Omaha, Neb. — August 12, 2025 — The American Advertising Federation Nebraska (AAF Nebraska) is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 Student Scholarships, awarded annually to outstanding students pursuing careers in advertising, marketing, public relations, and related fields. Read More
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OMAHA, Nebraska, August 5, 2025 — Smith Kroeger, a 63-year old, full-service advertising agency, has acquired Redstone Communications Group (RCG) from Jim Svoboda and Stacy Vance. The transaction is effective immediately. Read More
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The Advertising Hall of Fame celebrates industry legends who have distinguished themselves with outstanding, globally recognized achievements; remarkable innovations; and exceptional philanthropic work both within the advertising industry and in their communities. Read More
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June 12, 2025, OMAHA, NEB — Mud Mile Communications brings home 6 Telly Awards in the 2025 international competition.
“These wins once again put Mud Mile among the best in the U.S.” says Jolene Loetscher, CEO. “In this competition, we competed against some of the country’s biggest agencies.” Read More
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We’re seeking passionate and dedicated professionals to strengthen AAF Nebraska’s Board of Directors for the upcoming term (July 1–June 30). Read More
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Each year, the AAF honors top clubs from among more than 150 local AAF chapters across the country, in five categories: club operations, cornerstone initiatives & events, membership development & communications, programs and public service. Additionally, a “club of the year” is chosen in each division. The clubs of the year are determined by the total score of their entries in the five categories. Read More
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Congratulations to the AAF Division 3 Winners of the National Club Achievement Competition, AAF Baton Rouge, AAF Buffalo, AAF Nebraska, and AAF Orlando! Read More
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The smarter way to stay on top of the advertising industry! Sign up today for AAF SmartBrief. Read More
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People interact with typography hundreds of times a day, even if they don’t realize it. Read More
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Meet Kevin Fitzgerald, one of AAF Nebraska’s newest members! With more than 15 years of creative experience under his belt, Kevin brings a passion for design that inspires action and solves problems. As a Senior Graphic Designer at Election Systems & Software, Kevin blends strategic thinking and data analysis with creative execution to elevate the brand experiences in the government tech space. Read More
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OMAHA, NE — May 20, 2025 — Envoy, Inc., a full-service marketing and communications agency, is proud to announce the promotion of Brooke Ortner to Vice President of Media Services. Read More
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Say hello to Mikenna Onorato, a rising creative force and one of AAF Nebraska’s standout student members! Mikenna is a Graphic Designer and Illustrator with a passion for visual storytelling and a knack for tackling creative challenges with energy and collaboration. Read More
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Please join us in giving a warm welcome to our newest members from:
Election Systems & Software, Constellation Creative, Supportworks, Jocelyn Stange Consulting, and Emspace + Lovgren along with students from the University of Nebraska at Kearney, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Creighton University, MCC, Union Adventist University and Western Iowa Tech Community College. Read More
Jocelyn is an Omaha-based process consultant, 200-hour registered yoga teacher, and dog mom to a black goldendoodle named Murray. Read More
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Kelly Khuu and Alana Ross, seniors at UNL’s College of Journalism and Mass Communications, have been selected for the American Advertising Federation’s Most Promising Multicultural Students (MPMS) program. The honor connects top multicultural college students with professionals in the advertising industry and provides unique opportunities for career development and networking. Read More
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Megan Storm Head of Media at Bailey Lauerman in Omaha has been named a 2025 Top Woman in Media & Ad Tech by AdMonsters and AdExchanger in the Media Orchestrator category. Read More
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Over the past month, an accomplished and diverse panel of creative professionals—from Michigan, California, Alabama, and Virginia—carefully reviewed every entry. After completing the judging, they unanimously and emphatically agreed: this is the best work they’ve ever seen.
Congratulations to all of this year’s winners! Read More
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Nebraska Day Under the Dome/Marketing Services Tax Threat
AAF grassroots are also active in the states. AAF Nebraska Legislative Chair Robert Richardson Reports on their recent Ad Day Under the Dome event – read full story Read More
We’re excited to share that AAF Nebraska’s Arts & Crafts event is making a return on May 5 at Pint Nine Brewery, and we would love your help in making it a success!
