, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Network for Border Crossing Journalism

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Tue, Dec 17 - How to Build a Chatbot Using Gen AI: Accelerating Learning Through Conversation

What: We'll explore the fascinating neuroscience behind chatbot learning, walk you through the step-by-step process of designing your own chatbot, and equip you with essential dos and don'ts for effective implementation.

Who: Margie Meacham is an expert in adapting AI technology to accelerate learning and support performance. She teaches training organizations around the world how to leverage AI for education and training.

When: 3 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Training Magazine Network

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Wed, Dec 18 - Open and Hidden Sources for Your Climate Investigation; part 2

What: This webinar series will help you discover open and hidden sources, refine your investigative skills, and learn how to navigate information challenges in climate journalism.

Who: Iryna Ponedelnik Project Manager 

When: 6 am, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Network for Border Crossing Journalism

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Wed, Dec 18 - News x Bluesky

What: Share your questions about Bluesky, what you’re thinking about in this space, the successes/challenges of your experimentation on it.

Who: Bluesky’s Emily Liu

When: 4 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Online News Association

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Mon, Dec 2 - Conspiracy Theories & the 2024 US Election

What: We’ll examine the falsehoods that gained momentum in the weeks leading up to the general election and those that have emerged in its aftermath. Drawing from both recent and historical examples, we’ll explore how conspiracy theories influence democratic processes, public trust, and media coverage. Through the lens of media literacy and critical thinking strategies like the SIFT framework, participants will engage with the broader cultural and political impacts of these narratives and discuss tools for navigating misinformation in a polarized landscape.  

Who: Wesley Fryer, STEM and media literacy teacher

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Media Education Lab

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Mon, Dec 2 - Leveraging Short-Form Video: Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts

What: Expertise on creating impactful short-form videos. Learn how to: Use Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts to grow your audience. Create engaging video content that boosts brand visibility. Apply practical techniques for effective video marketing.

Who: Junior Consultant & Photography Expert Gabriela Fialova and Junior Consultant & Digital Content Team Coordinator Austin Moyer.

When: 5 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Small Business Development Center, Widener University

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Tue, Dec 3 - How To Make Ocean Stories Thrive in Your Newsroom

What: Go behind the scenes of the project, that explores the state of ocean reporting, identifies gaps in media coverage, and proposes new ways to enhance storytelling. What environmental editors look for in stories, and explore how to engage audiences with compelling ocean storytelling. 

Who: Benji Jones, an environmental journalist and photographer based in New York; Jennifer Adler, an underwater photojournalist based in California; Jessica Aldred runs the Pulitzer Center's ocean reporting fellowships and grants program; Paige Vega, Vox's climate editor.

When: 11 am, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Pulitzer Center

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Tue, Dec 3 - Introduction to AI for Nonprofits

What: Discover how AI tools can improve your nonprofit's website experience and marketing strategy.

Who: Jon Hill, Tapp Network Web Project Manager; Tareq Monuar, Web Developer

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: TechSoup

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Tue, Dec 3 - GenAI: Navigating changes to the scholarly literature research process

What: Learn more about potential impacts of GenAI on search and discovery and Elsevier’s GenAI literacy program.      

Who: Emily Singley Vice President, North American Library Relations Elsevier; Pam Vitu Manager, Customer Engagement Marketing Elsevier; Lingni Zhou Director Product Management Elsevier.

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Elsevier

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Tue, Dec 3 - Using Generative AI Tools for Optimizing Writing and Research

What: This workshop will demonstrate how instructors can enhance writing and research with more effective and comprehensive searches. Participants will need a smart device to explore AI tools such as Perplexity, Consensus, ChatGPT, and Claude along with the session facilitators.

Who: Maria Barefoot Associate Librarian and Online Learning Librarian, University of Delaware; AI Literacy & Content Creation, University of Delaware.

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: University of Delaware

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Tue, Dec 3 - Introduction to Solutions Journalism

What: 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

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Wed, Dec 4 - Building Effective Rubrics with ChatGPT

What: In this workshop, you’ll learn how to leverage ChatGPT to develop rubrics that directly align with your assignment instructions. We’ll ensure that students can easily see the connection between the assignment directions and the rubric criteria, with all requirements clearly reflected in both.  

Who: Rachel Lapp, Instructional Designer, University of Delaware,

When: 10 am, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: University of Delaware

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Wed, Dec 4 - How to Make Criminal Justice Reporting Accessible in the Classroom

What: This is a session for journalism educators and advisors to have a dialogue on how to share criminal justice datasets and reporting resources with student journalists, so they can hit the ground running on topics such as: Conditions in jails and prisons, The political opinions of incarcerated people,  Correctional officer shortages, Book bans behind bars.  

Who: David Eads, Data Editor, The Marshall Project; Nicole Lewis, Engagement Editor, The Marshall Project.

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: The Marshall Project, the Student Press Law Center and the Center for Community News at the University of Vermont.  

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Wed, Dec 4 - Podcast Marketing 101

What: A discussion of the best tactics for podcast growth. Get an exclusive look at The Podglomerate's tried-and-true playbook (used for their acclaimed podcast clients like PBS, Netflix, and Harvard) for optimized podcast publicity, marketing, cross-promotions, app features, and paid acquisition.

Who: Webby Award-winning judge Joni Deutsch, SVP of Marketing & Audience Development at The Podglomerate; Nick Borenstein, General Manager, Webby Award   

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Webby Awards

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Wed, Dec 4 - Bystander Intervention: How to be an ally when you witness online abuse

What: Abusive trolls are joining forces to disproportionately target writers and journalists to intimidate, discredit, and silence. Each and every one of us can be an ally. Join for this interactive training, where we’ll give you the tools you need to intervene safely and effectively when you witness online abuse.

Who: Gisela Pérez de Acha Consultant and Trainer, Online Abuse Defense Program; Amelia Prochaska Training and Facilitation Specialist, Right to Be.

