• Megan McKoy-Noe, CCC

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    Feeding the Feed: How Often Should You Post?

    Why is it so hard for people to see your Facebook content? Competition. This article reviews several frequency studies and News Feed changes. Then we offer 3 strategies for reaching your Facebook fans.
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    Megan McKoy-Noe, CCC
    May 22, 2026
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    How to Make Readers Fall in Love with Your Story

    Our assistant editors offer 4 tried-and-true ways to help readers fall in love with your stories.
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    Megan McKoy-Noe, CCC
    April 19, 2026
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    Ruralite Releases Second Set of Engagement Tools: Innovative

    Ruralite Services teamed up with the Northwest Public Power Association to create free communication tools with a clear message: More Powerful Together.
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    Megan McKoy-Noe, CCC
    April 19, 2026
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    Like, Love, or Leave? Social Media Training for Utility Staff

    Do your employees know how much personal posts can impact a utility’s reputation? It is critical to have a comprehensive social media policy paired with staff training to support the policy, too. We walk you through policy and training best practices in a new 18-minute training video.
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    Megan McKoy-Noe, CCC
    May 22, 2026
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    5 Ways to Craft Award-Winning Utility News

    Use the tips I shared in my contest comments to strengthen your own local pages.
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    Megan McKoy-Noe, CCC
    April 19, 2026
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    Harness Colorful Language

    Adjectives and adverbs modify a word by emphasizing information. Just as color adds depth to a photograph, modifiers add meaning and color to stories. But too much saturation leaves readers feeling overwhelmed. These 3 tips help harness colorful language.
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    Megan McKoy-Noe, CCC
    April 19, 2026
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    Messages Focus on Local Value at #2017NIC

    Why does the public power model matter? It’s not enough to tell consumers we are safe, reliable and affordable. That’s how we do our work, not why we do it. Answering why is the heart of Ruralite Services and NWPPA’s consumer-focused content partnership, #MorePowerfulTogether.
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    Megan McKoy-Noe, CCC
    April 19, 2026
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    Showing Consumers Why Public Power Matters

    NWPPA and Ruralite Services joined forces to create MORE Powerful Together, a consumer-focused effort illustrating how consumers get more than energy from community-owned utilities.
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    Megan McKoy-Noe, CCC
    April 19, 2026
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    The Color Wheel, Reimagined

    Trying to pick colors for a page layout, or looking for inspiration to freshen your brand hues? Adobe Color CC takes the color wheel online, offering three ways to find fresh color combinations.
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    Megan McKoy-Noe, CCC
    April 19, 2026
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    Tap Empathy for Accessible Designs

    We often hear about designing accessible websites, but how many of us understand what it is like to put those designs into practice? Empathyprompts.net offers several ways to experience accessibility issues first hand.
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    Megan McKoy-Noe, CCC
    April 19, 2026
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    Ruralite Services Names New Editor

    Ruralite Services Inc. has named veteran Northwest journalist Leon Espinoza as its new Editor. Espinoza was selected after a national search. He replaces Curtis Condon, who is retiring.
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    Megan McKoy-Noe, CCC
    April 19, 2026
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    Two Little-Known Facebook Message Tools Boost Consumer Communication

    Do consumers send outage complaints on Facebook Messenger only to be told they need to call an outage hotline to report problems? Facebook offers two easy-to-automate ways to save consumers (and you!) time and frustration.
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    Megan McKoy-Noe, CCC
    April 19, 2026