I DO “Heart” EIMA What the International Equipment Show has to Offer U.S. Journalists and Readers. By: Martha Mintz, Corral Creek Communications and ACN Member The Italian Trade Agency has toasted their fair share of Ag editors with their signature offering of champagne at the Ag Media Summit. Having recently been an ITA-sponsored delegate and … Read More
Professional Development
Let’s Talk Gear, Part 4: Stacy Mayo-Martinez, Martinez Media & Marketing Group
Part 4 of Let’s Talk Gear: Stacy Mayo-Martinez, Martinez Media & Marketing Group It’s no secret podcasts have soared in popularity. According to BuzzSprout, over one-third (104 million) of Americans listen to podcasts regularly. We have seen the research that farmers and ranchers are listening too. Spotify claims to have 4.7 million podcasts on its … Read More
Social Media Algorithms and How to Conquer Them
Social Media Algorithms and How to Conquer Them By Ashlyn Rochester, Communications Specialist The key to have successful social media content is understanding the platforms you’re posting on. When you understand how the social media algorithms work, you can overcome them with lasting, successful content. Social media algorithms exist to sort through the large volume … Read More
Five Reasons Why You Should Renew ASAP
Five Reasons Why You Should Renew ASAP It’s renewal season for ACN! We’ve got 5 reasons why the Ag Communicators Network is the association for you in 2023. 1. Stay up to date on News and Trends in the Ag media industry Our official association newsletter, The ByLine in Brief, features the latest news and … Read More
3 Tools to Improve Your Writing from ACN Members
3 Writing Tools to Improve Your Writing from ACN Members By Bill Spiegel, ACN President, with content provided through attendees at the ACN regional workshop. When I was hired as a field editor at Kansas Farmer in 1995, editor, Hank Ernst, used to regale me with stories of the glory days. Occasionally, he recalled, several … Read More
10 Take-Home Writing Tips from ACN Members
Ten Take-Home Writing Tips from ACN Members By Bill Spiegel, ACN President, with content provided through attendees at the ACN regional workshop. There’s no better way to learn productivity strategies than by listening to your peers. At the ACN Fall Regional Workshop in Springfield, Illinois October 19, your fellow ACN members were on point with … Read More