When: 2 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: PEN America and Right To Be

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Wed, Dec 4 - The Power of Storytelling in Fundraising: How to Reach the Right Audience with Your Mission

What: In this webinar, we will share how the power of storytelling in tandem with tailored, targeted messaging can help you reach the right audience with your mission to help you fundraise and build loyalty in your community year round. We will also show you the Constant Contact tools you can use to segment and grow your list and discuss how to use AI and multichannel campaigns to reach them at the right place and the right time.

Who: Thomas Nettesheim, Constant Contact Partner Success Manager and Sales Engineer

When: 2 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: TechSoup

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Wed, Dec 4 - Multi-Platform Branding: Consistency Across Digital and Physical Spaces

What: How to create a consistent brand experience across both digital and physical platforms. You’ll learn:  How to maintain brand consistency across various channels. Best practices for aligning digital and offline branding. Ways to enhance customer trust and recognition through cohesive branding.

Who: Branding Specialist Ricky Fitts, Social Media Specialist Casey Remolde.

When: 5 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Small Business Development Center, Widener University

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Thu, Dec 5 - Simplify and Contextualize Your Audience Data with Metrics for News

What: Hear from newsrooms from the U.S. and Canada that use API’s Metrics for News (MFN) to launch new products, present journalism in new formats, stop producing what isn’t working and improve reader experiences.

Who: Erin Lebar, Manager of Audience Engagement for News, Winnepeg Free Press; Elizabeth Couch,  Director of Audience Engagement, Crain’s City Brands; headshot of Liz Worthington Liz Worthington  Director of Product Strategy, American Press Institute.

When: 12:30 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: American Press Institute

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Thu, Dec 5 - America in the age of AI

What: The impact of AI across industries and the race for global technological primacy.

Who: Palantir CTO Shyam Sankar, Runway CEO Cristóbal Valenzuela and top economic experts.

When: 4:30 Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: The Washington Post

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Thu, Dec 5 – The Futurist: The Age of AI  

What: The impact of AI across industries and the race for global technological primacy.   

Who: Palantir CTO Shyam Sankar, Runway CEO Cristóbal Valenzuela, McKinsey Global Institute director Kweilin Ellingrud and New York University Stern School of Business chief AI architect Conor Grennan

When: 4:30 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Washington Post, IBM

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Fri, Dec 6 - Introduction to Reporting on AI

What: This webinar is designed for reporters interested in getting started but with minimal or no knowledge of AI. We will dissect what makes a good AI accountability story, from quick turnarounds to more ambitious investigations, and dig deeper into a few examples. 

Who: Gabriel Geiger, an Amsterdam-based investigative journalist specializing in surveillance and algorithmic accountability reporting.

When: 3:30 am, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Pulitzer Center and the Arab Reporters for Investigative Journalism

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Fri, Dec 6 - Presidential Transition Briefing: What journalists should know about the transfer of power before Inauguration Day

What: This virtual briefing will help journalists understand the post-election milestones and planning requirements that presidents-elect must follow to ensure a smooth, effective transfer of power — and what happens when the incoming administration has not followed the traditional process.

Who: Max Stier, founding president and CEO of the Partnership for Public Service; Valerie Smith Boyd, director of the Center for Presidential Transition.

When: 11 am, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: National Press Club, The Partnership for Public Service

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Mon, Oct 28 - 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, Google Pinpoint and other Google tools to check election claims. We’ll break down doctored video and audio with FramebyFrame and Deepfake-o-meter. We’ll also look at the innovative Rolliapp.com to track disinformation spreaders on social channels.

Who: Mike Reilley has been a lecturer in data and digital journalism at the University of Illinois Chicago and is a digital tools trainer in the Google News Initiative training program.

When: 1:30 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: RTDNA/Google News Initiative

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Tue, Oct 29 - Documenting War Through Photography with Ron Haviv

What: Insights into capturing images that serve both as historical records and tools for justice. This session will focus on how journalists can use photography to investigate war crimes, shining a light on how images can be critical pieces of evidence in the search for truth.

Who: Award-winning photojournalist Ron Haviv. From conflict zones to courtrooms, Haviv’s work has been instrumental in documenting atrocities and ensuring accountability.

When: 9 am, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Global Investigative Journalism Network

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Tue, Oct 29 - Leveraging AI Tools like ChatGPT to Accelerate Your Business Growth

What: Discover how AI tools like ChatGPT can revolutionize your business operations and drive exponential growth. Topics include: An introduction to AI and how it can be integrated into business operations; Real-world examples of how businesses use AI tools like ChatGPT to enhance productivity and customer engagement; 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: Jeff Bullock, CEO & Founder of PRISM AI Consultants.

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Small Business Development Center, Widener University

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Tue, Oct 29 - Funding Quality Journalism Isn’t Just Good for Democracy—It’s Good for Business

What: The critical role of supporting quality journalism, particularly with the nation approaching a major election in November. Amid growing misinformation, advertisers can play a key part in protecting democracy by investing in trusted news environments.  The session will feature findings from a joint Teads and Lumen study.

Who: Jesse Waldele, Wall Street Journal; Jana Meron, Washington Post; Alexis Williams; Rick Corteville, Lenovo; Mike Dupree, Teads; John Trotter, Teads; Kate Chunka, MMA.

When: 12:30 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Teads, Marketing Management Association  

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Tue, Oct 29 - Navigating Disinformation

What: The critical role of AI in shaping this election cycle, unpacking the complexities of disinformation and its implications for journalism.

Who: Jiore Craig Resident Senior Fellow at the Institute for Strategic Dialogue, focuses on Digital Integrity.

When: 5 pm, Eastern 

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: National Association of Hispanic Journalists  

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Wed, Oct 30 - The Digital Media Sweet Spot

What: Designed for sales leaders, you'll learn how digital products work together to get your clients the best results.

