[This is a sponsored post from ONA supporter American Press Institute, written by Director of Product Strategy Liz Worthington. API supports local and community-based media through research, programs and products … Read more.
Announcing ONA’s new interim leadership and next steps in our CEO/Executive Director search
ONA board appoints Hanaa Rifaey as Interim CEO/Executive Director; Kelsey Proud appointed to Interim Head of Programs
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.
Healthline’s Angela Chao and Hearst TV’s Andrew Fitzgerald appointed to the ONA Board of Directors
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.
ONA24 in photos
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.
Donesha Aldridge elected to the ONA Board of Directors; three incumbents re-elected
The Online News Association (ONA) is pleased to announce the election results for the 2025-26 Board of Directors. ONA members have elected Donesha Aldridge, Executive Producer of Digital Content at … Read more.
Rich Jaroslovsky’s remarks at the opening session for ONA’s 25th annual conference
To mark the occasion of the Online News Association’s 25th annual conference, co-founder Rich Jaroslovsky shared reflections about the motivations that first brought the group together and ONA’s role in … Read more.
Partnership on AI Welcomes Demos, Ingka Group | IKEA, Omidyar Network, and Online News Association to Partner Community
Pursuing our mission to bring together a global multistakeholder community to address the future of AI, Partnership on AI welcomes new Partners: Demos, Ingka Group | IKEA, Omidyar Network, and Online … Read more.
Meet the candidates in the election for the 2025-26 ONA Board of Directors
Voting in the ONA board of directors election is open Sept. 11–Oct. 3. ONA members: Log in to the member portal to access your ballot passcode. We are pleased to … Read more.
President’s Letter: Thriving through change
Farewell with gratitude to LaSharah S. Bunting and looking to ONA’s next chapter
Serving as the ONA Board President as the organization celebrates its 25th anniversary is a special privilege, particularly with the excitement building as we approach our annual conference. Reflecting both … Read more.
Letter from CEO/Executive Director LaSharah S. Bunting
I came to ONA with a mission: to strengthen this organization that I deeply love. My goal was for everyone to feel the same connection and inspiration I felt after … Read more.