Pittsburgh Plates is a podcast that celebrates the food, the people, and the hidden cultural stories of Pittsburgh that make it home. Each episode digs into the local flavors-like Polish heritage foods or the city’s emerging coffee culture-while highlighting the communities behind them. The digital strategies I chose align directly with this purpose. By using cross-platform sharing helps reach locals where they already hang out online, community-based monetization allows listeners to support the show in ways that feel meaningful, and partnering with local restaurants or cafés strengthens the neighborhood connections our podcast is built on. Together, these strategies help Pittsburgh Plates grow while staying authentic, community-focused, and rooted in the real people and places we feature.