Iron String Welcomes New Sales Agent

By WRILEY NELSON
COOPERSTOWN

Iron String Press has hired independent filmmaker and freelance journalist Joel J. Plue, 36, of Oneonta, as an advertising sales agent. Plue comes from an Oneonta family and was raised in Westchester County. He returned to Otsego County at the age of 18.

A seasoned blogger, Plue has done extensive work in television and movie reviews, and on subjects ranging from crime, war and international relations, and technology to fine dining. His most recent journals include “From Caliphate to Collapse: Tracing the Journey of ISIS,” “Exploring U.S.-Iran Relations,” and “A Comparative Analysis of Johnson & Johnson’s Vaccine vs. mRNA Vaccines: Lessons To Be Learned.”

Plue brings in-depth knowledge of marketing and advertising to Iron String Press. He is also passionate about filmmaking and has many years of experience in innovative local creative projects. He has collaborated closely with his mother, accomplished film director Lori Kelly-Bailey, whose most recent film, “A Roadhouse Coup,” was produced in Otsego County and received wide acclaim. They have worked together on numerous books and film projects.

“I’m looking forward to the new role in advertising and sales, while I continue to freelance for the paper,” Plue said.

As a journalist, he has helped Iron String Press cover the Oneonta area and the southern half of Otsego County.

“Joel’s knowledge of Otsego County, his contacts throughout the region and his outgoing personality make him a perfect fit for our growing sales team,” said General Manager/Senior Editor Darla M. Youngs.

Plue’s sales work for Iron String Press—which produces “The Freeman’s Journal,” “Hometown Oneonta,” AllOtsego.com and a number of special seasonal publications—will be under the direction of Publisher/Advertising Director Tara Barnwell.

“We are very happy to welcome Joel to our staff. He will be a great asset to our company and to his customers as well,” Barnwell said.

Plue can be reached at joelp@allotsego.com or (607) 547-6103.