Videos – Novice to Office
In The Big American City, the narrative of American urban development intertwines with the evolution of special districts, a topic explored in depth in the Novice to Office show’s latest episode. Host Trey Bahm looks inside the historical emergence of these prominent American City auxiliary jurisdictions in this second installment, providing a lens into…
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Automotive Advertising That Performs: Bedford Uses Speed, Creativity, and Data to Help Dealers Thrive Under Pressure
New vehicle prices have increased by over 27% since 2019, according to Edmunds. As affordability declines and tariffs intensify pressure on supply chains, dealerships are rethinking how they protect margins and build customer loyalty. Automotive advertising now demands fast, measurable results—without compromising long-term brand value. As The Drum recently noted, creativity is non-negotiable, especially…
Just Thinking… From Classrooms to Communities, Active Engagement Drives Real Results
Across the country, school districts are searching for sustainable ways to foster equity, achievement, and connection in diverse communities. Amid rapid change in technology and teaching methods, one practice remains consistently vital: active engagement. Research indicates that parental involvement—a crucial component of meaningful engagement—is a significant predictor of student success. According to the National…
Smarter Lights, Lower Costs: How Duke Energy Is Cutting Energy Use at Scale
At a time when utilities are under increasing pressure to reduce operating costs and enhance service without raising rates, Duke Energy is embracing network lighting controls as a strategic solution. With over 360,000 smart nodes already deployed and a long-term plan to modernize 2.5 million lighting assets across six states, the utility giant is…
Why Fixed Wireless Access Is Becoming Essential for Utility Network Upgrades
As energy providers accelerate digital transformation in response to grid modernization and growing connectivity demands, Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) has emerged as a viable alternative to legacy wireline solutions. According to the Edison Electric Institute (EEI), investor-owned electric companies in the United States are expected to allocate approximately $158 billion toward transmission infrastructure projects…
