• Andy Johns

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    Fostering Success Through Surveys

    What You’ll Learn Clark Public Utilities has been surveying its customers since the 1960s. How have the valuable insights gleaned from surveys helped the utility successfully serve its community? Customer Experience Manager Cameron Daline tells us on this podcast episode. Guest Speaker Cameron Daline Show Notes Transcripts have been lightly edited for clarity and readability. […]
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    Andy Johns
    May 1, 2026
  • News

    Pioneer Partners with CoBank to Donate $15,182 to Four Community Groups

    To kick off National Cooperative Month, Pioneer Utility Resources announced a partnership with CoBank to donate $15,182 to support co-op families after loss, help international energy development, improve life in rural America and fight human trafficking.
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    Andy Johns
    May 19, 2026
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    Pioneer Welcomes Becky Mashburn to Leadership Team

    Pioneer Utility Resources has named award-winning cooperative communications leader Becky Mashburn as Vice President of Member Experience. Mashburn, who has worked at Delta-Montrose Electric Association (DMEA) in Montrose, Colorado since 2015, will join Pioneer in early October. She is currently the marketing and communications director for DMEA, serving the cooperative’s electric service and its Elevate Internet subsidiary.
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    Andy Johns
    May 14, 2026
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    Happy Employees, Happy Customers

    What You’ll Learn It’s difficult to have happy customers if you have unhappy staff. Dr. Trish Holliday and Brent Baker of NES talk about the connection between the two and how to improve both. Guest Speaker Dr. Trish Holliday and Brent Baker Show Notes Transcripts have been lightly edited for clarity and readability. Intro: A […]
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    Andy Johns
    May 1, 2026
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    A Scavenger Hunt and Livestream for World Wi-Fi Day

    What You’ll Learn Mountain Rural Telephone wanted to educate members about Wi-Fi, broadband and the capabilities they provide. So working with local businesses, they built a campaign around World Wi-Fi Day in June. Guest Speaker Lisa Fannin Show Notes Transcripts have been lightly edited for clarity and readability. Intro: A production of Pioneer Utility Resources. […]
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    Andy Johns
    May 1, 2026
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    Is Nextdoor a Good Social Media Option for You?

    EWEB is one year into trying out Nextdoor as a communication tool, and they are seeing good results due to the platform’s focus on geographic filters.
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    Andy Johns
    May 14, 2026
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    Broadband Labels Deadline Insights

    With about two months to go before the Oct. 10 broadband label deadline, Dounia Chikhoune, from JSI, shares insights about on what she's seen big and small ISPs do to be ready.
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    Andy Johns
    May 14, 2026
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    SEO’s Not Dead in North Carolina

    SkyLine/SkyBest doesn't let the fact that they are a member-owned telephone cooperative in the North Carolina mountains stop them from fighting hard against big competitors in the search rankings. Edward Hinson shares examples of what they’ve done to move up in the rankings and why it’s worth it.
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    Andy Johns
    May 14, 2026
  • Blog

    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!
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    Andy Johns
    May 19, 2026
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    Lock, Cherry and Johnson Lead Pioneer’s Board of Directors

    Three Utility Pioneers were selected to lead Pioneer’s Board of Directors. Learn more about Board Chair Dave Lock, Vice Chair Marshall Cherry and Secretary-Treasurer Lisa Johnson.
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    Andy Johns
    May 14, 2026
  • What to Expect When You’re Connecting

    Are you prepared to manage your community’s broadband expectations? While every broadband project is a little different, this guide, updated in 2024, uses Pioneer’s experience as a communications partner in more than 40 fiber build-outs to help you find fresh ways to tell your broadband story. The guide focuses on three key areas: Tell Your […]
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    Andy Johns
    April 19, 2026
  • Podcasts

    The ‘Rural Mural’ Program

    What You’ll Learn Flint Energies has started a matching grant program with artists and community groups to paint murals in towns around its service territory. In addition to adding beauty to the community, they’re seeing positive economic impacts. Guest Speaker Marian McLemore Show Notes Transcripts have been lightly edited for clarity and readability. Intro: A […]
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    Andy Johns
    May 1, 2026