Who: Shannon Kinney, Dream Local Digital

When: 11 am, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Local Media Association

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Wed, Oct 30 - Electoral Frontiers': Democracy's Challenge to Rising Authoritarianism

What: Around the world, authoritarianism is seeing a resurgence, challenging democratic norms and institutions. New regimes exploit democratic processes to gain power, then systematically erode civil liberties, minority rights, and checks on their authority. Even countries with long democratic histories are grappling with the danger of authoritarian political movements that threaten to undermine long-standing democratic traditions and values. Join the Pulitzer Center to discuss the rise of authoritarianism and threats to democracy.

Who: Ana Luiza Albuquerque is a Brazilian journalist and a staff reporter at Folha de S.Paulo, where she covers politics and human rights; Simon Ostrovsky is an award-winning documentary filmmaker and a PBS NewsHour special correspondent who has covered the Middle East, Asia, and the countries of the former Soviet Union extensively throughout his career.

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: The Pulitzer Center

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Wed, Oct 30 - Webinar Examines How AI Lawsuits Could Affect Copyrighted Content

What: A panel of experts who’ll discuss the lawsuits and AI’s impact on copyright law and protections for writers.

Who: Regan Smith, senior vice president and general counsel at the News/Media Alliance, and a recognized expert in intellectual property law and policy; Umair Kazi, director of policy and advocacy at the Authors Guild, a professional organization of over 15,000 writers; Maggie Harrison Dupré, an award-winning journalist and senior staff writer for Futurism, where she covers AI and its intersections with media, information and the internet.

When: 1:30 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: American Society of Journalists & Authors

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Wed, Oct 30 - Content That Converts: Strategies for Impactful Newsletters

What: In this session, learn how to create engaging newsletters that not only captivate your audience but also boost your revenue and support your goals. Whether you’re an experienced newsletter creator or just starting out, this webinar will offer actionable insights and practical strategies to enhance your newsletter’s effectiveness.

Who: David Arkin, CEO of David Arkin Consulting

When: 2 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Indiegraf

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Wed, Oct 30 - Making the call: How the AP calls election results

What: This webinar will dig into questions about how the Associated Press conducts their election counting, how the count and certification process works, and how reporters should use and convey that information to the public. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of the elections process, helping to build trust amid widespread election misinformation.

Who: Katie Bernard, Politics Reporter at The Philadelphia Inquirer; Sally Buzbee (moderator), Visiting Nieman Fellow at Harvard University and former executive editor of The Washington Post and The Associated Press; Tia Mitchell, Washington Correspondent at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution; David Scott, Vice President and Head of News Strategy at The Associated Press; Robert Yoon, Elections and Democracy Reporter at The Associated Press

When: 2 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

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

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Wed, Oct 30 - Retirement Planning for Freelance Journalists

What: Regardless of age , freelance journalists need to have a strong financial plan and retirement options in mind before they are needed. Find out how to build a more-secure future for yourself, your family and your freelance business in this practical session about planning in increments, income stream and tax diversification, the value of a rainy-day fund, adjusting savings for inflation, and more.

Who: Financial services professionals Bennie Currie and Celeste Garrett

When: 7 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Society of Professional Journalists

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Fri, Nov 1 - Case Study: Enhancing Fact-Checking with AI at Der Spiegel

What: The Spiegel Group, one of Germany’s most influential media companies, built out an AI tool to support their fact-checking process. Their experimental AI fact-checking system aims to automate routine verification tasks, potentially improving efficiency and accuracy while maintaining journalistic integrity and leveraging human expertise. Join us for a live session to learn how they built it, what they’ve learned and what comes next, and to ask your questions about how the tool came together.

Who: Spiegel Group representatives

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Online News Association

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Mon, Oct 21 - Introduction to Reporting on AI 

What: We will dissect what makes a good AI accountability story, from quick turnaround stories to more ambitious investigations, and dig deeper into a few examples. Held in English and Arabic.

Who: Gabriel Geiger, an Amsterdam-based investigative journalist specializing in surveillance and algorithmic accountability reporting.

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Pulitzer Center and the Arab Reporters for Investigative Journalism

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Tue, Oct 22 - AI & Copyright

What: The issues of copyright when using artificial intelligence (AI).

Who: Cheryl Coyle from Central Piedmont Community College

When: 10 am, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: NC Library Assoc.

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Tue, Oct 22 - Using AI Effectively in PowerPoint

What: We'll explore simple, effective ways to use AI within PowerPoint and beyond, all to boost your presentation game.

Who: Geetesh Bajaj Microsoft, PowerPoint MVP (Most Valuable Professional). Owner, Indezine.

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Training Magazine Network

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Wed, Oct 23 - Navigating Artificial Intelligence: Perplexity.ai, Claude 3, and More

What: Discover a range of AI tools like Perplexity.ai and Claude 3, and learn how to choose the right ones to address your specific needs and challenges.

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Small Business Development Center, Widener University

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Wed, Oct 23 - What’s New With News/Academic Partnerships in Public Media

What: We’ll share our challenges and successes in producing high-quality student journalism.

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: University of Vermont

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Wed, Oct 23 - Student Photojournalism Workshop

What: Learn to use imagery to expose hidden truths about their own communities and advocate for change.

Who: Nitashia Johnson, a multimedia artist and educator.

When: 5 pm, Pacific

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Pulitzer Center and the Las Fotos Project

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Wed, Oct 23 - 10 things to do to ensure your search traffic grows  

What: We’ll look at the technical and content-focused tactics that will ensure you’re winning the local SEO game.

