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Nov 13, 2024 | 
chattanoogapulse.com | Andy Johns
The Lookout Wild Film Festival and expo is set for the weekend of January 17-19 at The Signal in Chattanooga’s Choo Choo entertainment district.
Founded in 2013, the Lookout Wild Film Festival seeks to showcase wild places and the people they inspire by sharing conservation and outdoor adventure films from around the world.
Tickets to the three-day festival will go on sale Friday, November 29.
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Oct 30, 2024 | 
pioneerutilityresources.com | Megan McKoy-Noe |Andy Johns
Want your broadband story to stand up to competition? Plan backwards, support outdoor community connections, focus on people over product and ask better questions. Earlier this month, 3,000 broadband storytellers met in Las Vegas to try their luck with broadband marketing ideas at the Calix ConneXions Conference. Calix CEO Michael Weening declared “the era of speed is over.” Broadband providers can’t compete on speed alone.
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Oct 30, 2024 | 
pioneerutilityresources.com | Andy Johns
What You’ll LearnThe era of selling broadband based on speed alone is over. At Calix ConneXions 2024, industry leaders focused on subscriber experience and community connection to drive rural broadband success. From outdoor Wi-Fi innovations to strategic planning shifts, here’s what’s next for rural broadband providers. Show NotesTranscripts have been lightly edited for clarity and readability. Intro: A production of Pioneer Utility Resources.
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Aug 28, 2024 | 
pioneerutilityresources.com | Andy Johns
What You’ll LearnMountain Rural Telephone wanted to educate members about Wi-Fi, broadband and the capabilities they provide. So working with local businesses, they built a campaign around World Wi-Fi Day in June. Guest Speaker Lisa Fannin Show NotesTranscripts have been lightly edited for clarity and readability. Intro: A production of Pioneer Utility Resources. StoryConnect, helping communicators discover ideas to shape their stories and connect with their customers.
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Aug 14, 2024 | 
pioneerutilityresources.com | Andy Johns
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Aug 7, 2024 | 
pioneerutilityresources.com | Andy Johns
What You’ll LearnWith about two months to go before the Oct. 10 broadband label deadline, Dounia Chikhoune, from JSI, shares insights about on what she’s seen big and small ISPs do to be ready. Guest Speaker Dounia Chikhoune Show NotesTranscripts have been lightly edited for clarity and readability. Intro: A production of Pioneer Utility Resources. StoryConnect, helping communicators discover ideas to shape their stories and connect with their customers.
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Jul 24, 2024 | 
pioneerutilityresources.com | Andy Johns
What You’ll LearnSkyLine/SkyBest doesn’t let the fact that they are a member-owned telephone cooperative in the North Carolina mountains stop them from fighting hard against big competitors in the search rankings. Edward Hinson shares examples of what they’ve done to move up in the rankings and why it’s worth it. Guest Speaker Edward Hinson Show NotesTranscripts have been lightly edited for clarity and readability. Intro: A production of Pioneer Utility Resources.
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Jul 16, 2024 | 
pioneerutilityresources.com | Andy Johns
Like anything else, if you want people to listen to your podcast you’ve got to spread the word. There’s no harm including a QR code or write-up about your podcast in your print magazine or e-newsletter. But if your goal for the podcast is to engage with new audiences who aren’t engaging with your existing channels, you can’t stop there. 1.
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Jun 19, 2024 | 
pioneerutilityresources.com | Andy Johns
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May 15, 2024 | 
pioneerutilityresources.com | Andy Johns
What You’ll LearnFor the second year in a row, price was not the No. 1 concern for respondents in Innovative Systems’ annual broadband survey. What is it that matters most? This episode also includes notes on bundling, social media platform usage, streaming options and communication preferences. Special: Recorded LIVE at StoryConnect 2024! Guest Speaker Scott Meyer Show NotesTranscripts have been lightly edited for clarity and readability. Andy Johns: Hi StoryConnect listeners.
