As we head toward the conclusion of July, we also end another busy month on our social media channels. Once again, we’ve had a great response to the numerous stories, articles, and tips we have shared through our Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn feeds. While we appreciate everyone taking the time to click, “like", comment, and share our posts over the past month, we also understand that it can be hard to keep up. July can be a discombobulated month, and many of you have been on vacation, at the beach, or just too busy in the field, forest, or on-site to keep up with what's happening on social media. In case you missed them, here are the four most trending stories on our social media in the month of July.
Rep Wayne Mead Retires After 48 Years in Tire Business
If you’ve had the opportunity to meet Wayne Mead over the course of his 48-year career in the tire business, you'll understand why the news of his retirement has been the biggest story of the month. We will always remember Wayne for his incredible work ethic—a reputation he built from sleeping in his truck to save money, always being willing to lend a hand when needed, and never failing to go the extra mile for a customer. While we’ll miss seeing Wayne day-to-day, he’ll always be part of the our family. After all, to quote Wayne; “Once carbon black gets in your blood, you can’t get it out.”
Wheat is in the Bin Ahead of Rain, Thanks to Friends, Neighbors
We were overjoyed that one of our most popular stories we shared on our blog this past month highlighted the good in people. When the tight-knit farming community learned that Charles Siebert’s wife, Twilla, was battling terminal cancer, they banded together and harvested his grain crop for him, allowing him to spend as much time possible with her.
Celebrating the Fourth of July the American Way
It’s hard to think about July and not have images of fireworks, flags, and barbecues spring to mind. This popular post from our blog detailed how to incorporate some of the great foods indigenous to the Americas into your Fourth of July BBQ. While the Fourth of July has passed, there are still a few more weeks of prime barbecue season left for you to enjoy some of our All-American suggestions!
How Technology is Disrupting the Construction Industry
Articles about technology and innovation have grown increasingly popular over the last few months—especially pieces that focus on high-tech in construction. Today’s construction workers need to be tech savvy, as innovation is rapidly changing the way the industry operates. Forbes details, in their article that we shared, some of the emerging technologies, how they are being applied and integrated by forward-thinking companies, and has generated a great response from our audience.
We love engaging with our customers and trying to create new ones. While social media allows us to stay in contact with all of our loyal customers and potential new ones, we also love meeting people in person and showing them firsthand the benefits of using Alliance, Galaxy, and Primex tires. We have a busy schedule of events in August, as we’ll be everywhere from the Manure Expo in London, Ohio; to Dakotafest in Mitchell, South Dakota; to the Great American Trucking Show (GATS) in Dallas, Texas, with a whole host of other events in between. If you can, put down and step away from your cell phone, iPad, or computer and come meet us in person at one of these great events.
