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Philip Merrill College of Journalism

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The Philip Merrill College of Journalism develops journalists and media scholars with rigorous reporting, research and analytical skills, a commitment to ethics, and an appreciation for the First Amendment’s key role in a free society.

Promotional graphic for a webinar series titled “The Business of Journalism in the Age of AI.” The design features a workspace background with a laptop keyboard, camera lenses, eyeglasses, a notebook, and a smartphone. Text reads: “Webinar Series: The Business of Journalism in the Age of AI. Learn how to reinvent the business of news and thrive in the age of AI. Monthly through December.” Logos for JPMorgan Chase, the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business, the Philip Merrill College of Journalism, and LNN appear along the bottom.

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.

Promotional graphic for a webinar series titled “The Business of Journalism in the Age of AI.” The design features a workspace background with a laptop keyboard, camera lenses, eyeglasses, a notebook, and a smartphone. Text reads: “Webinar Series: The Business of Journalism in the Age of AI. Learn how to reinvent the business of news and thrive in the age of AI. Monthly through December.” Logos for JPMorgan Chase, the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business, the Philip Merrill College of Journalism, and LNN appear along the bottom.

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.

Promotional graphic for a webinar series titled “The Business of Journalism in the Age of AI.” The design features a workspace background with a laptop keyboard, camera lenses, eyeglasses, a notebook, and a smartphone. Text reads: “Webinar Series: The Business of Journalism in the Age of AI. Learn how to reinvent the business of news and thrive in the age of AI. Monthly through December.” Logos for JPMorgan Chase, the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business, the Philip Merrill College of Journalism, and LNN appear along the bottom.

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.

Promotional graphic for a webinar series titled “The Business of Journalism in the Age of AI.” The design features a workspace background with a laptop keyboard, camera lenses, eyeglasses, a notebook, and a smartphone. Text reads: “Webinar Series: The Business of Journalism in the Age of AI. Learn how to reinvent the business of news and thrive in the age of AI. Monthly through December.” Logos for JPMorgan Chase, the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business, the Philip Merrill College of Journalism, and LNN appear along the bottom.

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?