Clark Creative Group is honored to announce that the 2021-2022 Metropolitan Community College branding campaign, “Your Path Forward Starts Now,” won both gold and silver Telly Awards!
This raises the total Telly count for MCC to seven, as the Awards also recognized “Empowered by MCC” with five wins in 2020. Read More
Sioux Falls, SD (June 2, 2022) — Mud Mile Communications and its sports division, Adrenaline Sports Marketing, have again been recognized among the nation’s best video content creators with nine Telly Awards. Started in 1979, the Telly Awards recognize the best in television and digital commercials and programs. Read More
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LINCOLN, Neb. (May 28, 2022) – Swanson Russell recently promoted eight in its Lincoln and Omaha offices: Robin Barrett, Quiller Caudill, Shelton Crouch, Laura Duensing, Chelsea Honnens, Chris Johnson, Jordan Kaiser and Kayleen Mourey. Read More
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LINCOLN, Neb. (May 21, 2022) – Swanson Russell Chairman Dave Hansen was inducted into the Turf & Ornamental Communicators Association (TOCA) Hall of Fame at their 32nd annual meeting, which took place May 3-5 in Kansas City, Missouri. The TOCA Hall of Fame recognizes the cumulative accomplishments of deserving communicators who have made outstanding contributions to the turf and ornamental industry over the years. Read More
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(Omaha, Neb. – May 19, 2022) – American Advertising Federation Nebraska (AAF Nebraska), announced winners of the 2022 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 5 years the federation will award additional scholarships.
AAF Nebraska is able to award a total of $12,600 in scholarship funds to outstanding area student members this year.
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Agency Receives Top Honor and Three AMA Prism Awards
LINCOLN, Neb. (May 14, 2022) – Swanson Russell has been named “Corporate Marketer of the Year” by the American Marketing Association (AMA), Lincoln Chapter. The agency was recognized at the AMA annual Prism Awards, which were held May 5 in Lincoln. Read More
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Soon after AAF alerted its Kentucky members to an ad tax included in legislation introduced by State Representative Jason Petrie (R-Elkton) Chair of the House Appropriations and Revenue Committee, the provision was removed from the bill. As introduced, HB 8 would have expanded Kentucky’s 6% gross receipts sales and use tax base to 39 new services, including advertising and graphic design services. Read More
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Congratulations to Smith Kroeger the 2022 AdWars champions! Read More
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LINCOLN, Neb. (April 16, 2022) – Swanson Russell recently promoted eight in its Lincoln and Omaha offices: Kim Bertrand, Stephanie Havranek, Ryan Koenig, Katie Scherer, Kiley Shuler, Kaitlyn Smejdir, Eric Smits and Andrea Tremayne. Read More
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The KC Ad Club is partnering with Mirren Live to bring their annual conference from New York to the Midwest! As members of AAF District 9 the KC Ad Club has offered AAF Nebraska members a discount for this conference. Read More
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LINCOLN, Neb. (April 9, 2022) – Swanson Russell welcomes Jill Ahrendsen, Lucas Fahrer, Whitney Hansen, Tyler Loebig, Grace Malone, Elise Peterson, Lauren Simonsen and Bud Wooten. Read More
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Suit Up Program
The mission of the Midlands African Chamber’s Suit Up Program is to empower young men and women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire, headshot, and job readiness workforce preparation. Read More
AAF Nebraska took to the halls of the Nebraska State Capitol on March 29, 2022 for Ad Day Under the Dome. Read More
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Looking to develop yourself personally and professionally and to strengthen your leadership skills while sharing your talents with your local chapter of the American Advertising Federation? Read More
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The February issue of AdMuse is filled with news and happenings in our advertising community. Pros are invited to the many sessions, luncheons and AdConnect during Meet the Pros. Read More
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Iowa Senate bill SF 2206, which proposed taxes on digital automated services and cloud data services, has been withdrawn. In its place is HF 2317, which has no such provisions. Read More
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AAF Nebraska Congratulates Daryl Anderson!
Clark Creative Group (CCG) announces the promotion of Daryl Anderson on his promotion to Vice President of Creative Services at CCG.
