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    Announcing ONA’s new interim leadership and next steps in our CEO/Executive Director search

    The Online News Association (ONA), one of the largest nonprofit membership organizations advancing journalism leadership and technology innovation, is pleased to announce the Board of Directors has appointed Hanaa Rifaey … Read more.

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    The Online News Association (ONA) is pleased to confirm two appointments to the Board of Directors. Angela Chao, Head of Global News and Director of Content for Healthline Media, and … Read more.

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    For the 1,600 media innovators who gathered in Atlanta this September, the 2024 Online News Association Conference (ONA24) was “an inflection point,” “eye-opening” and a space that attracted “the most … Read more.

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    2019’s Tech Trends in Journalism

    Amy Webb will launch the latest edition of Future Today Institute’s emerging tech trends for journalists report, providing insights into what trends will impact journalism, what tools are on the … Learn about this subject.

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