I know we’ve heard a lot from Gene Hemphill here on AgWired the past few days but well we should. Here’s my interview with him from the trade show floor at Commodity Classic. In it we talk about his support of the ag media including sponsoring the media room. Gene says they’ve been doing it since Commodity Classic started and …
The Gene Hemphill Media Reception
There aren’t too many people in agricultural marketing who don’t know Gene Hemphill, Industry Affairs, New Holland. You probably know that we honored him at the media reception at Commodity Classic. This week’s program expands on that theme. Gene is a friend as well as a client and beloved by all of us in the media who have worked with …
Media Room Sponsorships Vital
There were 145 media representatives covering Commodity Classic. Here’s some of them at the Sec. of Ag Schafer press conference. We all have significant needs for things like internet access, phone lines, work spaces, convenient food/beverages, privacy, a meeting place, secure room for equipment and help finding our way around. That’s why it is so important and appreciated to have …
Media Room
I think I’m the last one in the media room now. In fact, it closes in 20 minutes and they’re already tearing it down around me. Here’s Ned Arthur, Truffle Media Networks, hard at work earlier. In case you’ve never seen these professionals in action Cindy shot a short video clip when things were very active. We had a record …
A New (Old) Host For AgriTalk?
I’m not sure if there’s a coup going on at AgriTalk or what. Mike Adams is on the outside looking in (left) while Mike Perrine’s got the microphone. I think he could do it but . . . Stay tuned as the AgriTalk saga continues on AgWired. AgWired coverage of the 2008 Commodity Classic is sponsored by: and 2008 Commodity …
Leah Highlights Commodity Classic
I think Leah Guffey, WFMB, Springfield, IL is becoming an AgWired regular. Today it was all about color coordination as Leah’s hair matched her shirt and even the media ribbon on her name badge here at the Commodity Classic. Her son calls it “peanut butter and jelly” hair. I think the highlights look marvelous don’t you. I had to make …
Commodity Classic Coverage
I know I’m a little behind with the program this week but what better venue to introduce a new image icon for the ZimmCast than Commodity Classic. We’ve got 4,300 people registered already and more walk-ins will show up I’m sure. There’s also 128 registered media here so far. Both of those are records according to media room manager Bob …
A Nashville Classic
2008 Commodity Classic is getting underway here in Nashville at the Opryland. Little bit of snow fell this morning, but its clearing up now and folks are getting in, getting registered and getting orientated to this huge venue. The media room is a bit far off from the main activities of the convention center but – as always – it …
The AgriTalk Shadow
I really hate to do this to you but they’re here. Following me around again. The AgriTalk guys. You’ve got “speak no evil” and “see no evil” and “hear no evil.” They’re doing programming from here at the National Ethanol Conference today and tomorrow before following me up to Nashville and the Commodity Classic. It’s like having a triple shadow. …
AgDay and U.S. Farm Report on DIRECTV
If you’ve got DIRECTV then now you’ve got AdDay and U. S. Farm Report. Farm Journal Electronic Media (FJEM), the broadcast division of Farm Journal Media, announced today an agreement with DIRECTV to add satellite carriage of its national television programs. Beginning March 10, AgDay will be seen weekdays on DIRECTV Channel 225 from 8:00-8:30 a.m. EST, and U.S. Farm …