Broadhead+Co Is The “Un-big” Agency

Chuck Zimmerman

ZimmCast56-Janet KellerHere’s a special ZimmCast for you from Broadhead+Co. After a meeting with Dean Broadhead and his staff I interviewed him about his agency and why he’s positioning it as “focused on the business and life of rural America.” The agency is almost 5 years old now. Dean also talks about strategies he believes work to reach rural America and the agricultural audience. He still believes advertising is important and is very open to new media options.

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ZimmCast With World Dairy Diary Sponsor

Chuck Zimmerman

ZimmCast56-Janet KellerOne of the sponsors for our World Dairy Diary site is Accelerated Genetics. Janet Keller is the VP for Public Relations, Communications and Advertising. She talks about the company and some of the new projects they’re involved in.

Agribusiness, Audio, Dairy, Podcasts, ZimmCast

The Fall of Advertising & The Rise of PR

Chuck Zimmerman

ZimmCast55-Laura RiesAt the upcoming NAMA convention in Kansas City, Laura Ries will be conducting a general session called “The Fall of Advertising & The Rise of PR.” That’s very important subject material to me and I’m sure you too. Laura works with her Dad, Al Ries at their Atlanta-based marketing strategy firm.

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BASF Podcasting, Almost

Chuck Zimmerman

BASF I’ve been waiting a while to write about this since I was told I’d be receiving one but so far, nada. It, being an iPod Nano from BASF (their agency, Quarry Integrated Communications). When I first heard that BASF would be podcasting I got excited. Then I realized it was only for the press, not their customers. Hmmm.

Agencies, Agribusiness, Podcasts

Are You On The Cluetrain?

Chuck Zimmerman

It’s the end of a long two weeks of on the road agriblogging. Thanks for hanging around for all the fun from the Cattle Industry Convention and the National Biodiesel Conference. Whether you like my coverage of these events or not I think you have to admire the fact that the Cattlemen’s Beef Board and the National Biodiesel Board have moved way ahead of the pack when it comes to openly and personally communicating with the public and the people who are paying the bills. They just plain “get it.” I’m not even sure if they’re aware of the Cluetrain or not but they’re on it.

Podcasts

Blogging With Emily Richards

Chuck Zimmerman

Emily RichardsIt’s “meet the stars” week here in San Diego. I wasn’t real familiar with Emily Richards until today. But I’m a fan. Tonight we get to see a live show. Emily is a singer/songwriter that vocally supports biodiesel. If you want to see what she looks like on a motorcycle you’ll have to visit the Biodiesel Conference Blog.

Audio, Biodiesel, Podcasts, Video

EPA Administrator Promotes Biodiesel

Chuck Zimmerman

Stephen Johnson Press ConferenceI don’t think I’ve ever posted as much multi-media content as I have from this National Biodiesel Conference. I know it’s making my posting light here on AgWired but that will change after I’m back Friday. I thought you might enjoy some of it here though.

Audio, Biodiesel, Podcasts, Video