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    Converting to Usage-Based Broadband

    What You’ll Learn About a year ago, Northeast Nebraska Telephone Company began switching customers over to a usage-based pricing structure that charged on data used, rather than speed. What went into that move and how has it been received? Guest Speaker Melissa Lanzourakis 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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    Webinar Audio: Marketing Segmentation

    What You’ll Learn This episode is the audio from a WordSouth webinar on May 14 titled Marketing Segmentation. Visit the WordSouth Webinars page to find more webinars. Guest Speaker Carrie Huckeby Show Notes Transcripts have been lightly edited for clarity and readability.  Andy Johns: Well, hello, and thanks to everybody for joining us on this […]
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    Andy Johns
    May 1, 2026
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    Selling Upgrades in a Pandemic

    What You’ll Learn Upgrading customers is always an important way to grow revenues, but many telcos have been flooded with upgrade requests with customers working from home and homeschooling. What do you need to do to be ready to keep up? Guest Speaker Mcxie Hurst Show Notes Transcripts have been lightly edited for clarity and […]
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    Andy Johns
    May 1, 2026
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    Focusing on the Customer Experience

    What You’ll Learn Carrie Huckeby, who led Pioneer’s training program before joining the Tennessee Broadband Association as Executive Director, discusses how CSRs and MSRs can focus on peak moments in the customer’s journey to dramatically improve customer satisfaction. Guest Speaker Carrie Huckeby Show Notes Transcripts have been lightly edited for clarity and readability. Andy Johns: […]
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    Andy Johns
    May 1, 2026
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    Webinar Audio: Back to School Promotions and Campaigns

    What You’ll Learn This episode is the audio from a WordSouth webinar on June 9 titled Back to School Promotions and Campaigns. Visit the WordSouth Webinar page to see more upcoming webinars. Show Notes Transcripts have been lightly edited for clarity and readability. Andy Johns: If you missed the introduction, my name is Andy Johns. […]
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    Andy Johns
    May 1, 2026
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    How Telcos are Responding to COVID-19 Part 3

    What You’ll Learn In partnership with Lead Tennessee Radio, WordSouth has four telco managers discussing how COVID-19 has impacted their operations. This episode includes Jason Shelton, Bob Mouser, Johnny McClanahan, and Bill Franklin. Guest Speaker Jason Shelton, Bob Mouser, Johnny McClanahan & Bill Franklin Show Notes Transcripts have been lightly edited for clarity and readability. […]
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    Andy Johns
    May 1, 2026
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    How Telcos are Responding to COVID-19 Part 2

    What You’ll Learn In partnership with Lead Tennessee Radio, WordSouth has four telco managers discussing how COVID-19 has impacted their operations. This episode includes Chris Townson, Lisa Cope, Charlie Boring, and James Garner. Guest Speaker Chris Townson, Lisa Cope, Charlie Boring & James Garner Show Notes Transcripts have been lightly edited for clarity and readability. […]
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    Andy Johns
    May 1, 2026
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    How Telcos are Responding to COVID-19 Part 1

    What You’ll Learn In partnership with Lead Tennessee Radio, WordSouth has four telco managers discussing how COVID-19 has impacted their operations. This episode includes Mark Patterson, William Bradford, Bruce Mottern and Jonathan West. Guest Speaker Mark Patterson, William Bradford, Bruce Mottern & Jonathan West Show Notes Transcripts have been lightly edited for clarity and readability. […]
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    Andy Johns
    May 1, 2026
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    An Annual Meeting Goes Virtual

    What You’ll Learn Norvado became one of the first — but likely not the last — cooperatives to hold its annual meeting virtually. How did they pull it off? Guest Speaker Chad Mix Show Notes Transcripts have been lightly edited for clarity and readability. Andy Johns: What does it look like to have your annual […]
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    Andy Johns
    May 1, 2026
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    Working (& Managing) Remotely Webinar

    What You’ll Learn This episode is the audio from a WordSouth webinar on April 30 titled Working (and Managing) Remotely. Guest Speaker Jared Dovers, Kerry Scott & Noble Sprayberry Show Notes Transcripts have been lightly edited for clarity and readability. Andy Johns: Good morning, everybody. If you don’t know me, if we’ve not met before, […]
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    Andy Johns
    May 1, 2026
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    WordSouth’s COVID-19 Resource Kit

    What You’ll Learn WordSouth developed the industry’s first COVID-19 resource kit for utility communicators. CEO Stephen V. Smith joins the show to discuss the free kit and strategies for communicating in this unprecedented time. Guest Speaker Stephen V. Smith Show Notes Transcripts have been lightly edited for clarity and readability. Andy Johns: What went into […]
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    Andy Johns
    May 1, 2026
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    Everyone At Your Company Is A Storyteller

    What You’ll Learn At Omnitel, storytelling is an important skill for all employees. CEO Ron Laudner tells us how and why it’s important for everyone to be on the same page. Guest Speaker Ron Laudner Show Notes Transcripts have been lightly edited for clarity and readability. Andy Johns: What can you do to get your […]
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    Andy Johns
    May 1, 2026