Month July 2024

Trying to Tell a Story? Know Why it Matters, Spark Action and Make it Clear
Power your storytelling with a three-prong approach: Know why it matters, spark action and keep it clear. Get highlights from Megan McKoy-Noe's session at NWPPA’s Women in Public Power conference, with practical tips to help utility stories (emails, team meetings, community engagement) resonate with target audiences.

Catch Content in the Wild for a Shot at $50!
Grab your camera and start snapping! Pioneer's Content in the Wild contest celebrates the creativity of Utility Pioneers. Send us a picture posing with your storytelling content for a chance to win a $50 co-op gift card!

Four Paths to Promote Your Pod
Want people to listen to your podcast? There’s no harm including a QR code or story about your podcast in your print magazine or e-newsletter. But, if your goal for the podcast is to engage listeners who aren’t hearing your story on existing channels, you can’t stop there. Get three ideas for promoting your podcast, then download our free e-book for more ways to stream stories with podcasts!

How to Capture Moments with a Cellphone
Cellphone photography has come a long way in the past few years. That small device in your pocket has loads of power to shoot eye-catching photos. Learn how I catch stories on my mobile device while I wait for light, look for action, plan moments, aim for details and build relationships with my subjects.