Who: David Arkin, CEO of David Arkin Consulting

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Local Media Association

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Wed, Oct 23 - Master Your Social Media Message: A Take Away Framework for Consistent Content Creation

What: Learn a new approach to social media marketing that gets straight to the heart of your audience and takes the pressure off posting! Each participant receives a fill-in-the-blank Content Creation Workbook to apply to your specific business, which makes showing up on social media consistently your new normal. Take the guesswork out of promoting your business online.

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Small Business Development Center, Widener University

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Thu, Oct 24 - Teaching Media Literacy with Social Media News

What: In this webinar, Roy will introduce us to media evaluation techniques he learned at CIA and show us how anyone—not just CIA analysts—can build their skills at evaluating the accuracy, credibility, logic, and argumentation of posts on social media. He will argue that these skills are critical for us to engage in civic discourse and build a stronger democracy.  

Who: Roy Whitehurst, a former CIA analyst and instructor who spent 30+ years evaluating written information, photos, videos, and other media collected by the CIA and then taught media literacy skills to new CIA analysts. He is the author of the new book, Teaching Media Literacy with Social Media News: Practical Techniques for Middle and High School Classrooms.

When: 4 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Media Education Lab

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Fri, Oct 25 - Learn how 8 journalists using AI are transforming their work Oct 25  

What: Presentations of real-world applications of AI that are redefining the future of journalism.

Who: Nikita Roy, program lead, host of the Newsroom Robots podcast, and ICFJ Knight Fellow; Dustin Block – Former Audience Development Lead at Graham Media Group; Caiwei Chen– Freelance Journalist; David Cohn – Senior Director of Research & Development at Advance Local; Selymar Colón – Managing Director of Platea Media at Red Ventures Puerto Rico; Rodney Gibbs – Head of Audience & Product at the National Trust for Local News; Monsur Hussain – Head of Innovation at the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development; Ludwig Siegele – Senior Editor of AI Initiatives at The Economist; Clare Spencer – AI Delivery Manager at Newsquest Media Group

When: 10 am, Central

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: The AI Journalism Lab at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY.

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Tue, Sept 3 - Solutions Journalism 101

What: This Solutions Journalism Network webinar will explore the ins and outs 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 16,000 stories tagged by beat, publication, author, location, and more, a virtual heat map of what’s working around the world.

When: 9 am, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: xxx

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Tue, Sept 3 - Introduction to AI for Nonprofits

What: Discover how AI can improve your nonprofit's website experience, from user interaction to content personalization. Learn the fundamentals of using AI for effective, data-driven marketing strategies that resonate with your audience. Explore accessible AI tools that can be easily integrated into your current website and marketing efforts.  

Who: Jon Hill Tapp Network Web Project Manager; Tareq Monuar Web Developer

When: 12 pm

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: TechSoup

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Wed, Sept 4 – Social Media 102

What: Join us to learn how to: Use social media to connect with constituents. Monitor conversations to stay ahead of the curve. Get people to advocate on your behalf. Navigate social media advertising and understand when to use it.

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

When: 3 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Firespring

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Wed, Sept 4 - The Promise and Perils of AI in Election Coverage 

What: Two journalists with expertise in different areas of generative AI will examine the double-edged sword AI technology presents in elections — to help journalists produce more nuanced reporting or to deceive the public with fake but hyper-realistic images, videos and audio.

Who: Zach Seward, editorial director of AI initiatives for The New York Times; Loreben Tuquero, a reporter covering misinformation and generative AI for PolitiFact.

When: 5 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Society of Professional Journalists

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Wed, Sept 4 - The Secrets to Capturing Attention in a Non-Linear World 

What: Research from Infillion on consumers’ attitudes toward ads and media buyers’ attitudes toward measuring attention. You’ll find out:  How attention’s role in measuring advertising success has been upended by the collapse of the traditional purchase funnel Why ads that get the most attention often aren’t the most effective Where attention metrics fit in a holistic measurement strategy and how they can inform real-time changes in media strategy.

Who: Dasha Gorin, Director of Research, Infillion; Jen Soch, Executive Director, Channel Solutions, GroupM; Marc Guldimann, CEO & founder, Adelaide

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Ad Tech Platform Infillion

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Thu, Sept 5 - Children in the News: Journalism and the Rights of the Child

What: In this webinar, panelists will offer tips for quality journalism in reporting the rights of children, talk about their stories and the challenges they faced working with young and vulnerable people.

Who: Hannah Dreier, investigative reporter for The New York Times; Aidan White, President of the Ethical Journalism Network; Hadeel Arja, the founder of Tinyhand, the winner of the Google News Initiative 2021; Ankush Kumar, a freelance content writer, researcher, and conference producer who has previously worked at the Economic Times and the Financial Express; Bhavya Dore, a Mumbai-based freelance journalist. Her work has appeared in the BBC and The Guardian; Cherian George, the editor and publisher of What’s Up, a Singapore newspaper for schoolchildren mostly aged 10-12; Nadia Azhgikhina, Director of PEN Moscow; Aidan White  President of the Ethical Journalism Network.

When: 9 am, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: The Fetisov Journalism Awards

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Thu, Sept 5 - Case Study: How local newspaper iTromsø built a custom AI tool for story research and discovery

What: An under-the-hood session with the team behind iTromsø's Djinn, an AI-powered tool designed to streamline research and news gathering.

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. Since 2020 he has headed iTromsø’s data journalism lab, which uses AI to develop new editorial tools for 70 local newspapers in the Polaris Media Group in Norway.

When: 11 am, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Online News Association

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Thu, Sept 5 - Case Study: What we can learn about AI and elections from the world’s biggest election

What: India’s Deepfakes Analysis Unit, winner of the most innovative collaboration at GlobalFact 11, has been at the forefront of addressing AI-generated misinformation — audio and video content — since its launch in March. This one-of-a-kind project offers a solution to how misinformation at scale spread through generative AI can be addressed by pooling in resources and expertise from across the globe — especially during India’s recently concluded federal election when the scale and volume of misinformation was massive. Join us to learn about the project and how the lessons learned through this collaboration can be replicated by newsrooms around the world.

