It’s Membership Renewal Season!
By VJ Mayor, CAE, Assistant Executive Director, and Samantha Kilgore, Executive Director
Membership renewal season is right around the corner. Starting November 1st, renew your ACN Membership at the Early Bird Rate and save $25 from your regular member dues! Use the promo code EARLYBIRD23 before December 31st to receive the special pricing.
Why renew? Here are just a few of the value-added programs that come with your membership:
Discounts to Stock Photos
Real Ag Stock is a resource for realistic agricultural stock photos and videos from nearly 100 photographers from across the continent. As an ACN member, you’ll receive $95 off of your purchase of $95 or more – the cost of one image. This offer is valid for new and returning members and is an exclusive benefit for ACN members! You’ll receive the code when you renew!
Save Nearly $200 on Registration to the Ag Media Summit
With your ACN membership, you’ll get access to more education for less $$. ACN members get access to HUGE discounts to the Ag Media Summit, the premier event for ag media and communications professionals in the US. This joint meeting between ACN, Livestock Publications Council, and the Agri-Media Council contains over 40 hours of education across all communications topics. The 2024 event is slated for Kansas City, August 4-7. ACN also hosts regional meetings, workshops and webinars for our members to grow their professional skills and cultivate contacts from around the country. Member registration is always discounted!
Participate, Grow, and Win in ACN Member Only Communications Awards Contest
We recognize our members for a job well done. Our well-known annual awards program is an opportunity to showcase your best work through design, photography, writing, marketing and communications, and digital and social media contests. We publish and celebrate annual winners on the website, in our newsletter, on social media, and with other industry press. You’ll be able to compete against the best in the industry, and every entry receives feedback and critique so you can improve your craft.
Free Access to ACN Webinar Library with 40+ Engaging Sessions
We make every opportunity a learning opportunity. Members grow personally and professionally by engaging in workshops and webinars on writing, social media, ethics and more! Participants in our awards contests receive constructive criticism from their peers. ACN also partners with the ACN Professional Improvement Foundation and the International Federation of Ag Journalists to provide international learning experiences.
Receive and Participate in the Exclusive Byline Each Month
Our official association newsletter, The ByLine, is written by members and features the latest news and trends in our constantly evolving industry. You’ll can learn the latest happenings, share ideas and professional insight, and keep up with colleagues in our monthly newsletter. There’s no better place to learn about the most recent professional concerns or innovations than through ACN. Members are also encouraged to submit their news and accomplishments!
Connect with Your People
We’ve heard it many times – ACN is where I found my people. Through our events, webinars, and networking opportunities, you’ll connect with leaders and advance your career with like-minded friends. Need to hear more? Click here!
Visit the ACN Membership page to learn more and renew your membership.