In case you’re wondering if blogging is still all the rage you might want to look at some information from David Sifry, on the “State of the Blogosphere.” There’s a lot of blogging going on. In fact, we just created a new one for ZimmComm New Media. It will focus more on information like this and other things little ole ZimmComm is up to. But back to Sifry. He’s got some nice graphs you might want to look at. Here’s a summary of some of his findings:
Farm Leader Now Farm Podcaster
When your farmer board members tell you to podcast, you podcast. That’s what Dean Kleckner, Truth About Trade & Technology is doing. We brought his podcast to your attention recently and at the BIO 2006 Convention I got to ask him about it. You can hear his answer here: 
Kleckner Soundbite (30 sec MP3)
Standard Convention Communications
Here’s some business communicators who are using the new media tools. They’re the International Association of Business Communicators. They’re annual convention is coming up in Vancouver, British Columbia. Can’t make it? Me either. But you can keep up on it with:
Puerto Rico Governor Wins BIO Award
During BIO 2006, Puerto Rico Gov. Aníbal Acevedo-Vilá was named BIO Governor of the Year. I missed him and the reception to honor him but caught up with his Secretary of Economic Development, Jorge P. Silva-Puras.
Canada’s Trade with Mexico increases under NAFTA
Trade between Canada and Mexico has increased significantly since the implementation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) between the United States (US), Canada and Mexico in 1994.
John Deer Toy Tractor Contest
Are you a toy tractor fan? If so, the Deere Gear Store is running a contest to give away a John Deere toy of your dreams each week for 4 weeks. It’s the “John Deere Toy Tractor a Week Contest.” You can enter every week for 4 Weeks.
BIO 2006 Photo Album
It’s Good Friday and not a day to do a lot of posting so I’m only going to provide you with my Photo Album from the BIO 2006 Convention. I didn’t get to go to the Career Fair but I found this picture from the BIO website.
Blog, Podcast and RSS Advertising Outlook
There’s some interesting new research out about how advertising on new media outlets is growing. This one comes from PQ Media. You can see an executive summary of the report and even listen (MP3) to it. Some of the report highlights are:
Collect Cards To Exit
At the closing reception you had to find these guys and obtain one heart, spade, clover and diamond to get your take home gift on your way out from the reception.
Closing Reception Band
Iowa was the sponsoring state for the closing reception. They hired a great band to play on the main stage.