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    How to Break Bad News. Twice.

    Next year’s shaping up to be challenging, with many Utility Pioneers expecting not just one rate increase, but potentially multiple…

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    Breaking the News

    You need to get the word out. But how can you pitch a story to catch a reporter’s interest? A…

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    More Powerful Together

    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…

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    Social Media

    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…

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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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    Pam Spettel Named 2017 Ruralite Communicator of the Year

    Each fall, our editors select an outstanding communicator. Ruralite Services is pleased to announce Blachly-Lane Electric Cooperative’s Pam Spettel as Ruralite’s…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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    Branding

    Design Tips for Milestone Logos

    Whether your utility has powered the community for 25 years or is approaching the centennial mark, a logo unifies celebration…

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    Branding

    The Color Wheel, Reimagined

    Trying to pick colors for a page layout, or looking for inspiration to freshen your brand hues? Adobe Color CC…

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    How Color Choice Impacts Design

    Your colors—whether used in a logo, brochure, or website—are part of your company’s brand. For the most part, utilities opt…

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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…

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