Part 3 of Let’s Talk Gear: Miranda Reiman, Angus Media You have all your gear packed up and ready to go. But are YOU personally prepared? Recently, I (Kelsey) went on a video shoot, and the fields were soft. Mud was all over my shoes…guess who forgot to bring her Muck Boots? I was … Read More
Past President’s Thoughts
When is the Interview Really Over?
Part 10 in the ACN Article Series “Interview Insights” By Past President Elaine Shein In the movie “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince,” there is a scene when Albus Dumbledore is trying to convince professor Horace Slughorn to return to Hogwarts in a teaching position. When it seems the stubborn Slughorn won’t do it, Dumbledore … Read More
“A Privilege to Lead”
By ACN President Bill Spiegel Since we met in Raleigh for a wonderful Ag Media Summit in July, I’ve had this nagging feeling that I’m forgetting to do something. This week it hit me: write a column for the ByLine as the new President of the Ag Communicators Network. The first column is the easiest: … Read More
An Honor to Serve
By ACN 2021 Past President Mindy Ward “You’re welcome. And thank you.” In the Disney movie Moana, that is the last line Maui or Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson sings in “You’re welcome.” It is my grandson’s current favorite movie and song, so I watch it on repeat. The lyrics focus on the successes of Maui … Read More
The Future of Print, Part 4
“Above the Fold” Podcast Series By Host Holly Spangler with Special Guest ACN 2012 Past President Greg Horstmeier The folks who populate farm magazines – writing and photographing stories, and putting it all together – have a deep love for the paper in their hands. But it takes more than love in 2022, as paper … Read More
Is Your Question Too Simple – Yes or No?
Is Your Question Too Simple — Yes or No? Pt. 9 in the “Interview Insights” Article Series, by ACN Past President Elaine Shein One of the simplest of questions we ask sources can either serve as a valuable tool or a source of frustration, depending on how we wield it during an interview. Welcome to … Read More