(LAGRANGE, GA, April 8, 2021) AAEA—The Agricultural Communicators Network is excited to announce that it has selected students from the University of Illinois and Oklahoma State University for its 2021 summer internship program. Sarah Meghrian, a student at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, has been chosen for the editorial communications intern with the Illinois … Read More
PR/Marketing
Six Tips For Effectively Promoting an Event
By Jennifer Fawkes, AAEA Member Events and promotions have changed over the last year, but the way we prepare hasn’t! No matter the size of your event, we’re all looking to engage an audience and become an important item on their calendar. Outline Your Plan – Set your media list for paid, earned, social, email … Read More
The 2021 ISA Soybean Summit Finds “Virtual” Success
The organization focused on delivering high-quality, audience experiences, despite online limitations By Betsy Osman, AAEA Member The Illinois Soybean Association’s annual Soybean Summit event has built a reputation for providing rich professional development opportunities, leading expert engagement, agribusiness networking, and a much-anticipated retreat for farmers eager to reunite with longtime colleagues from across the state … Read More
March Podcast: Will We See Each Other This Year?
March 19, 2021 By Katie Navarra, AAEA Podcast Host It’s been a year since most of us have had a chance to gather for a group event. Uncertainty still remains if, and how, in-person meetings will take place. In this episode of the Ag Communicators Network Podcast, expert Event Planner Tina Bowling shares how her … Read More
Listen and Learn
Seven networking tips you’ll want to know about working in the ag communications industry By Ann Hess, AAEA Member, SDSU Extension Office When I graduated from South Dakota State University 17 years ago, I don’t think I ever imagined I would find myself employed here, let alone working out of Berg Agricultural Hall. A small-town … Read More
Meet Jessie Bland!
Jessie recently became the new co-chairperson of AAEA’s Membership Committee What is your name, where are you employed, how long have you worked there and what it your title? What type of projects do you handle? My name is Jessie Bland. I have been with the Georgia Peanut Commission for eight years. I currently serve … Read More