Rockford, IL – June 21, 2021 – WATT Global Media announces the addition of Chad Forster to its agrifood sales team and Emily Anderson to the marketing team. The company continues to build its resources for integrated client-focused solutions, including digital media and in-person and virtual events for the agrifood and pet food industries.

Forster joins the company as a North America Sales Manager for its agrifood brands. In this position, Forster will be responsible for working with clients to build custom marketing communication programs in North America and Canada. This includes print, digital, webinars, custom projects, marketing services and event sponsorships WATT PoultryUSA, WATT Poultry International, Feed Strategy and Egg Industry Insights print and digital products and Chicken Marketing Summit and Poultry Tech Summit events.

Chad brings digital, print and event sponsorship experience to the Agrifood sales team from his time as National Account Manager at Farm Journal Media. His familiarity with selling B2B media programs in niche agriculture markets and consistent track record of increasing portfolio sales provides a natural runway to learn and succeed in the Poultry and Animal Feed markets.

He is a graduate of University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Marketing and Finance. He and his family reside in Winfield, IL. Chad can be reached at cforster@wattglobal.com.

Emily Anderson is coming on board to the company as a Digital Communications & Marketing Specialist. In this position, Anderson will be responsible for implementing the company’s marketing and communication strategies, product marketing, corporate website and online media portal, e-commerce site and corporate social media platforms.

Emily joins WATT with experience in developing media marketing plans, magazine publication management, event planning for corporate and not-for profit organizations, website management, photography, digital marketing and communications. She is a graduate of The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree with concentration in Agricultural Communication with a minor in Agricultural Business. Emily and her family reside in Bridgewater, SD. Emily can be contacted at eanderson@wattglobal.com.

“With backgrounds in agrifood marketing and sales, Chad and Emily have the skills sets to offer clients the most relevant solutions utilizing digital marketing expertise and insights,” says Greg Watt, President/CEO. “They will support our strategic initiatives in continued growth and expansion of new and digital products and services, and we are very pleased to have them both join the company.”

About WATT Global Media

WATT Global Media grows agrifood and pet food businesses with proven results for over 100 years. Access the market expertise, engaged audiences and targeted solutions that lead to successful connections in the poultry, feed and pet food markets. With WATT Global Media, gain a global advantage in implementing dynamic marketing solutions through innovative technology and delivery channels. www.WATTGlobalMedia.com

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Contact:
Nancy Batio, Director of Marketing

+1.815.966.5422 | e. nbatio@wattglobal.com