FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
“Giants” in the American Seed Industry Discuss Important Issues in Video Series on SeedWorld.com
September 29, 2011—Grand Forks, ND—Seed World magazine has posted new video interviews taken at the International Seed Federation World Seed Congress, the American Seed Trade Association annual convention and the National Association of Plant Breeders annual meeting, as part of its Giant Views of the Industry video series. Housed on SeedWorld.com, the streaming video series offers four to five engaging video clips featuring industry leaders discussing issues of the American seed industry.
Topics discussed by top industry executives from the American Seed Trade Association, Pioneer Hi-Bred, Applewood Seed, HM Clause, Monsanto Company, Syngenta and more include plant breeding, intellectual property, regulatory updates, seed trade issues, trends in the flower and vegetable industry and much more. Given today’s highly evolving business landscape, these interviews provide valuable insight and information to everyone involved in the U.S. seed trade.
“These informative clips tell a real story for anyone involved in the seed industry and even the general public,” says Rita Mumm, president of NAPB. “The Giant Views clips are doing wonders to help our organization get the word out about the importance of plant breeding and current needs to ensure this vital capacity is maintained and flourishes.”
“This is a one-stop shop for people to explore what other industry leaders are saying about the challenges and opportunities in the seed sector,” says Julie McNabb, editor of Seed World. “The clips allow people to learn from what others are doing and also spread valuable messages to the public.”
The Giant Views series takes ease of use to a new level by dividing each clip into one- to two-minute segments which are titled for easy selection of a segment of interest. In addition, the From the Floor series, an extension of Giant Views, includes video clips shot “from the floor” at key industry events across the United States and globally which focus on new products, equipment and resources industry suppliers are offering seed companies.
Seed World, published by Issues Ink, is a go-to resource for industry professionals who require in-depth insight and analysis on the $7 billion American seed industry. With critical information built from knowledge and experience going back to 1915, Seed World delivers hard-hitting editorial to seed companies, brokers, distributors, plant breeders, retailers, academic institutions and government.
To view the videos on the website or to request an interview with the Seed World team, please visit SeedWorld.com.
Contact:
Paige Collette
communications manager
Seed World Magazine
P. 877-710-3222
F. 204-475-5247
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Julie McNabb
editor
Seed World Magazine
P. 877-710-3222
F. 204-475-5247
HYPERLINK "http://www.issuesink.com" www.issuesink.com
Issues Ink makes two dynamic additions to business development team
September 30, 2011—Communications company and agricultural publisher Issues Ink has expanded its business development department to include two results-driven business development representatives, Jeff Hamilton and Hiten Shah. With combined experience of more than 30 years, Hamilton and Shah not only bring extensive knowledge to the Issues Ink team, but also thrive on the success of their clients.
These additions ensure Issues Ink will continue to provide the highest standard of service and the highest return on investment to the company’s expanding stable of agriculture clients. These critical-thinking, highly involved and productive individuals, who have occupied diverse sales and marketing roles over their business careers, are thrilled to join a company that continues to grow and provide value, succinct opportunities and profitability for its customers.
A successful entrepreneur, Hamilton has extensive knowledge and experience in the Canadian and U.S. marketplaces with more than 25 years of experience partnering and engaging with Fortune 500 companies. A strong consultative marketing professional, Hamilton has vast experience in developing value-added macro solutions for companies on both sides of the border that consistently deliver long-term profit and positive growth, as well as ROI expansion and increased marketing positioning and penetration. As a macro thinker, strategist and team player, Hamilton works diligently for his clients, providing key tailor-made programs and solutions that deliver positive bottom line results.
Shah, Issues Ink’s results-driven account manager, comes armed with a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics and the ability to exceed clients’ expectations. Shah uses his several years of customer service and marketing sales experience to ensure his high-intensity customer base sells more to their target audiences through programs tailored to fit their needs. His eye for detail, combined with goal-oriented ambition, lends him the capability to find ways to increase his clients’ bottom lines.
