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The Agriculture Industry’s Challenge: Marketing Meat to Millennials

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Starting Early Although millennials remain something of a challenge for the meat industry, it is not a new challenge; agricultural marketers have been working on it since members of generation Y were in grade school. “There are over 80 million folks that are considered millennials.

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Tuesday Buzz: Say No to Wine and Cheese, Nonprofits

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Why donor events need to get beyond being just fancy-schmancy affairs. Speaking to Alexis Lux of the YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City, Ragland highlights what’s needed to create meaningful experiences for donors. Also: A generational expert talks up her latest book. Other good reads.

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Friday Buzz: The City With the Best Wireless (Hint: It’s Windy)

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Chicago tops the list of large cities with the best wireless access, beating out several other event hubs. Rockford, the smallest city on the list, topped the charts on the speed front; Oklahoma City had the most reliable connections. Also: why your association should prioritize community managers in the hiring process.