by mruberti | Jul 1, 2022 | Ag Media Summit, The ByLine, Travel, Uncategorized, What I Learned
No Judgement Here…. By Melanie Ruberti, ACN Client Communication Specialist For ACN veterans heading to the 2022 Ag Media Summit, packing for the three-day event is second nature to them. For newbies, like me, I already have dozens of clothing items, shoes,...
by mruberti | Jun 16, 2022 | Ag Media Summit, Awards, Events, Professional Development, The ByLine, Travel
Here’s a look at the 2022 AMS Sessions and Events that you won’t want to miss! Pre-AMS Tours around North Carolina. The AMS Famous Welcome Party! Keynote Speakers Journalist Scott Mason, a.k.a. The “Tar Heel Traveler,” and PBS North Carolina...
by mruberti | Jun 10, 2022 | Ag Media Summit, Awards, Professional Development, The ByLine, Uncategorized, What I Learned
By ACN Future Ag Communicators Chairwoman Megan Schilling The two Ag Media Summits I’ve attended so far in my career have been significant events for me. In my first year as an ag communicator, I had a lot to learn and knew it (still do, in fact). AMS was a golden...
by mruberti | May 6, 2022 | Ag Media Summit, Awards, Events, News, Past President's Thoughts, The ByLine
By ACN Past President Betsy Freese Last year I was thrilled to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Agricultural Communicators Network. What a surprise it was when Larry Dreiling called me with the news. I had recently announced my retirement from...
by mruberti | Nov 16, 2021 | Ag Media Summit, Design, News, PR/Marketing, The ByLine, Travel, Uncategorized
By Kenna Rathai, 2022 AMS Steering Committee Chair Do you have it in your calendar yet? The 2022 Ag Media Summit will be July 16-20, in Raleigh, North Carolina. Thanks to broadhead for designing the logo based on input from the AMS Steering Committee. And —...
by mruberti | Nov 11, 2021 | Ag Media Summit, Awards, Events, Photography, Professional Development, The ByLine, Writing
The stories behind two AAEA award winning photos By Allison Jenkins, AAEA Member As soon Ross and Lorena Blount opened the door to their modest bungalow-style brick home on Central Avenue in Allerton, Iowa, I knew this photo shoot was going to be special. The college...
