1. Presentation for NCGA- Sustainability Initiatives August 4, 2011

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5. TVG – Core Competencies Branding & Creative Services Public Relations & Corporate Reputation ResearchPublic AffairsSustainability Print Design Web Design Marketing/ Campaigns Collateral Development Marketing Social Media Word-of-Mouth Marketing Video Interactive/ Web Development Media Planning Advertising Risk Communications Crisis Communications Public Relations Strategic Counsel Media Training Media Tracking Clips Analysis Employee Communications Litigation Communication Qualitative/ Quantitative Study Design Consultation Survey/Question Guide Design Study Recruitment Reporting & Data Analysis Focus Groups In-depth Interviews PULSE Social Media Platform iPad Field Research Phone & Online Surveys Strategic Counsel Stakeholder Relations Community Engagement Legislator outreach Counsel Sustainability Research Sustainability Message Development

6. Clients

7. Proposal: Water Section of Website In Water section, separate Quality and Use distinct sections Clearer and more interactive for a wider audience Be “go to” source All areas: updated copy, research best links and studies, add interactive elements Est. 10-15 new pages; revisions to current

8. Proposal: Water Section of Website Add links and studies such as: – EPA Gulf Hypoxia Task Force – Mississippi River Basin initiative and how to apply for funding – Studies on nutrient retention (eg Nature Conservancy) – State Ag schools and depts. (eg. U of Neb Water Utilization Center – USGS aquifer depletion maps – FAO fact sheet: More Crop per Drop – Fact sheets on various forms of irrigation

9. Examples of Work: Soy Information Clearinghouse - Before

10. Soy Information Clearinghouse - After

11. Examples of Work - Websites St. Louis County Economic Council: www.slcecfundingyourfuture.com – created branding, unique plan finder, videos, blog, social media support and more. www.slcecfundingyourfuture.com Esse: http://essehealth.comhttp://essehealth.com Ulrich: http://www.ulrichmedicalusa.comhttp://www.ulrichmedicalusa.com MSD I&I: http://msdiipilot.comhttp://msdiipilot.com

12. Tillage Videos One video – approx. 12 minutes long with six types of tillage Script commentary, narrate voiceover, film and manage post-production. Created with modular approach. Video can be viewed in its entirety (12 minutes) or can choose to view only specific segments Gives added advantage of gaining viewers with 2- minute tillage video examples on YouTube

13. Video Example http://www.usbthinkingahead.com/videos

14. Video Example

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