2011 is a Wrap

2011 is a Wrap

Predictions abound for 2012, and they make for interesting reading. Last spring I wrote an article, “What are the major trends in agri-marketing?” that appeared in Agri Marketing magazine and I predicted accurately that it would soon be out-of-date. That’s the problem with forecasting—you’re either flat out wrong, or someone reads your post a year [...]

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Ag Media Continues to Change

Two years ago, Paulsen began a series of video interviews with producers across the nation to see how their media habits are changing, given the digital evolution. Now, 20 months later, as we review these interviews, we see the wisdom of the producers we talked to still holds true. Producers shared with us that as much as they love the Internet, it will never replace the magazine or the newspaper. One producer said, “There is something to be said for a magazine. They are always in our shop office. It’s an easier format to read. You have to know what you want when you are on your computer.”

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Rural Lifestylers and Writing Reviews

Consumer reviews impact each step as rural lifestylers navigate through the purchase decision-making process. After a purchase, rural lifestylers remain aggressively engaged, publicly promoting or assailing the products they have bought. It is important to intercept post-purchase behavior and encourage online sharing to reinforce and enhance relationships and cultivate influencers into brand advocates.