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Social Storms eBook, HeART of Community Podcast in the Spotlight

Pioneer’s team of utility storytellers won two awards, Best Special Publication and Most Innovative Use of Digital Communication, in the national 2022 Spotlight on Excellence Awards program. Learn the story behind our winning work, and find ideas to help strengthen your next storytelling adventure!

Andy Johns

April 29, 2022

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Kerry Scott Champions Shared Utility Needs through Pioneer Studio Role

Kerry Scott brings 17 years of experience to developing Pioneer Studio’s potential. She was promoted to Pioneer Studio lead in January, directing the development of campaign content and scope to ensure members find relevant marketing materials.

Lauren Davi Doucher

March 15, 2022

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Content and Community Shine in Pioneer Website Redesign

Our website has been rebuilt to better share our story. Learn how our team kept inspiration, solutions and brand unity in mind to make www.Pioneer.coop a trusted resource for utility communicators, and let us know what you think of the new design.

Michael Shepard

January 4, 2022

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Story-Sharing Milestone

After sharing 200 episodes of stories and inspiration, we reflect on how StoryConnect: The Podcast builds community, strengthens our understanding of national issues and trends, and creates valuable storytelling partnerships.

Stephen Smith

November 12, 2021

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New Direction, Community Coming for Utility Communicator Program

Our job as utility communicators is always changing. The CCC program should be there to help all of us grow and adjust through the years. Learn how the program will evolve on our blog.

Mike Teegarden, CCC

November 3, 2021

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Theresa Phillips Named Communicator of the Year

Congratulations to Theresa Phillips, winner of Pioneer Utility Resources’ 2021 Dave D’Avanzo Communications Award!

Mike Teegarden, CCC

October 30, 2021

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Pioneer Members Share Feedback in Pioneer Pulse Survey Response

To kick off National Cooperative Month, we’re sharing results from our 2021 Pioneer Pulse survey.

Andy Johns

October 6, 2021

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Editorial Team Welcomes Animal Welfare Champion Victoria Hampton

We welcome Victoria Hampton back to Pioneer as an associate editor for utilities in Alaska, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, California and Arizona.

Megan McKoy-Noe, CCC

August 31, 2021

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Contest: Capture Content in the Wild and Win!

We've all seen them out there... craveable consumer care kits, sharp magazine covers, a website you can't tear your eyes away from. Content. In the WILD!

Megan McKoy-Noe, CCC

August 3, 2021

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Pioneer Internships Strengthen Stories by Championing Diversity

During the pandemic, we realized telework not only helps staff but also allows our internship program to reach a broader, more diverse set of communicators-in-training.

Megan McKoy-Noe, CCC

July 29, 2021

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Take the Pioneer Pulse

Have you taken the Pioneer Pulse? The 36-question survey is open to all members and clients of Pioneer, Powerful Websites, Efficiency Services Group, ARC Media and WordSouth.

Megan McKoy-Noe, CCC

July 26, 2021