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    Writing

    Breaking the News (3 of 3)

    I’d like to offer 3 last things to think about as we work together to get the public power story…

  • Blog
    More Powerful Together

    Ruralite Releases Second Set of Engagement Tools: Innovative

    Ruralite Services teamed up with the Northwest Public Power Association to create free communication tools with a clear message: More…

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    News, Pioneer News

    Pam Spettel Named 2017 Ruralite Communicator of the Year

    Each fall, our editors select an outstanding communicator. Ruralite Services is pleased to announce Blachly-Lane Electric Cooperative's Pam Spettel as Ruralite's…

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    Social Media

    Two Little-Known Facebook Message Tools Boost Consumer Communication

    Do consumers send outage complaints on Facebook Messenger only to be told they need to call an outage hotline to…

  • Blog
    Member Consumer, Member/Consumer Experience

    Spotlight: 3 Tips to Educate Members

    In an age of diversified power supply, electric scams and environmental policies, empowering members with quality information is critical. Responding…

  • Blog
    Writing

    Spotlight: Tips for Digital Storytelling

    As utility communicators, some of our greatest inspiration comes from our peers’ success. NRECA’s 2017 Spotlight on Excellence Awards celebrated…

  • Blog
    Writing

    Spotlight: 5 Ways to Help Your News Story Shine

    We’re highlighting best practice tips from NRECA's 2017 Spotlight on Excellence Award winners. First up is Geoff Oldfather, manager of…

  • Blog
    News, Pioneer News

    Ted Case Named 2016 Communicator of the Year

    Ruralite Services is pleased to announce Ted Case as its Communicator of the Year for 2016. Editors cited his well-written,…

  • Blog
    Lori Russell, News, Pioneer News

    Hooks, Lines, & Pictures

    Grab your pole, bait your hook and cast your line deep into the raging current as you learn to angle…

  • Blog
    News, Pioneer News

    2015 Communicator of the Year

    Ruralite Services is pleased to announce Todd C. Munsey as its Communicator of the Year for 2015.

  • Blog
    Writing

    Blank-Page Syndrome? Try an Outline

    If you have notes but don’t know how to start, follow this advice.

  • Blog
    Social Media

    Scanner Simplifies Outage Updates

    Want to make your own codes?