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Our first in-person event since 2019 will be held in Philadelphia. Plan to join us Oct. 14-15, 2021.

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Six early-career journalists and their projects were selected for a year-long fellowship providing guidance, networking and other opportunities. Read about their work and accomplishments.

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Nominate behind-the-scenes journalism leaders for the 2021 ONA Community Award

It’s one of our favorite times of the year: Nominations are now open for the 2021 ONA Community Award. Launched in 2018, this award honors an individual or a small … Read more.

Forecasting Workshops with Amy Webb’s Future Today Institute

In-depth, interactive and exciting, Forecasting Workshops with Amy Webb’s Future Today Institute bring the big, annual “Tech Trends” conference presentation to the scale of a more personal, small-group workshop. These … Read more.

Spark ideas and connections at ONA Insights, Oct. 14–15 in Philadelphia

The Online News Association (ONA) will host the next edition of the ONA Insights conference on Oct. 14-15 in Philadelphia. ONA Insights will feature two days of in-person programming to … Read more.

Announcing promotions for ONA’s technology, program and communications departments

The Online News Association (ONA) is pleased to announce four staff promotions: Adam Nekola assumes the role of Director of Technology; Diana Lopez assumes the role of Program Coordinator; Karolle … Read more.

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Featured Resources

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.

Expert Investigative Journalism Advice with John Carreyrou

In one of the biggest news stories of the year, Wall Street Journal reporter John Carreyrou exposed fraud by the founder of Theranos, a startup promising rapid blood testing and … Learn about this subject.

Fireside Chat with Maria Ressa

Recent global shifts toward nationalism have led to a deterioration of press freedom worldwide. Journalist Maria Ressa has been on the front lines of this battle. Her organization, Rappler, has … Learn about this subject.

Expert Interview Advice from David A. Fahrenthold

David A. Fahrenthold will walk through how he mixed good ol’ shoe leather reporting and social media to write some of the most impactful stories of the 2016 presidential campaign, … Learn about this subject.

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