Two Rivers Marketing has been acquired by multi-media company, Woodward Communications. That’s very interesting. We’re certainly living in a different world today when it comes to media and marketing. Woodward Communications, Inc. (WCI), a Dubuque-based employee-owned multimedia company operating in Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin, has acquired Two Rivers Marketing, a well-known Des Moines marketing firm specializing in business-to-business communications. In …
New Agency Forms in KC
Carol Anderson, managing partner and owner of Anderson Fallon Public Relations, and Mark Perrin, president, JLM1926 Holdings, Inc., today announced the creation of Mariposa Partners, Inc., a full-service public relations agency that will provide a full complement of public relations services to help clients communicate in today’s quickly changing business landscape. The firm, which will operate as an independent subsidiary …
“Influential” O&B CFO
Rhonda Ries Aguilar, Osborn & Barr’s chief financial officer (CFO), has been named one of St. Louis’ Most Influential Business Women of 2008 by the St. Louis Business Journal. Ries Aguilar has served as O&B’s CFO since 2003. She has been with the agency for 16 of its 20 years. Recognized throughout St. Louis and the industry, Ries Aguilar’s professionalism …
Broadhead + Co. is Middle of Country
I’m hoping to see my good friends at Broadhead + Co. next week when Cindy and I attend and cover AgNite. It looks like the agency has been busy with the RNC coming to town. Delegates to the Republican National Convention in St. Paul will enjoy a red carpet welcome campaign at the MSP airport, and throughout the Twin Cities, …
Cool Interactive New Media
I’m seeing new media presentations on more and more programs these days and last week’s NAMA Boot Camp was no exception. Erin Holt, Media Supervisor, Martin Williams, was on the program with a presentation titled, “Cool Interactive Ideas.” So I sat down with her to learn about her ideas when it comes to using new media for her clients. Erin …
Agrotain Selects AdFarm
AdFarm U. S. has been selected by Agrotain International, LLC as its marketing communications agency of record for U. S. ag business. The move represents a continued expansion of the Agrotain International business and an increased investment in customer communications. “Establishing this relationship with AdFarm is just one example of the continued expansion of our business,” said Jeff Whetstine, Vice …
Osborn & Barr Hires and Promotions
There were plenty of Osborn & Barr representatives at this week’s Ag Media Summit. It looks like they’ve made several promotions and hires. Jeff Black comes to O&B as the new senior digital art director. Jeff’s extensive experience developing multimedia solutions includes work for NASCAR, Busch Entertainment Corporation and Sprint/Nextel. In his new role as group director, association business, Lance …
Rhea + Kaiser Employee Working Olympics
Christina Harp, Rhea + Kaiser, got a very cool gig at the Olympics in China. I wish I could take my Schwinn over and provide some assistance and get the “ag” stories that we’ll never see/hear. She’s going to have some stories to tell. Christina Harp, account coordinator with Rhea + Kaiser Marketing Communications, is serving as a liaison for …
Ag in Napa Valley
Agriculture in Napa Valley sure tastes good. Two weeks ago I was fortunate enough to have a little getaway to Northern California. Of course, I made certain to include a day of Napa Valley wine tasting in my agenda. I visited three wineries in the valley: Cakebread, St. Supery and Frog’s Leap. There are nearly 250 wineries in the wine …
Three New Associates on Board at Bader
Milwaukee-based Bader Rutter is welcoming three new associates to its public relations group. Anna Kirk, Josh Sova and Sara Pellowski are the newest additions to the marketing services agency. Anna Kirk (pictured top right) joins Bader Rutter as a team leader. Kirk brings 11 years of professional communications experience to her position. Most recently, she owned and managed Launchpad MCPR, …