NCTC uses data to size up existing customers and potential customers. That data helps them fit the customers to the proper services.

Website: https://fiber.nctc.com/

What topics are telcos and vendors talking about that the annual KTA-TTA Joint Conference in Bowling Green.

Website: https://www.tenntel.org/

When Big Bend Telephone decided to rebrand as BBT, they launched a 10-month process to build a new identity for their brand — one that didn't include the word "telephone."

Website: https://www.bigbend.net/

Tim Brinkman has had an uncommon career track and is one of a growing number of "marketing people" to move into upper management at a telco. He joined the podcast right after presenting on this topic at the MTA Marketing Peer Group.

Website: https://www.gvtel.com/

Live from the MTA Marketing Peer Group

The Gigazone Gaming Championship draws 4,000 gamers to an event hosted by Paul Bunyan Communications in Northern Minnesota. How does the telco staff do it and why do they feel its such an important audience to reach?

Live from the MTA Marketing Peer Group

Website: https://gigazonegaming.com/

The MTA's new IRV (Incident Response Vehicle) will better prepare many midwest telcos to respond to incidents and emergencies. What is it and how will it work?

Website: https://www.mnta.org/default.aspx

ITS Fiber wanted to provide an opportunity for Congressman Brian Mast to hear from local residents. Why was it important for a local telco invest in an event like that and how was it recieved in a contentious political climate?

Website: http://www.itsfiber.com/

Ben Lomand Connect stepped up coverage of their local elections this summer and reapped the benefits of an increased audience. What did they do and how did they pull it off?

Website: http://benlomandconnect.com/bltv-channel-6/

Description for Website: Norvado worked with local and state officials to create a Telecommuter Forward program with hopes of luring more telecommuters to their rural area.

Website: http://norvado.com/telecommuter

Pineland Telephone is once again expanding in South Georgia, and this time it's through a partnership with an electric cooperative. How did the partnership come about and how are they communicating with new and existing members about it.

Website: http://pineland.net/