The StoryConnect Podcast

Pioneer Utility Resources
The StoryConnect Podcast

StoryConnect features interviews with marketers, communicators, CEOs and other leaders at cooperative and independent broadband companies, electric cooperatives and municipal power providers. The goal of the podcast is to help listeners discover ideas to shape their stories and connect with their customers. It is produced by Pioneer Utility Resources.

  1. JUL 2

    Wildfires: Are you Ready to Douse a Crisis?, With Kelsey Bozeman

    Oregon experienced a record-breaking year for wildfires in 2024, with 1.9 million acres burned. In response, cooperatives across the state teamed up to develop shared wildfire resources. Download a free wildfire communications toolkit from Pioneer! LIVE:Filmed at CONNECT

    17 min

  2. JUN 18

    Voice of the Valley: How One Arizona Telco Launched a Podcast, With Bob Dahlstrom

    Bob Dahlstrom launched and co-hosts the Valley’s Bits, Bytes & Banter podcast for Valley TeleCom. He shared the ups and downs of podcasting with our live StoryConnect audience. Special: Live at StoryConnect 2025

    12 min

  3. JUN 4

    Tips from 40 years of Finding Stories, With Craig Reed

    Sometimes in his writing career, Craig Reed lucked into finding great magazine stories. Other times, finding great stories depended on effort and a strategy to look in the right places. At StoryConnect 2025 Craig shared those story-searching strategies and what to do with a story when you find it. Special: Live at StoryConnect 2025

    15 min

  4. MAY 21

    Deploying Digital Advertising for Broadband Providers, With Julie Boles

    East Mississippi Connect has been using digital advertising to surgically target communities and potential subscribers as its fiber optic service rolled out across its service territory. Julie Boles shares what’s worked and what lessons she’s learned along the way. Special: Live at StoryConnect 2025

    11 min

  5. MAY 7

    Telling Your Community’s Story with Pictures All Year Long, With Theresa Phillips

    Art shows, lobby displays, social content and more—Theresa Phillips shares how Lassen MUD works with consumers to showcase their community on the magazine cover and in a much-coveted custom calendar each year!

    27 min

  6. APR 23

    Take Your Kids to Work Day, With Sarah Johnson

    Whether they're blasting off to space to explore planets or solving mysteries across departments, one Oregon utility hosts an exciting career adventure every spring. Utility Pioneer Sarah Johnson shares how Clatskanie PUD turns Take Your Kid to Work Day into a memorable adventure for employees’ families.

    19 min

  7. APR 9

    Changing an Annual Meeting to Energize the Attendees, With Flathead Electric

    Are you ready to reimagine your annual meeting? In Montana, Flathead Electric’s team was challenged by the board to reach more members. Hear how incorporating an energy expo, interactive videos and staff experts adds value to your event.

    21 min

  8. MAR 26

    Co-op Influencers—How to Find People to Tell Your Story, With Anna Politano

    How do you get consumers invested in focus groups? Rebrand them as influencers! Anna Politano shares how people are reacting to Oklahoma’s statewide Co-op Influencers Program.

    28 min
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About

StoryConnect features interviews with marketers, communicators, CEOs and other leaders at cooperative and independent broadband companies, electric cooperatives and municipal power providers. The goal of the podcast is to help listeners discover ideas to shape their stories and connect with their customers. It is produced by Pioneer Utility Resources.

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  • Creator
    Pioneer Utility Resources
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2025
  • Episodes
    349
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved
  • Show Website
    The StoryConnect Podcast

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