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Jade Campos
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‘It’s always a challenge’: How the 2021 ONA virtual conference came together
Each year, directors begin to plan for the next Online News Association conference practically the second that the prior one ends. This includes scheduling sessions, inviting speakers, pulling together the…
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Building relationships with your sources — and not just when it benefits the story
Some journalists may feel the need to disconnect from their communities to maintain objectivity. In the same vein, some reporters are under the notion that they don’t need their communities…
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Three ways to make the most out of ONA21’s virtual conference
The Online News Association kicked off its second distanced conference amid the COVID-19 pandemic. While things look a little different from the historic in-person events, here’s a few ways to…
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COVID-19 reignites the desire for local journalism, but future remains uncertain
Evan Brandt now works alone in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, to deliver the news to the town and its surrounding areas. He’s been a reporter at the Mercury for 24 years —…
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