Anderson recently celebrated his 20-year anniversary at CCG in November and continues to steer the creative ship with his industry veteran expertise….all while keeping up with the young crew. Read More
Each year, the American Advertising Awards recognize the best and brightest ads and campaigns created by Nebraska businesses and advertising agencies. AAF Nebraska members participate in this prestigious event. The latest information on the local American Advertising Awards entry and show can be found at www.creativenebraska.org. Read More
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On February 28 Nebraska state legislators will hold a hearing on LB 1188, seeking to adopt the Uniform Personal Data Protection Act (UPDPA). As proposed, the bill presents yet another set of privacy standards to be met by Nebraska businesses. If passed, the bill may provide individuals with fewer, and more limited, rights including the right to copy and correct personal data. In addition, the bill may not include the right of individuals to delete their data or the right to request the transmission of their personal data to another entity. It is the position of the AAF that while maintaining online privacy is critically important, federal standards are necessary so as to prevent the promulgation of state-by-state privacy legislation which in itself may be a disservice to consumers and negatively affect competition. At the very least, proposed state privacy legislation should align with other state privacy bills, such as the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act. At this point, only Nebraska and Oklahoma are considering the adoption of UPDPA. Read More
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The American Advertising Federation (AAF) protects and promotes advertising at all levels of government through grassroots activities. Our nationwide grassroots network of corporate partners and advertising professionals are ready and able to engage with lawmakers on behalf of the advertising industry on tax, privacy, First Amendment and other issues of concern. Read More
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In the past we have asked our members to fill out a survey to improve our services and experience being delivered to our membership. There was a lot of great feedback and we have started implementing those recommendations. Read More
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LINCOLN, Neb. (February 4, 2022) – Swanson Russell received three honors at the Region II 2022 National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) Awards held January 13. The annual event recognizes outstanding marketing efforts within the agricultural industry, and the agency received one first-place award and two merit awards. Read More
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OMAHA, Neb. (Feb. 4, 2022) – Greg Ahrens, executive vice president and co-creative director at Smith Kroeger, will receive the American Advertising Federation Nebraska’s top honor, the Silver Medal. The award will be presented during the annual Nebraska Advertising Awards Show and Banquet, Friday, Feb. 18, 2022, at the Farnam Hotel in Omaha. Read More
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On behalf of AAF Government Affairs Chair, Carla Michelotti, I am pleased to invite you to the next online meeting of AAF’s Government Affairs Committee Wednesday, February 23 at 3:30 pm Eastern Time (2:30 Central, 1:30 Mountain and 12:30 Pacific). Read More
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Omaha, Neb., January 19, 2022 – Anderson Partners is excited to announce Dan Swoboda as co-owner. Swoboda joins fellow co-owners Krista Meisinger and Deb Murray in leading the local marketing and advertising agency. Swoboda has been with the company since 1999 and has held the role of director of creative services since 2011. Read More
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With the start of the new year comes Nebraska state senatorial redistricting and a first hearing on a potential state digital ad tax. Nebraska senate districts have been redrawn with a number of changes. Read More
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“It blows you away when you first see it.” That’s how coach Greg McDermott describes the new Creighton men’s basketball locker room at the CHI Health Center in Omaha. Their new environment combines the excitement and energy of the Creighton brand while maximizing the space to its fullest potential. Read More
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AAF Nebraska congratulates member Janet Noll on the honor of being named the Greater Omaha Chamber Chairman’s Award of Excellence 2022 recipient.
