I’m sure you all know someone who wishes things were still like they were in the “good old days.” Especially the good old days of agricultural communications and marketing. I know quite a few of them actually. They’re the ones who keep hoping that people will finally get over this whole “internet thing” for example. You know, the ones who …
No-Till Farmer Doing Video
No-Till Farmer is now producing video. Another publication joins the multi-media producer ranks. It’s a great idea but you do have to fill out a registration form to see it. I know why that is but it does put up a barrier for farmers or anyone who wants to see the video. I’d recommend letting them be public guys. You’ll …
Podcast Training by University of Florida Ag School
Cindy found some great pictures from the current class going through the Wedgworth Leadership Institute. I assume they were learning to use their iPods for creating and subscribing to podcasts like the ZimmCast during the media training portion of the program. The name of the program changed after a generous donation in honor of the memory of Mr. George Wedgworth. …
ABEF Online Media Auction Underway
Here’s a great chance to support our youth via the Agri-Business Educational Foundation. The ABEF Online Media Auction atarted at 8:00 a.m. this morning and lasts until 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 2, 2008. All proceeds from the Online Media Auction benefit the Student Careers Program. We’ve submitted an advertising package for the ZimmComm Ag News Blog Network. Get your bids …
March ZimmNews
Your inbox should have the latest edition of our ZimmNews in it by now. It’s currently being sent to about 2,500 agriculturally enlightened communications professionals. If for any reason you didn’t receive it and would like to then you’ve got choices. You can subscribe to our ZimmNews using this link or you can view an archived version of the newsletter …
More High Speed in Rural America
USDA Rural Development is at it again, helping bring AgWired to rural America in high speed (as well as all ZimmComm online communications projects). Thank you Sec. Dorr for all you do! SDA Rural Development Under Secretary Thomas C. Dorr today announced that Open Range Communications, headquartered in Denver, Colo., has been approved to receive a $267 million loan from …
More BEEF In More Places Video Contest
Where are these young people in agriculture getting the idea to start a blog? Who’s responsible for this nonsense? Is this really any way to communicate with farmers and/or the consuming public? You bet it is! In fact, you might have heard it here first. How about Raising The Steaks by National Beef Ambassadors Michelle Wiggley, California and Leticia Varelas …
Truffle Media Networks Starts Ag Media Conversations
The podcasting folks at Truffle Media Networks are starting a new one to focus on ag podcasting. Although it sounds a lot like my ZimmCast I’m sure glad to see another channel for you to learn about how to integrate new media tools into your agricultural marketing strategy. Agriculture promotion professionals, get ready to download. Ag Media Conversations – the …
Hondo Group WI Grand Opening Scheduled
The Hondo Group is getting ready to have a grand opening for their Darlington, WI office. The grand opening is on May 1 and sounds like a fun party. . . . we are a group of imaginative experts who provide innovative advertising, marketing and public relations services. So just imagine what type of party we can host!
Leading The Charge To NAMA Convention
In just a few weeks we’ll be attending the 2008 National Agri-Marketing Conference and Trade Show. ZimmComm will have a booth there so stop by and see us. In this week’s program you can learn all about the trade show from committee Chair, Rosemary Schimek, Corporate Marketing Manager, Farm Progress Companies. Rosemary says that this year’s trade show is the …