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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
For thousands of digital journalists, ONA’s annual conference is the go-to space to discover innovative news storytelling and gather a cross-section of best practices. As newsrooms explore new ways to engage and inform communities, collaboration has emerged as an important strategy, and many sessions in this year’s Storytelling track reflect this trend. Whether you are looking […]
Want to present at ONA19? As we draw closer to the conference, there are two unique opportunities for you to share your thoughts and ideas with the ONA community in New Orleans. Pitches for each are due by Thursday, Sept. 5 at 11:59 p.m. EDT. Attendees at the conference will vote for their favorites, and […]
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, […]
It’s time to unveil the 25+ innovators joining us in the ONA19 Midway — an interactive space where tech meets journalism. This year’s group of is disrupting and democratizing paywalls, CMS, immersive video, personalization, revenue models and much more. Check out the companies planning to take your work to the next level in the Midway this September.
A first look at the ONA19 schedule is now live on our conference app Guidebook. Download Guidebook to your Apple or Android device for a sneak peek at what to expect in New Orleans. You can view sessions across all three days of the conference or explore by tracks such as storytelling, emerging technology, culture […]
We’re excited to announce the volunteer mentors who will guide this year’s Student Newsroom and Innovation Lab. Now in its tenth year, the Student Newsroom is an opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students to gain hands-on experience during the three-day Online News Association Conference and Online Journalism Awards Ceremony. These volunteer mentors will guide students […]