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Shorts, DIYs and Smart TVs —Creating YouTube Content for Your Co-op, With Tiffany Trueblood
As digital storytelling evolves, Coweta-Fayette EMC's Tiffany Trueblood breaks down how her utility turned YouTube—with both shorts and long-form videos—into its top storytelling channel. Get practical tips on titles, B-roll shoots and handy tools to create video content.
From the Marketing Department to the C-Suite, With Kasey Krueger
In taking on the CEO role at DTC Communications, Kasey Krueger joined a small but growing number of top executives with roots in the marketing and communications departments. Listen in to hear his advice for others looking to climb the ladder in their careers.Other episodes in our informal series on marketing and comms professionals climbing…
Communication Upward (to the Board and Executives), With Richard Fagerlin
Communicators are used to communicating outward. However, taking a few key steps can help them improve their organizations by communicating upward to the board and upper management.
How AI Is Transforming Internet Search, With Jordan Brannon
Google noticed an increasing number of us are using artificial intelligence to search online and is making sweeping changes to how the web works. Broadband providers need to prepare for a world without the traffic from search engines they've relied on for decades.
Meeting Members Where They Are: Coffee With the Co-op, With Nicole Randall and Abigail Nuetzman
Two Kentucky co-ops teamed up to foster community connections through casual coffee meetups. From discussing community concerns to sharing stories about the co-ops' histories, these meetups make a real impact. Learn why member engagement matters and how to create a community meetup of your own!
AI Tools for Event Planning, With Mark Marion
Are you tight on time and resources, but have a big event to plan? NTCA's Mark Marion outlines how an easy-to-build AI bot helped him plan and execute a recent big event.
Cyber Tech Critters: How to Champion Online Safety Through Storytelling
As technology evolves, so do the challenges kids face while navigating the internet. CTC's Jenn Wilson-Kolesar shares how her telco created a children’s book, "Cyber Tech Critters," to engage kids and instill online safety lessons.
Kids Say It Best: How to Support Lineworkers with Family Storytelling, With Jamie Dopp
Sometimes the best storytellers aren't on your communications team--they're at your kitchen table. In this episode, White River Valley Electric Cooperative's Jaime Dopp shares how a simple video series featuring lineworkers' children captured hearts, racked up thousands of views and reminded members why this work matters.
Age, Price and LEOs: The Latest Rural Broadband Data
Scott Meyer is back with more data to share on how younger subscribers feel about broadband pricing, customer attitudes toward satellite and cellular service and more. Recorded LIVE at StoryConnect 2026!Find the full 2026 Rural Broadbrand Subscriber Survey here: https://www.innovsys.com/innovsys/2026-rural-subscriber-study-2/
Fiber Cup Champions: How Team Midwest Scores with Esports Sponsorships
From cross-branding and tournaments to a local college team sporting the utility's name on its arena, Michigan's Midwest Energy & Communications plugs directly into a high-bandwidth internet subscriber audience. Candy Riem shares how Team Midwest turned an esports sponsorship into an effective broadband marketing story.