We are seeking donations of artwork in any form—paintings, photography, sculpture, prints, mixed media, and more—to be auctioned off during the event. This includes art-related experiences, such as art classes, workshops, or custom commissions. All proceeds from the auction will support AAF Nebraska’s mission to educate, inspire, and foster an inclusive creative community, ensuring that we—and future generations—can continue doing the work we love. Read More
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RENZE, a 130-year-old provider of exhibits, branded environments, event graphics, and point-of-purchase solutions, has announced a strategic leadership transition. Scott Buchanan has been appointed President, while current President Doug Buchanan will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer. Read More
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RENZE, a 130-year-old provider of exhibits, branded environments, event graphics and point-of-purchase solutions, has merged with Window Optics, owned by Taylor Gautsche, and will add that company’s offerings to its current line of window films. Read More
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With more than 250 professional and student members, the American Advertising Federation Nebraska (AAF 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. Read More
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The Community Outreach Committee is connecting with local elementary, middle and high schools to introduce careers in advertising and to help teachers with curriculum planning and class content Read More
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Congratulations to all of this year’s Creative Nebraska winners in both the professional and student competitions! Read More
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(Omaha, NE) – The American Advertising Federation Nebraska (AAF Nebraska) is proud to announce its 2025 Ad Pro and Ad Rookie of the Year honorees. Daryl Anderson, Managing Partner, Vice President of Creative Services at Clark Creative Group, has been named Ad Pro of the Year, while Joe Warren, Production Artist at 1123, has been recognized as Ad Rookie of the Year. Both recipients will be honored for their exceptional contributions to the advertising industry and community at the 2025 American Advertising Awards | Creative Nebraska on Friday, February 21, 2025, at 1316 Jones Street in Omaha, Nebraska. Read More
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Do you remember when you were about to graduate from college and enter the workforce? What an exciting and terrifying time! Because of events like Meet the Pros, the Nebraska Chapter of the American Advertising Federation is helping to ensure the next generation of marketing professionals is ready to join the workforce. And just like in years past, we could use your help! Read More
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The first AAF Nebraska AdReads was held nearly five years ago. Now, 18 authors later, if you’ve never attended an AdReads, you may want to add it to your list of experiences. In a Zoom event March 31, at noon, Jeremy Harris Lipschultz, Ph.D. will discuss his most recent book, Social Media Measurement: Entrepreneurial Digital Analytics, Second Edition. Read More
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MAHA, NE (February 3, 2025) – The American Advertising Federation Nebraska (AAF Nebraska) is proud to announce that Jill Butler has been selected as the recipient of the 2025 Silver Medal Award, the organization’s highest honor. Butler will be recognized for her outstanding contributions to the advertising industry and community during the 2025 American Advertising Awards | Creative Nebraska show on Friday, February 21, 2025, at 1316 Jones Street in Omaha, Nebraska. Read More
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From advocacy to professional development, networking, fostering the next generation of advertising professionals, and more, AAF Nebraska membership offers a wide array of benefits and resources tailored to help you and your company thrive in the advertising industry. Read More
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AAF Nebraska’s Holiday at the Harbor luncheon was a success thanks to the incredible support of our members, silent auction/raffle donors and sponsors. Read More
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AAF Nebraska is looking for those interested in presenting at our upcoming May 13, 2025, AdConnect professional development event in Lincoln. As planning begins, we are issuing an open call for participation. Read More
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As we settle into fall, AAF Nebraska has been busy creating impactful opportunities—from co-hosting the ON Brand Conference to connecting with students at AdVenture+ and visiting local universities. Our committees are hard at work planning a robust lineup of events, workshops, and gatherings to help you thrive professionally. Stay tuned for exciting programming, and don’t miss our holiday party on December 11th! Read More
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Earlier this year, AAF Nebraska’s Legislative Committee, along with other AAF members, actively testified at the Nebraska Revenue Committee hearings to oppose the Nebraska Advertising Service Act. Read More
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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
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Conducted annually by the AAF, the local tier of the American Advertising Awards “Creative Nebraska” is the first of a three-tier, national competition. Read More
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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
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Mud Mile Communications has again been recognized among the best content agencies with three international w3 Awards, including a Gold w3 award in the category of Campaigns – Marketing Effectiveness. Read More
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Plan ahead to join us on December 11, 2024 for our annual holiday lunch and silent auction. Read More
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Postcards have been the subject of songs, souvenirs from trips and in Jay Durmaskin’s case, a source of client’s direct marketing muscle. Read More
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It is with great sadness that we share the passing of David Sanders, a cherished lifetime member of AAF Nebraska, who passed away on July 30, 2024. Read More
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Are you interested in becoming a judge for the American Advertising Awards? If so, we would like to learn more about your qualifications in the creative space! Judges are needed at the local, district and national tiers of the competition. Read More
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Thank you to AAF Nebraska’s Legislative team and members of the federation for their support in opposing the Ad Tax to be used as one of the revenue sources to fund Governor Pillen’s property tax relief bill. Read More
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(Omaha, Neb. – August 14, 2024) – American Advertising Federation Nebraska (AAF Nebraska), announced winners of the 2024 AAF Nebraska Scholarships. In 1987, AAF Nebraska established two scholarship funds to honor students attending Creighton University, University of Nebraska Omaha, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and University of Nebraska at Kearney. Along with these foundation funds over the next 4 years the federation will award additional scholarships. Read More
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Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen (R) has called the state legislature into special session to consider property tax reform. Despite being rejected during the regular session earlier this year, the Governor’s proposal includes a tax on many advertising services (Sec. 13-17, pp. 10-13) as one way to offset lowering the state’s property tax rate. Read More
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Congratulations to AAF 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 AAF Nebraska members for your support throughout the year. Read More
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Dear AAF Nebraska Members,
As I reflect on this remarkable year of presidency, I am filled with immense pride and gratitude. Together, we achieved unprecedented success, significantly highlighted by being named AAF Division 3 Club of the Year for the third year in a row and taking first place in Club Operations. Read More
The Learning Community of Douglas and Sarpy Counties (Learning
Community) is seeking a new marketing and communication agency and is
requesting proposals, through the RFP process described in the attachments
to this letter. The Learning Community hereby invites proposals from
organizations interested in providing marketing and communication services. Read More
