Describes a campaign by the National Christmas Tree Association to recapture market share lost to artificial trees during the past 10 years and attract new buyers of live trees. Included a national contest for school-aged children and a national cross-promotion program with a major motion picture ("The Polar Express") released during the holiday season.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 146 Document Number: C23033
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Presented at the 2005 Congress of the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists,Thun, Switzerland, August 31-September 4, 2005. 7 pages., Suggests that the agricultural sector desperately needs good and clear communication with the general public and other interest groups in Switzerland and in other countries. Describes needs and approaches for improved public relations.
Reports on a campaign, "The Attack of the Mutant Artificial Trees," sponsored by the National Christmas Tree Association to encourage consumers to buy real trees.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 191 Document Number: D02959
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International Public Relations Association. Article 112. 4 pages., Case report of an award winning public relations project by Komili Olive Oils. It involved development of an open-air olive oil museum at the Klazomenai archeological site.
