ROSEMONT, 111. - Dairy Management Inc. (DMIO has launched, "Behold the power of Cheese'", its largest-ever cam paign geared to increasing con sumer cheese consumption. '"Behold the power of Cheese,' which is funded by dairy farmer checkoff dollars, is based on DMI consumer segmentation study that identified the two key consumer groups with the great est long-term growth potential of the dairy industry,” said DMI Chairman Herman Brubaker, an Ohio dairy farmer. "These two consumer seg ments, called cheese cravers and enhancers account for 44 per cent of all at-home cheese con- NewslPublication Deadlines Set Public Sale Ads 4 p.m., Friday, 1/2. Mailbox Markets 4 p.m., Friday, 1/2. Section D Classified Ads 5 p.m., Tuesday, 1/6. Farm Equipment Ads 9 a.m., Wednesday, 1/7. All Other Display Ads 9 a.m., Monday, 1/5. General News Noon, Wednesday, 1/7. Farmer Boy Ag Systems Inc. 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The "Behold the power of Cheese" advertising, retailer programs, foodservice market ing and public relations compo nents of the plan are designed to directly reach both cheese "cravers" and cheese "enhancers" with messages and motivations to buy more cheese. (Continued from Page A 1) January 9th Issue HEATING r Mx'f'n hint Jon w “>*»•"•' <@) Agricultural Heaters models from 40,000 BID to 225,000 BTU The Purafire heater provides a consistent, cleanburning and fuel efficient source of warmth for all types of poultry and swine houses With near 100% efficiency, it uses less energy to yield greater Bills for your money ■UMi? 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The cornerstone of the cheese marketing plan is the brand new national advertising campaign that targets the hearts and taste buds of consumers with the tagline "Behold the power of Cheese.™ 1 ' A seasonal television spot is airing in December only in order to capitalize on holiday sales opportunities. The full cam paign, which includes national television and print advertising, will launch in late February. Addition program elements include: •Retail marketing efforts designed to motivate consumers tn act on cheese cravings trig- Ventilation Equipment Because of its design, it provides more air movement and Hours; Mon-Fi PAIA Names Peechatka EPHRATA (Lancaster Co.) - Walter N. Peechatka, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, has been named the executive vice president of PennAg Industries, effective Dec. 8. Peechatka retired in June 1997 a executive deputy secre tary of the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. 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SEE US AT THE KEYSTONE FARM SHOW, JAN. 6 & 7 UteftW- Fairing, Saturday, Pecembef 27, 19Q7-A- ing media placements, con sumers leaflets and other tactics highlighting cheese. DMI manages the American Dairy Association®, National Dairy Council® and U.S. Dairy Export Council®. Conservation Commission and served as Director of the Bureau of Soil and Water Conservation for the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources. For five years he served as executive vice president of the Soil and Water Conservation Society, Ankeny, lowa. PennAg Industries is a 450- member trade association repre senting feed, grain, transporta tion, fertilizer, pesticide,, and other sectors of agriculture in Pennsylvania. Peechatka said he is looking forward to representing the interests of the association, and will work with the board of directors to increase the associa tion's visibility in Harrisburg. He and his wife Bonnie have two grown sons. They are mem bers of Messiah Lutheran Church in Harrisburg. 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