Ann Thelen

PR Pro | Writer & Editor | Crisis Comms, Media and Reputation Management Strategist | ISU grad/fan | Passions: Faith, Family, Friends, Food & Furbabies

[America's Cultivation Corridor @CultivationCorr]

Thanks to our incredible farmers and agricultural ecosystem, Iowa lead the way in corn, egg, pork and biofuel production ... and that leadership drives investment, innovation and collaboration that takes ag to new heights every single day. 💚

#AgDay26 #IowaAg

[Ann Thelen @AnnThelen]

❤️🏀💛

[Kirk Herbstreit @KirkHerbstreit]

Really like TJ Otzelberger-what an impressive program he has built in Ames. 3rd sweet 16 in 5 years!
And has kids that are all about playing for each other!
Special culture. @CycloneMBB serious threat in this tournament.
Especially with PG Tamin Lipsey leading the way!

[CBS Sports College Basketball 🏀 @CBSSportsCBB]

"There definitely was no messing around."

@CWalkerSports was impressed with Iowa State's fortitude in their win over Tennessee State.

[Ann Thelen @AnnThelen]

❤️🙌🏀💛 @CycloneATH @CycloneMBB

[Pat Forde @ByPatForde]

Nineteen more tournament games today. None of them will be as good as this one last night: https://t.co/tSFAoT8ILA

[Ann Thelen @AnnThelen]

❤️🏀💛 So true! Love the @CycloneMBB team! Thank you for playing your hearts out!

[Chris Williams @ChrisMWilliams]

Something happened last night that hardly ever happens in college sports…. @cyclonefanatic

[Ann Thelen @AnnThelen]

Arizona - Iowa State - Houston - Kansas. As it should be in the @Big12Conference tournament semifinals. The four best teams in the conference! ❤️🏀💛🏀❤️🏀💛 #CyclONEnation @CycloneATH @CycloneMBB @cyclonefanatic @ChrisMWilliams

[Randy Peterson @RandyPete]

I hope B12 suits watch these games closely. The slick glass floor is causing injuries.

[Ann Thelen @AnnThelen]

❤️🏀💛

[Michelle Gardner @MGardnerSports]

I don't think I have ever seen as big a showing from a fan base at a neutral site game than what I have seen from Iowa State the last two days

[Ann Thelen @AnnThelen]

The floor at the @Big12Conference tournament has some really cool effects … But it’s clearly causing a lot players to slip. I hope there aren’t any major injuries as a result. Also would like to see it a bit less of a dingy gray. I think they need to rethink it a bit for next year. 🏀🏀🏀 Concept is headed the right direction but still needs some work from a practicality standpoint, IMO.

[Ann Thelen @AnnThelen]

❤️🏀💛 The best fans! ❤️🏀💛

[Iowa State University Alumni @isualum]

.@ISUCFVMB has taken over Kelly’s Westport!

[Alec Busse @alec_busse]

Lipsey: It was a long day. It hit me right when I woke up this morning. There was a lot of emotion when I stepped onto the court. I was holding back tears. Seeing the students in headbands meant a lot.

"I was just grateful for it," he said.

[Ann Thelen @AnnThelen]

Last week, I had the honor of leading a workshop for Iowa Bankers Association marketing and communications professionals on The Power of Storytelling in Business Communications.

In a time when AI is rapidly transforming how content is created, one thing remains constant: authentic stories matter. AI can be a powerful tool, but it can’t fully understand your stakeholders, your community or what differentiates your organization the way you can. Sharing those stories builds trust and strengthens connections with audiences.

Thank you to the Iowa Bankers Association for the opportunity to engage with such a thoughtful group of professionals! #storytelling #ContentCreation

[Ann Thelen @AnnThelen]

@CycloneATH 1

[Ann Thelen @AnnThelen]

❤️🏀💛 🇺🇸🏒❤️🤍💙🏒 🇺🇸

[Cyclone Fanatic @cyclonefanatic]

Nate Heise writes a letter to his gold medalist big sister.

A really cool read on the New York Times.
https://t.co/1TfaqBTvcs

[Fran Fraschilla @franfraschilla]

Agreed. @CycloneMBB

[ESPN @espn]

HILTON MAGIC 🪄

The No. 6 Cyclones close the game on a 17-4 run to take down No. 2 Houston 🔥

[Chris Hassel @Hassel_Chris]

Cyclones beat two top 10 teams in about 48 hours and there wasn’t a single court storm. A sign of the program. Respect 🫡

[Ann Thelen @AnnThelen]

@IowaStateNation I was hoping this duo would be on the call! @franfraschilla @JonSciambi69 ❤️🏀💛

[Iowa Electric Cooperative Living @IECLmagazine]

In the latest issue, our editor shares a heartwarming message with our readers: Each month, we have the privilege of creating a magazine for you, our electric cooperative member-consumers, and that connection is at the heart of everything we do.
Read more: https://t.co/A8XY3Yhr9g

[Ann Thelen @AnnThelen]

Always the BEST #SuperBowl commercials. I look forward to their creativity every year!

[Budweiser @budweiserusa]

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