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Careers in Writing, Editing, & Publishing

2026-04-10T12:00:00.000
2026-04-10T13:00:00.000

Are you interested in working in the writing, editing, and/or publishing field but are not sure how to get started? Attend this panel to learn from and network directly with professionals working in these industries.

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The Business of Journalism in the Age of AI: Improving the visibility of local news and building subscription success

2026-04-17T12:00:00.000
2026-04-17T13:00:00.000

News has to be seen to be believed. Merrill College experts discuss proven methods to ensure stories cut through the clutter of the internet — and how news outlets can build revenue through loyalty.

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The Business of Journalism in the Age of AI: AI-powered personalization and its risks

2026-05-08T12:00:00.000
2026-05-08T13:00:00.000

AI can now deliver news and information tailored to any individual. Experts from Smith School and an industry leader explore the pros and the cons of this revolutionary change.

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The Business of Journalism in the Age of AI: Using AI to improve newsgathering

2026-06-05T12:00:00.000
2026-06-05T13:00:00.000

Experts from Merrill College and a journalism industry leader describe how newsrooms can ethically use AI to boost their news products.

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The Business of Journalism in the Age of AI: Improving engagement with new models and AI-formatted content

2026-07-17T12:00:00.000
2026-07-17T13:00:00.000

A Merrill College professor will demonstrate an innovative, AI-supported “Smart Story Suite" designed to engage users across varying environments, time constraints and levels of interest — a model that’s already showing signs of success.

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The Business of Journalism in the Age of AI: Using AI in innovative ways to reach new audiences

2026-08-14T12:00:00.000
2026-08-14T13:00:00.000

Audience engagement through search engines is shrinking. Pros from Merrill College demonstrate new, AI-driven ways to boost engagement.

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The Business of Journalism in the Age of AI: The media startup landscape — Who’s paying for what?

2026-09-11T12:00:00.000
2026-09-11T13:00:00.000

Smith School experts, a financier who works with entrepreneurs and a local newsroom leader explore the journalism startup environment.

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The Business of Journalism in the Age of AI: 'The Next Journalism' — A book talk

2026-10-09T12:00:00.000
2026-10-09T13:00:00.000

One of the nation’s leading journalism thinkers discusses his new book — and how journalism must change to serve democracy.

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The Business of Journalism in the Age of AI: How is 'local' working globally?

2026-11-06T12:00:00.000
2026-11-06T13:00:00.000

The news environment differs from country to country. Experts weigh in on what’s working and where. Big companies worldwide are merging journalism and entertainment. Experts explore the ramifications.

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The Business of Journalism in the Age of AI: The ethics of AI in journalism

2026-12-04T12:00:00.000
2026-12-04T13:00:00.000

What lines should not be crossed when using AI, and how do you explain your use of it to the public?