Entries by Gloria Story Dittus

Utilities: Our Country’s Powerline

Stable, reliable and cost-effective energy prices are key factors that spur economic growth across the nation. Over the years, economic growth has boomed in some regions of the country in large part because of low-cost, reliable electricity provided by the local utility company. That’s why utility companies play a major role in the economic development […]

An Interview with Zeke Smith, EVP of External Affairs at Alabama Power

Gloria Dittus, Chairman of Story Partners, conducted an interview with Zeke Smith, Alabama Power’s Executive Vice President of External Affairs. Alabama Power collaborates with the state and Alabama’s communities, including businesses and universities, to advance workforce development in state. Zeke is actively involved in this process and has been appointed to the state’s College and […]

Adapting and Preparing for a Changing Workforce

Understanding how technological advancement may affect the workforce is critical for businesses and governments to adapt and prepare for the future of work. Emerging technologies, such as automation, AI, machine learning and blockchain, continue to disrupt the workforce across industries and governments. The best way to address the challenges and prepare for the future of […]

The Evolving Media Landscape

The media landscape is constantly evolving, especially today, as social media continues to grow in popularity. New social channels have been introduced and many popular platforms have expanded their offerings; newspaper companies are building their digital platforms; and new media partnerships are forming and changing the media industry. While television and news websites are still […]