There are a few things that are often shuffled to the back of people’s to-do lists after time at a conference, away from the daily grind. One is taking what you learned and actually moving forward to put it into practice. Another is staying in touch with all the people you met. As you are […]
Author: Diya Chacko
For when you need a break: A French Quarter walking tour to interesting sites
First time in New Orleans and planning to take a tour? Regular visitor who loves to wander? While there’s a boatload of must-see programming at our conference this year, there’s also a whole history of one of the oldest places in the United States to explore just beyond the doors of the Sheraton and Intercontinental […]
Treat yourself to these classic New Orleans foods
Technically, you’re in New Orleans to learn, not eat (and if you are here to eat, that’s cool too). But even if you’ve packed your conference schedule with panels, try to pencil in time to find the unique food this city’s famous for — and that you can’t get anywhere else except for versions that […]
Discover the spooky side of New Orleans
Multicultural, three centuries old, the setting for multiple wars and home to smugglers and pirates — it’s no wonder New Orleans is famous for a past dotted with unsolved mysteries, inexplicable magic and many, many ghosts. While in town for ONA’s annual conference, you have more than a few options to experience the area with swamp […]
Explore the New Orleans outdoors during ONA19
New Orleans is a geographical anomaly. Built in the heart of Louisiana swampland, and up to six feet below sea level in some areas, the Crescent City has one of the most interesting landscapes to investigate if you have a chance to do so while you’re in town for ONA’s annual conference. Here are five […]
Find your people with these 5 sessions on audience development
For newsrooms investing in their digital strategy, it’s all about audience. On its face, the idea of audience development is simple: find people interested in your work and keep them coming back with journalism that becomes a necessary part of their lives. Thing is, there are so many avenues to explore — what the heck […]
Where to organize meetups during ONA19
One of the best parts of our annual conference is the opportunity to catch up with all your amazing journalism industry friends IRL. This year in New Orleans, we’re lucky to be in the proximity of many great group hangout spots within walking distance or a short ride from the programming at the Sheraton and […]
Let’s talk money at these five sessions on business and revenue
For news companies navigating the ever-changing digital landscape, finding ways to fund your work is an all-hands-on-deck situation — not just for business and marketing teams, but editorial as well. The question on everyone’s mind is: Where’s the money? Whether you’re growing a loyal base of digital subscribers, developing with new products or seeking out […]