Originally recorded on September 14, 2023 About the webinar: Our presenters cover basic concepts in U.S. copyright law, some popular myths relating to copyright, and then addresses how these copyright law concepts might apply to issues relating to newspapers and newspaper advertising. About the presenters:  Matthew A. McGuire: is a partner at Nyemaster Goode, P.C. in…

Originally recorded on September 21, 2023 About the webinar: An introduction to interviewing, structuring and writing for impactful storytelling About the presenter:  Courtney Crowder is the Iowa Columnist and a senior writer at the Des Moines Register. She is the co-director and producer of “SHIFT: The RAGBRAI Documentary.” A two-time Livingston Award finalist and winner…

Originally recorded on November 16, 2023 About the webinar: The sports landscape is constantly changing, as are the rules of how social media works. Yet utilizing social media is more important now than ever to keep sports coverage both up to date and fun in the digital space. This session focuses on how to find…

Originally recorded on December 14, 2023 About the webinar: Tired of doing the same old story every year? You don’t have to be. This webinar challenges you to take that most boring annual story you feel committed to do and turn it into something fresh for your readers. About the presenter:  Lyle Muller is the…

Originally recorded on March 14, 2024 About the webinar: Ty Rushing, co-founder and president of the Iowa Association of Black Journalists and senior editor of Iowa Starting Line, shares some tips, tricks, and examples of how him and others have used social media to grow their digital presence while also using that to develop a…

Originally recorded on May 30, 2024 About the webinar: You find out from consultant David Arkin how your editorial teams can use keyword research tools to discover questions your readers are searching for and answer them. David shares why this kind of content can be so useful for your readers and so powerful for your…

Originally recorded on August 8, 2024 About the webinar: Collaborating with other newsrooms and organizations can produce powerful journalism, but it’s also challenging to manage limited newsroom resources for impactful outcomes. That’s why collaborations director Bridget Thoreson teamed up with the Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute to develop a collaborations toolkit for community-based newsrooms. In…

Originally recorded on August 22, 2024 About the webinar: Public records are a powerful tool that journalists in newsrooms of any size can leverage to fuel enterprise reporting. During this session, Chris Coates and other journalists provides tips about how to access information and real-world examples of how document digging paid off. About the presenter: …