I’m really glad to see the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists move forward with a new “broadcast” award program that includes both terrestrial radio and tv broadcasts as well as web broadcasts. That’s being progressive! Interestingly, the only U.S. members of IFAJ are members of AAEA which has traditionally had a membership of publication editors. However, that’s changing. I’m a …
LPC Royal Gala Tonight
The 2009 Livestock Publications Council Heritage Center Royal Gala preparations are underway. The event is this evening. Wish I could be there. As you can see in this photo by Diane Johnson, they’re working really hard. Here’s the details if you can still make it out: Friday, October 30, 2009 American Royal Headquarters Kansas City, Missouri 6 – 10 PM …
Livestock Publications Council Boot Camp
It’s time for another Livestock Publications Council Boot Camp. This is for designer, writers and photographers. It happens the day before opening day of deer season in Missouri just in case you wanted to know that. Speakers and topics will include: Adobe InDesign & Adobe Illustrator – Presented by Shari Holloway and Amber Martin, EDJE Technologies Writing Better Headlines & …
IFAJ Congress/Ag Media Summit Update
Although I could not attend the combined IFAJ Congress/Ag Media Summit that doesn’t mean I’m not in touch. I just got off Skype with Greg Lamp, Corn & Soybean Digest, and Co-Chair of the event. He had a short break before the afternoon activities get underway. Greg says the mix of U.S. and international visitors has worked out great and …
IFAJ/AMS Leaves Mark on Texas
One of the coolest parts of the IFAJ/AMS Big Ol’ Western Welcome Party was pretty hot – branding boards with personal brands. Dozens of ag media types, both American and international, took the branding iron in hand and left their marks. Our buddy Harlen Persinger – photographer extraordinaire – really got into it and designed a nice brand for himself. …
Tour de Texas This Summer
Thank you to Greg Lamp for pointing out that you can attend post IFAJ/AMS tours this year even if you’re not a member of AAEA, LPC or IFAJ. So how about some NAFB’ers joining in the fun? Looking for a whole new way of seeing the U.S.A. this summer? Look no further. The Ag Media Summit in conjunction with the …
IFAJ and AMS Planning Meeting
The IFAJ/AMS planning committee got together since so many of us ag media types were in town for Commodity Classic. Yesterday the group went to Billy Bob’s and the Stockyards before heading to the upcoming conference hotel, the Worthington Hotel in downtown Fort Worth. Cindy and I joined the group for a reception meeting last night. The local convention and …
LPC Holds Lunch Meeting at CIC
A little ditty about Rick and Diane . . . sounds like a song. Actually it’s Rick Coyle, Northern Ag Network and Diane Johnson,
Happy Holidays
Happy holiday this time comes from the Livestock Publications Council. To all of our LPC friends and associates, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! We look forward to a brilliant 2009. Diane Johnson Livestock Publications Council I’ve been asked if I’m going to put all these in a Flickr set. Hmm. No probably not. …
Get Your Gala On
If you haven’t made your reservation for this year’s Livestock Publications Council Royal Gala then what are you waiting for? There is still time to confirm your plans for the 5th annual LPC Royal Gala which will be held next Friday, October 31, in Kansas City at the American Royal headquarters. This fundraiser is designed to celebrate and honor this …