You know I’m flexible on my mobile platforms when I can share an Android app story. Here’s one worth noting. The iRig Recording app is now available for the Android platform. I’m not sure it will become my favorite recording app but I’ll be giving it a try on my Samsung Galaxy Note II. iRig Recorder for Android is here, …
Early Registration Deadline for NAMA Conference
It’s time to get your registration completed for the 2013 Agri-Marketing Conference that takes place April 17-19 in Kansas City, MO. Save some $’s and do it now. The ZimmComm team will be there with a Connection Point booth to share what’s new in our world. Hope you stop by and say hi. Share this message with your friends in …
Ag Editors Invite Farm Broadcasters to Join
It’s a crazy mixed-up world these days where broadcasters are taking pictures and writing commentaries while print journalists are doing podcasts and shooting video. The American Agricultural Editors’ Association (AAEA) is inviting farm broadcasters at the upcoming Commodity Classic to find out more about becoming a member by attending a joint cocktail reception with NAMA on Friday, March 1 after …
One Stop for Event Audio and Photos
2013 has already been a busy year for ZimmComm – the last couple of weeks especially. We already have 12 new photo albums for this year! Because our events may be posted on different websites, and just because of the sheer volume of content we are generating that we want to share, we are working on consolidating event content on …
2013 FinOvation Awards
Farm Industry News held its annual FinOvation Awards dinner here at the National Farm Machinery Show last night. A lot of the winners were on hand including our sponsor New Holland. Pictured are Gary Wojcik (left) and Mark Hooper with their award: Tractors: High horsepower, 4WD – T9 with SmartTrax, New Holland The T9 4WD tractor with tracks from New …
Rod Smith Honored at Media Reception
Legendary agricultural media icon Rod Smith, Staff Editor, Livestock & Poultry, Feedstuffs, was honored for his years of service to the livestock industry during the 2013 Cattle Industry Convention. Rod is seen here receiving a gift from Kendal Frazier, Senior VP of Planning, Governance and Leadership Development, NCBA, during last evening’s media reception. Rod is retiring on June 30th this …
IFAJ Meeting During International Green Week
It is time for International Green Week in Berlin, Germany. That means that many members of the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists are their and having their own meetings. It has been several years since I’ve had the opportunity to attend this massive show. Thanks to Riitta Mustonen for sharing this photo on Facebook with a description of the seminar …
AFBF Shows How to Handle General Session Press
I go to a lot of shows, events, conventions and American Farm Bureau Federation is right at the top of my list of those groups who really know how to help the press do their job. They get it. Provide resources, assistance and you’re much more likely to have coverage. Let’s take this photo from the opening general session here …
Keeping the Media in High Cotton
Marjory Lynch Walker and T. Cotton Nelson have staffed the news room at the Beltwide Cotton Conferences for many, many of the event’s 58 year history and while they are not sure what the changes in store will mean for media attendance, they are looking forward to moving ahead. “Media attendance has always been healthy here. We’ve had as many …
Become a Master of Social Media at UF
Think you’re a master of social media? If not, you can become one at the University of Florida, College of Journalism & Communications, my alma mater. I wonder if they’d like a guest lecturer? Think I’ll pursue that idea. The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications is pleased to announce the launch of our online Master of Arts …