The New England Newspaper & Press Association (NENPA) is excited to announce the launch of its 2025 Summer Webinar Series, presented by NENPA University, designed to provide practical insights, hands-on training, and expert guidance for media professionals across the region. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your sales strategy, explore emerging journalism trends, or enhance your digital media skills, these sessions are designed to keep your newsroom ahead of the curve.
These sessions are free to NENPA members and are available to non-members at a reasonable cost of $15 per attendee, or a group of 4 or more people for $45.
Upcoming Webinars
- Silencing the Fourth Estate: Legal Tactics Threatening U.S. Press Freedom – Thursday, May 29, 1:00 p.m. EDT
Join award-winning journalist and New York Times Deputy Investigations Editor David Enrich for a timely discussion on the growing use of legal pressure tactics to silence the press. Drawing on years of investigative experience, Enrich will examine how these methods are eroding the foundations of a free press and what journalists can do to protect their rights.
Register here - Make a Media Kit That Sells in 2025 – Tuesday, June 10, 1:00 p.m. EDT
Join Kenny Katzgrau, publisher of RedBankGreen and creator of Broadstreet, for a hands-on workshop that will walk you through the essential elements of a high-impact media kit. Learn the seven must-have components, see real-world examples, and get a ready-to-use template to jumpstart your next media kit refresh.
Register here
What’s Coming Up Next?
The series will continue throughout the summer with sessions on:
- Journalists Becoming Influencers – How the role of influencers differs from traditional journalists and what this shift means for newsrooms.
- Solidarity Journalism – Exploring the principles and practice of journalism that centers community voices and marginalized perspectives.
Stay tuned for more details as additional sessions and speakers are confirmed. We hope you’ll join us for one or all of these engaging and informative webinars!
For more information, visit the NENPA University page.
If you have suggestions for a new training session, would like to be contacted about future workshops, or have any questions or problems registering for these webinars, contact Tara Cleary at t.cleary@nenpa.com.
World Press Freedom Day 2025: Journalism at a Crossroads
The theme for this year’s World Press Freedom Day is “Reporting in the Brave New World: The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Press Freedom and the Media.” This focus highlights the transformative effects of AI on journalism, encompassing both opportunities and challenges. While AI can enhance news gathering and dissemination, it also raises concerns about misinformation, deepfakes, and the erosion of journalistic integrity. The theme underscores the need for ethical guidelines and human oversight to ensure that AI serves as a tool to support, rather than undermine, press freedom.
Press freedom is a cornerstone of democratic societies, enabling the public to make informed decisions and hold those in power accountable. It ensures transparency, fosters dialogue, and supports the protection of all other human rights. However, journalists worldwide continue to face threats, censorship, and violence. According to UNESCO, promoting the safety of journalists and combating impunity for those who attack them are central actions within its support for press freedom.
As we observe World Press Freedom Day 2025, it’s imperative to recognize the vital role of a free press in society and to advocate for the protection of journalists and the integrity of information. In an era increasingly influenced by artificial intelligence, safeguarding press freedom requires vigilance, ethical standards, and a commitment to truth.
Looking ahead, UNESCO will host the World Press Freedom Day 2025 Signature Event on May 7 at Bozar, the Centre for Fine Arts in Brussels. This gathering will convene journalists, policymakers, and media professionals to explore the profound impact of artificial intelligence on journalism and media. The event will feature plenary sessions on information as a public good in the AI era and will include the UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize Ceremony.
For more details and to follow the event, visit the official UNESCO page: https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/world-press-freedom-day-2025-signature-event-reporting-brave-new-world-impact-artificial?hub=66704