Listen To Michael, Mary and Margy

Chuck Zimmerman

ZimmCast58-Commodity Classic WeekIt’s Commodity Classic week here on AgWired. That means you must enter our contest to win a video iPod, which is being sponsored by New Holland and watch for event coverage that includes student bloggers Mary Irelan and Margy Fischer, sponsored by Monsanto. This week’s ZimmCast is a little different. No one on one interview. You can hear some of the music from Michael Peterson’s new CD, “Down on the Farm” and I interviewed both Mary and Margy to find out what they want to accomplish at Classic and what they think about blogging it.

Agribusiness, Audio, Commodity Classic, Podcasts, ZimmCast

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.

Agencies, Audio, Podcasts, ZimmCast

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.

Agencies, Audio, NAMA, Podcasts, ZimmCast

XM Satellite Radio With Willie Nelson

Chuck Zimmerman

ZimmCast52-Joe JobeThis is ZimmCast number 52. I know that means a year but in the early week’s I did a couple extra’s at an event. It took me a few weeks to get into the rythym. It’s close enough to a year though. My how time flies when you’re having fun.

Ag Groups, Audio, Podcasts, ZimmCast

A ZimmCast On Rural Internet Access

Chuck Zimmerman

ZimmCast51-Tim GanschowThe issue of rural internet access is a very important one in agricultural marketing and communications today. Last week I posted the full presentation made by Tim Ganschow, Agristar Global Networks, at the Gateway NAMA meeting. I’ve selected a couple of segments from Tim’s talk for you in this week’s ZimmCast. I hope you enjoy it.

Agribusiness, Audio, Internet, NAMA, Podcasts, ZimmCast

Perfecting The Soybean

Chuck Zimmerman

ZimmCast50- Kent GronlieThis week’s ZimmCast is my last interview from the fall NAFB convention. It’s with Kent Gronlie, soybean farmer and member of the United Soybean Board and Qualisoy. In my interview Kent talks about the work that Qualisoy has been doing and what he sees for the future for soybeans.

Ag Groups, Audio, Podcasts, ZimmCast

A Pre-NCBA Convention Discussion

Chuck Zimmerman

ZimmCast49- Mike JohnIt’s a new year on AgWired and our first ZimmCast of the year is with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association president-elect, Mike John. Mike talks about the issues that will be discussed at the upcoming Cattle Industry Convention & Trade Show in Denver. He encourages cattlemen to become members and get involved in the process.

Ag Groups, Audio, Beef, Podcasts, ZimmCast

Canadian Farmer Web Auction Business

Chuck Zimmerman

ZimmCast478- Dwayne LeslieHere’s a great ZimmCast to end the year with on AgWired. I’ve brought Global Auction Guide.com to your attention before and finally got to interview president Dwayne Leslie. Dwayne is a farmer who got into the internet business to provide his fellow farmers with information and products he needed and knew they would want as well.

Agribusiness, Audio, Internet, Podcasts, ZimmCast