Megan McKoy-Noe, CCC

During the pandemic, we realized telework not only helps staff but also allows our internship program to reach a broader, more diverse set of communicators-in-training.

Have you taken the Pioneer Pulse? The 36-question survey is open to all members and clients of Pioneer, Powerfulsites, Efficiency Services Group, ARC Media and WordSouth.

This week many of us should be kicking up our heels in Nashville, Tennessee, scooting through idea-packed sessions, CONNECT-ing with peers, and finding fresh storytelling approaches for shared challenges. Instead, we’re meeting virtually.

The ability of co-op members to use their voice to elect their peers and help set utility policies is a crucial step in serving our communities. How can we help members understand the importance of their vote and encourage everyone to cast a ballot?

What happens when you mix award-winning content with teams of industry experts and technology innovators? Good chemistry.

What do member-forward magazines, wearable cooperation, and an innovative website design have in common? Each of these pioneering ideas is in the spotlight!

Chemists create bonds, pairing unique strengths and qualities to yield something impactful. As a communications cooperative, we do the same.

Cullman Electric teamed up with WordSouth to name the program and developed marketing and training support for the program.

April 16 marks the 2,000th issue of Clearing Up, NewsData’s greater Pacific Northwest energy news report. Each week thousands of subscribers receive knowledgeable, objective, accurate reporting on regional electric and natural gas issues.

Member meetings in 2021 may need to be online or drive-by meetings instead of traditional in-person events. Need inspiration? Utility communicators and Pioneer Utility Resources editors are teaming up to adapt member meeting communications to a post-pandemic world.

Are you ready to honor the men and women working on power and telco lines to keep life connected? The last year has been rough, but access to the world through online communities and services helped. As your communications co-op, we want to help you celebrate lineworkers in April!

Storytelling, and the platforms we use to share stories with staff and consumers, has never been more important. That's why in 2021 we are focusing on the power of storytelling. Join us in a storytelling webinar January 19, then talk to peers about your story at our virtual office on January 21.