Ever heard of a ‘newsgame’? They aren’t as new as you might think
The Online News Association 2022 conference featured an array of innovative journalistic practices with panels on how attendees can use comics, zines and TikTok in their newsrooms. Among these…
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As journalists look to build trust, solutions journalism might help
When Delaney Butler, program coordinator at the Solutions Journalism Network, sits down with journalists to discuss bringing solutions reporting into their work, she asks: “What’s the problem…
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Why news organizations are pivoting to short-form video and TikTok
As short-form video gains momentum, we chatted with Carmella Boykin from the Washington Post and Sinta Taylor, a graduate student in NYU’s Studio 20 program, on how publications are pivoting…
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Zine-making engages readers with storytelling and ‘creating community’
Zines exist in many forms — some are folded, sewn, glued or stapled together. They can be written, drawn, printed, collaged or downloaded. Some cover community events, while others focus on…
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Women’s Leadership Accelerator cohorts back in person after two years
After two years of being completely online, the Women’s Leadership Accelerator program came together in-person for a reception dinner at the ONA 2022 conference to celebrate past and current…
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Remembering Curt Chandler
In January 2022, the ONA Student Newsroom lost a long time friend and beloved mentor. In honoring Curt Chandler’s legacy we reached out to NPPA colleagues as well as previous students of…
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News outlets continue to tackle campaigns aimed at distorting information
Misinformation and disinformation have plagued the news media landscape as well as digital spaces in recent years, leaving journalists searching for solutions. “Truth is everybody’s job,”…
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Newsroom leaders emphasize the importance — and nuance — of climate solutions journalism
Climate solutions journalism is a balancing act: stories of the world burning up aren’t news anymore, without the proper context and oftentimes, solutions. Climate affects every aspect…
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Nonprofit newsrooms are stepping in to fill coverage gaps in California
Mariah Castañeda knows Los Angeles. She has reported on the city for years, so when the opportunity emerged to be a part of founding a nonprofit news source that would serve communities of…
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Podcast: Tackling misinformation and disinformation across digital news
In the age of social media, virtually anyone with a smartphone becomes a reporter, giving some the ability to explore journalism while creating a biased medium for others to spew rhetoric and…
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Sisterhood of women: How the Women’s Leadership Accelerator Program prepares journalists for their future
After having her first-ever meeting in the 2021 Women’s Leadership Accelerator cohort, Dana Amihere decided to quit her job with no true backup plan. Two days later, she turned a vision into…
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Best practices for covering your whole community
In theory, part of a journalist’s responsibility is to center their community in their reporting. But in practice, this isn’t always the case. At the Online News Association conference, Lynn…
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ONA’s Irving Washington says farewell
Irving Washington is the CEO of the Online News Association, the world’s largest membership organization of digital journalists. This year he will be stepping down as CEO to pursue other…
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Journalists are trying to serve needs of readers ahead of midterm elections
Seven weeks before the 2022 midterm elections, newsrooms across the U.S. are putting audiences first and utilizing a variety of tools to provide facts for local and national news consumers.…
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Live audio and Twitter Spaces may prove new frontier in audio stories for journalists
Looking toward the future of audio journalism, could audio-based social media platforms be the next podcasts? Clubhouse, Spotify Live and Twitter Spaces each aim to democratize online…
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ONA Workshop: Cultivating Loyal & Engaging Audiences
During Friday’s workshop on developing a strong social media presence, two social media editor focused on the need for journalists to develop a strong presence on Reddit. Gabriel Sands,…
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Diversity in newsrooms is important. One area often overlooked is age.
Some people believe that journalism is a young person’s occupation, while others feel that age shouldn’t define success. Listen to this Man-on-the-street segment, hosted by…
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New tech like AI and virtual reality has perils, potential for journalists
Physical and online spaces have long been considered separate. But advancing technology is increasingly blurring the line between them. And some, like Anders Grimstad, wonder whether the…
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Panelists offer suggestions to fix what newsrooms are getting wrong about social media
Taylor Lorenz, a technology columnist for The Washington Post, said this week that in her ideal newsroom, there would be no social media policy but a general policy on acceptable behavior…
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Panel explores ways to reach underrepresented communites
Innovative technology, examining readership data, and getting feedback from young people are just a few options newsrooms are looking at to improve diversity and coverage of underrepresented…
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Tips for early-career journalists from 2022 MJ Bear Fellows
The MJ Bear Fellowship honors six journalists under 30 each year who work in diverse newsrooms and represent the best of digital news. ONA has selected journalists for the fellowship annually…
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ONA changes format of awards ceremony with some winners announced before Saturday
For almost 20 years, attendees of the Online News Association have spent the week looking forward to Saturday night. The final night of each ONA conference has traditionally been the night…
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Today’s journalists find themselves covering unions amid wave of organizing
A number of news organizations have unionized in recent years, presenting reporters and editors with the challenge of how to cover their own. In an industry as tight-knit as journalism,…
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Journalists advocate investigating dark money using open source intelligence
Yue Stella Yu realized something wasn’t right in Michigan’s political finances. Millions of dollars were being poured into the state’s ballot drives — which sought changes in elections,…
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Journalists at ONA22 happy to be ‘Together Again,’ after COVID changed the industry
“Together Again.” That’s the Wi-Fi password for the Online News Association’s 2022 conference in Los Angeles. Besides being a fitting and memorable cipher for internet…
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A look at the tech on display at the ‘Magic of Media’ opening event
ONA Newsroom reporter Robert Tucker went to the Arizona State University’s California Center for the Wednesday night “Welcome to L.A.” session and showed us some of the tech…
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The best spots to eat near downtown LA from an LA native
In Los Angeles, there is no shortage of diverse food options. Find out the best places to grab delicious bites from a local. If you’re a foodie like me, you want to find the best local spots…
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First day of #ONA22 met with heavy COVID screenings
The first few hours of the 2022 Online News Association conference Wednesday can be described in two words: Long lines. From the moment registration opened at 8 a.m., lines were filled with…
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