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Month June 2023
A story not yet told
As writers, stories often unfold between the lines. Poet and Ruralite magazine freelance writer Drew Myron put to pen a feeling many utility storytellers share. We hope this poem about her story inspires you.
AMEC, OAEC and StoryConnect Among Co-op Winners in CCA Contest
How often do you look for inspiration from other types of cooperatives? The 2023 Cooperative Communicators Association Communications Contest celebrates engaging writing and marketing ideas from across all cooperative sectors. Pioneer’s website, “The StoryConnect Podcast,” content planner and annual report each won first place awards from CCA in June. Hear more about the co-op group and get inspired by winning ideas from Utility Pioneers, too!
Recognizing Pride Month: 10 Diverse Stories Worth Reading
We believe in the value of diverse storytellers. We also love books. To mark Pride Month, we asked our staff to share books they enjoyed featuring the history and modern-day experiences of LGBTQ+ storytellers. Read on for stories to add to your bookshelf in June!
5 Ways a Utility Communicator Can Use ChatGPT
I started playing with ChatGPT when it broke into the public beta and was shocked by the headlines and click-bait titles about the negative impacts of the platform. I see it as a super-Google or as an enhanced digital assistant like Cortana or Siri. Here are five ways ChatGPT streamlines content creation to accelerate digital content creation for Utility Pioneers.