Ag Media Summit Concludes

Chuck Zimmerman

The 2010 Agricultural Media Summit has concluded but that doesn’t mean the coverage on AgWired has ended. So much posting to do and so little time . . . I’ve got a lot more to post from AMS but I’ve also got 3 more events to attend in the next week before getting back to ZimmComm World Headquarters. So, I’ll …

AAEA, Ag Media Summit, LPC

Forrest Bassford Student Award To Lisa Brown

Chuck Zimmerman

The winner of the Livestock Publications Council Forrest Bassford Award this year is Lisa Brown, Oklahoma State University. The award is sponsored by Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health. It was presented during the luncheon today at the Ag Media Summit. The student winner receives an all-expenses-paid trip to participate in LPC’s annual convention and now the Ag Media Summit. This award recognizes …

Ag Media Summit, LPC

Live Stream of LPC/AAEA Midwest Workshop

Chuck Zimmerman

The Livestock Publications Council and AAEA are live streaming their Midwest Regional Workshop right now. Just got the notification. At the last minute we were able to go ahead and stream today’s workshop in Des Moines. Join us now as Crystal Young discusses videography. Followed by a tremendous line up of speakers. Post Update: There were up to 70 people …

AAEA, LPC

Livestock Publications Council Hears From Steve Foglesong

Chuck Zimmerman

The incoming NCBA President is Illinois cattleman Steve Foglesong. He dropped by the Livestock Publications Council lunch today. He told the agricultural journalists attending the luncheon to reach out to other media when they see them reporting inaccurate information. He says that when he sees problems he’s going to do something about it and he’s quite willing to engage people …

Audio, Cattle Industry Conference, LPC

Livestock Publications Council Starting To Blog

Chuck Zimmerman

The Livestock Publications Council has implemented a blog element into their website. Let Diane Johnson know if you’ve got information for it. You can subscribe with this link. Also: Don’t forget to RSVP for LPC Luncheon at NCBA Convention in San Antonio For the first time this luncheon is being co-sponsored by Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health and will recognize the 2009 …

LPC

IFAJ Award For Broadcast Journalism

Chuck Zimmerman

I’m really glad to see the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists move forward with a new “broadcast” award program that includes both terrestrial radio and tv broadcasts as well as web broadcasts. That’s being progressive! Interestingly, the only U.S. members of IFAJ are members of AAEA which has traditionally had a membership of publication editors. However, that’s changing. I’m a …

AAEA, IFAJ, LPC

LPC Royal Gala Tonight

Chuck Zimmerman

The 2009 Livestock Publications Council Heritage Center Royal Gala preparations are underway. The event is this evening. Wish I could be there. As you can see in this photo by Diane Johnson, they’re working really hard. Here’s the details if you can still make it out: Friday, October 30, 2009 American Royal Headquarters Kansas City, Missouri 6 – 10 PM …

LPC

Livestock Publications Council Boot Camp

Chuck Zimmerman

It’s time for another Livestock Publications Council Boot Camp. This is for designer, writers and photographers. It happens the day before opening day of deer season in Missouri just in case you wanted to know that. Speakers and topics will include: Adobe InDesign & Adobe Illustrator – Presented by Shari Holloway and Amber Martin, EDJE Technologies Writing Better Headlines & …

LPC

IFAJ Congress/Ag Media Summit Update

Chuck Zimmerman

Although I could not attend the combined IFAJ Congress/Ag Media Summit that doesn’t mean I’m not in touch. I just got off Skype with Greg Lamp, Corn & Soybean Digest, and Co-Chair of the event. He had a short break before the afternoon activities get underway. Greg says the mix of U.S. and international visitors has worked out great and …

AAEA, Ag Media Summit, Audio, IFAJ, LPC

IFAJ/AMS Leaves Mark on Texas

Cindy Zimmerman

One of the coolest parts of the IFAJ/AMS Big Ol’ Western Welcome Party was pretty hot – branding boards with personal brands. Dozens of ag media types, both American and international, took the branding iron in hand and left their marks. Our buddy Harlen Persinger – photographer extraordinaire – really got into it and designed a nice brand for himself. …

Ag Media Summit, IFAJ, LPC, Novus International