John Foust, advertising, ad-libs

10 mistakes to avoid in online ad presentations

These days, advertising professionals are conducting more online ad presentations than ever before. While there are some similarities with in-person meetings, there are some significant differences.

Veteran sales trainer John Foust takes a quick look at 10 of the biggest mistakes in online ad presentations.

Rusty Cunningham

La Crosse Tribune editor Rusty Cunningham to retire after 41 years with Lee

After a 41-year career with Lee Enterprises newspapers, La Crosse Tribune editor Rusty Cunningham will retire Sept. 30, the newspaper announced Wednesday.

Cunningham said in the announcement that he looks forward to more time to spend with family and more opportunities to golf, though he will miss “being in the know” and working with the staff at the Tribune.

hops

Have happy hope in hops

In a profession full of uncertainties, one thing we can rely on is farmers finding a way to over-produce any commodity, including hops.

Peter Kwong

Every trash day offers a clean slate

Thanks to our trash man, I look forward to every Wednesday so we’ll have a fresh clean start for the week to come. Thank you, thank you and thank you.

Lucy Ripp

Reporter Lucy Ripp joins Herald-Independent and McFarland Thistle

Lucy Ripp is the newest member of the reporting staff of The (Monona/Cottage Grove) Herald-Independent and McFarland Thistle.

Ripp grew up in Cambridge before attending UW-Eau Claire, where she worked as a journalist and media assistant for the university. She also served as a marketing and social media intern for UW-Madison during the summer of 2017. She graduated in 2019 with her bachelor’s degree in communications.

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