What do ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and other artificial intelligence tools mean for your job? Discover four ways Utility Pioneers are using A.I. to streamline content creation, learn about the power of prompts, and brainstorm how to be smart when leveraging A.I. to meet utility goals. Webinar recorded by the Northwest Public Power Association on Feb. […]
Tired of digging for treasure without a map? Join the crew at StoryConnect, where rural telco and electric utility communicators trade ideas, get digital treasure maps and strengthen writing, photography and storytelling skills. Never been? Here are three ways the conference supports your storytelling skills and strengthens your peer network, too.
AI agents debuted in late 2024, moving what’s possible from casual conversations to action. At the same time, text-to-video generators and custom avatars make it easier than ever before to tell personalized stories to consumers. Get the latest AI trends and ideas to put into practice for your utility in 2025.
What You’ll Learn When you have multiplebroadband competitors pulling potential subscribers away, how do you set your story apart? Hear how Georgia’s Tri-CoGo turned powering food trucks, fireworks shows and parks and recreation spaces into a way to build brand awareness in its community. Guest Speaker Greg Mullis Show Notes Transcripts have been lightly edited […]
Ready, Set, Cooperate! As a communications co-op, Pioneer has resources and ideas ready to help you tell your story during the United Nations’ 2025 International Year of Cooperatives, including: Making Co-ops Part of Your Story: A Practical Guide for Communicators (PDF) Presentation: Why Co-ops are Cool Feature story: Co-ops = Community Leadership column: Building a […]
The broadband packages at SCTelcom don’t focus on speed. Instead, they highlight experiences like the connected family, high techies, home tech starter and a package for a simple and secure experience. Wendy Crenner shares how her team uses the power of narratives to connect with subscribers.
Is your consumer service team built to care? Scott Paul, of Beacon Broadband, shares how he uses team building and mentoring to turn his frontline team into storytelling specialists!
What You’ll Learn Every Friday night, stadium lights flash on and fans in purple or red file in. Before the crowd roars for touchdowns, they pull out their phones to connect to free Wi-Fi from the co-op. Pea River Co-op’s Brenda Overton shares how this tradition kicked off and why it might score for you, […]
The era of selling broadband based on speed alone is over. At Calix ConneXions 2024, industry leaders focused on subscriber experience and community connection to drive rural broadband success. From outdoor Wi-Fi innovations to strategic planning shifts, here’s what’s next for rural broadband providers.
Artificial intelligence is no longer a fad. Are you ready? Get up to speed with the top three brands featuring AI integrations, read about video generation trends, then use our list of policy pointers to help your staff harness AI’s potential without losing community trust.
What You’ll Learn Hear how ‘Power Eastern Oregon,’ an economic development summit bringing together regional legislators, nationally-known speakers and rural Oregon’s business community, has become a way for Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative to strengthen their community’s story. Guest Speaker Paige Witham Show Notes Transcripts are lightly edited for clarity and readability. Intro: A production of […]
Two picture-perfect moments from David LaBelle earned awards from the National Electric Cooperatives Statewide Editors Association. His picture capturing the love of a child and his fair animal won Best Feature Photo, and his column about a story saved for a decade won an award of merit. See the award winners!
