Reporting on Politicized Topics: A Crucial Conversation

Reporting on Politicized Topics: A Crucial Conversation

Original air date: November 17, 2025

Navigating the complexities of today's media landscape can be challenging, especially when topics once considered neutral become highly politicized. Learn tactics to help you produce your best work, no matter how charged the conversation becomes.

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Navigating the complexities of today’s media landscape can be challenging, especially when topics once considered neutral become highly politicized. B2B journalists are now tasked with covering subjects that have been drawn into a political maelstrom.

Join ASBPE for an engaging discussion on “Reporting on Politicized Topics.” This crucial conversation, designed for B2B journalists and editors, features a distinguished panel of your peers who share their experiences and best practices for reporting on issues that are now at the center of political debate.

In this webinar, we explore:

  • Strategies for maintaining journalistic integrity and objectivity when a topic becomes politicized.
  • Techniques for responsible and accurate reporting while navigating misinformation and bias.
  • How to effectively address and manage audience comments and feedback on sensitive topics.
  • Lessons from real-world examples and case studies.

This is a unique opportunity to learn from fellow journalists who are facing similar challenges. Learn tactics to help you produce your best work, no matter how charged the conversation becomes.

Panelists include John Kroll, M.Ed., adjunct professor at the School of Media and Journalism, Kent State University; Natalie Schwartz, Senior Editor, Higher Ed Dive, Informa TechTarget; Chana Schoenberger, Editor-in-Chief, American Banker, Arizent; and Tom Taylor, Chief of Staff, News, Bloomberg Industry Group. This discussion is moderated by EndeavorB2B Vice President of Content Travis Hessman.

This archived webinar is free for ASBPE members.