Evol Johnson at the podium, the first slide reads "Cut the Algorithm: Why Your Newsroom Should Run Its Own Social Server"

I'm at the #ATproto talk at #ONA2026!

Anyone here at #ONA26 who actually wants to talk about Bluesky?

#ONA2026 @journalists.org

The #ONA2026 keynote began with the number of journalists killed this year. Humbled to be here amongst actual heros.

Selfie of Cory in the Hilton Chicago's Grand ballroom.

At the #ONA2026 conference, any other #WordPress devs here?

Packed sessions at #ONA2026 in Chicago, where the energy is high, the vibe is optimistic, and the spirit is collegial.

Fascinating session at #ONA2026 — Real-World Tactics for Combatting News Fatigue, which explored strategies for re-engaging audience: listening sessions; detoxifying comment sections; integrating lighter/practical lifestyle content with hard news stories; and fresh storytelling.

"People want to feel a personal connection to their news providers."--Jeremy Gilbert, Knight professor in digital media strategy at Medill.

Gilbert moderated the #ONA2026 session, "Finding the We: Why and How to Integrate News Creator Strategies into Your Newsroom."

Good morning, Chicago! Who's ready for #ONA2026?

Looking forward to a packed day of informative, practical sessions on topics like news creators; pushing past news fatigue; journalism under autocracy; reimagining the public media model, and so much more!