Hundred Acre Media

04/11/2021

Crystal finished her second virtual workshop with Kansas Department of Agriculture tonight. Each session has focused on a different aspect of social media, email or content marketing.

We would love to work with your group, and offer a variety of presentations both in person and online.

29/10/2021

21/10/2021

When your client tells you they are having lunch with Randy Rogers and Wade Bowen you know you work with some really cool people.

Fun Fact: Kiss Me in the Dark makes Crystal's Top 5 all time favorite songs.

14/10/2021

Attention Livestock Producers! Crystal is looking forward to presenting to this group on October 20 and 27. We'll be covering social media, email and content strategies. Perfect timing for those late fall sales and bull sale season. Registration is required for this free agriculture.ks.gov/BusinessDevelopment.

LIVESTOCK MARKETING FOLKS: Next week we're kicking off a webinar series designed to provide more insight into marketing purebred livestock and genetics. The five-part webinar series will be held once a week on Wednesday evenings (Oct. 6-Nov. 3) from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. CST. During the series, livestock marketing professionals will share best practices as well as tips and tricks to improve marketing plans. Registration is required for this free event. Sessions will not be recorded, so be sure to save the dates and register now.

Find out more and register at: agriculture.ks.gov/BusinessDevelopment.

22/08/2021

We had the opportunity to work with Robyn of Stella Sutton Design earlier this year on a logo project. We love her design, which is a candidate for the 2022 NWSS banner. Click on the picture to vote.

Robyn Amthauer - Stella Sutton Design - LIKE to vote!

25/06/2021

We had a lot of fun working with Kelly Walton, Ohl Iowa Realty - Realtor on her new logo.

Several homes have been listed in Independence this week! Check out the newest listings on Ohl.iowarealty.com

Contact me today to set up your exclusive showing for any of these homes! 📲 641-512-2303

20/05/2021

04/05/2021

We had such a great turnout for our first session. Our next session is going to be stepping things up a level. You'll leave with a curated marketing calendar for June and a series of posts that you can share to Facebook and/or Instagram stories.

Social media is a powerful tool for small businesses, but if you don't know what to post or how to create a marketing calendar you can feel defeated. Crystal Blin, co-owner of Hundred Acre Media and project manager for Peoples Company has more than 15 years worth of experience in digital marketing and telling your story through social. She'll walk through how to create a monthly content calendar so you can or your team will have an easy-to-follow social media marketing plan.
Join us:
Creating Content for Social Media - Lunch & Learn
Wednesday - May 19th
12pm - 2pm, Heartland Acres Event Center
Lunch provided
Sign up at: https://bit.ly/3n5uNvl

12/04/2021

Crystal is looking forward to sharing her tactics for marketing on social media. There will be a follow up session in May about creating content calendars for your marketing. This is an in person session but let us know if there is interest for an online event.

Want to capture the attention of customers through social media but not sure where to begin? Crystal Blin, co-owner of Hundred Acre Media and project manager for Peoples Company has more than 15 years worth of experience in digital marketing and telling your story through social. She'll walk through the basics of what and when to post on social media and how to collaborate with other businesses and customers to expand your reach. We'll also go through the steps to create a simple ad that can be used to promote your business.

Join us on Wednesday, April 21st from 12p - 2p for this Lunch & Learn event at Heartland Acres Event Center. A boxed lunch will be provided.
Cost: $20 per person.

Click the link below to signup:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/basics-of-facebook-instagram-marketing-tickets-149579110145

05/01/2021

Do you feel frosty about self-promotion?

I think most of us do. When we talk about our farm and cattle it’s easy, it’s how they are performing. When we talk about this business it’s us and how we’re doing. It’s a mindset shift for sure and Crystal is better at it than I am.

Do you feel like you get stuck sharing about your business?

10/12/2020

The path isn't easy. If it was everyone would be doing it. Things take time and consistency. You'll learn lessons, you'll fall down, but there is always something good around the corner.

07/12/2020

All small businesses take fuel, especially on a Monday. Jon goes for Dr. Pepper, Crystal prefers tea. What are you downing this morning?

06/12/2020

Let us take a minute and introduce you to the team.

Jon: Having a marketing company has always been my idea. Doing cool stuff for other businesses is a dream come true. For 15 years I worked for our family business in different marketing and management capacities. Plus, I’ve been in the seedstock cattle business since I was 14.

Crystal: For over 10 years I worked in corporate marketing with an emphasis on brand building and social. For the past five years, I’ve also grown my own online boutique. Pickles are my favorite snack and I love lipstick.

Mr. Grey: I found my way here when I was an orphaned kitten. Even though Jon is allergic to cats we are now best buds. I’m also a cold-blooded killer and protector of the farm.

Izzy: I’m only 16 months old. I am a great ambassador, am obsessed with my ball, and leave hair everywhere.

Tell us about your team. Are you running the show solo or have a trusty sidekick?

20/11/2020

We are less than a week away from Thanksgiving and while we are so grateful for what we have things feel a little heavy. So let’s lighten the mode and let’s you your best one liners... well actually four words 😝

13/11/2020

You can hope and wish that your plans will come true or you can hop on a plane and show up right in front of them. Getting in a car and making the drive works too. Moral of the story we like to make it happen.

See ya later Texas. It’s been fun.

27/10/2020

Check out Crystal talking influence and social media with National Junior Swine Association (NJSA)!

27/10/2020

Today Crystal will be on the National Junior Swine Association (NJSA) sharing her thoughts on what it is like having an influence on social media and advocating for agriculture. If you have talked to her in person you'll know she often feels those in agriculture are missing the mark.

DON'T MISS THIS!

Tune in to the NJSA page on Tuesday, October 27 and Wednesday, October 28 at 4 p.m. Eastern Time for the two-part NJSA Pork Industry Career Round Table Facebook Live Chat titled Advocating for Agriculture! NJSA members will have the opportunity to learn about utilizing their social media presence to communicate about agriculture from Crystal Blin and Dr. Ruth Inman. Mark your calendars, because you do not want to miss this!

23/10/2020

As we've talked to clients they often tell us that they don't want to feel "braggy" as they talk about their business, or they don't want to put their face out there. Growth feels uncomfortable but it's our job at Hundred Acre Media to guide you down the right path. Let us make ditching your comfort zone feel more comfortable.

21/10/2020

Watcha ya listening to Wednesday... is that the thing? It is now.

Jon's favorite podcast is GaryVee, and he is deep into the audio version of Mathew McConaughey's new book. Crystal listens to the Snacks Daily podcast every morning.

Now your turn.

20/10/2020

Pictures tell the story. When is the last time you had pictures of your business or product taken?

18/10/2020

Did you know that marketing cows and statement earrings all comes down to the same basics? You have to have a good product to start, and then you have to tell your story. There are LOTS of places to buy really good cattle, and there are TONS of boutiques to buy cute earrings at. You are what sets the business apart. ⠀
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📍 Woodhill Farms

18/10/2020

You can absolutely do the marketing yourself. Everything you need to know is sitting out there on Google. But do you really want to wade through all that information to figure out what is the best path for your business? That is where we come in. DM us and let's set up a call. We'll focus on implementing the marketing and you focus on your strengthens.

18/10/2020

We've always been entrepreneurs. It might not have been the title we labeled ourselves with but it is in our DNA. After beginning multiple new businesses, and helping other corporate brands grow we've decided it is time to help YOU begin. We are ready to make marketing strategies fun, simple, and effective.