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Holiday at the Harbor

AAF Nebraska Holiday Luncheon: "Holiday at the Harbor" December 11th from 11:15 AM to 1 PM Celebrate the season with AAF Nebraska at our annual holiday luncheon, Holiday at the Harbor! Join us for a festive afternoon of fun camaraderie with fellow advertising peers. Silent Auction opens online December 2nd at https://new.biddingowl.com/aafnebraska.

Here’s what awaits you:

Silent Auction – Bid on exclusive items with proceeds supporting a local nonprofit and AAF Nebraska's mission.
Raffle Prizes – Enter for a chance to win big and celebrate the holidays with exciting rewards!
Wine Pull – Participate in the wine pull and walk away with a fantastic bottle for your collection.
New England-Inspired Buffet – Enjoy a delicious lunch as you connect with fellow advertising professionals.

American Advertising Awards Creative Nebraska

The American Advertising Awards is the advertising industry's largest and most representative competition, attracting nearly 30,000 entries every year in local AAF Ad Club competitions. The mission of the American Advertising Awards is to recognize and reward the creative spirit of excellence in the art of advertising. Entry is open now! AAF Nebraska will host Creative Nebraska on February 21 at 1316 Jones in Omaha.

www.creativenebraska.org

Who Won An ADDY

The American Advertising Awards is the advertising industry’s largest and most representative competition, attracting more than 25,000 entries each year in the three-tier competition . The mission of the American Advertising Awards is to recognize and reward the creative spirit of excellence in the art of advertising. Check out Who Won An ADDY 2024 American Advertising Awards.

Meet the Pros 2025

The AAF Nebraska Meet the Pros planning team is working to create an exciting and informative seminar for college-level students interested in careers in advertising, marketing, communications and visual arts. This event will be held on March 6 & 7, 2025. Meet the Pros is an annual conference giving area college students an opportunity to explore careers in the advertising industry. Meet the Pros includes skill-building workshops, portfolio reviews, agency tours and professional round table meet and greets. Students make professional contacts, and the conference offers in-person direction in academic studies, work options and extracurricular activities that will assist students in achieving their career objectives.

AAF Nebraska Named AAF Club of the Year & President of the Year Division III

Congratulations to our members, board members and president Cassi Warren! On June 1st during ADMERICA in Salt Lake City, UT, AAF Nebraska was named the AAF National Division III Club of the Year led by President of the Year Cassi Warren. Thank you to our members for your support throughout the year. Not currently a member? Find out more about AAF Nebraska today.

Mission

With more than 275 professional and student members, the American Advertising Federation Nebraska is the unifying voice for advertising throughout Nebraska and Western Iowa. AAF Nebraska offers an organization to educate, inspire and bring an inclusive sense of community to the advertising professionals of Nebraska so that we, and future generations, can continue to do the work we love.

EVENTS

AI in Auction: Shaping the Future of Business and Creativity

November 14, 2024

AAF Nebraska Panel Discussion AI in Action: Shaping the Future of Business and Creativity Thursday, November 14, 2024 4 - 4:30 PM Networking 4:30 - 5:30 PM Program $15 AAF Nebraska Members | $20 Non-Members & Guests | $5 Student Members Join us for an exciting panel discussion, AI in Action: Shaping the Future of Business and Creativity! Discover how AI is transforming industries, driving innovation, and unlocking new possibilities for businesses and creative. Our expert panelists will dive into the latest trends, real-world applications, legal and ethical issues and how the future of AI is shaping our world. Be prepared to get answers to your questions. Whether you're a business leader, or a creative visionary, media professional, student or a technology enthusiast, this discussion will provide valuable insights from case studies on how AI is redefining the world of work and client relationships.

Lessons from Legends

October 17, 2024

Join AAF Nebraska for our second annual Lessons from Legends event, where pros from the community will share their knowledge and experiences in advertising.

AdReads with Ross Asdourian

October 23, 2024

AdReads from AAF Nebraska is a virtual book club, happy hour, and professional development hour where we talk about books about advertising via Zoom meetings. Our seventeenth session on October 23 from 5:00 to 6:00 will be moderated by Aubrey Schieuer with Ross Asdourian guest author presenting. This event is free to our members and guests! Q&A session to follow.

NEWS

AAF Nebraska Award Nominations Open

November 6, 2024

Every year, AAF Nebraska salutes three members who have demonstrated their commitment to their club and their community in outstanding ways. Well-respected and recognized in the advertising industry, these prestigious accolades salute our industry’s best and brightest. Read More

AAF Government Report | October 2024

October 25, 2024

The Nebraska legislature concluded its special session to consider property tax reform without adopting the proposal by Governor Jim Pillen (R) to tax many advertising services. AAF Nebraska was instrumental in the tax being defeated. An alert was issued urging members to contact lawmakers in opposition. Robert Richardson, the chapter’s legislative chair, has previously testified against the tax. Despite the defeat, many observers in Lincoln believe the Governor may try again to tax advertising in 2026. AAF Nebraska and AAF will keep a close eye on the action and continue to educate lawmakers about the importance of advertising in Nebraska and the harm an ad tax would cause. Read More

Insights from Steve Pacheco | October 2024

October 22, 2024

Should we all fear missing out? I don’t have a lot of great memories from past Halloweens. It’s likely because I never got into the whole Halloween mood, even as a kid, I avoided most of the scary stuff. It just wasn’t my thing. My version of trick or treating was all treats – no tricks. Read More

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