Apple and pear industry communications (AP12013)
What was it all about?
Strong industry communication ensures that apple and pear growers are kept up-to-date with the latest industry news, information and R&D updates. The ultimate goal of such programs is to support the industry as a whole to advance and grow.
This project, which ran from 2012 to 2015, saw a radical overhaul of communications processes to better inform the industry and represent the sector to the world.
It was responsible for launching a new industry website (www.apal.org.au), embracing social media including Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, and added 1800 searchable industry images on image-sharing site Flickr for publicity purposes.
The project was also responsible for redesigning Australian Fruitgrower magazine, with a renewed focus on grower profiles and a dedication to including more women to better reflect the make-up of the industry.
It was also responsible for consolidating a number of communication channels into the weekly Industry Juice e-newsletter. The apple and pear industry communications project also supported grower roadshows and Pome Fruit State Association meetings.
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Access editions of Australian Fruitgrower magazine online at www.apal.org.au/australian-fruitgrower.
ISBN:
978-0-7341-3747-0
Funding statement:
This project has been funded by Hort Innovation
Copyright:
Copyright © Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited 2016. The Final Research Report (in part or as whole) cannot be reproduced, published, communicated or adapted without the prior written consent of Hort Innovation (except as may be permitted under the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth)).