by Mary Kendall Dixon | May 5, 2017 | Ag Media Summit, The ByLine, Writing
By Steve Werblow, AAEA Freelancer We’ve all been there—staring at the screen with a whole lot of story to tell and a little space to tell it in. Frustrated by that challenge one bleak day, I had a thought that rocked me like a hurricane. Taylor Swift could tell...
by Mary Kendall Dixon | Apr 21, 2017 | Freelance, Photography, The ByLine, Writing
By Dee George, AAEA Freelancer As a longtime freelancer I was recently reminded of the challenge of convincing new editors to accept my story ideas. I have steady worked with trade and agriculture publications, but occasionally pursue new markets. It’s good to...
by Mary Kendall Dixon | Apr 21, 2017 | Ag Media Summit, The ByLine, Writing
By Barb Baylor Anderson, Anderson & Associates Professional improvement and networking are great reasons to attend AMS. Being able to get a story while you are there is icing on the cake! That’s why the AMS Program Committee likes to put together...
by Mary Kendall Dixon | Apr 21, 2017 | Ag Media Summit, Member Resources, Photography, Professional Development, The ByLine, Writing
By Ryan Ebert, W.D. Hoards and Sons For the past ten years I’ve served as a visual storyteller for agricultural operations around the world. Growing up on a small hog and poultry farm in southern Wisconsin I never thought I would have a career that allowed me...
by Mary Kendall Dixon | Apr 14, 2017 | Ag Media Summit, The ByLine, Writing
By Holly Spangler, AAEA Communications Chair As I write this, the 2017 Ag Media Summit is a hair over three months away. But the AMS Programming Committee has been tirelessly meeting, calling, brainstorming and rounding out professional development sessions...
by Mary Kendall Dixon | Apr 14, 2017 | Ag Media Summit, Design, Member Resources, Photography, The ByLine, Writing
By Cynthia Clanton, Colle & McVoy/ Exponent PR You only have one chance every year to enter your winning work in the AAEA Communication Awards program, but it’s easy to come up with at least 12 reasons to enter. Consider the following: 12. It’s digital! No...