Who: Oren Etzioni, Founder, TrueMedia.org; Pamposh Raina, Head, Deepfakes Analysis Unit of the Misinformation Combat Alliance; Jency Jacob, Managing Editor, Boom Live; Gautham Koorma, Computer Vision and Machine Learning Engineer, GetReal Labs

When: 12, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Online News Association

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Fri, Sept 6 - Innovation for Social Change - Entrepreneurial Thinking for Nonprofits

What: –How Wildly Successful Nonprofits Inspire and Deliver Results.

Who: Leah Kral Senior Director of Strategy and Innovation at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University

When: 11 am, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Challey Institute, North Dakota State University

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Tue, Aug 13 - Enhance Your eLearning with Audio Using the All-new Adobe Captivate

What: Discover how to take your eLearning courses to the next level with audio integration in Adobe Captivate. In this comprehensive webinar, you'll learn the importance of audio in eLearning, best practices for recording and editing, and how to seamlessly incorporate audio into your Captivate projects. Our expert instructor will guide you through step-by-step demonstrations, tips for ensuring high-quality sound, and techniques for engaging learners with effective audio. This session is designed to provide valuable insights and practical knowledge to enhance your eLearning content. Join us and transform your courses with the power of audio!

Who: Sharath Ramaswamy Senior eLearning Evangelist, Adobe

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Training Magazine Network

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Wed, Aug 14 - Guidelines for Covering Women in Politics

What: A discussion of the recently released the Guidelines for Covering Women in Politics, which focuses on sourcing, framing and language in political news. These best practices were created by NPF and 20 journalist-fellows.  

Who: Sonya Ross Editor-in-chief, Black Women Unmuted; Debbie Walsh Director, Center for American Women and Politics; Sameea Kamal Politics Reporter, CalMatters

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: The National Press Foundation, Pivotal Ventures

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Wed, Aug 14 - A Place Called Vertigo: A Skeptic’s Guide to AI, Large Language Models, and Research Libraries

What: This webinar will offer some potential frameworks for using these tools responsibly and effectively. The webinar will close with a consideration of how these tools might amplify, rather than displace, the roles and values of contemporary research libraries.

Who: Alexander J. Carroll is the Associate Director of the Science and Engineering Library at Vanderbilt University

When: 2 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Association of Southeastern Research Libraries

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Thu, Aug 15 - Mini Lab: AI Tools for Audio Journalists

What: Join us for a quick, facilitated session where you’ll get to experiment with generative AI audio. Participants will explore what generative AI audio is, learn about available tools, discuss ethical considerations, and even create historical reenactments using synthetic voices. It’s an engaging way to dive deeper into the capabilities and implications of AI in the audio space.

Who: Davar Ardalan Founder, TulipAI

When: 2 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Online News Association

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Thu, Aug 15 – How Fact-Checking Works — And Why it Matters

What: This webinar provides an overview of the main types of fact-checking and what’s involved, and a discussion of the methods used to verify information and how fact-checking helps them tell stories and inform their audiences.

Who: Wilkine Brutus, Palm Beach County Correspondent, Producer, and Host, WLRN Public Media; Laura Zommer, Co-founder and CEO, Factchequeado; Kurt Sampsel, Senior Program Manager, PEN America

When: 2 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Pen America

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Thu, Aug 15 – Elevating Diversity in Journalism

What: This panel delves into the critical efforts and strategies newsrooms are employing to enhance diversity on their business desks and beyond. Industry leaders and journalists will share insights and their approaches to creating more inclusive and representative media environments.

Who: Imani Moise, Personal Economics Reporter, The Wall Street Journal, Co-Chair of NABJ Business Task Force; Ali Jackson-Jolley, Newsroom Leader; Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives, Forbes; Naomi Ishisaka, Assistant Managing Editor, The Seattle Times; Olivia Santiago, Recruitment Lead, Bloomberg; Bowdeya Tweh, Chicago Bureau Chief, The Wall Street Journal

When: 1 pm

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: The Society for Advancing Business Editing and Writing

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Fri, Aug 16 - Structuring Your Story: Master class on organizing narrative, breaking new

What: This four-hour virtual workshop will feature award-winning reporters and editors. Participants will: Gain go-to story structures that can be applied efficiently and effectively to almost any story. Hone skills for writing sharper ledes and memorable endings. Get inspiration for ways to organize notes, find the telling quotes, work with data, and build out the story. Whether you are an experienced journalist or new to the business you will develop some new approaches to story writing.  

Who: Lane DeGregory, a Pulitzer Prize-winning staff writer at the Tampa Bay Times; Beth Francesco, executive director, National Press Club Journalism Institute; Wesley Lowery, executive editor of Investigation Reporting Workshop at American University and a Pulitzer Prize winner; Steve Padilla, Los Angeles Times Column One editor; Eric Tucker, national security reporter for the Associated Press

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: $65-75

Sponsor: Journalism Institute of the National Press Club

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Tue, Aug 6 - Why Can’t I Just Google It?  

What: Join us to lift the curtain and explore the motivations and methods behind this ubiquitous search engine and learn how CloudSource can open the door to 60 million open access and open educational resources.

Who: Maryska Connolly CloudSource, Director of Partnerships & Communications  

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: CloudSource

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Tue, Aug 6 - From Boomers to Zoomers: Cracking the Code of Cross-Generational Engagement 

What: In this session, participants will: Understand the needs and concerns of each generation, gain skills and strategies to engage and train each generation, and learn how immersive and game-based learning increases participation and knowledge retention.

