Mike Turley CEO of Osborn & Barr

Chuck Zimmerman

Sitting out here in the very open ZimmComm/AgWired tweet station I just noticed that Osborn & Barr has: . . . announced the promotion of Michael Turley to Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The announcement represents the agency’s continued commitment to delivering forward-thinking solutions to the agricultural and rural-lifestyle markets by utilizing the knowledge and expertise of its high-caliber employees to …

Agencies, NAMA

NAMA Student Marketing Competition Underway

Chuck Zimmerman

Gator NAMA is just one of the student NAMA chapters I ran into this afternoon. They were all busy but I did get my alma mater chapter to pose for a quick pick. After all they are the reining champions from 2008! Advancing Your Career PossibilitiesThe National Agri- Marketing Association is a great way for college students to begin their …

NAMA

IFAJ-AMS Planning Committee Meets

Chuck Zimmerman

I found the IFAJ/AMS planning committee meeting. Fortunately for me I walked in just as it ended! Actually I just couldn’t get there earlier but I wanted to. If you haven’t registered yet for this year’s combined meeting please try to do so soon. I interviewed Andy Atzenweiler and will post it when I get back to my room later. …

ACN, Ag Media Summit, IFAJ

Setting Up In NAMA Connection Point

Chuck Zimmerman

ZimmComm is on location at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis. Cindy and I are just finishing up a little pre-show booth setup. This is where you go to register for an HP Mini Netbook or desktop cube iPod speaker. The NAMA Connection Point will open up tomorrow evening after awards. When you come in the entrance just look straight ahead to …

NAMA

John Deere Combines Ag & C&CE Divisions

Chuck Zimmerman

Just when I thought I understood the divisions of John Deere they go and change them. But this is expected to make them more efficient and customer friendly. Deere & Company (NYSE: DE) today announced a new global operating model that will combine the technology, expertise, experience, channels and investments of the Worldwide Agricultural Equipment Division and the Worldwide Commercial …

Agribusiness, John Deere

Gateway NAMA Hosts Mizzou John Brown Scholars

Chuck Zimmerman

Thanks to Brian Reuwee’s phone I got a photo from the Gateway NAMA chapter meeting I missed last week. The chapter hosted the John Brown Scholars of the University of Missouri for a crash course in public relations before heading out to a St. Louis Cardinals game. Almost 60 people attended which would make this meeting one of our largest …

NAMA

Social Media – Beyond The Decision

Chuck Zimmerman

In this week’s program I interview the panel members of the NAMA breakout session I’m moderating at the end of the week – “Social Media DOES Fit in Your Marketing Decision – Moving Beyond This Decision.” The panel members include David Coustan, Vice President, Digital, Edelman Digital, Kyle Flaherty, Director of Marketing and Social Media, BreakingPoint Systems, David Brazeal, General …

Audio, NAMA, Social Networking, ZimmCast

Agricultural FINDERBINDER

Chuck Zimmerman

Last year you got to meet Cory Cart, Agricultural FINDERBINDER here on AgWired. I’m wondering if any of you have received a copy of the directory and if so what you think. Please feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments.

Media

Curt Blades Promoted To Sales/Marketing Manager

Chuck Zimmerman

I remember him well when he interned for me many moons ago. He was such a promising lad. Glad to see he kept his promise and congratulations Curt! The photo is from the ZimmComm archive at NAMA Boot Camp last year. Successful Farming announces the promotion of Curt Blades to Sales and Marketing Manager.  In his new role Curt will …

Media

TractorHouse.com Now Has Live Auction

Chuck Zimmerman

You can now sell your tractor by auction on the web at TractorHouse.com. Online Auction Listings are now ‘live’ on TractorHouse.com. Consistent TractorHouse advertisers now have the option to auction their equipment to a worldwide buying audience, 24/7/365. All machines are auctioned directly by dealers to registered bidders on the Web site. Seller’s fees are minimal, and there are no …

Advertising, Equipment, Media, Tractor