As the Vice President of Flood Communications, Janet Noll oversees the Spanish sales operations for Telemundo Nebraska TV and KBBX Radio Lobo 97.7FM. She has contributed to the Greater Omaha Chamber’s President’s Club since December 2017. Since that time, she has sold more than 50 chamber memberships generating more than $47,000 in membership sales and retention revenue. Read More
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 the latest news from AAF Nebraska in the December issue of AdMuse. Read More
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Steve Pacheco, president & CEO of the American Advertising Federation, is among the marketing group leaders who share their thoughts on 2022 trends and he highlights AAF’s advocacy work. Read More
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The State of Maryland has adopted its Office of Comptroller’s proposed “digital ad tax.” Read More
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LINCOLN, Neb. (December 4, 2021) – Swanson Russell recently promoted eight in its Lincoln and Omaha offices: Suzanne Petersen, Justin Klemsz, Kylie Legree, Kristi Leaders, Emily O’Malley, Michael Rudolf, Kaylan Petersen and Liz Dorland. Read More
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OMAHA, Nebraska, December 1, 2021 – Envoy, Inc., a Nebraska corporation that offers full-service marketing, advertising, and public relations, has announced the promotion of Karla Lubeck to Account Executive and the addition of Aubrey Riggins as Social Media Manager. Read More
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LINCOLN, Neb. (November 27, 2021) – Swanson Russell welcomes Bob Gropp, Jess Schmitz, Casey Hodgin, Ryan Connolly, Matia Ward, Nicole Vitera, Adam Furley and Haley Fischman. Read More
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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. Read More
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The Association of National Advertisers is seeking companies and organizations potentially effected by HB 732, the Office of the Comptroller of Maryland’s proposed Digital Advertising Tax, to sign on to their petition to the State of Maryland to exclude HB 732 from its legislative docket. Read More
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(Omaha, NE, November 19, 2021) The American Advertising Federation Nebraska (AAF Nebraska) announces the winners for Ad Pro and Ad Rookie of the Year. Kelli Britten, University of Nebraska Lincoln was recognized as Ad Pro of the Year and Adam Turner, Eleven Twenty-Three was honored as Ad Rookie of the Year during AAF Nebraska’s BOOM! Roasted Awards event on November 18 at the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema. The event also featured the roast of Jen Landis, founder of Pincurl Girls and professor at the University of Nebraska Lincoln and Patrick Stibbs owner of On The Spot Productions. Read More
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LINCOLN, Neb. (November 13, 2021) – Swanson Russell recently promoted eight in its Lincoln and Omaha offices: Julie Nielson, Lisa Schumacher, Jon Lundeen, Zach Henke, Ryan Stoner, Madison Knopik, Judy Pickens and Amber Mencl. Read More
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LINCOLN, Neb. (November 6, 2021) – Swanson Russell welcomes Dakotah Hicks, Jenna Baird, Sarah Carritt, Lindsay Elting, Blake Haley, Cassie Sleicher, Michael Girard and Alanna Metzger. Read More
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Say hello to Grace Pistulka. A Wilcox, Nebraska native, a senior at the University of Nebraska at Kearney (UNK) and AAF Nebraska student member. Pistulka will receive her Bachelor of Arts degree from UNK’s Visual Communication and Design program this coming spring. As a soon to be graduate, Pistulka said she “blinked” and her college years filled with countless experiences will soon be history. 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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After twenty years, Centro has officially changing the name of their corporation to Basis Global Technologies. Read More
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LINCOLN, Neb. (October 23, 2021) – Swanson Russell received 10 honors at the 2021 Turf and Ornamental Communicators Association (TOCA) Awards held September 2. The annual event recognizes outstanding marketing efforts within the green industry, and Swanson Russell received four first-place awards, four merit awards and two Gardner Awards. Read More
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Student member, Kaci Waugh recently joined the Bailey Lauerman (BL) team as a Social Coordinator following a summer internship. A connection made at the AAF Nebraska’s Meet the Pros, is a testament to why the federation continues this two-day conference for area students. Read More
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At AAF Nebraska, we are continuously working toward improving our organization through AdBites luncheons, special events, communication, AdConnect networking opportunities, AdReads book club & happy hour, webinars, community outreach, student engagement and more. We appreciate the input from the 241 members and friends of AAF Nebraska that participated in this year’s Member Survey. Read More
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LINCOLN, Neb. (October 9, 2021) – Swanson Russell recently promoted six in its Lincoln and Omaha offices: Jack Chatelain, Jenna Jaynes, RJ Shrimpton, Ian Ohlman, Leah Giess and Heather Garth. Read More
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Many don’t realize how volunteer leadership opportunities exist within AAF Nebraska. There are numerous opportunities for you to step up and stand out through volunteering your time and talents to the AAF Nebraska in an effort to help us remain as “The Unifying Voice for Advertising” throughout the state. Read More
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Proposed digital advertising tax regulations were filed on August 31 by Maryland’s comptroller. In simple terms, the proposed regulations would require companies that derive revenue from residents of Maryland as a direct result of those residents responding to digital ads running in Maryland to report the revenue derived from such ads, which would then be subject to a tax rate unique to each advertiser. Read More
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LINCOLN, Neb. (September 4, 2021) – Swanson Russell welcomes Kaitlyn Smejdir, Lupe Dimas, Margaret Davenport, Eric Smits and Andrew Foster. Read More
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