Who: Ellen Burns-Johnson, VP of Learning Strategy - Growth & Strategy Team, ELB Learning 

When: 3 pm, Pacific

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: ELB Learning 

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Tue, Aug 6 - What Journalists Should Know About Election Security: Threats and Mitigations

What: Attendees will learn about: the landscape of threats to the 2024 U.S. elections, what those threats mean practically to the security or integrity of the elections process, what election officials, vendors and the federal government are doing to protect the security and resilience of the U.S. election infrastructure.

Who: Cait Conley is the Senior Advisor to the Director, a role that includes responsibilities supporting CISA’s election security efforts. Conley leads CISA’s work in partnering with state and local election officials to manage and reduce risk to the Nation’s election infrastructure.

When: 12:30 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Harvard’s Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy

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Tue, Aug 6 - The Formula for Social Media Success

What: Learn the key differences between social networks Identify your target market. Set your social media goals Build your content strategy. Create your Ad Strategy Measure your results. Discover must-have social media tools.

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: Pennsylvania Business One-Stop Shop

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Tue, Aug 6 - Solutions Journalism 101 Webinar

What: This webinar will explore the ins and outs 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 16,000 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, Aug 7 - The Role of Visual Content for Journalists and PR Professionals

What: Learn about journalism’s transformation over time and the impact on PR strategies. Video content and how it enhances media coverage Insights about how journalists research the stories they cover.

Who: Peter Banda Assistant News Director, US News Gathering, The Associated Press; Anthony Brito Senior Director, Content Services, The Associated Press

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Associated Press, Business Wire

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Wed, Aug 7 - How to start and grow a newsletter

What: In this session, a few expert newsletter writers and I will dive into how to build a successful newsletter, from launching and finding an audience to growing, monetizing, and maintaining it.

Who: Tim Herrera, author and former editor at The New York Times's Smarter Living; Lyz Lenz of the newsletter Men Yell At Me; and Parker Molloy of The Present Age.

When: 4 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: $20

Sponsor: Freelancing with Tim

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Wed, Aug 7 - How to Explain Data Through Visualization and Storytelling      

What: You’ll learn:  Data visualization basics to help get you started. The tools and technologies that promote more effective data use. How successful organizations have made data storytelling a reality.

Who: Trang Tran, Deputy Chief Data Officer, Director Artificial Intelligence COI, Office of Information and Technology, U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Prakhar Bajpai, Senior Data Scientist, City of Austin & 2023 NextGen Public Service Award Winner

When: 2 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: GovLoop

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Thu, Aug 8 - AI + Data Journalism

What: In this participatory practical training session, we’ll work with Data Analyst, Julius.AI, Claude and others to analyze and visualize data. Participants will analyze a dataset of bridge inspection records using these tools. We’ll work with data scrape formulas and tools such as Tabula and PDFtoExcel.com as well.

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

When: 2 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free to members, $25 for nonmembers

Sponsor: Online News Association

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Thu, Aug 8 - Unleashing the Power of Collaboration: A Toolkit for Community Newsrooms

What: The results of in-depth interviews on collaborative journalism invovling 39 outlets, 44% serving local audiences, and how you can develop collaborations that serve your community.

Who: Bridget Thoreson, Chief Project Officer/Dream Wrangler at the social impact firm Hearken

When: 2 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: $35

Sponsor: Online Media Campus

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Sun, Aug 11 - How to write better personal essays

What: Not sure how to turn a personal story into an essay you can sell? Wondering how to structure a personal essay? How do you even pitch one? We’ll cover all those questions and more in this workshop.

Who:  Tim Herrera, author and former editor at The New York Times's Smarter Living; Expert essayist and editor Matt Ortile.

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: $20

Sponsor: Freelancing with Tim

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Mon, July 29 - Implementing AI in Your Classroom or Student Newsroom

What: Do you want to implement AI tools into your existing classes but don’t know how? Does your syllabus or student newsroom have an AI policy? Or do you want to create your own standalone AI journalism course?  Our experts will walk you through ways to do just that, as well as provide examples and materials you can build into your classes or newsrooms right now.

Who: Mike Reilley Senior Lecturer, University of Illinois-Chicago; Matt Waite Professor of Practice, College of Journalism and Mass Communications, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

When: 2 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free for members, $25 for nonmembers

Sponsor: Online News Association

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Tue, July 30 - Protecting mental health in the face of online and offline attacks  

What: How trauma affects journalists and available resources including A Mental Health Guide for Journalists Facing Online Violence released in 2022. This resource was created with the needs of journalists in mind by mental health professionals specialized in working in trauma and the media.

Who: IWMF Next Generation Safety Trainer Rosem Morton is a documentary photographer, registered nurse, and safety consultant based in Baltimore, Maryland. She is a National Geographic Explorer whose work focuses on daily life amidst gender, health, and racial adversity.

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Pen America, International Women's Media Foundation, Committee to Protect Journalists

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Wed, July 31 - Research Update: AI’s Impact on Newsrooms, with researcher Felix Simon

What: A discussion of AI’s impact on the news, building on Simon’s 2024 research paper Artificial Intelligence in the News: How AI Retools, Rationalizes, and Reshapes Journalism and the Public Arena. We’ll get into what’s changed since that report and discuss recent research about how audiences are thinking about AI. We’ll also talk about the ways AI is changing the way technology interacts with the public sphere more broadly, including media, government and civil society.

Who: Felix M. Simon, Research Fellow in AI and Digital News, Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism.

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free for members, $25 for nonmembers

Sponsor: Online News Association

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Wed, July 31 - What You Need to Know About Artificial Intelligence

Who: Chiraag Bains, senior fellow at Democracy Fund and nonresident senior fellow with Brookings Metro; Miranda Bogen, Director of the Center for Democracy and Technology’s AI Governance Lab; David Brody, Managing Attorney of the Digital Justice Initiative at the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law; Spencer Overton, the Patricia Roberts Harris Research Professor of Law at the George Washington University; Jon Greenbaum, Founder of Justice Legal Strategies.

