ONA Weekly

Lessons for managing a hybrid newsroom As COVID-19 rates go down in parts of the world, employers are starting to ask workers to return to the office. The wrinkle in … Read more.

Revenue streams beyond the big three Once upon a time, everyone knew how journalism publications made money: memberships/paywalls, ads and events. The industry is changing quickly, which creates obstacles to … Read more.

Four ethics questions to guide augmented reality projects When the world locked down, people sought escape through technology. At the beginning of 2021, the Wall Street Journal reported that the … Read more.

The A’s and B’s of asking the right questions A/B tests and surveys are extremely useful for collecting user feedback. Many newsrooms use A/B testing to gather data on headlines that … Read more.

Announcing internal promotions at ONA As ONA’s work continues to grow and evolve, we are excited to announce four staff promotions:  Adam Nekola assumes the role of Director of Technology. … Read more.

Introducing the 2021 MJ Bear fellows Six fantastic journalists have been selected as 2021 MJ Bear Fellows. The fellowship, now in its 10th year, identifies and supports journalists under 30 … Read more.

Join us today for a policy conference on deepfakes Our Deepfakes, Disinformation and Democracy Policy Conference is today, Wednesday, June 2, from 1-4 p.m. EDT (5-8 p.m. UTC). This virtual conference—hosted … Read more.

How to add more audio to your stories Longform narrative podcasts are one of the biggest media success stories of the past few years, but they’re not the only way … Read more.

All the crosswords fit to print Crosswords have been a staple of American newspapers for over a century, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be adapted for the digital age. … Read more.

Join us for a conference on deepfakes and democracy In late 2017, the world was introduced to deepfakes, or manipulated video that makes a person look like someone else. (That … Read more.