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    StoryConnect

    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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    StoryConnect

    Making Boring Stories Interesting

    What You’ll Learn Geni Whitehouse left a career in an accounting firm to help people tell their stories in a more interesting way. She says one key to making your stories more interesting is to understand the four types of personalities in your audience. Recorded live: at the NWPPA’s NIC Guest Speaker Geni Whitehouse Show […]
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    Andy Johns
    November 28, 2023
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    StoryConnect

    Activating Your Members for Advocacy

    Now that the rules have been finalized, Dereck DeVries, of Vantage Point, shares the latest on what marketers, communicators and executives need to know about the where, what and when of broadband labels.
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    Andy Johns
    November 21, 2023
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    StoryConnect

    How Do You Know What People Think About You?

    Now that the rules have been finalized, Dereck DeVries, of Vantage Point, shares the latest on what marketers, communicators and executives need to know about the where, what and when of broadband labels.
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    Megan McKoy-Noe, CCC
    November 15, 2023
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    StoryConnect

    Everything Coming Together to Give You a Competitive Advantage

    What You’ll Learn From harnessing net promoter scores to refining your strategic marketing plan, Schurz Communications CTO Tom Williams shares highlights from his speech at Calix ConneXions 2023. Guest Speaker Tom Williams Show Notes Transcripts have been lightly edited for clarity and readability. Intro: A production of Pioneer Utility Resources. StoryConnect, helping communicators discover ideas […]
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    Andy Johns
    November 7, 2023
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    StoryConnect

    Delivering an Excellent Customer Experience

    What You’ll Learn Wi-Fi wizards and tour guides are part of how the Jade Communications team powers up the customer experience. Get takaways from the team’s session at Calix ConneXions 2023. Guest Speaker Josh Wehe and Jordan Wehe Show Notes Transcripts have been lightly edited for clarity and readability. Intro: A production of Pioneer Utility […]
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    Andy Johns
    November 1, 2023
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    StoryConnect

    What Are Some of the Major Takeaways From the 2023 Calix ConneXions Conference?

    What You’ll Learn Make subscribers heroes, find foggy night scenarios and focus on service, not speed. Those are a few of the broadband storytelling ideas StoryConnect hosts Andy and Megan share from the annual Calix software conference. Show Notes Transcripts have been lightly edited for clarity and readability. Intro: A production of Pioneer Utility Resources. […]
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    Andy Johns
    October 25, 2023
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    StoryConnect

    Promote Your Pod: How To Grow Your Listening Audience

    Blue Ridge Energy promotes its "Unplugged" podcast on streaming audio stations like iHeart Radio and MLB At Bat in an effort to meet potential listeners where they already are. Jacob Puckett describes the approach, as well as his perspective on why "every listen matters.”
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    Andy Johns
    October 17, 2023
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    StoryConnect

    Truck or Treat!

    What You’ll Learn What’s the only thing some children like more than candy? Big trucks! At Ravalli Electric Co-op, Melissa Greenwood combined both to bring out families in her Montana community to engage with their utility and other local business at Truck or Treat. Guest Speaker Melissa Greenwood Show Notes Transcripts have been lightly edited […]
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    Andy Johns
    October 10, 2023
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    StoryConnect

    Is Your Brand Iconic?

    Bryan Rader discusses what it means for a brand to be "iconic" and how broadband providers can take steps in that direction.
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    Andy Johns
    September 26, 2023
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    StoryConnect

    How Can a Podcast Strengthen Your Story?

    Lean into your personality, and don't focus on the numbers. That's the advice of veteran podcaster Carrie Huckeby. She shares how the Tennessee Broadband Association uses its podcast to tell its story, with tips on ways audio storytelling can help utilities reach new audiences.
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    Megan McKoy-Noe, CCC
    September 19, 2023
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    StoryConnect

    How Can What You Know About Consumers Change the Way You Tell Your Story? With Brianna Wall

    In the second part of our conversation with Brianna Wall, we dive into audience segments and how the team at Oklahoma Electric Cooperative identifies and adds internal data to their communication strategy.
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    Megan McKoy-Noe, CCC
    September 6, 2023
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    StoryConnect

    How Can Data Support Strategic Storytelling?

    What You’ll Learn You’ve got data, but are you using it strategically to strengthen your stories? Hear how Brianna Wall leverages analytics and existing data to be strategic with her communications plan and storytelling. Learn more about Oklahoma Electric Cooperative at https://okcoop.org. Guest Speaker Brianna Wall Show Notes Transcripts have been lightly edited for clarity […]
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    Megan McKoy-Noe, CCC
    August 30, 2023