Public Media Showcase

Link TV's new "Dear American Voter" project is using digital platforms to give the global community a voice in the upcoming election, an event that will shift the policies and direction of the entire world. Individuals can upload their video "letters" to American citizens about how they would vote in the election and why, how American policies have affected their lives, and what they think the priorities for the new Administration should be. Read more...

Using video games to educate the public on diet, nutrition and making informed decisions.

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The NBPC’s New Media Institute, which held its second training workshop in November, is a vivid example of how public broadcasters can shape the future of public media. NBPC is training professionals in state-of-the-art digital and web tools, to tell powerful stories in new ways. This season’s workshop--held in Jackson, Mississippi, in partnership with Mississippi Public Broadcasting--focused on the culture of the Mississippi Delta region and the impact of American jazz.Read more...

A new project called BigThink is making it easier for the public to find reliable, credible information on the Internet, as well as allowing individuals to make their expertise heard on important issues. The digital age offers the public an abundance of information, empowering individuals to make informed decisions on important issues, but the sheer volume of content makes it difficult to discern what's reliable and what's not.Read more...

Launched just a week ago at the Sundance Film Festival, the Sundance Institute's new DocSource is an online hub that uses the latest digital tools to connect filmmakers, human rights advocates and publics from around the globe supporting a robust international social documentary environment.Read more...