Cooperative communications professionals are responsible for representing their organization and sharing its mission, objectives, and brand.
Workshop attendees will hear about best methods for incorporating video into their messaging, learn about the history of the Cooperative Business Model and its relevance in today’s world, and also learn about other organizations that support the business model, such as the nationwide Cooperative Communicators Association.
If you encounter any problems during the registration process, please call Dawn at (608) 258-4390.
AGENDA
9:00 a.m. | WelcomeRick Hummell, Communications Specialist, Cooperative Network
9:05 a.m. | Best Methods for Including Video in Your Marketing PlanDan Hagenow, Owner, Dan Hagenow Video Creation, LLC
We all know that incorporating video into your social media plan is a must. As times change, communications professionals need to be aware of the latest and best ways to use video to connect with their audiences. In this session, Dan Hagenow will share tips, tricks, ideas, and equipment recommendations for how you can create and share videos on your cooperative’s social media platforms – without breaking the bank.
10:00 a.m. | Seeing the Elephant: Telling the Cooperative Story with Cross-Sectoral AwarenessCathy Statz, Cooperative Outreach Specialist, NCBA CLUSA, & Outreach Specialist, International Centre for Co-operative Management at Saint Mary's University
You know your own cooperative from the inside out. Yet we have much to learn from the rich history and vibrant energy of cooperatives across the spectrum: large and small, established and emerging, near and far. We can build bridges of understanding and engagement by first understanding – then sharing – the model’s origins, key events, and developments, from the Rochdale Pioneers to the Capper-Volstead Act to the Cooperative Principles. Cathy Statz, past president of the Association of Cooperative Educators, will talk about the history and ecosystem of the model and movement, and share strategies for communicating the “cooperative difference” – especially during 2025, the International Year of Cooperatives.
11:00 a.m. | Break11:05 a.m. | More Than Just Words: CCA Elevates the Skills of Cooperative Communicators Dori Lichty, Vice President, Cooperative Communicators Association
Cooperatives thrive on trust, transparency, and shared values – and none of those exist without strong communication. In this session, we’ll explore how the Cooperative Communicators Association (CCA) supports professionals working to tell the co-op story. Through real-life examples, practical tips, and a look into the unique challenges of cooperative communication, you’ll walk away with tools to better engage members, strengthen your messaging, and connect with a nationwide network of communicators who get it.
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