• Andy Johns

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    How Can Culture Get Your Team Through The ‘Great Transition’

    Now that the rules have been finalized, Dereck DeVries, of Vantage Point, shares the latest on what marketers, communicators and executives need to know about the where, what and when of broadband labels.
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    Andy Johns
    May 14, 2026
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    Brad Kimbro Joins Pioneer Board

    In December, Wiregrass Electric Cooperative CEO Brad Kimbro accepted an appointment to the Board of Directors of Pioneer Utility Resources to champion the storytelling and other needs of Utility Pioneers in the Southeast U.S., District 7.
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    Andy Johns
    May 22, 2026
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    Achieving a 4.8 out of 5 on Online Review

    What You’ll Learn How can your utility achieve a 4.8 out of 5 stars on Google reviews? Hunter Communication’s Anne Tetamore, VP of marketing, and CEO Michael Wynschenk tell us how valuing both customers and employees plays a key role into achieving success. Guest Speaker Anne Tetamore and Michael Wynschenk Show Notes Transcripts have been […]
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    Andy Johns
    May 1, 2026
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    Making Your Marketing Campaigns Work

    Now that the rules have been finalized, Dereck DeVries, of Vantage Point, shares the latest on what marketers, communicators and executives need to know about the where, what and when of broadband labels.
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    Andy Johns
    May 14, 2026
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    Utilities Join Pioneer to Unlock Membership Benefits in 2024 and Beyond

    Pioneer’s Board of Directors added 19 electric utilities and broadband providers to the marketing and communications co-op in November. Meet the new members and learn why membership matters.
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    Andy Johns
    May 14, 2026
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    Making Boring Stories Interesting

    What You’ll Learn Geni Whitehouse left a career in an accounting firm to help people tell their stories in a more interesting way. She says one key to making your stories more interesting is to understand the four types of personalities in your audience. Recorded live: at the NWPPA’s NIC Guest Speaker Geni Whitehouse Show […]
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    Andy Johns
    May 1, 2026
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    Activating Your Members for Advocacy

    Now that the rules have been finalized, Dereck DeVries, of Vantage Point, shares the latest on what marketers, communicators and executives need to know about the where, what and when of broadband labels.
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    Andy Johns
    May 14, 2026
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    Everything Coming Together to Give You a Competitive Advantage

    What You’ll Learn From harnessing net promoter scores to refining your strategic marketing plan, Schurz Communications CTO Tom Williams shares highlights from his speech at Calix ConneXions 2023. Guest Speaker Tom Williams Show Notes Transcripts have been lightly edited for clarity and readability. Intro: A production of Pioneer Utility Resources. StoryConnect, helping communicators discover ideas […]
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    Andy Johns
    May 1, 2026
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    Delivering an Excellent Customer Experience

    What You’ll Learn Wi-Fi wizards and tour guides are part of how the Jade Communications team powers up the customer experience. Get takaways from the team’s session at Calix ConneXions 2023. Guest Speaker Josh Wehe and Jordan Wehe Show Notes Transcripts have been lightly edited for clarity and readability. Intro: A production of Pioneer Utility […]
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    Andy Johns
    May 1, 2026
  • Blog

    Calix Takeaways: Focus on Heroes, Foggy Nights and Service

    Make subscribers heroes, find foggy night scenarios and focus on service, not speed. Those are a few of the broadband storytelling ideas StoryConnect hosts Andy and Megan share from the 2023 Calix ConneXions Conference. Read their top broadband storytelling takeaways from last week's event!
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    Andy Johns
    May 27, 2026
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    What Are Some of the Major Takeaways From the 2023 Calix ConneXions Conference?

    What You’ll Learn Make subscribers heroes, find foggy night scenarios and focus on service, not speed. Those are a few of the broadband storytelling ideas StoryConnect hosts Andy and Megan share from the annual Calix software conference. 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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    Promote Your Pod: How To Grow Your Listening Audience

    Blue Ridge Energy promotes its "Unplugged" podcast on streaming audio stations like iHeart Radio and MLB At Bat in an effort to meet potential listeners where they already are. Jacob Puckett describes the approach, as well as his perspective on why "every listen matters.”
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    Andy Johns
    May 14, 2026