13 Free Webinars This Week about AI, Journalism & More

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

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

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

When: 2 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: New England Newspaper & Press Association

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

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

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

When: 3 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: WebJunction

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

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

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

When: 4 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Lenfest Institute

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

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

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

When: 5 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Pennsylvania Small Business Development Center

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

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

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

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Training Magazine Network

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

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

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

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Society for Features Journalism

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

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

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

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication

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Wed, Nov 13 - How AI May Change Student Engagement

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

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

When: 2 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Chronicle of Higher Ed

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Wed, Nov 13 - Throw Things At Sree

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

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

When: 3 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: College Media Advisors

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Wed, Nov 13 - Mental Health For Journalists

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

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

When: 7 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Society of Professional Journalists, Georgia chapter

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Thu, Nov 14 - Copyright Law 102

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

Who: Robert Bertsche, Klaris Law

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: New England First Amendment Coalition

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Thu, Nov 14 - A Conversation with Katie Couric

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

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

When: 6 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

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

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Thu, Nov 14 - An Election 2024 Postmortem Discussion

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

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

When: 7 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Press Club of Long Island

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7 Webinars this week about AI, Journalism, Social Media & More

Tue, Nov 5 - Introduction to Solutions Journalism

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

When: 9 am, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Solutions Journalism

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Tue, Nov 5 - The Neuroscience of Memorable Content

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

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

When: 3 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Training Magazine Network

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

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

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

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Bradley University

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

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

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

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Cordelia Anderson Consulting

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

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

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

When: 2 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Education Week

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

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

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

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: TechSoup

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

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

Who: Chaz Muth, newsroom director for Trinity Washington University

When: 2 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Catholic Media Association

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

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

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

When: 12 noon, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: The Institute for Independent Journalists

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17 Webinars this week about AI, Journalism, & Media

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

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

Who: Reporters from Associated Press and Spotlight PA

When: 1 pm, Eastern  

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free for members

Sponsor: Investigative Reporters & Editors

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Tue, Oct 15 - Tips for Managing Complex Stories

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

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

When: 2 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Society of Features Journalism

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

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

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

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Association of National Advertisers

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Wed, Oct 16 - Combining Environmental Journalism and Investigative Tools

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

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

When: 1:10 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Pulitzer Center

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

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

Who: Jennie Martin and Kiersten Hill of Firespring

When: 2 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Firespring

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

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

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

When: 2 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: EdWeek

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

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

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

When: 6 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Overseas Press Club of America

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

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

Who: Maria Bryan | Maria Bryan Creative

When: 11 am, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Nonprofit Learning Lab

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Thu, Oct 17 - Copyright Law 101

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

Who: Robert Bertsche, KLARIS Law

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: The New England First Amendment Coalition

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

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

When: 1pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Trusting News

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

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

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

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: University of Vermont Center for Community News

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

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

Who: Table Stakes alumna Claudia Laws

When: 1 pm, Eastern 

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: American Press Institute

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

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

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

When: 3 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: The Nutgraf

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Thu, Oct 17 - Driving Traffic to Your Website

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

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

When: 6 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Small Business Development Center, Widener University

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

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

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

When: 7 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: The Press Club of Long Island

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

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

Who: Mary Nahorniak from the Google News Initiative

When: 12 pm, Easatern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Institute for Independent Journalists

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

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

Who: JournalistsToolbox.ai founder Mike Reilley

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: National Press Foundation

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17 Free Webinars this week about AI, Journalism & More

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

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

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

When: 8 am, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Media Freedom Rapid Response

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

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

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

When: 8 am, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Global Investigative Journalism Network

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

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

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

When: 2 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: RTDNA/Google News

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

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

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

When: 2:30 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Firespring

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Tues, Oct 1 - Introduction to Solutions Journalism  

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

When: 6 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Solutions Journalism Network

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

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

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Pennsylvania Small Business Development Center

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Wed, Oct 2 – What’s Next with AI

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

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

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: The Washington Post   

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

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

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

When: 2:30 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Firespring

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

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

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

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: PEN America

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

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

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

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

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

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

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

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

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Training Magazine Network

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

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

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

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

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Thu, Oct 3 - AI to Streamline Journalism Workflows

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

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

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Public Media Journalists Association

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

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

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

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Trusting News

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

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

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

When: 2 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Online News Association

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

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

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

When: 3 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: OpenSesame

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

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

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

When: 4 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: College Media Association

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14 Webinars this week about AI, Journalism, Graphics, Audio, & More

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

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

Who: Lidia Varesco Racoma of Lidia Varesco Design

When: 11 am, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Nonprofit Learning Lab

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

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

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

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

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Covering Climate Now

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Tue, Sept 17 - How Publishers are Incorporating Audio Content

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

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

When: 2 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Local Media Association

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

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

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

When: Global panel: 9 am, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Covering Climate Now