When: 12 noon, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Center for Democracy & Technology

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Wed, July 31 - Covering AI in your Community

What: You’ll learn: How AP is handling its coverage of AI. What went into the new chapter on AI in the AP Stylebook. How to approach stories that involve AI as a reporter and an editor.

Who: Pia Sarkar, deputy business editor; Garance Burke, global investigative reporter; Sally Ho, investigative reporter; Shawn Chen, global technology news editor

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Associated Press

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Wed, July 31 - Harness the Power of Generative AI for Good

What: This session will delve into practical use cases of generative AI that demonstrate how nonprofits can leverage these tools to more effectively achieve impact, enhance their operations, and drive engagement. In addition, you'll receive an overview of key generative AI technologies that have emerged, including agents, retrieval-augmented generation, and fine tuning. You'll learn the types of problems each of these technologies allows you to solve and when to consider using them in your own practice.

Who: Ryan Harrington, Tech Impact Director of Strategy and Operations

When: 10 am

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: TechSoup

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Wed, July 31 - Navigating AI Ethics

What: This presentation for academic librarians and instructors on the critical importance of ethics in the development and deployment of AI systems. We will discuss the fundamental principles of AI ethics, including transparency, fairness, and non-maleficence, and examine real-world ethical issues such as privacy concerns, surveillance, and the tension between AI decision-making and human autonomy.

Who: David Hatami has developed expertise in the emerging field of AI Ethics & AI Policy frameworks for Higher Education. David provides effective and innovative solutions for online learning and education management in the 21st Century.

When: 2 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Niche Academy

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Mon, July 22 - Jason Rezaian on freedom 10 years since imprisonment and global press freedom

What: Jason Rezaian, the former Tehran bureau chief for The Washington Post, who was unjustly imprisoned in 2014 in Iran on charges of espionage for 544 days, joins The Washington Post’s Frances Stead Sellers to reflect on his freedom 10 years since his imprisonment, his work to raise awareness about journalists being held captive and the state of global press freedom.

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Washington Post

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Tue, July 23 - Growth-Driven Website Design for Nonprofits

What: Learn how to create an impactful online presence that drives growth and advances your nonprofit cause.

Who: Jason Spangler, Tapp Network,  Director of Sales; Jon Hill Tapp Network, Web Project Manager

When: 10am, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: TechSoup

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Tue, July 23 - FakeSpotting: Verifying visuals in the age of generative AI

What: Learn about the strategies to identify and verify AI-generated content as well as the tech tools you will want to consider.   

Who: Patrick Dell, Senior Visuals Editor for The Globe and Mail

When: 2 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free to members or $25 for nonmembers

Sponsor: Online News Association

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Wed, July 24 - AI Essentials for Nonprofits: Understanding Bias

What: This session is designed for nonprofit professionals to demystify AI, with a particular focus on understanding biases in AI and a framework for assessing your organization's readiness to embrace AI technologies. Learning outcomes include understanding what the collective challenge with AI is and understanding what can be done when we intend to center the community at the core of the design.

Who: Meena Das of Namaste Data

When: 12 noon

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: The NonProfit Learning Lab

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Wed, July 24 - AI Audio Innovations: Transforming Content Creation and Engagement

What: Tailored for newsrooms in radio and podcasting, participants will delve into practical demonstrations, discussions on real-world applications, and critically examine the ethical implications of AI in the industry.

Who: Davar Ardalan, audio industry veteran and Founder of TulipAI

When: 2 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free to members or $25 for nonmembers

Sponsor: Online News Association

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Thu, July 25 - The Digital Marketing Blueprint Series: Creating Engaging Social Media Content 

What: This virtual workshop is designed to equip small business owners with the knowledge and practical insights necessary to develop an effective social media content strategy that drives engagement and business growth.    

Who: SBDC Business Consultant Elizabeth Fegert; Ellen Mattis of Hello Social Co.  

When: 12 noon, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Penn State Small Business Development Center

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Thu, July 25 - Free legal trainings for journalists covering 2024 political conventions 

What: Legal training for journalists covering the 2024 Democratic National Convention events taking place in Chicago. Attorneys will discuss journalists’ newsgathering rights, safely reporting on protests, ways to avoid arrest and what to do if arrested, local bail procedures, potential security restrictions, and more. Journalists will come away with practical tips and resources to support their work around the 2024 elections.

Who: Jen Nelson Senior Staff Attorney, Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press; Mickey Osterreicher General Counsel·National Press Photographers Association

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsors: Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, National Press Photographers Association

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Thu, July 25 - Retaining and engaging audiences post-election

What: Experts will share a “lightning round” of ideas on how to keep everyone engaged after votes are counted and winners are announced.

Who: Katie Vogel is the Politics and Washington, D.C., editor for the Associated Press; Shay Totten is API’s newsroom success manager; Gabrielle Jones is the Vice President of Content at Louisville Public Media.

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: American Press Institute, Associated Press

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Thu, July 25 - Journalism in Crisis: How Did We Get Here and What Comes Next?

What: Journalism is facing a series of intersecting crises. Funding models have not kept pace with technological change, leading to large-scale layoffs and the shuttering of outlets across the country. Misinformation and disinformation are rampant. And increasingly sophisticated generative A.I. stands to exacerbate both these problems and undermine the entire enterprise. Join us for a look at how we got to this point and where we go from here.

Who: Cassandra Willyard Freelance Science Journalist and NASW President; Benjamin Toff Hubbard School of Journalism & Mass Communication at the University of Minnesota; Courtney Radsch Center for Journalism and Liberty at the Open Markets Institute; Patrick Dell Senior Visuals Editor at The Globe and Mail.

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: National Association of Science Writers

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Thu, July 25 - The State of Gen Z and the Future of Advertising

What: Actionable insights across all screens, to help marketers gain new insights into this key consumer cohort and optimize ways to engage and convert them across social, digital, TV, and streaming.  

