Through social media, podcasts, and video streaming, influencers have become a popular source of news and information. These online content creators have much to offer, including unique perspectives and relatable, authentic content. But influencers play by different rules than journalists and other professional communicators, leading to questions about the accuracy and reliability of the information they share.
In this webinar, Kurt Sampsel of PEN America will provide an overview of the landscape for influencers in today’s media environment, followed by a conversation with journalist Robert Downen, actress and activist Malynda Hale, and podcast creator and host Bridget Todd about how we can understand the role of influencers and consume their content wisely.
Participants
- Robert Downen, Democracy Reporter, The Texas Tribune
- Malynda Hale, actress and activist
- Kurt Sampsel, Senior Program Manager, PEN America
- Bridget Todd, creator and host, iHeartRadio’s There Are No Girls on the Internet podcast; host, Mozilla Foundation’s IRL podcast
Can’t make the live session? Yes, this will be recorded! By registering, you’ll automatically get the recording in your inbox, making it easy to catch up later.
