I’m often asked, “Why should I attend ONA’s annual conference?” The short answer is easy: you, our community, are changing the face of digital journalism for the better and solving a lot of fascinating challenges along the way. That energy and excitement is contagious, and it’s urgently needed right now. There’s no better place to… Read More
We’ve changed the Midway programming approach for ONA17 to give attendees more insider information and best practices. This year will feature 10 panel discussions highlighting Midway participants’ areas of expertise, unique data, research and industry analysis — no pitches, no fluff. Audience Engagement Through Video: Live, Mobile, and More Friday, Oct. 6, 12-1 p.m. –… Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Finalists for the 2017 Online Journalism Awards, representing a wide range of nonprofit, public, academic, major media and emerging technology organizations from around the globe, were announced today by the Online News Association. Thirteen of the awards now come with $58,500 in prize money, courtesy of John S. and James L. Knight… Read More
You don’t have to be a developer or know how to code in order to enjoy these sessions. With opportunities to learn coding basics in unconventional ways, gain a greater understanding of how to test newsroom products and a hands-on session to build your very own chatbot (with no coding involved!), there’s something in this… Read More
ONA has reserved a private room on the lobby level of the Marriott Wardman Park as a secure and quiet space to breastfeed or pump during ONA17. The space — Park Tower Room 8218 — will be equipped with a bathroom and sink, purified water and a small refrigerator to store expressed milk or bottles… Read More
As newsrooms seek new ways to generate revenue and gain reach, they’re turning to tried-and-true models and new approaches to sustain their work. Below are the sessions that engage business revenue and ethics issues, great for entrepreneurs and journalists alike who want to better understand how the machine works. Got questions for our speakers? Leave… Read More
If you’re coming to ONA17 to level up your career, you won’t want to miss these talks. From lessons on how to navigate early- or mid-career challenges to recruiting diverse newsroom talent, check out these sessions to accelerate your learning curve and achieve your goals. Got questions for our speakers? Leave them at the bottom… Read More
In response to participant and attendee feedback, we’ve changed the Midway programming approach for ONA17 to give attendees more insider information and best practices. This year will feature 10 panel discussions highlighting Midway participants’ areas of expertise, unique data, research and industry analysis. No pitches, no fluff. Noon-1 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 5: “Deep Dive into Immersive… Read More
We’re thrilled to announce the team that will be helping you follow all of the amazing things happening at this year’s ONA Conference. This group of 11 curators will be covering the sessions at ONA 2017 live. Also look for their visual coverage on the ONA Instagram account. — Karen Workman and Ron Nurwisah April… Read More
If you’re a producer, podcaster or broadcaster — or interested in becoming one —you won’t want to miss these sessions at ONA17 that will help you get up to speed on today’s best practices, including how to create 360 content without breaking the bank, what you need to know in order to pull off a… Read More