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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.
    Andy Johns
    May 14, 2026
  • Podcasts
    The StoryConnect Podcast

    Brand Advocates

    What You’ll Learn Telling your own story is one thing, but there is great power in having your customers tell your story for you. In this episode of StoryConnect: The Podcast, WordSouth’s Andy Johns speaks with Shannon Sears, the director of commercial operations for West Carolina Tel headquartered in Abbeville, South Carolina. Shannon talks about […]
    Stephen V. Smith
    March 7, 2016
  • Podcasts
    The StoryConnect Podcast

    Harnessing Network Data

    What You’ll Learn There is a wealth of information about user habits inside your network, and marketers can harness that information to drive sales and increase ARPU. But how? Allison Brausen recorded this interview prior to presenting at the 2015 StoryConnect conference on the topic of “Harnessing Network Data for Target Marketing.” Allison is the […]
    Stephen V. Smith
    January 10, 2016
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    The StoryConnect Podcast

    Increasing Program Participation

    What You’ll Learn Jim Keiffer is President of Keiffer Energy and Management Consulting. His four decades in the natural gas and electricity industry include many year leading marketing as well as customer strategy/support for TVA. In this episode of StoryConnect: The Podcast, Jim talks about how utilities can increase customer participation in their programs. This […]
    Stephen V. Smith
    January 4, 2016
  • Podcasts
    The StoryConnect Podcast

    NTCA’s Gig-Capable Provider Program

    What You’ll Learn Laura Withers is Communications Director for NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association. She was our guest on StoryConnect: The Podcast in September 2015 to discuss NTCA’s Gig-Capable Provider program. This interview led up to Laura’s personal appearance a few weeks later at StoryConnect: The Conference in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Guest Speaker Laura Withers of NTCA
    Stephen V. Smith
    January 3, 2016