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ONA16 Lightning Talks

Presented at ONA16
September 17, 2016
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ONA is hosting another round of community-pitched lightning talks this year, wherein registered conference attendees can present a big idea. But keep it short and sweet — five minutes, to be exact!

Any registered attendee had the opportunity for their pitch to be included, and voting was held on Friday.

Speaker resources:

Video of the session:

Here are the selected sessions:

  • The art and science of originating good story ideas every day

  • Our workflow is generally horrible

  • Journalism is a strategy, not an industry

  • Advice from an old, crusty editor who doesn't smoke cigars (anymore)

  • Is it raccoon cat or cat raccoon? And what to do about it

  • You want people to sign up for your emails?

  • Leave no “@ mention” behind

  • Building a virtual dream team: 19 people, 12 countries, 8 time zones
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