As Hurricane Florence approaches the southeast and mid-Atlantic coasts of the United States, our biggest concern is the safety of our community. While there are rainy days ahead in Austin, the city is not in the hurricane’s path — thus, ONA18 will happen as scheduled. We do, however, expect severe weather to affect a number […]
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Tips and advice for ONA conference first-timers
Even for seasoned attendees, the Online News Association’s annual conference is a blur of trainings, networking functions and round-the-clock social engagements. For first-time attendees, ONA18’s 80+ educational sessions, 15+ official networking functions and 20+ high-level sponsored events — to say nothing of the many informal and offsite meet-ups — can feel overwhelming. Consider these tips […]
Essentials for your health and safety during ONA18
We hope you have an incredible conference experience without incident — but things happen! Here are a number of important resources to help you handle any obstacles that come up while you’re at ONA18. Code of conduct We want to remind everyone that ONA has a Code of Conduct for our events. We’re committed to […]
A preview of the Journalism 360 Immersive Storytelling Festival
Explore Greenland’s melting ice caps, journey down the Nile and more at ONA18 We’re thrilled to bring you the second annual Journalism 360 Immersive Storytelling Festival during ONA18! The festival will showcase projects from 2017 Journalism 360 Challenge, finalists in the Online Journalism Awards and other virtual reality and augmented reality explorations from the immersive […]
Where to find your people at ONA18
While there are tons of networking opportunities and official parties and receptions throughout the conference, the ONA community is also organizing its own gatherings during the week. Here are some of the meetups coordinated by other attendees to help you find your neighbors and people who share your interests and hobbies. Geographic meetups Several of […]
Introducing the ONA18 Audio Team – and the ONA on Air podcast
While some of the ONA18 sessions will be broadcast via a live video feed, the rest require a team of dedicated volunteers to record and bring to the ONA community as audio. This year, the ONA18 Audio Team is really showcasing their talents by launching the ONA on Air podcast. Led by Erika Aguilar, who […]
How to follow ONA18 from home
If you can’t join us in Austin for ONA18, there are numerous ways for you to follow along with the conference and capture valuable resources and inspiration to share with your newsroom. Please note that all times on the schedule are listed in Central Time. ONA on Air We’re pleased to introduce our new podcast […]
Packing for three+ days in Austin
Wondering what to bring for ONA18? We’ve got you covered. I’m one of those people who never checks a bag when flying, so I’ve been planning my packing strategy for weeks. Here are the can’t-miss items you should make sure are in your suitcase. Your networking pro kit Make sure you have tons of business […]
5 things I’m looking forward to at ONA18
What a year! Last October I volunteered at this conference I’ve never been to before and had the time of my life. A few months later, I was selected to be a screener for the Online Journalism Awards. Today, I am a full-time ONA staffer, currently working on packing our supplies for this year’s conference […]
For your privacy: How we handle attendee information
We love our sponsors. Without them, we wouldn’t have an opening night reception, fun events like morning yoga or our incredible Student Newsroom and Innovation Lab, a program that for years has supported some of the best emerging talent in journalism. That said, attendees have made it clear from the outset that they care about […]