AdWars – AAF Nebraska’s Annual Team Trivia Competition AI is coming for you. But it’s frequently inappropriate, trend, and just plain wrong. Advertising pros are going to have to go AWOL and save the industry when the robots take over. The AdWars team competition will test your knowledge across multiple categories, including a few advertising challenges. Teams of 6 are forming now. Register soon! Team space is limited.
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College students and young professionals are invited to another exciting episode of Meet the Pros. Step into the studio audience for this Live event on March 26-27, 2026. A creative-career event built to help you learn what no textbook can teach. Hear stories, lessons, and honest advice from agency leaders, designers, copywriters, strategists, and account pros across the Midwest. The AAF Nebraska Meet the Pros planning team is creating an exciting and informative seminar for college-level students interested in careers in advertising, marketing, communications and visual arts. 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.
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(Omaha, Neb.) August 12, 2025 – The American Advertising Federation Nebraska (AAF Nebraska), a professional organization representing advertising agencies, marketers, media, academia, and public relations practitioners, is pleased to announce its newly elected Board of Directors for the 2025–2026 federation year.
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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. AAF Nebraska's Winners Reception, Award Show and Dinner will be held on February 20th at 1316 Jones in Omaha. Tickets are on sale now!
Congratulations to our members, board members and president Chris LaCroix! On June 7th during ADMERICA in Pittsburg, PA, AAF Nebraska was named the AAF National Division III Club of the Year led by President of the Year Chris LaCroix. Thank you to our members for your support throughout the year. Not currently a member? Find out more about AAF Nebraska today.
Read MoreWith more than 250 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.
AAF Nebraska’s Annual Team Trivia Competition | Join AAF Nebraska for AdWars, our annual team trivia showdown filled with friendly competition, creative challenges, and plenty of fun. Gather your team and test your knowledge across a variety of categories—including advertising-themed questions and interactive surprises. Enjoy networking, prizes, SWAG, raffles, and ultimate bragging rights as teams compete to be crowned the AdWars champions. Networking: 5:30 PM | Round One Begins: 6:30 PM Teams of 6 are suggested Cash bar and food service available. Start building your teams now!
Lessons with Legends Kros Strain Brewing, 10411 Portal Rd, #102, La Vista | 6:30 - 8 :30 PM Networking at 6:30 - Program to Start at 7:00 Cash Bar and Papillion Taco Guy Food Truck Available Join us for an unforgettable evening with three of the area's most brilliant advertising minds as they pull back the curtain on the campaigns that made us laugh, cry, and buy. From pitch disasters turned triumphs to the creative sparks that ignited award-winning work, this is your chance to hear the unfiltered truth about life in the creative trenches.
College students and young professionals are invited to another exciting episode of Meet the Pros. Step into the studio audience for this Live event on March 26-27, 2026. A creative-career event built to help you learn what no textbook can teach. Hear stories, lessons, and honest advice from agency leaders, designers, copywriters, strategists, and account pros across the Midwest. The AAF Nebraska Meet the Pros planning team is creating an exciting and informative seminar for college-level students interested in careers in advertising, marketing, communications and visual arts. 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.
New AAF Nebraska member Dan Kohler is a marketing and communications leader with 17 years of experience across higher education, healthcare, and technology, including 14 years specifically in higher education marketing. He has led branding, marketing, digital, and communications initiatives at institutions ranging from small private colleges to major public universities, with a career focused on mission-driven work that builds meaningful audience connection. Read More
Stay connected and in the know with our March newsletter—your go-to source for upcoming events, programs, and the latest news from across our local advertising community. From opportunities to engage and learn to highlights you won’t want to miss, it’s all inside. Take a moment to explore what’s ahead and see how you can get involved. Read More
