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Communications Funding and Partnership Opportunities for QSSBs in USB’s FY13 August 28, 2012. Communications & The New USB Structure. Communications Committee goes away Unallocated and unspent funds back to the board
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Communications Funding and Partnership Opportunities for QSSBs in USB’s FY13 August 28, 2012
Communications & The New USB Structure Communications Committee goes away • Unallocated and unspent funds back to the board • Feb. 2011, Committee discusses large carryover, makes decision to solicit ideas and invest Communications now a USB target area • Spread throughout Action Teams • QSSB communications partnerships still vital
USB Communications Budget, 2008-2013Total Budget & QSSB Support Budget
Clean Cities Biodiesel/Bioheat Communications Reimbursement Program
Commodity Prices Mobile Marketing • CommonGround Video Production • QSSB Office Visits • USB Sponsorship of ASA’s REAP Tour
Beyond the Bean • Beyond the Bean Special Issue
QSSB Newsletter Creation and Distribution
QSSB Land Grant University Technology and Information Transfer
Partnership Programs • Media Co-op • Reimbursement Program • CommonGround State Support • Land Grant University Technology and Information Transfer • Tradeshow Partnership Program
Funding Options • $12,000 to $13,000 per program • Based on current # of participants • What happens if more QSSBs apply? • About $25,000 each for two programs only - Encouraged to apply for all, and prioritize 3. Complete competitive process
Application Process • Get started now! • Application tips
Next Steps • Send survey monkey link • State Weekly Email calendar updated with application dates
Beyond the Elevator Campaign • Funded • Print • Radio • Web • TV (national) • Did not Get funded • Advertorials in QSSB Publications • Direct Mail • Out of Home • TV (local)
USB Database Management System • USB Co-Sponsorship of Soy Stats
CommonGround Publicity and Media/Influencer Relations • Freedom to Operate Farmer & Influencer Education
Sustainability Issues Management • Transportation Infrastructure Issues Management
Influencer Tradeshows • USB Info Bureau
QSSB Roundtables and Resources • Checkoff Communicators Forum
Director and Staff Training Opportunities • Quarterly Director and State Mailings
Thank you for your partnership! Join the September 6 Webinar: USB’s New Digital Strategy: How QSSBs can fit in Karen Pfautsch pfautschk@osborn-barr.com Lisa Scramlin scramlinl@osborn-barr.com