Two Kentucky co-ops teamed up to foster community connections through casual coffee meetups. From discussing community concerns to sharing stories about the co-ops' histories, these meetups make a real impact. Learn why member engagement matters and how to create a community meetup of your own!
Experiments and member survey-driven solutions were the hot topics at Pioneer Utility Resources’ Cooperative Member Meeting on June 26. Get highlights from the meeting.
Utility Pioneer Carrie Huckeby wins Pioneers’ 2026 D’Avanzo Communications Leadership Award. Learn how her training and volunteer efforts helped build a legacy of storytelling nationally.
As technology evolves, so do the challenges kids face while navigating the internet. CTC's Jenn Wilson-Kolesar shares how her telco created a children’s book, "Cyber Tech Critters," to engage kids and instill online safety lessons.
Sometimes the best storytellers aren't on your communications team--they're at your kitchen table. In this episode, White River Valley Electric Cooperative's Jaime Dopp shares how a simple video series featuring lineworkers' children captured hearts, racked up thousands of views and reminded members why this work matters.
Couldn't make it to StoryConnect? We missed you, and we hope you can join us April 5-8, 2027, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, for our next conference adventure. Here are some key learning moments for folks who couldn’t join us in the real.
From cross-branding and tournaments to a local college team sporting the utility's name on its arena, Michigan's Midwest Energy & Communications plugs directly into a high-bandwidth internet subscriber audience. Candy Riem shares how Team Midwest turned an esports sponsorship into an effective broadband marketing story.
Who helped you strengthen your voice and better understand the industry? Help us celebrate unsung heroes in our industry by nominating them for the 2026 Dave D’Avanzo Communications Leadership Award. Nominations are open through April 24.
