Episode Category The StoryConnect Podcast
Changing an Annual Meeting to Energize the Attendees

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 event.
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…
Status Quo Is Not Company Policy

David Naylor co-authored a book about Rayburn Electric Cooperative with a focus on how the cooperative realigned its core values to push for innovation throughout the organization.
Can Stories Make You A More Effective Speaker?

Debra Weller says stories can not only help you connect with your audience, but can also help them remember what you have to say. Debra, speaking at Pioneer's StoryConnect 2025 in St. Augustine, Florida, also provides tips for overcoming nerves and delivering your message.
How Can Subscribers ‘Cash In’ at Community Events?
What You’ll Learn In Kansas, one utility is handing out branded cash to use at local businesses during festivals. Hear Erma Ratliff share the idea behind Kanokla Cash to see if the idea could help you cash in on community…
Bringing on Junior Board Members

What You’ll Learn Seeking to engage younger members, Kankakee Valley REMC launched a Junior Board program to introduce high school students in the co-op’s operations. Guest Speaker Amanda Steeb Show Notes Transcripts have been lightly edited for clarity and readability.…
Reducing Broadband Business Churn

Business customers need reliability, flexibility and simple billing. Delivering and communicating about those value adds can lead to long-lasting customer relationships.
The Value Based Approach to Selling Broadband, with Joe Kohegyi

What You’ll Learn Calix’s Joe Kohegyi says competing on price and speed is a recipe for failure. Modern consumers want value in their connection and smart broadband marketers are working to communicate the value they deliver. Show Notes Transcripts have…
The Importance of Alignment and How to Get There

Clever marketing campaigns are fun, but they are ineffective unless staff and sales processes are aligned behind them.
Food Trucks and Fireworks: How to Creatively Connect Community Events

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…