Insights from the 2023 Online News Association Conference
The 15th annual convention of the Online News Association (ONA), a group of journalists at the forefront of the digital media revolution, was held in Los Angeles from [date]. The four-day event was packed with live talks, trainings, and demonstrations, providing attendees with a wealth of opportunities to learn about new journalism tools and tricks from companies like Banjo, Rivet Radio, Tableau, Chartbeat, Facebook, Twitter, and WordPress.
The schedule was full, with keynotes that were compelling and thought-provoking. A Deep Dive into Google with Richard Gingras and Emily Bell, We Belong Here: Pushing Back Against Online Harassment, A Hollywood Spotlight on an Award-Winning Boston Globe, and Amy Webb's 10 Tech Trends were just a few of the highlights.
In addition to the educational opportunities, the convention also offered ample opportunities for networking. Attendees met people from around the world and made new friends, creating a vibrant and inclusive atmosphere. The Midway provided a platform for these connections, with representatives from digital and traditional media companies and vendors attending in full force.
The conference supported the next generation of journalists, with programs like the MJ Bear Fellows, Student Newsroom, HBCU Digital Media Fellowship, and CNN Media Diversity Fellows. The 2015 ONA award endowed by Dori Maynard was received by Michele McLellan. Dori Maynard, a respected journalist and president of the Maynard Institute, was honoured posthumously at the convention with the 2015 Rich Jaroslovsky Founder Award for her work in media diversity.
For those who couldn't attend, many of the panels from the conference are available for audio or video replay. The writer shares five big takeaways from this year's ONA convention, which will be held in Denver, Colorado on September 15-17, 2016. The convention provided a valuable opportunity for attendees to learn, connect, and be inspired, and it is sure to be an event to watch for in the future.
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