Local that Works
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.
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.
More than just ‘the song and dance app’: Public media stations leverage new audiences on ...
Stations are using TikTok to connect with local audiences and expand their reach to younger viewers.Pioneer PBS looks to strengthen community ties with website obituaries
Through a partnership with the company Epilogg, the station is offering a platform for shareable video obituaries.New KUT podcast showcases Austin’s Black community
"We get to learn from our guests as much as listeners do.”How KQED is forging new bonds with Latinx audiences
“KQED is one of the biggest public media organizations in the U.S., and we understand that there are a lot of folks ...Maine Public addresses ‘new urgency’ with video newscasts created for immigrants
The station began offering news in French, Spanish, Somali and Portuguese to deliver public service information amid the pandemic.Louisville Public Media podcast explores experiences of Asian Americans in Kentucky
Created in the wake of the Atlanta shootings, "Where Y'all Really From" became the station’s fastest-growing podcast.‘Jacksonville Today’ newsletter aims to broaden audience for WJCT News coverage
Rollout of the public broadcaster’s digital news brand includes launching a website next year.Project to diversify classical recordings wins 2021 Local that Works contest
All Classical Portland’s Recording Inclusivity Initiative was voted winner of the 2021 Local that Works contest.How GBH News transformed its workflow from broadcast-centered to digital-first
With the launch of the yearlong multimedia project "COVID in the Classroom," we flew the plane as we built it.Get tips on seeking journalism grants from our Local that Works webinar
Our "Pathways to Philanthropy" webinar included essential elements of a successful pitch and mistakes to avoid.
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