• Andy Johns

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    Using Video for Internal Communications

    What You’ll Learn With a large workforce spread around remote parts of Alaska, Sabrena Combs and her team at Matanuska Electric Association use short video casts to communicate with staff. Guest Speaker Sabrena Combs Show Notes Transcripts have been lightly edited for clarity and readability. Intro: A production of WordSouth — A Content Marketing Company. […]
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    Andy Johns
    May 1, 2026
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    What the Font? Why Your Brand Needs a Font

    What You’ll Learn Flathead Electric Cooperative Multimedia Design Specialist Sharilyn Fairweather recaps her session “What the Font?” — a look at how consistent (and inconsistent) typography represents your brand. Guest Speaker Sharilyn Fairweather Show Notes Transcripts have been lightly edited for clarity and readability. Andy Johns: What the font? That’s what we’ll be talking about […]
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    Andy Johns
    May 1, 2026
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    Communicators Moving into the GM Role (Part 1)

    What You’ll Learn Hood River Electric & Internet Cooperative CEO and Pioneer board member Libby Calnon is a proud member of a trend that has communicators and marketers getting more opportunities to become executives. Why is that trend important, and what advice does she have for other communicators looking to climb the ladder? Guest Speaker […]
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    Andy Johns
    May 1, 2026
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    Engaging Customers in a Pandemic

    What You’ll Learn Will O’Donnell shares takeaways from the panel he moderated at NWPPA’s NIC event. The panel was called “Building A Digital Bridge — Engaging Consumers During and After the Pandemic.” Apologies in advance to the cruise industry. Guest Speaker Will O’Donnell Show Notes Transcripts have been lightly edited for clarity and readability.  Andy […]
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    Andy Johns
    May 1, 2026
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    Telling the Electric Vehicle Story

    What You’ll Learn Suzanne Olson at Orcas Power & Light Co-op shares how her utility is telling the story of electric vehicles by taking members on an EV road trip. Guest Speaker Suzanne Olson About Our Guest Suzanne joined OPALCO in 2008. As public relations administrator, she wrangles media, publications and outreach to members, telling the […]
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    Andy Johns
    May 1, 2026
  • News

    Lassen Municipal Utility District Public Relations Manager Named 2021 Dave D’Avanzo Award Winner

    Pioneer Utility Resources is pleased to announce Theresa Phillips as the winner of the Dave D’Avanzo Communications Award for 2021.
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    Andy Johns
    May 14, 2026
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    Rural TV Trends

    What You’ll Learn Scott Meyer, Director of Marketing with Innovative Systems, stops by to discuss the latest trends and viewership stats for TV providers in Rural America. This episode was recorded live at the NTCA Fall Conference in Nashville. If you would like a copy of the reports discussed in this podcast episode, please email […]
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    Andy Johns
    May 1, 2026
  • Blog

    Pioneer Members Share Feedback in Pioneer Pulse Survey Response

    To kick off National Cooperative Month, we’re sharing results from our 2021 Pioneer Pulse survey.
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    Andy Johns
    April 19, 2026
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    Teaching Teachers About Energy

    What You’ll Learn Coweta-Fayette EMC launched the STEM Teachers Alternative Energy Summer Adventure to help local teachers teach about the future of energy in their classrooms. Guest Speaker Maggie Reenstra Show Notes Transcripts have been lightly edited for clarity and readability. Andy Johns: What are some ways that you can get local educators to help […]
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    Andy Johns
    May 1, 2026
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    The Challenges of Rural Broadband

    In this episode, John points out several problems with providing broadband to rural communities, including obstacles and issues at the local, state and federal levels.
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    Andy Johns
    May 14, 2026
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    Pioneer Brings Content, Expertise & Easy Software Together to Offer Pioneer Studio

    We know utility communicators are wearing a lot of hats and always need fresh, branded content. Our Solution: Pioneer Studio.
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    Andy Johns
    April 19, 2026
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    The Adventure of Building a Broadband Network

    In this episode, Kara recaps key issues that new ISPs should consider when choosing their own broadband adventure.
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    Andy Johns
    May 14, 2026