About this Webinar

Local journalism serves many functions in a community—among them, it can inform, hold power to account; and connect across lines of difference. In today’s evolving information landscape, what opportunities are there for history organizations to build relationships with journalists and a local news outlet to further shared goals? In this "Ask Me Anything"-style virtual program, Samantha Ragland of the American Press Institute will offer tips for history organizations looking to engage local journalists around potential stories. She will also offer insight on other roles the press can play in community life. After about 15 minutes of presentation, attendees will participate in a facilitated conversation and Q&A centered around how to think about sharing your stories with local journalists, what to expect when engaging a local journalist, and what opportunities there may be beyond news stories, too.

Details

DATE: July 30, 2025

TIME: 3:00-4:15 pm EASTERN (Remember to adjust for your time zone)

COST: $25 - Members/$45 - Non-members

ACCESS: You will be provided with instructions on how to access the live event upon registration.

Recording and Captioning

This event will not be recorded. Captioning is provided for the live event.

Learning Outcomes

Attendees to this session will . . .

• Gain a deeper understanding of the role local journalism plays in a community, including how its role overlaps with that of history organizations.
• Identify ways to develop relationships (including partnerships) between history organizations and local media outlets towards shared goals.
• Learn about resources for deepening overall media relations capacity.

Having issues registering? Please contact learn@aaslh.org

Please note AASLH's Notetaking Tools Policy: During webinars and online courses, the use of any AI notetaking tools such as meeting assistants is prohibited to ensure the confidentiality and security of the discussion. Our sessions are automatically recorded and transcribed for participants. AI tools will be removed from events by AASLH staff if they appear. Please contact us at learn@aaslh.org if you need to use AI tools for accessibility reasons.

How to Register for this Event

Cancellation/Refunds for onsite workshops must be submitted in writing via email to learn@aaslh.org or mail to 2021 21st Ave S., Suite 320 Nashville, TN 37212. Cancellations made prior to the early-bird registration deadline date will receive a full refund. Cancellations made between the early-bird deadline date and eight days prior to the workshop will be subject to a $55 processing/materials charge. No refunds will be given within seven days of the workshop date. AASLH is not responsible for cancellations that were mailed or emailed but never received.

Cancellations/Refunds for online professional development (webinars and online courses) must be submitted in writing via email to learn@aaslh.org or mail to 2021 21st Ave S., Suite 320 Nashville, TN 37212. Cancellations made prior to the start date for the online course or the day of the webinar will be given a full refund. No refund will be given after the start date for the online course or on/after the day of the webinar. Registrants may transfer their registration to another person. Registrations cannot be transferred between courses or course sessions. AASLH is not responsible for cancellations that were mailed or emailed but never received.

If you have any questions, please contact AASLH Professional Development staff at learn@aaslh.org or 615-320-3203.