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    The StoryConnect Podcast

    The Power of Strategic Partnerships

    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.
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    Andy Johns
    May 14, 2026
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    The StoryConnect Podcast

    How to Drop TV Service Gracefully

    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 […]
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    Andy Johns
    March 24, 2022
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    Rural Broadband Today Podcast

    Looking Back on a Ten-Year Electric-Telco Broadband Partnership in Minnesota

    John Twiest, CEO of Arrowhead Electric Cooperative, discussed a decade old partnership Arrowhead has with CTC to provide broadband in rural Minnesota.
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    Andy Johns
    March 14, 2022
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    The StoryConnect Podcast

    Taking an Annual Senior Expo Online

    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 […]
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    Andy Johns
    March 6, 2022
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    Rural Broadband Today Podcast

    Thinking Outside the Box to Fund a Fiber Build

    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.
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    Stephen V. Smith
    February 24, 2022
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    The StoryConnect Podcast

    Leveraging Your Cooperative Identity

    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 […]
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    Andy Johns
    February 20, 2022
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    The StoryConnect Podcast

    Breaking Down Language Barriers

    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: […]
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    Andy Johns
    February 7, 2022
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    Ruralite The Podcast

    Angel’s Journey: A Language Almost Lost

    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.
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    Chasity Anderson, CCC, MIP
    January 31, 2022
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    The StoryConnect Podcast

    Digital Advertising Trends for Broadband and Utilities

    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 — […]
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    Tina M. Potter
    January 30, 2022
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    The StoryConnect Podcast

    Communicators Moving into the GM Role (Part 2)

    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 […]
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    Andy Johns
    January 9, 2022
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    The StoryConnect Podcast

    Using Video for Internal Communications

    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. […]
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    Andy Johns
    January 2, 2022
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    The StoryConnect Podcast

    What the Font? Why Your Brand Needs a Font

    What You’ll Learn Flathead Electric Cooperative Multimedia Design Specialist Sharilyn Fairweather recaps her session “What the Font?” — a look at how consistent (and inconsistent) typography represents your brand. Guest Speaker Sharilyn Fairweather Show Notes Transcripts have been lightly edited for clarity and readability. Andy Johns: What the font? That’s what we’ll be talking about […]
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    Andy Johns
    December 12, 2021
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    The StoryConnect Podcast

    Communicators Moving into the GM Role (Part 1)

    What You’ll Learn Hood River Electric & Internet Cooperative CEO and Pioneer board member Libby Calnon is a proud member of a trend that has communicators and marketers getting more opportunities to become executives. Why is that trend important, and what advice does she have for other communicators looking to climb the ladder? Guest Speaker […]
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    Andy Johns
    December 5, 2021