Twenty years ago, Reddit began as a web page of 25 links from across the internet. Now, Reddit is the go-to place for community, news, culture, and information – 75% of redditors globally read online press at least 2-3 times a week.1 As the search ecosystem shifts, giving people a place to find headlines and […]
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Introducing the ONA25 Start-Up Alley
ONA has long supported start-ups for their tenacious willingness to take a risk in creating a new venture to fill critical gaps in the journalism industry. We’re thrilled to welcome six innovative startups to the ONA25 Start-Up Alley, where they will showcase their wide range of cutting-edge solutions for the journalism industry. Dive in to [...]
The 19th and ONA support New Orleans-area HBCU students at ONA25
The 19th and the Online News Association (ONA) are excited to bring 10 scholars from local historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) to ONA25 in New Orleans. The students, nominated by their schools, represent Dillard University, Southern University and A&M College and Xavier University of Louisiana. The scholarship is an initiative of The 19th’s Frances Ellen […]
The Power of Partnership: Creating Pathways for the Future of Journalism [Sponsored]
Every year at the Online News Association conference, there’s a kind of magic — hallway chats that turn into mentorship, sessions that spark new ideas and connections that last long after it ends. For students and early-career journalists of color, that kind of access can be transformational. This year, The 19th and ONA is making […]
Add networking meetups to your ONA25 schedule
ONA’s annual conference isn’t just about learning from great speakers. We offer many opportunities to connect with fellow attendees representing all types of job roles and journalism organizations—including through topic-based networking meetups built right into the schedule. These meetups are unstructured spaces to spark new connections. You’re welcome to stay in the same room during […]
Featured at ONA25: Leading in journalism when the work is personal and the stakes are high
In a time when news audiences face growing disinformation and journalists are increasingly under attack, we are frequently reminded that leading a newsroom takes more than editorial savvy. At this year’s Online News Association Conference (ONA25), we are emphasizing resilience. On Wednesday, Sept. 10, join us for the opening featured session Leading at the Margins: […]
Featured at ONA25: Covering race, gender and climate 20 years after Katrina
The climate crisis is the defining story of our time, reshaping every aspect of our lives and our journalism work. At this year’s Online News Association annual conference—ONA25, Sept. 10-13 in New Orleans—we’re centering climate more than ever and exploring how it impacts every role in journalism through both hands-on practical sessions and engaging conversations […]
Introducing ONA25’s Project C Creator Cohort
We are excited to collaborate with Project C and The Lenfest Institute for Journalism to establish the inaugural Project C Creator Cohort at ONA25—supporting 10 independent journalists with an expenses-paid trip to attend ONA’s annual conference in New Orleans plus ongoing resources to grow with a network of peers. Cohort members were selected from a […]
Featured at ONA25: Journalist-turned-CEO Ben Collins on how The Onion is reimagining journalism, one viral satirical headline at a time
We are delighted to present Ben Collins, CEO of the legendary satirical news site The Onion, as the first featured speaker at ONA25. The Online News Association’s annual conference is taking place Sept. 10–13 at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans. Early Bird pricing on registration is available through June 20. On Thursday, Sept. 11, Ben […]
A first look at the ONA25 program
We’re thrilled to share the initial program lineup for ONA25, the Online News Association’s annual conference, happening Sept. 10–13, in New Orleans. ONA25 is an opportunity to disrupt the pattern of chasing daily deadlines and immerse in four days of energizing conversations and learning with journalism’s forward-thinkers and changemakers. Today’s program launch is a partial […]