Who: Danan Ren, SVP, Client Insights and GTM Enablement, Comscore; Bo Liu, Principal Analyst, Client Insights, Comscore; Caleb White, Product Marketing Principal, Comscore.

When: 3 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: The Association of National Advertisers

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Thu, July 25 - Your New Instructional Design Sidekick Training Network

What: In this workshop you will leave equipped with the skills to leverage AI as your instructional design partner. Together we will explore AI's capabilities and limitations, ensuring you can use different AI tools effectively.

Who: Shannon Tipton, Learning Rebels

When: 3 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Training Magazine

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Thu, July 25 - Nellie Bly: The Investigative Journalist Who Reformed America

What: Explore the fascinating life and legacy of Elizabeth Cochran (1864-1922) — aka Nellie Bly — a tireless and dedicated undercover reporter, wartime journalist, suffragist, and inventor who was a driving force of much-needed change and reformation in America during the 19th and early 20th centuries.

Who: Dave Gardner is a licensed New York City tour guide and is also a member of GANYC (Guides Association of New York City).

When: 7 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: $12

Sponsor: The New York Adventure Club

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Thu, July 25 - Artificial Intelligence for Journalists with AI expert and digital guru Sree Sreenivasan (this is a rescheduled event from July 11)

Who: Sree Sreenivasan has been teaching generative AI workshops worldwide for the past year. He was a full-time journalism professor at Columbia University for 20+ years and served as the chief digital officer at Columbia. He is the 2024 president of the South Asian Journalists Association (SAJA), which he co-founded in 1994.

When: 7 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Society of Professional Journalists

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Fri, July 26 - Design Workshop: How to create compelling visuals when it’s not usually your job

What: Best practices for creating visuals, regardless of your hands-on design experience. We’ll work through specific exercises during the program, so plan to walk away inspired and with at least one design you can use right away.  

Who: Beth Francesco, the National Press Club Journalism Institute’s executive director

When: 12 noon, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: $25

Sponsor: The National Press Club’s Journalism Institute  

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7 Webinars this Week about AI, Journalism, Writing & More

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Tue, July 16 - Introduction to Reporting on AI

What: This course is designed for reporters interested in getting started but with minimal or no knowledge of artificial intelligence. We will begin with the basics, covering the history of AI, how the technology works, and key technical concepts such as “neural networks” and “deep learning.” We will also dissect what makes a good AI accountability story, from quick turnaround stories to more ambitious investigations, and dig deeper into a few examples. At the end of the course, those who are interested in learning more are encouraged to register for the AI reporting intensive.   

Who: An Amsterdam-based AI and technology reporter Gabriel Geiger

When: 7 am, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Pulitzer Center

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Tue, July 16 - Trauma-Informed Storytelling in Action

What: This session will explore trauma-informed storytelling, a safe and healthy process for your beneficiaries, audiences, and even storytellers. You’ll be equipped with actionable insights and tools to tell trauma-informed and ethical stories that have a huge impact. Participants can expect to gain an understanding of why trauma-informed storytelling matters, learn about the three kinds of people impacted by a story, and leave with resources, tools and actionable steps to integrate trauma-informed practices into your role.

Who: Maria Bryan, Kindsight

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: The Nonprofit Learning Lab

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Tue, July 16 - 5 Ways to Improve Your Website For Better Marketing And Sales

What: This webinar is tailored to business owners at all stages and will delve into strategies to elevate and automate your online presence. He will offer practical tips on an easy-to-understand level, covering topics such as his favorite website platform and theme, as well as how to harness the power of video marketing, optimize user experience, and implement effective sales funnels. Whether you’re just starting out or seeking to refine your digital strategy, this webinar offers practical insights to enhance your website and drive business growth.

Who: Jeff Long, founder of True Focus Media  

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Temple University Small Business Development Center

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Tue, July 16 - How to amp up your reporting using LexisNexis tools

What: You’ll learn how award-winning journalists conduct deep-dive backgrounding on people and subjects, how they get names and numbers from LexisNexis’ list of 800 million profiles, and how they use paywalled content and trade journal expertise to generate story ideas and fresh angles. You don’t have to be a LexisNexis subscriber to attend or benefit from this webinar. Our expert panelist will share his screen and walk you through this trove of source material. If you are a LexisNexis subscriber, you can follow along on your own computer.

Who: Barbara Mantel is AHCJ’s health beat leader for freelancing. Brad Hamilton runs an award-winning digital newsroom, The Hatch Institute.

When: 1:30 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Association of Health Care Journalists

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Wed, July 17- How to use AI to help with grant writing

What: A live demo and tips on using generative AI tools to brainstorm and refine grant applications. Participants will learn how AI can facilitate the grant writing process, with a focus on practical applications and examples, particularly from small local newsrooms that have successfully used AI to help with their grant applications.

Who: ICFJ Knight Fellow and Newsroom Robots Podcast Host Nikita Roy.

When: 3 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Online News Association

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Wed, July 17- Dashboards: Making Your Data Work for You  

What: Learn how to make your data – from community impact to financial information – more digestible and useful for making decisions. In this webinar, we’ll discuss the purpose and use of dashboard reports, learn the components of useful dashboard reports, and share some examples.  

Who: Catherine Menick

When: 11 am, Pacific

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Propel Nonprofits

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Thu, July 18 - Harnessing AI & Machine Learning in Customer Data Platforms for Dynamic Campaign Activation

What: Explore CDP data integration empowered by AI and ML technologies. Through real-world examples, we'll explore how AI and ML enhance the functionality of CDPs, enabling marketers to extract actionable insights, personalize campaigns, and optimize customer experiences.

Who: Frances Davis, Vice President, Integrated AI Marketing & Analytics, Excelligence Learning Corporation Stephen Easter, Director, Analytics Services, Anteriad

When: 3 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Association of National Advertisers

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