You said you wanted more networking opportunities -- and ONA listened! In addition to the new regional networking nights, ONA wants to help you network virtually. To that end, ONA has partnered with LinkedIn to help you network with other Online News Association members online.

From the site: "LinkedIn is a networking tool that helps you discover inside connections to recommended job candidates, industry experts and business partners. Through LinkedIn, you can accelerate your business effectiveness and career success by leveraging the network you already have. LinkedIn makes it easy to receive and seek out opportunities through your extended network while protecting your privacy, your inbox and your existing professional relationships."

LinkedIn is currently used by over 2.1 million professionals across the globe -- so its slightly larger than ONA ;) Here are some of the benefits for group members: Accelerate your career through referrals from group members; See a list of all your fellow group members; Search within your group for vital new contacts; Use special contact settings to communicate directly with fellow members.

To join the ONA LinkedIn Group, visit this page in our members-only area.