Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 202 Document Number: D12141
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Online via AgriMarketing Weekly. 1 page., A March 1 occasion marking the retirement and legacy of Lyle E. Orwig, co-founder and chairman of Charleston-Orwig communications agency, recently rebranded as C.O.nxt.
Online from publisher. 2 pages., Announces a new series of stickers placed on individual bananas. These stickers feature a combination of vitamins and nutrients found in Chiquita bananas.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 202 Document Number: D12107
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Online from Precision Reach, Eden Prairie, Minnesota. 4 pages., An agriculture-focused communications firm reports seeing "a significant increase in CTV farmer audiences as well as CTV advertising campaigns." Authors list 10 reasons why agri-marketers should consider CTV in their marketing mix.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 202 Document Number: D12151
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Online via AgriMarketing Weekly. 1 page., Data, analytics and technology company DTN acquires a global farm-level data source, Farm Market ID. Both share goals of helping agribusinesses support producers.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 202 Document Number: D12131
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News release from the Pear Bureau Northwest introduces the first winner in a nationwide "Aisle of Red Pears" display challenge. This article features displays at the Fresh Thyme store in Iowa. 3 pages., "We have seen some amazing displays that are resulting in double digit sales increases."
Online from publisher. 3 pages., The chief merchandising office of a New-York-City-based online grocer, FreshDirect, describes methods used for successful online food shopping experiences for prospects and continuing customers. He observes that more than 30 percent of the grocer's customers shop exclusively from their "re-shop" baskets. However, he explains ways used to give customers reasons to branch out from their normal baskets.
Online from publication. 3 pages., Ideas for staffing and promoting sales of fruits and vegetables in the produce departments of retail food stores during the Easter season, which features nearly as heavy volume as Thanksgiving.
Online from publication. 2 pages., Report on retail grocers using retail display sleeves to capture the attention of shoppers seeking a suitable side dish for their prepared, at-home meals. Cited as specially effective for secondary display at the meat counter or in the seafood department. "MountainKing's display sleeves present images of various meal possibilities with the company's different potato varieties."
Online from publication. 4 pages., Suggestions from a New York City-based exotic fruit influencer and leadership developer Angela Scarfia in leading an online workshop about marketing produce brands and companies on social media.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 202 Document Number: D12076
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Online from publisher. 4 pages., Summarizes benefits of objectively-sourced data from sources like the USDA, public and private data firms, geospatial insights and analysis, and more. Cites weaknesses of farmer surveys, promotions, registration forms and other similar sources.
