7 Free Webinars Taking Place in the Next Week

Podcasting, mobile purchasing, local news, media law, branding & digital publishing

Thursday, July 21 - Unlock Gen Z’s Mobile Purchasing Power

What: Discussion topics include how consumer preferences and needs around mobile are changing, the impact of the new mobile-first reality on marketers in a wide range of industries, from consumer goods and services to entertainment and beyond, along with strategies to make your marketing mobile-first and in line with shifting Gen Z and Zillennial expectations and needs.

Who: Jackie Mockridge Mattina Chief Strategy Officer dentsu; Justin Sparks, Director, Vertical Strategy InMobi

When: 1 pm Eastern 

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: inmobi 

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Thursday, July 21 – DIY Podcasting without Restrictions 

What: Panel discussion on being an independent podcaster.

Who: Nicole Logan, Founder, Dutchie Studios; Jessie Lawson, Freelance audio maker; Raymond Tannor, audio producer and broadcaster; Tatum Swithenbank, presenter and audio producer. 

When: 18:00 BST (10 am Pacific) 

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Good Growth Hub, a non-profit located in London

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Friday, July 22 - World of Podcasting with Spotify

What: A conversation on the craft of producing true crime and justice audio content.

Who: Founder and CEO of Neon Hum Media Jonathan Hirsch will be in conversation with Emma Courtland, creator of Spotify's popular Crime Show podcast. 

When: 1 pm Pacific 

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism

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Tuesday, July 26 - Four Case Studies of Innovative Models in Local News

What: The four case studies are:  1) Chicago Public Media merges with the Chicago Sun-Times; 2) Outlier Media, Detroit, a nonprofit public service outlet that delivers news via text messaging; 3) Richland Source in Ohio, a digital news outlet focused on solutions journalism that is supported by members;

4) The Sand Hills, N.C. Pilot, a small, legacy print newspaper that has successfully diversified with lifestyle magazines, topical publications and acquiring the local bookstore

Who: Matt Moog, CEO, Chicago Public Media; Nykia Wright, Publisher, Chicago Sun-Times; Tracy Brown, Chief Content Officer, WBEZ; Candice Fortman, Executive Director, Outlier Media; Larry Phillips, Managing Editor of Source Media; David Yoder is a founding member of the Source Media team & is currently the Sr Ad and Marketing Manager; David Woronoff, Publisher, The Pilot.

When: 8:30 – 11 am Central 

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications, Northwestern University 

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Tuesday, July 26 - One-Day Law School for Journalists

What: Topics include the Federal Judicial Process, Understanding & Covering Criminal Litigation 101, Right to Know & Open Records, Access to Information & the Impact of Disinformation on the Public's Confidence in Our Courts

Who: Judge Mark A. Kearney, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of PA; David Sonenshein, Prof. Emeritus, Temple University Beasley School of Law; Deborah Gross, President & CEO of Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts; Paula Knudsen Burke, Local Legal Initiative Staff Attorney, Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press; Melissa Melewsky, Media Law Counsel, PA NewsMedia Association; David Bodney, Senior Counsel, Ballard Spahr LLP; Hon. Peter Swann, Arizona Court of Appeals

When: 8:30 am – 12:30 pm Eastern 

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free but you must register in advance 

Sponsor: Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts 

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Wed., July 27 - Staying Ahead of the Curve - Top trends influencing the digital publishing industry

What: Panelists will delve deep into the trends impacting the future of the digital publishing industry, including: Evolving and expanding revenue streams - including the rise of micropayments, shifts in consumer behavior and the rising demand of video content, exploring subscription bundling offers 

Who: Gwyn Roberts, Chief Strategy Officer, Global Fund Media; Matt Lindsay, President, Mather Economics; Emily Oxley, Senior Customer Success Lead, Zephr; moderator Hanna Rifaey, Partnerships Consultant at the Online News Association.

When: 1pm Eastern 

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Online News Association 

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Wed., July 27 - Harness the Power of Community to Build Your Brand

What: A discussion on the importance of community building and how it contributes to the success of your brand. 

Who: Espree Devora, Founder WeAreLATech & Women in Tech Podcast; Karrie Sanderson, Chief Marketing Officer Typeform

When: 1 pm Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Typeform

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