Jan. 6, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE
RELEASE
For more
information, contact:
Jena
Thompson, American Angus Association assistant director of public relations, at
816-383-5100 or jthompson@angus.org;
or
Laura
Nelson, Certified Angus Beef LLC industry information specialist, at 330-345-2333 or lnelson@certifiedangusbeef.com
Cattle Enthusiasts
‘Tweet Up’ in Nashville
Angus
organizations to host a gathering for “tweeps” and
others Feb. 1.
Step aside,
computers. An in-person “tweet up” is planned for all those attending the 2012
Cattle Industry Annual Convention, held Feb. 1-4 in Nashville, Tenn.
The American
Angus Association®, Certified Angus Beef LLC (CAB) and Angus
Productions, Inc. (API) will host the event for their Twitter followers and
others who would like to learn more about online communications.
“The social media
world allows us to connect with others in seconds, but very rarely do we get to
visit with them in person,” says Jena Thompson, Association assistant director
of public relations. “This is a perfect opportunity to get to know your virtual
friends.”
Attendees will
have a chance to meet and share more than Twitter’s 140 characters, while in a
social setting at the trade show. The gathering is scheduled for 6 p.m. on
Wednesday, Feb. 1 at the Angus booths, 1062, during the NCBA Trade Show Welcome
Reception.
“The ‘tweet up’
is also a great event for those who do not have Twitter accounts,” says Laura
Nelson, Certified Angus Beef LLC industry information specialist. “If
you’re interested in learning the ropes, stop by and we can help get you
started.”
For more details
or questions, follow the Association, CAB and API using the following Twitter
handles, respectively: @AngusAssoc, @BlackInkBasics and @ABBeditor.
“Tweeps” following coverage of the 2012 Cattle Industry
Annual Convention and Trade Show can use the hashtag:
#NCBA12
Click here
for more information about the 2012 Cattle Industry Annual Convention and NCBA
Trade Show.
The American Angus Association is the nation’s largest beef
organization, serving nearly 30,000 members across the United States and
Canada. It provides programs and services to farmers, ranchers and others who
rely on the power of Angus to produce quality genetics for the beef industry
and quality beef for consumers.
For more information about Angus cattle and the American
Angus Association’s programs and services, visit www.angus.org.
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