(01/15/2020) Moderator: Lance Cherry, New Mexico Department of Fish and Game Summary by Julie Ellsworth Byelich, Michigan DNR A central theme of the 2019 ACI Conference was building relationships: with consumers, conservation partners, government partners, the media and each other. Continue reading →
(01/15/2020) Summary by Paul Benjunas, Connecticut Dept. of Energy and Environmental Protection, Wildlife Division For years, state fish and wildlife agencies have told their stories, largely in part, through their agency magazines. Readers are continually captivated by the incredible stories … Continue reading →
(11/15/19) Presentation by Doc Kokol, Kokol and Associates; Summary by Matthew Cameron, Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency As the 2019 ACI conference waned into its final afternoon, attendees were rewarded with a session sure to benefit even the most seasoned spokesperson. Continue reading →
(11/15/19) Presentation by Kevin Orthman, Professional Outdoor Media Association Summary and photo by Adam Baylor, Oregon Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Kevin Orthman, CEO of the Professional Outdoor Media Association provided key insights into the hunting and fishing industry during … Continue reading →
(09/16/19) By Elysabeth Kierl, Little Blue Natural Resources District, Davenport, Neb. This Nebraska country girl embarked on a momentous adventure to attend the Association of Conservation Information conference for my first time in historic Savannah. Continue reading →
(07/17/19) By Jenifer Wisniewski, Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency The Conference by the Numbers 138 attendees | 33 states represented | 546 award entries | 104 awards given (several ties) Still have Georgia on your mind? Did you bring back any … Continue reading →
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(05/15/19) By Jenifer Wisniewski, Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency 10. Great location! Savannah, is an awesome city, whether you like art, history, culture, food, night life, haunted stuff or water. You can even tack on a day before or after to … Continue reading →
(05/15/19) By Scott Ball, TBW Editor Now that you have so many good reasons to come to the ACI Conference, here are a few things to keep in mind. Continue reading →
(03/15/19) By Scott Ball, TBW Editor Ask anyone who’s attended an ACI Conference and they’ll tell you – it’s not something you want to miss. This year’s conference is no exception. Continue reading →
(03/15/19) By Aubrey Pawlikowski, Georgia Department of Natural Resources My supervisor mentioned “ACI” during my Day 1: Welcome to Georgia DNR Public Affairs meeting. I then went back to my office and frantically searched “What is ACI?” Continue reading →
(03/15/19) Facilitated by Karen Hudson, Missouri Department of Conservation Led by K.C. Dahl, Account Executive and Amy Winder, Director of Strategic Marketing, Learfield News Summary and photos by Karen Grimes, Iowa Department of Natural Resources Repurposing content keeps great stories … Continue reading →
(01/15/19) By Jenifer Wisniewski, Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency There are 2 things on my mind that I hope are on yours too. It is ACI awards season, and the ACI Conference will be here before you know it! Continue reading →
(01/15/19) By Steve “Wildman” Wilson, Honorary Lifetime Member …and what a birthday party it was! Missouri Department of Conservation sure knows how to throw a party and put on a conference. Continue reading →
(01/15/19) Facilitated by Chris Cloyd, Digital Communications Manager, Missouri Department of Conservation Summary Notes by Kaitlyn Paey, NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife It is important to know your audience when creating and maintaining your agency website, because it is … Continue reading →
(11/15/18) Presentation by Sarah Kendrick, Missouri Dept. of Conservation Summary by Scott Ball, TBW Editor If you were at the ACI Conference, you know the challenge Sarah Kendrick faced in following an extremely powerful keynote address. Armed with a strong … Continue reading →
(11/15/18) Facilitated by Kipp Woods and Kevin Muenks, Missouri Dept. of Conservation Summary by Dan Dennison, Hawai‘i Dept. of Land and Natural Resources Like most new technologies, the first few years of application are typically fraught with lots of trial … Continue reading →
(11/15/18) Facilitated by Angie Morfeld and Stephanie Thurber, Missouri Dept. of Conservation Summary by Nicola Whitley, New Hampshire Fish and Game Dept. Not only was I lucky enough to be able to attend my first ACI conference and see the … Continue reading →
(07/16/18) By Scott Ball, ACI Communications & Membership Chair The 2018 ACI Conference is almost here. Are you excited? You have good reason to be. Continue reading →
(05/15/18) By Kim Nix, Alabama Dept. of Conservation & Natural Resources Greetings! I want to extend a special welcome to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, who recently rejoined ACI after an absence of several years. Continue reading →
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