As if the Beef Checkoff doesn’t have enough websites, now there’s one more. I’m really not sure I understand the philosophy behind the whole multiple website strategy. This one focuses on research. You can find a lead-in site to all of them at Beef.org (16 just for the Checkoff).
Merry Christmas From ZimmComm
I know this is kind of old at this point but it’s the only holiday picture I’ve got. Cindy and I are going to be spending some time with family and taking a posting vacation starting today and through Christmas.
This doesn’t mean there’s nothing to read here on AgWired if you should visit. So far there’s about 2,700 posts you can browse through. Keep in mind that they’re all categorized too. You can use the categories links in the sidebar to narrow down your browsing search. And there’s a keyword search function as well.
Now just in case you missed it you can still see us do a little holiday dance for you.
All you’ve got to do is check out my moves here thanks to Office Max. Or if you’d rather, you can see Cindy doing the elf dance here too.
Merry Christmas from ZimmComm New Media.
New Year Resolution
Actually this isn’t about that kind of resolution. Right after the first of the year ZimmComm New Media will have a big announcement for you and I just thought I’d tease you now so you can spend your holiday wondering and speculating. We’re taking another big step forward in the new media world and very excited about it.
So keep your eyes on your in-box when you’ve recovered from your New Year’s celebration. That’s all I can tell you right now. Mysterious I know. It’s meant to be. Let’s just say though that we’ll have more to offer and that’s a good thing for us and I hope for you too.
Yee-haw!
Give Me Broadband For Christmas
How many of you remember when most households didn’t have a television set or even a radio? It wasn’t that long ago. A new estimate by the folks at eMarketer shows that when it comes to broadband internet access we’re fast approaching a saturation level. Are you making sure your communications strategy is geared up for this?
LaBarbera Promoted at Rhea & Kaiser
Sue LaBarbera has been promoted to management supervisor at Rhea & Kaiser Marketing Communications.
Remembering Sonja Hillgren
I just learned that Sonja Hillgren, senior vice president/editorial for Farm Journal Media, just passed away after a battle with cancer. This is sad news. All of us involved in agricultural communications will sincerely miss Sonja.
Since I’m sure many of you knew Sonja I’m posting the obituary that was forwarded as well.
SONJA HILLGREN of Philadelphia on December 19, 2006, she was the loving wife of Bruce T. Downs, also survived by her sister Annette M. Bray (William L.) of Richfield, MN, brother John A. Hillgren (Shirly J.) of Sioux Falls, SD and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Funeral Service at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 1904 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103, 11:30 A.M. on Friday, December 22, 2006. Int. Hills of Rest Cemetery, Sioux Falls, SD. In her memory, donations to the Church (address above) would be appreciated. Oliver H. Bair Co. 610-446-8585
World Ag Expo is 40
In case you didn’t know it, the World Ag Expo is turning 40. That’s not old though, I’m here to tell you.
You Can Feed Your Zune
For those of you (like me) who were wondering why Microsoft would spend millions pushing a digital audio player that doesn’t let you auto subscribe to podcasts – wonder no more. Now you can FeedYourZune.
FeedYourZune is the perfect companion software for your new Zune Player from Microsoft! And it’s 100% FREE to download and use! FeedYourZune is a full featured RSS reader and Podcast Media Player.
I wonder why they didn’t do this to start with and bundle it in the software that comes with the Zune.
My Niche is Barbeque
To me, barbeque is a niche product and one I really enjoy. I’m not sure that’s exactly what NichePork has in mind though. But to find out I could attend the NichePork Pork Producer Conference on Jan. 23, 2007, at the Ramada Conference Center in Bryan-Montpelier, Ohio.
Midday News On Brownfield
Proving that they haven’t had enough programs to produce at Brownfield, they’re going to start something new.