What You’ll Learn What’s the only thing some children like more than candy? Big trucks! At Ravalli Electric Co-op, Melissa Greenwood combined both to bring out families in her Montana community to engage with their utility and other local business at Truck or Treat. Guest Speaker Melissa Greenwood Show Notes Transcripts have been lightly edited […]
How can utility and broadband communicators tell stories through podcasts? While software makes it easier than ever to record a podcast, ensuring the right people hear your story presents a challenge. Our guide, “How to Stream Stories with Podcasts,” gives you everything you need to know to help you launch and successfully grow your podcast, […]
What You’ll Learn When Stuart Gregory and Carrie Binns wanted to make an impression and grow Bulloch Solutions’ brand in new territories in south Georgia, they thought outside the carton — er, box. By converting an aging fiber splicing van into an ice cream truck and opening a general store in the lobby, they are […]
Starting this summer, any utility with ongoing Efficiency Services Group partnerships can join Pioneer Utility Resources, a utility-led cooperative. In order to receive co-op member credits for 2023 projects, utilities must apply to join the cooperative by Nov. 1, 2023.
What You’ll Learn Whether we’re writing, networking, making a presentation or just socializing with friends, connecting with other humans in real ways is vital. Ginger Johnson, who spoke at NRECA’s Connect conference, shares her ideas on why those connections matter, what they look like for different people and how marketing and communication professionals can learn […]
Veteran media company leader Matt Davison has been selected as the new publisher for NewsData, replacing Mark Ohrenschall, who is retiring after a long and storied career in energy journalism.
We surveyed Utility Pioneers to find out if we’re meeting shared needs and to identify how we can better serve members. Learn how your peers rated the co-op on brand awareness, member and client satisfaction and Pioneer's ability to meet future needs.
What You’ll Learn Elizabeth Brown, marketing manager at Panhandle Telephone Cooperative, shares ideas on how community involvement can be a competitive edge, especially when it comes to engaging young people in your youth programs. Guest Speaker Elizabeth Brown Show Notes Transcripts have been lightly edited for clarity and readability. Intro: A production of Pioneer Utility […]
What You’ll Learn In a rare double-Andy podcast, Andy Henderson outlines a text messaging campaign that took his telco’s Google review score from the 2s to the 4s. Guest Speaker Andy Henderson Show Notes Transcripts have been lightly edited for clarity and readability. Intro: A production of Pioneer Utility Resources. StoryConnect, helping communicators discover ideas […]
What You’ll Learn The relationships between staff on the front line of your operation are critical — and sometimes difficult. Tim Gilford shares ideas on formal and informal ways to build strong connections among CSRs/MSRs, techs, marketing and sales team members. Guest Speaker Tim Gilford Show Notes Transcripts have been lightly edited for clarity and […]
