Pioneer Utility Resources Videos

StoryConnect Podcast
How can #UtilityPioneers keep the conversation about energy efficiency fresh and engaging? For DEMCO, their Power Smart campaign is the answer! In this episode of #StoryConnect, listen as David Latona shares their journey to make energy efficiency exciting and consistent across all DEMCO’s communication channels. www.pioneer.coop/episode/telling-timeless-stories-in-engaging-ways/

PUR Anniversaries – June
June anniversaries are the unsung heroes of staff celebrations. While everyone else is busy making summer plans, we still remember to appreciate you! Happy work-iversary!

StoryConnect Podcast - Marty Walsh
Cooperatives can do more than share ideas - they can share content, too! In this episode of #StoryConnect, listen as #UtilityPioneer Marty Walsh from People's Energy Cooperative explains how collaboration helps spread his cooperative’s story to as many members as possible. www.pioneer.coop/episode/weaving-the-co-op-difference-into-economic-development-and-staff-storytelling/

StoryConnect Podcast
Icebreakers, scholarships and character building — meet EmPOWER, a youth leadership program for high school juniors in South Dakota and Minnesota. In this episode of #StoryConnect, learn about Sioux Valley Energy’s long-term investment to build future leaders within its community. www.pioneer.coop/episode/how-can-empowered-youth-build-your-brand-story/

Webinar - Sign up today!
Curious about market research? Join us tomorrow for our Anatomy of a Market Research webinar at 2 ET. Save your spot! www.pioneer.coop/solutions/surveys/

Memorial Day
We live in the land of the free because of the brave. Today, remember and honor our fallen heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. #MemorialDay

Community Engagement
Our communities are critical to our success as #UtilityPioneers. They shape how we are perceived, their voices matter and their feedback is valuable. Ready to engage with your community to build long-term, positive relationships? We can help! Learn more at www.pioneer.coop/buildcommunity.

StoryConnect Podcast
Innovative Systems released their 2024 Rural Broadband Streaming and Social Media Study. Scott Meyer shares insights our #UtilityPioneer marketers can use to communicate with their customers. Learn more on this episode of #StoryConnect. www.pioneer.coop/episode/2024is_study/

NTCA in Arizona!
Experience over speed? Check. Focus on story? Always! What are you learning at the NTCA - The Rural Broadband Association’s marketing and sales conference? #UtilityPioneers #RuralBroadband #NTCAMarketing

Life and leadership lessons.
Free your mind, and the rest will follow. This lyric rang true for Katie from Medina Electric Cooperative, Inc. while running a half marathon. She realized those miles had valuable life and leadership lessons to teach us. Discover the ten lessons she learned along the way. www.pioneer.coop/marathon/

StoryConnect Podcast
Allison Young and the Kauai Island Utility Cooperative team won a NRECA Spotlight award for their internal newsletter and intranet. What's their secret for engaging internal communications? Listen as she explains on this live episode from #StoryConnect. www.pioneer.coop/episode/kiucnews/

Broadband Label Requirements
With the rules finalized, Dereck DeVries of Vantage Point Solutions and Pioneer’s Andy Johns discussed the FCC’s new broadband label requirements. Get your questions answered and learn more. www.broadbandlabels.coop

Webinar - Sign up today!
Curious about market research? Join us for our Anatomy of a Market Research webinar at 2 ET on May 30. Save your spot today! www.pioneer.coop/solutions/surveys/

StoryConnect Podcast
At Medina Electric Cooperative, Inc. in Texas, Katie Haby uses the CliftonStrengths program to help staff identify and focus on their natural strengths to build efficient, happier teams and more engaged employees. Hear how it's strengthening internal storytelling on this episode of #StoryConnect. www.pioneer.coop/episode/unlocking-staff-strengths-to-harness-your-internal-storytelling-potential/.

PUR Board Nominations
Want to help lead Pioneer? Apply by May 14: www.pioneer.coop/nominations

Military Spouse Appreciation Day
We are honored to have military spouses as part of our team, stationed both in the US and internationally. Today, on #MilitarySpouseAppreciationDay, we want to express our gratitude for the unique experiences you bring to Pioneer that help shape our story. We salute you for your service and for being the force behind our forces. 🇺🇸

🦀💡Innovative ideas with a dash of Old Bay and smiles for miles? Yes please! Stop by our booth for your free headshot. We love CONNECTing with #UtilityPioneers at #NRECAConnect !

Survey Questions
How can you find out what consumers think about you? Start with eight essential survey questions: www.pioneer.coop/8surveyqs/ via Pulse Research

StoryConnect Podcast
Do you know the difference between fiber and copper? Or, if you need 1 Gig or 600 Mbps? Most people probably don’t. That’s why CL Tel offers customized packages based on customer personas like gamers, remote workers and families. Chris Lovell shares more on this episode of #StoryConnect. www.pioneer.coop/episode/persona-based-marketing/

May Magazine Covers
Check out the May magazine covers of our #UtilityPioneers. Their stories are sure to continue to bloom and grow as we head into summer. 🌷 🌼