Andy Johns is joined by Chris Townson, CEO of West Carolina and Upcountry Fiber, to talk about what makes a strong partnership. Chris shares candid lessons from working with telcos, electrics and municipalities—including how to evaluate opportunities, align missions, manage egos and build lasting agreements.
What You’ll Learn Wiregrass Electric Cooperative is heavily involved in economic development in its service terroritory. COO Brad Kimbro joined the podcast to discuss how partnerships drive economic development and a few important milestones that have occurred in the Wiregrass community. Guest Speaker Brad Kimbro Show Notes Transcripts have been lightly edited for clarity and […]
In this episode, Mark Seale, executive director of the Texas Telephone Association, and Craig Cook, general manager at HCTC, discuss challenges that Texas is facing in deploying rural broadband and how they hope to overcome them.
What You’ll Learn Their customers were New Hope Telephone’s number one concern when NHTC made the decision to drop TV service. Marketing Manager Christy Barecky discusses how the cooperative helped their customers make the transition to finding a new service that was right for them. Guest Speaker Christy Barecky Show Notes Transcripts have been lightly […]
What You’ll Learn Communication Specialist Cathy Black and her team at Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative moved their annual senior expo online when COVID hit, and it wasn’t safe to host an in-person event. Guest Speaker Cathy Black Show Notes Transcripts have been lightly edited for clarity and readability. Intro: A production of WordSouth and Pioneer […]
Fred Johnson, CEO of Farmers Telecommunications Cooperative, discusses how FTC expanded into surrounding cities to help fund the fiber build in its cooperative service area.
What You’ll Learn Sylandi Brown, marketing and communication specialist with Middle Georgia EMC, discusses leveraging cooperative identity to reach a new generation of working talent. Guest Speaker Sylandi Brown Show Notes Transcripts have been lightly edited for clarity and readability. Intro: A production of WordSouth and Pioneer Utility Resources. StoryConnect: The Podcast, helping communicators discover […]
What You’ll Learn Rolando Benitez helps lead Carroll EMC‘s outreach to Spanish speaking members by providing them with materials in their native language, as well as seeking out community leaders. Guest Speaker Rolando Benitez Show Notes Transcripts have been lightly edited for clarity and readability. Intro: A production of WordSouth and Pioneer Utility Resources. StoryConnect: […]
The Nimiipuu—also known as the Nez Perce people—are deeply rooted in the landscape they have called home for millennia. By sharing stories in the Nimiipuu language, Angel helps students and teachers reclaim their cultural identity for future generations.
What You’ll Learn Pioneer’s Digital Media Strategist & Marketing Consultant Tina Potter dishes out a baseline understanding of what targeting strategies are available in digital advertising and how utilities and ISPs can use them. Guest Speaker Tina Potter Show Notes Transcripts have been lightly edited for clarity and readability. Intro: A production of WordSouth — […]
What You’ll Learn Scott Peters, General Manager and CEO of Columbia REA, discusses his journey from communicator to general manager. Guest Speaker Scott Peters Show Notes Transcripts have been lightly edited for clarity and readability. Intro: A production of WordSouth — A Content Marketing Company. StoryConnect: The Podcast, helping communicators discover ideas to shape their […]
What You’ll Learn With a large workforce spread around remote parts of Alaska, Sabrena Combs and her team at Matanuska Electric Association use short video casts to communicate with staff. Guest Speaker Sabrena Combs Show Notes Transcripts have been lightly edited for clarity and readability. Intro: A production of WordSouth — A Content Marketing Company. […]
