Webinars for PIOs

EurekAlert! 101 for PIOs: Essential Services for Science Communicators

Wednesday, January 21, 2026  at 8:00 PM U.S. Eastern Time

New to EurekAlert! or need a quick refresher? This webinar will walk you through the essentials of using the platform as a Public Information Officer. We'll cover how to register, navigate embargoes, understand membership options, and take advantage of key features like tip sheets, the PIO Bulletin, release submissions, and more!

Responding to Research Misconduct Allegations 

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 1:00 PM U.S. Eastern Time

Allegations of research misconduct can be challenging for institutions and the teams responsible for communicating about them. In this PIO Seminar hosted by EurekAlert!, Ivan Oransky, co-founder of Retraction Watch, and Megan Phelan, Communications Director for the Science family of journals at AAAS, will share practical insights on how institutions can respond when concerns arise. The session will focus on how to navigate investigations and communicate clearly, effectively and transparently during challenging situations. 

Please note: This webinar is available to EurekAlert! members only. Not a member? Join for free by visiting https://www.eurekalert.org/register.

Bridging the Gap: Strengthening PIO-Faculty Relationship in Science Communication 

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 8:00 PM U.S. Eastern Time

A strong relationship between public information officers and faculty is key to effective science storytelling. This webinar will explore how to work more effectively with researchers, clarify roles in the science news pipeline, and navigate common communication challenges. Learn strategies for asking better questions, addressing faculty concerns, and building trust.

Please note: This webinar is available to EurekAlert! members only. Not a member? Join for free by visiting https://www.eurekalert.org/register.

EurekAlert! Submission Deep Dive: Tools, Tips & Best Practices for PIOs 

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 1:00 PM U.S. Eastern Time

We’ll take a closer look at content eligibility, submission types, keyword tagging, and multimedia licensing. You’ll also see a live demo of the submission form and learn how to use features like journal and funder lookup, tip sheet import, and traffic reports.

Please note: This webinar is available to EurekAlert! members only. Not a member? Join for free by visiting https://www.eurekalert.org/register.

From Lab to Interview: Equipping Faculty with Clarity and Confidence 

Tuesday, May 18, 2026 at 8:00 PM U.S. Eastern Time

Public Information Officers play a critical role in helping faculty communicate their expertise clearly and confidently. This webinar offers practical tools to support faculty in preparing for interviews whether with media, funders, or the public. Learn how to lead jargon-reduction exercises like the "half-life," implement effective "train the trainer" strategies, and train faculty to deliver compelling, accessible messages.

Please note: This webinar is available exclusively to EurekAlert! PIO members from organizations with an active annual subscription.

Maximizing Impact with EurekAlert!: Journalist Survey Insights, Multimedia Tips, Publisher Services and More 

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 8:00 PM U.S. Eastern Time

This webinar will share key findings from our journalist surveys, offer multimedia and SEO tips, and walk through where your content appears across EurekAlert!'s feeds and platforms. You'll also learn about features like saved searches, NRAP, sponsored content, and contracted portals. We'll cover the latest AI policy and explore publisher services that can support your outreach goals.

Please note: This webinar is available to EurekAlert! members only. Not a member? Join for free by visiting https://www.eurekalert.org/register.

Communicating with Clarity: Navigating Jargon, Controversy, and Credibility 

Monday, July 20, 2026 at 8:00 PM U.S. Eastern Time

Crafting clear, compelling press releases is more important than ever especially when covering complex, uncertain, or controversial research. This webinar for PIOs will offer strategies to reduce jargon, draw out accessible explanations, and write with clarity. You'll learn how to handle uncertainty and controversy responsibly, include helpful metadata for journalists, and optimize for SEO without compromising credibility.

Please note: This webinar is available exclusively to PIOs from organizations with an active paid subscription.

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Not using EurekAlert!'s PIO services yet? Become a member for free!

Working PIOs who meet our eligibility criteria may apply for free access to the PIO-member area of EurekAlert!, which offers:

• Access to journal publisher tip sheets for notifications of journal articles featuring your organization
• EurekAlert! PIO Forum
• Custom saved searches with opt-in email alerts
• A curated public information officer resource hub
• EurekAlert! PIO Bulletin monthly newsletter

PIO-members from subscribed organizations also receive:

• Access to a secure area for posting sensitive information exclusively for EurekAlert! journalist-members, such as embargoed news about upcoming articles in peer-reviewed journals. 
• Option to reach reporters in six languages – Chinese, Japanese, German, Spanish, French, and Portuguese – by submitting an accompanying translation. 
• Monthly, real-time, and on-demand traffic reports indicating the number of embargoed and public views for each of their organization’s releases. 
• Distribution of eligible embargoed or breaking news releases through EurekAlert!’s news feeds and daily email updates to journalist-members. 

Subscription rates: www.eurekalert.org/services

Benefits of using EurekAlert! for news release distribution

As a nonprofit service of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), EurekAlert!’s central mission is to make science news (and science news distribution) accessible. That’s why we offer one of the lowest subscription rates and highest values. By choosing EurekAlert!, you are supporting our nonprofit mission through our re-investment back to the journalism and sci-comm communities.

How EurekAlert! stacks up against other similar services:

• All journalist-members are vetted and agree to our embargo policy
• All content is reviewed by a member of our editorial staff against our eligibility criteria
• In a recent survey, 59% of the journalist respondents say they visit EurekAlert! multiple times a week and use story ideas found on EurekAlert! for their news coverage
• EurekAlert! has consistently ranked 2nd among news sources on Altmetric

Visit our FAQ page for more information about our news release distribution service.

Individuals working in media and/or public relations or communications roles may apply for free PIO membership. See the PIO eligibility guidelines: www.eurekalert.org/pioguidelines