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, …
Public Affairs Division at Osborn & Barr
Osborn & Barr has created a public affairs division led in part by Missouri’s just-past Director of Agriculture. The new group will allow O&B, North America’s largest agency focused on agricultural and rural markets, help its current and future clients manage critical public policy priorities. Specifically, the public affairs group will monitor key issues as they relate to agriculture, alternative …
Mullen is New Integrated Marcomm Agency for BASF
It looks like we’ll be getting to work with a new agency for BASF. Mullen has won integrated marketing communications duties for BASF U.S. Crop Protection to enhance awareness and sales of the company’s herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, plant regulators and seed treatment technologies that offer the highest level of crop protection solutions to growers across the U.S. “Mullen’s team went …
Jean Hiller is PICA Award Winner
Jean Hiller, Two Rivers Marketing, has received a big award from AEM’s Publications in Construction and Agriculture subgroup. She’s their 2008 Public Relations Person of the Year. PICA honored Hiller at AEM’s annual Marketing Council Seminar, held recently in Portland, Ore. “Everyone at Two Rivers Marketing is very proud of Jean,” said Brian Jones, president. “Jean has a magnanimous spirit …