“We are always on the lookout for fresh talent and innovative thinkers to join our team. 2011 has brought new opportunities for Issues Ink, with the high-performing and highly productive team we have now. Our group is committed to supporting our clients and engaging the industry at large,” says director of business development Craig Armstrong. “We’re very excited to bring Hiten and Jeff on board, and we have every confidence they will bring with them unique ideas and initiatives to continue to foster relationships with our already stellar customer base.”
Issues Ink is a Winnipeg-based publishing and consulting company with extensive experience in the agricultural sector. At Issues Ink, agriculture and agri-food is our strength, passion, and focus. With business experience across North America and around the world, Issues Ink has a strong publishing background and currently produces more than 20 top quality, agricultural publication issues a year.
To learn more about Issues Ink and its properties, please visit the website at IssuesInk.com.
Contact:
Paige Collette, communications manager
Issues Ink
P. 272-2599
F. 204-475-5247
Craig Armstrong, director of business development
Issues Ink
P. 204-272-2595
F. 204-475-5247
carmstrong@issuesink.com
Spud Smart appoints editorial board of industry stakeholders
August 18, 2011—Spud Smart magazine, published by Issues Ink, has appointed an editorial advisory board of Canadian potato industry stakeholders to enhance the publication’s content. This appointment ensures Spud Smart will continue to provide the most relevant, up-to-date information to growers.
Twelve highly involved and dedicated individuals, who occupy diverse roles and represent many sectors within the potato industry, have been appointed to the board from across Canada. “We are thrilled to have such an insightful and diverse group of industry professionals participate on our editorial advisory board,” says Kari Belanger, editor of Spud Smart.
“Our board members represent all sectors of the industry—researchers, breeders, growers, crop protection managers and heads of grower associations. Each member of this board understands the industry’s challenges and has its best interests at heart. We are very excited to bring this group’s views to the table.”
Focused on Canadian growers, Spud Smart offers the latest information on market news and strategies, research, crop management, technology, pest management, equipment, industry news and events, cross-country updates on production, regulatory and trade-related topics, among other issues affecting growers’ businesses.
Spud Smart is a resource for Canadian potato producers, and is dedicated to the promotion of innovation, sustainable success and grower profitability. Focused on the issues affecting the Canadian potato industry, Spud Smart reaches potato growers, processors, industry suppliers, and policy makers.
To learn more about Spud Smart or to request a sample copy of the magazine, please visit the website at SpudSmart.com.
Contact:
Paige Collette, communications manager
Spud Smart Magazine
P. 877-710-3222
F. 204-475-5247
Kari Belanger, editor
Spud Smart Magazine
P. 204-289-2778
F. 204-475-5247
kbelanger@issuesink.com
May 31, 2010 – Seed World magazine is pleased to announce the launch of a new web site that we’ve designed from the ground up to serve you better. With a fresh, modern look, the new design offers better organization of content and a much cleaner, easier navigation including:
• A searchable archive of our Giant Views of the Industry video series
• Easy access to our digital edition, distributed and archived on-line at www.SeedConnectOnline.com.
• Interactive on-line subscription forms for Seed World and Seed Week.
The homepage provides links to top feature articles, important business news from our weekly e-newsletter Seed Week, and video clips from our monthly Giant Views of the Industry interview.
“Our goal is to give our visitors and readers a positive user experience, educate them along the way, and help advertisers do business with us more easily. We’re confident the new web site re-design will help us achieve all of that,” explains Shawn Brook, Publisher of Seed World.
Seed World delivers hard-hitting editorial and industry analysis on America’s seed industry to over 6,000 readers. Published 6 times a year, Seed World reaches decision makers across the breadth of the seed sector in America, including seed companies, brokers, distributors, plant breeders, retailers, academic institutions, government and others involved in the seed trade.
For more information, contact:
Julie McNabb
Editor
(877) 710-3222
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