By Holly Spangler, AAEA 2014 Past President If there’s one thing I’ve learned from 20-plus years of attending the Ag Media Summit, it’s that I’ll come home inspired and with a few new skills. Every year, I sit through workshops and learn new ways to think about my writing and how I can better that … Read More
Month: June 2021
Finding Your Way as a Freelancer: Simple Steps That Can Lead to Success
By Harlen Persinger, AAEA Member and 2016 Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Editors Note: Harlen Persinger selected each photo within this article because they have never been published before now. All of these scenes exhibit certain guidelines: such as leading lines, rule of thirds, tight cropping, contrasting light in late afternoon and early evening, vertical vs … Read More
Nailing a Job Interview in a Virtual World
By Claire Weinzierl, AAEA Member After enduring through the COVID-19 pandemic for over a year now, it’s safe to assume that most people have had to adjust and accommodate now-virtual events that have traditionally been face-to-face. One of those in person traditions are job interviews. But with the risks associated with the pandemic, even interviews … Read More
Save the Dates!
We can’t wait to see AAEA members face-to-face at the 2021 Ag Media Summit! If you’ll be at the conference, there are some important AAEA Members-Only meetings you’ll want to attend. Plus, the much-anticipated Awards Ceremony and Banquet! All the times and synopsis of each event are listed below. Tuesday, August 3 AAEA/The Ag Communicators … Read More
Words of Wisdom for New Ag Comm College Graduates
By: Joy Carter Crosby, AAEA-ACN Awards Committee Chairwoman, Association Communications SIG Co-Chairperson College graduation is upon you! You may be excited about graduation, nervous about your next job interview or unsure about moving to a new city and starting work with the organization or company you have dreamed about your entire life. Even though you … Read More
Stay in the Know with Social Media Trends
By: Kenna Rathai, AAEA 100 Committee Co-Chairperson Soooo much changes every month, every minute it seems, in the social media landscape. Below are a few trends — some important to know, some are just plain fun — that caught my eye. So go ahead, impress your kids and coworkers! New emojis roll out with IOS … Read More