AdConnect | Professional Development

Join AAF Nebraska's presentation "Inclusion (by design)" for three unique case studies May 14th at HopCat in Lincoln. This event features a dynamic professional development program designed to elevate your skills and career.

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AAF Nebraska Announces 2025-2026 Board of Directors

(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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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.  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!

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AAF Nebraska Named AAF Club of the Year & Chris LaCroix President of the Year

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.

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Ad Executive Ethics Certification

Ad execs can now be professionally certified in ethics. The Institute for Advertising Ethics created a self-guided, online professional certification program that covers ethics in advertising, developing an ethical organizational culture and legal issues. Advertising is “virtually the only profession without an independent ethical standards or ethical certification,” says IAE’s Andrew Susman of the need for the program. The Institute for Advertising Ethics (IAE) has rolled out the first official version of a training and testing program to certify industry pros as ethical advertising executives.

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Mission

With 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.

EVENTS

AdConnect | Inclusion (by design)

May 14, 2026

AAF Nebraska Professional Development Inclusion (by design) Thursday, May 14, 2026 4:30 - 5 PM Networking     5 - 6:00 PM Program Join AAF Nebraska's presentation of three unique case studies May 14th at HopCat in Lincoln. This event features a dynamic professional development program designed to elevate your skills and career.

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AdWars

April 27, 2026

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!

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Lessons with Legends

March 12, 2026

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.

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NEWS

Turn Open Roles into Opportunities: Post Your Jobs Free with AAF Nebraska

May 4, 2026

Finding the right talent in today’s competitive market can be a challenge but AAF Nebraska is here to help. One of the many valuable benefits of membership is access to our complimentary job posting service, designed to connect employers with top-tier talent across advertising, marketing, media, and creative industries. Read More

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AAF Nebraska Announces 2026/2027 Scholarship Recipients

April 30, 2026

Omaha, Neb. — [April 30, 2026] — The American Advertising Federation Nebraska (AAF Nebraska) is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026/2027 Scholarship Awards, recognizing outstanding students pursuing careers in advertising, marketing, communications, public relations, and related creative fields. Read More

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AAF Government Affairs Committee Webinar | May 7, 2026

April 28, 2026

The next AAF Government Affairs Committee webinar will be held Thursday, May 7, at 12:00pm ET (11:00am CT, 10:00am MT, 9:00am PT). Our topic will be Leveraging AI Responsibly: Content Provenance & Disclosure. Read More

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