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2016
53 posts
Weed: A growing beat
Weed, pot, marijuana, grass, ganja, cannabis. Whatever you call it, covering it may be the fastest growing beat in America. At least that’s what participants said at the ONA panel, “Getting Into…
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Facebook exec talks live video, Instant Articles in keynote
Facebook product director Fidji Simo made the case at Thursday’s keynote presentation that the company is working to help publishers create better content and thrive on the platform. The keynote…
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ONA attendees reflect push for diversity
By Lucas Waldron and Alex Duner Excited crowds of digital gurus are snaking through the Hyatt Regency, clutching beige tote bags, contemplating the evolving world of online news and wondering…
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Social media invigorates entertainment journalists
Traditional entertainment journalists have tended to be known by their black-and-white bylines on a printed page, unlike their cohorts, those popular television anchors, columnists and a handful of specialized reviewers.…
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ONA16 Wi-Fi access a bit ‘dodgy’
For digital journalists, Â a strong Internet connection is a must have. But historically, the crush of digital activity that marks the start of an ONA conference and its high-profile events…
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Vlogging through ONA, Part 1: Overcoming barriers in my mind
Moi! (Hi!) My name is Minna Markkanen. I am the only international participant in the ONA16 conference’s student newsroom this year. Of the 20 students, 19 are American – and…
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ONA16 ‘PokĂ©mon Go’: PokĂ©Stops and Gyms you just can’t miss
Want to challenge Denver’s PokĂ©mon players while soaking up local attractions during ONA16? With PokĂ©mon Gyms and PokĂ©Stops littering the city and dedicated locals partnering with business and vendors to…
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I thought I was dying
I felt a sudden kick in my chest. It was a little after midnight, as I was finally starting to drift off to sleep. I jumped up and tried to…
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ONA members
After eight years with the Online News Association, beloved executive director Jane McDonnell is stepping down effective Dec. 31. With her departure, McDonnell is leaving some marks—on the organization, and…
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In Their Shoes: Career advice from the people of ONA
As the old saw goes: “Walk a mile in my shoes, and you’ll see.” Well, at the ONA Conference, there are miles and miles of walking and talking the floor.…
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