There’s going to be a new publication in the ag communications world coming soon from AGRIpr. It’s going to be the FINDERBINDER Agricultural Media Directory. This morning I had a nice chat with owner Cory Cart. You can listen to our conversation and learn all about it. Cory is a native of Binger, Okla., and is the marketing and public …
AAEA Considering a Blog?
Current AAEA President John Walter, Successful Farming, wrote about 10 opinions he’s got about the organization in the latest issue of their newsletter, The Byline. You’ve got to be a member to get it. I just had to make a comment about his opinion #5 though. 5. We should have an AAEA blog. Maybe we could pass it around. Who …
Are Ag Journalists in Danger?
The latest issue of the IFAJ newsletter contains an interesting survey. It’s really just one question, “What dangers do you face in your work as an agricultural journalist or editor?” The choices are: You may choose more than one answer. Failing to try new ideas Budget cuts Media convergence Losing journalistic integrity Freedom of expression Emergence of new media – …
New Holland Helping the Media Get the Message Out
I know we’ve heard a lot from Gene Hemphill here on AgWired the past few days but well we should. Here’s my interview with him from the trade show floor at Commodity Classic. In it we talk about his support of the ag media including sponsoring the media room. Gene says they’ve been doing it since Commodity Classic started and …
The Gene Hemphill Media Reception
There aren’t too many people in agricultural marketing who don’t know Gene Hemphill, Industry Affairs, New Holland. You probably know that we honored him at the media reception at Commodity Classic. This week’s program expands on that theme. Gene is a friend as well as a client and beloved by all of us in the media who have worked with …
Media Room Sponsorships Vital
There were 145 media representatives covering Commodity Classic. Here’s some of them at the Sec. of Ag Schafer press conference. We all have significant needs for things like internet access, phone lines, work spaces, convenient food/beverages, privacy, a meeting place, secure room for equipment and help finding our way around. That’s why it is so important and appreciated to have …
Media Room
I think I’m the last one in the media room now. In fact, it closes in 20 minutes and they’re already tearing it down around me. Here’s Ned Arthur, Truffle Media Networks, hard at work earlier. In case you’ve never seen these professionals in action Cindy shot a short video clip when things were very active. We had a record …
A New (Old) Host For AgriTalk?
I’m not sure if there’s a coup going on at AgriTalk or what. Mike Adams is on the outside looking in (left) while Mike Perrine’s got the microphone. I think he could do it but . . . Stay tuned as the AgriTalk saga continues on AgWired. AgWired coverage of the 2008 Commodity Classic is sponsored by: and 2008 Commodity …
Leah Highlights Commodity Classic
I think Leah Guffey, WFMB, Springfield, IL is becoming an AgWired regular. Today it was all about color coordination as Leah’s hair matched her shirt and even the media ribbon on her name badge here at the Commodity Classic. Her son calls it “peanut butter and jelly” hair. I think the highlights look marvelous don’t you. I had to make …
Commodity Classic Coverage
I know I’m a little behind with the program this week but what better venue to introduce a new image icon for the ZimmCast than Commodity Classic. We’ve got 4,300 people registered already and more walk-ins will show up I’m sure. There’s also 128 registered media here so far. Both of those are records according to media room manager Bob …