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 […]
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Volunteer Spotlight: Kelly Jones and Megan Combs, General Volunteers team Co-Chairs
We’re kicking off a series celebrating some of our amazing conference volunteers, who bring the ONA spirit to life with a number of crucial roles at our annual event — starting with Kelly Jones and Megan Combs, Co-chairs of the General Volunteers team. Say hello when you see our volunteers at the conference, and if […]
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 […]
New this year! Guided city walking tours during ONA19
UPDATE Aug. 26: We’ve added more tour dates! Log into your ONA19 attendee account to see available tickets. We have a number of treats in store for ONA19 attendees, including our first-ever offering of guided city walking tours. New Orleans is world-renowned for its music, architecture and dining. We’ve partnered with two locally owned and […]
Resources for parents at ONA19 and fun family activities around New Orleans
Maybe New Orleans isn’t quite like Walt Disney World when it comes to family friendly attractions. But you might be surprised how much the city has to offer those who can’t yet belly up to the bar. First, a few things to know about accommodations for mothers at the conference hotels. Napoleon Office 1 (sign […]
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 […]
Level up your leadership skills at ONA19
While we know that training focused on leadership skills is essential for our industry, there is no one-size-fits-all approach to becoming effective newsroom leaders or building future-proof careers in digital journalism. Explore these sessions at ONA19 to discover a range of perspectives on leading change, cultivating talent, recovering from burnout and increasing success in navigating […]
Community leaders you should meet at ONA19
Join us in congratulating the 13 community leaders receiving scholarships to attend ONA19! New this year, the ONA/Google News Initiative Local Community Leader Scholarship recognizes diverse leaders creating the environment for positive change in local news communities beyond their own newsrooms. These leaders will receive complimentary registration to the conference and an expenses-paid trip to New Orleans, […]
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 […]
Announcing the ONA19 Opening Night Reception at Generations Hall
Update, 9-12-19: The location of opening night has been changed to Mardi Gras World. Read more here. Join new and old friends and colleagues while you enjoy drinks, heavy appetizers, music and classic New Orleans hospitality at Generations Hall for ONA19’s Opening Night Reception Thursday, Sept. 12. Built in the 1820s as a sugar refinery, […]