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

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

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

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: The Pennsylvania Business One-Stop Shop

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

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

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

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

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Covering Climate Now

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Wed, Sept 18 - A branded content success story  

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

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

When: 3 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Local Media Association

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

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

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

When: 4 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: College Media Association

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

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

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

When: 5 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

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

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

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

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

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Ad Week

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

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

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

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: $10 or free for ASBPE members

Sponsor: The American Society of Business Publication Editors

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

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

Who: First Amendment Attorney Ed Carter

When: 12 noon

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: The Utah Investigative Journalism Project

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

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

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

When: 12:30, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Public Media Journalists Association

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

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

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

When: 7 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Press Club of Long Island

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13 Webinars this week about AI, Journalism, Photography, Marketing, Sports & More

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

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

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

When: 10 am, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: $45

Sponsor: The Pennsylvania Business One-Stop Shop

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

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

When: 2:30 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Axios

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

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

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

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: AdWeek

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

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

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

When: 11 am, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Online News Association

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

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

Who: Kyle Whitfield of The Advocate

When: 2 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Local Media Association

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Wed, Sept 11 - Where AI Works Well in Gov

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

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

When: 2 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: GovLoop

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

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

Who: Journalist turned life coach, Rosie Nixon

When: 8 am, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Women in Journalism

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

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

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Trusting News

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

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

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

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Associated Press

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

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

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

When: 1 pm, Eastern 

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: AdWeek

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

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

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

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Poynter and the Society of Environmental Journalists

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

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

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

When: 2 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Sprout Social

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

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

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

When: 3 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: College Media Association

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14 Media Webinars This Week about AI, Journalism, Podcasting, & More

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

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

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

When: 11 am, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Churches for Middle East Peace

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

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

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

When: 5 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Society of Professional Journalists, Washington Chapter 

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

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

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

When: 7 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Society of Professional Journalists

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

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

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

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Qatlalog

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Wed, Aug 28 - Resisting misinformation in your election reporting

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

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

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: New England Newspaper & Press Association

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Wed, Aug 28 - Supercharge Learning with Augmented Reality!

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

Who: Destery Hildenbrand XR Solution Architect, Intellezy

When: 3 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Training Magazine Network

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

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

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

When: 7 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Society of Professional Journalism

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

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

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

When: 11 am, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Blackbaud

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Thu, Aug 29 - Election Coverage 101

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

Who: Emma Platoff The Boston Globe

When: 12 noon

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: New England First Amendment Coalition

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

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

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

When: 12 noon, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Information Technology & Innovation Foundation

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

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

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Trusting News

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Thu, Aug 29 - Mental health and election reporting

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

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

When: 1 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: American Press Institute and Associated Press

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

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

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

When: 3 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Training Magazine Network

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

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

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

When: 4 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Teaching Channel

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16 Webinars This Week about Journalism, AI, Ethics, Social Media & More

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

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

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

When: Aug. 19-Sept. 15

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: UT Austin Knight Center for Journalism

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

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

Who: Hugo Balta, Solutions Journalism Network

When: Aug. 19 & Sept. 1

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: UT Austin Knight Center for Journalism

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Thu, Aug 19 - What AI Still Can’t Do

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

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

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Blackbaud

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

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

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

When: 6 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Pennsylvania Business One-Stop Shop 

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

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

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

When: 12 noon, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: $25 or free for ONA members

Sponsors: Online News Association, the Video Consortium

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Mon, Aug 19 - Social science essentials for local reporters 

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

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

When: 2 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: New England Newspaper & Press Association

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

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

Who: Ivan Lee, Datasaur, CEO

When: 12 noon, Eastern  

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Open Data Science

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Tue, Aug 20 - AI as Your Image Creation Sidekick

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

Who: Shannon Tipton, Owner of Learning Rebels

When: 12 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Training Magazine Network

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Wed, Aug 21 - Emerging Social Media Trends 

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

Who: Ray Sidney-Smith, CEO, W3 Consulting

When: 10 am, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: $45

Sponsor: Pennsylvania Business One-Stop Shop 

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Thu, Aug 22 – Rural Health Journalism Workshop 2024

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

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

When: 9 am – 5 pm, Central

Where: Zoom

Cost: Discount for members

Sponsor: Association of Health Care Journalists

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

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

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

When: 12 noon, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: Pennsylvania Business One-Stop Shop 

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

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

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

When: 12:30 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsors: Online News Association, The Video Consortium

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

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

Who: Newspaper Academy’s News Guru Kevin Slimp

When: 2 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: $69

Sponsor: Virginia Press Association

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Thu, Aug 22 - Public Documents and Enterprise Reporting

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

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

When: 2 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: $35

Sponsor: Online Media Campus

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

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

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

When: 4 pm, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: $20

Sponsor: Freelancing With Tim

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

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

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

When: 9:45 am – 11:15 am, Eastern

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

Sponsor: AICorespot

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