• Megan McKoy-Noe, CCC

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    Editing Tip: Expect Red (or Purple) Ink

    Peer editing shouldn't trigger panic. Instead, think of it as a safety net. When you write an article, it's easy to overlook missing words or phrases that don't quite make sense. You know what you meant to say, so you may miss potential stumbling blocks for your readers.
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    Megan McKoy-Noe, CCC
    April 19, 2026
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    4 Tactics for Shooting Memorable Moments

    Challenge yourself to make pictures that go beyond mere records of someone doing something. See if you can capture a picture that emits emotion and reveals what your subject feels about whatever it is they are doing.
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    Megan McKoy-Noe, CCC
    April 19, 2026
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    Spotlight: 3 Tips to Educate Members

    In an age of diversified power supply, electric scams and environmental policies, empowering members with quality information is critical. Responding to this need led Central Electric Cooperative to prepare a Power Outage Guide brochure.
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    Megan McKoy-Noe, CCC
    May 21, 2026
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    Spotlight: Tips for Digital Storytelling

    As utility communicators, some of our greatest inspiration comes from our peers’ success. NRECA’s 2017 Spotlight on Excellence Awards celebrated the best communication innovations, including many award-winning projects produced by Ruralite Services’ members.
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    Megan McKoy-Noe, CCC
    April 19, 2026
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    Anatomy of a Profile

    Everyone has a story, and profile writers help tell these tales to the world. You can, too. Here is the basic structure of a profile.
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    Megan McKoy-Noe, CCC
    April 19, 2026
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    Spotlight: 5 Ways to Help Your News Story Shine

    We’re highlighting best practice tips from NRECA's 2017 Spotlight on Excellence Award winners. First up is Geoff Oldfather, manager of communications at Arizona G&T Cooperatives.
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    Megan McKoy-Noe, CCC
    April 19, 2026
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    Fill’er Up! Prepay Program Marketing Examples

    Prepay programs—and the energy awareness the programs build—drive consumers to use less energy. Use these best practices to energize your prepay program marketing efforts.
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    Megan McKoy-Noe, CCC
    April 19, 2026
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    [Digital] Rock, Paper, Scissors

    Consider each message your utility wants to share. Some work best in print, while other messages should also be shared on social media or a website.
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    Megan McKoy-Noe, CCC
    May 22, 2026
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    Footloose Steps for Planning Monthly Content

    You may not wear dancing shoes at deadline time, but here are several Footloose Kevin Bacon-era ways to ease the tension. Use these pop-culture flashbacks to create a complete local page package this month.
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    Megan McKoy-Noe, CCC
    May 22, 2026
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    Cracking Composition

    Composition is a personal choice, but it does take foresight. Try these 3 ways to arrange elements and subjects to engage readers.
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    Megan McKoy-Noe, CCC
    April 19, 2026
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    Why We Are Thankful

    Amidst the flurry of turkey carving stories and cranberry relish recipes, we want to take a moment to celebrate YOU.
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    Megan McKoy-Noe, CCC
    May 22, 2026
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    Show Cheer, Not Checks

    Avoid pictures of oversized checks. Instead, capture pictures of the people impacted by donations. Those are images you can take to the bank.
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    Megan McKoy-Noe, CCC
    April 19, 2026