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Local that Works spotlights innovative, community-focused media initiatives that expand, engage, diversify, serve local audiences and create civic value. LTW is an annual contest, database, a reporting project, and a webinar series. Sign up for Current’s newsletter to receive updates about the Local that Works competition and webinars. 

 
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Great Salt Lake Collaborative wins 2022 Local that Works award

By Tyler Falk Tyler Falk, Reporter | November 17, 2022

The winner was chosen from among 96 entries submitted by public broadcasters, nonprofit newsrooms and other media organizations.

Local That Works

Five finalists to compete for $20,000 Local that Works grand prize

By Julie Drizin Julie Drizin, Executive Director | September 21, 2022

Each finalist will present their project at a virtual Grand Finale in November.

Engagement

How organizing a Photo Walk can build community and engage your audience

By Ashley Kang, Director (South Side Newspaper Project) | September 20, 2022

The collaborative gatherings can generate content before, during and long after the event while growing trust and creating lasting connections.

Programs/Content

GBH’s ‘Priced Out’ series addresses complex problem with multiplatform reporting

By Abigail Pritchard Abigail Pritchard, Former Editorial Intern | June 28, 2022

The project tells the stories of Massachusetts residents who are facing eviction amid an increasingly expensive housing market.

Programs/Content
Laurin Talese Performance

Second year of Black Music City collaboration boosts support for Philadelphia artists

By Abigail Pritchard Abigail Pritchard, Former Editorial Intern | June 22, 2022

The project is a collaboration among WXPN, WRTI and REC Philly, an incubator and agency that provides local artists with business advice and spaces to create.

System/Policy

‘Vincent Chin’ rebroadcast extends Detroit Public TV’s engagement with Asian-American community

By Leigh Giangreco Leigh Giangreco, Freelance Contributor | June 21, 2022

The 40th-anniversary reairing of the DPTV documentary “Who Killed Vincent Chin?” builds on years of outreach to local Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.

Programs/Content

KSPS launches quiz show to reinforce civics education

By Gregory Wakeman, Freelance Contributor | May 26, 2022

The PBS station teamed up with the Spokane League of Women Voters to create “Civics Bowl,” a new take on high school academic competitions.

System/Policy

With branded beers, stations invite new audiences to crack open a cold one

By Mike Janssen Mike Janssen, Digital Editor | March 15, 2022

Three new beers run the gamut of styles and pay tribute to local broadcasters in liquid form.

Programs/Content

More than just ‘the song and dance app’: Public media stations leverage new audiences on TikTok

By Nina Heller Nina Heller, Former Editorial Intern | February 23, 2022

Stations are using TikTok to connect with local audiences and expand their reach to younger viewers.

Programs/Content

Pioneer PBS looks to strengthen community ties with website obituaries

By Nina Heller Nina Heller, Former Editorial Intern | January 26, 2022

Through a partnership with the company Epilogg, the station is offering a platform for shareable video obituaries.

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