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Episode Category The StoryConnect Podcast
From Bribery to Battleships: How to Gamify Staff Storytelling
What You’ll Learn B-4 you C-2 staff storytelling, hear Patrick Wood share how Co-Mo Connect uses fun to figure out what hits, what channels miss and how to tell if the battleship is on the board at all. LIVE: Filmed…
Beyond Bridges: Closing the Technology Gap in Rural Communities
What You’ll Learn Have you held a rural digital equity summit for your community? Hear how Kanokla teamed up with AmeriCorps to identify local technology needs and work together to meet them! Guest Speaker Erma Ratliff Show Notes Transcripts have…
Wildfires: Are you Ready to Douse a Crisis?
What You’ll Learn Oregon experienced a harsh year for wildfires in 2024, as 1.9 million acres burned. In response, cooperatives across the state teamed up to develop shared wildfire resources. Download your free wildfire communications toolkit from Pioneer! Guest Speaker…
Voice of the Valley: How One Arizona Telco Launched a Podcast
What You’ll Learn Bob Dahlstrom launched and co-hosts the Valley’s Bits, Bytes & Banter podcast for Valley TeleCom. He shared the ups and downs of podcasting with our live StoryConnect audience. Special: Live at StoryConnect 2025 Guest Speaker Bob Dahlstrom…
Tips from 40 years of Finding Stories
What You’ll Learn Sometimes in his writing career, Craig Reed lucked into finding great magazine stories. Other times, finding great stories depended on effort and a strategy to look in the right places. At StoryConnect 2025 Craig shared those story-searching…
Deploying Digital Advertising for Broadband Providers
What You’ll Learn East Mississippi Connect has been using digital advertising to surgically target communities and potential subscribers as its fiber optic service rolled out across its service territory. Julie Boles shares what’s worked and what lessons she’s learned along…
Telling Your Community’s Story with Pictures All Year Long
What You’ll Learn Art shows, lobby displays, social content and more—Theresa Phillips shares how Lassen MUD works with consumers to showcase their community on the magazine cover and in a much-coveted custom calendar each year! Calendar Contest Tips Engage your…
Take Your Kids to Work Day
What You’ll Learn Whether they’re blasting off to space to explore planets or solving mysteries across departments, one Oregon utility hosts an exciting career adventure every spring. Utility Pioneer Sarah Johnson shares how Clatskanie PUD turns Take Your Kids to…
Changing an Annual Meeting to Energize the Attendees
What You’ll Learn Are you ready to reimagine your annual meeting? In Montana, Flathead Electric’s team was challenged by the board to reach more members. Hear how incorporating an energy expo, interactive videos and staff experts adds value to your…
Co-op Influencers—How to Find People to Tell Your Story
What You’ll Learn How do you get consumers invested in focus groups? Rebrand them as influencers! Anna Politano shares how people are reacting to Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives‘ Co-op Influencers Program. Guest Speaker Anna Politano Show Notes Transcripts have…