AAF Omaha is led by a board of directors elected by AAF Omaha members. It is time to officially elect our 2020-2021 Officers and Board members who will guide the direction of the organization and plan events that promote, celebrate and bring the Omaha advertising community together in 2020-2021. Read More
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The American Advertising Federation Omaha (AAF Omaha) is the unifying voice for advertising in the Omaha/Council Bluffs metropolitan area. AAF Omaha offers an organization to educate, inspire and bring an inclusive sense of community to the advertising professionals of Omaha so that we, and future generations, can continue to do the work we love. Read More
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The AAF Omaha Board of Directors have been committed since mid-March to offer our members and the advertising community virtual educational programming, events and content. Read More
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Omaha, Neb. (June 17, 2020) – Mid-America Expositions, Inc. is excited to announce The 13th Annual Omaha Health, Wellness & Fitness Expo – the Mind-Body-Spirit Fair, is now scheduled for Saturday, July 11th & Sunday, July 12th, 2020, at the Baxter Arena. Read More
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Building by building, business by business, the city of Omaha and its economy matured during the 1920s. In 1922, the first commercial radio station debuted. WAAW, 660 on the AM dial began broadcasting from the Grain Exchange Building at 19th and Harney streets. During its four-hour broadcasts, the station announced grain prices, a little live music and interviews with people of note. Commercials weren’t a staple of the two-year old medium. Read More
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‘The Viewing Vortex’ shared the latest on new and unexpected viewing trends in 2020, an updated breakdown on how to approach video and television audiences and the latest options for buying ‘watchable’ advertising. Read More
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June 9, 2020 | Omaha, Neb.
WoodmenLife is changing the Omaha skyline this summer, and we’re inviting the media and residents to follow along. Over the next 10 weeks, we’re swapping out the iconic lettering the tower has had for 51 years, so it will say WoodmenLife. Read More
On Tuesday, June 2, 2020 Yeosh Bendayan joined AAF Omaha presenting a webinar “Introducing Your Clients to Branded Podcasts.” More than 25 attendees tuned in to gain insights from Yeosh’s expertise in Branded Podcasting. Read More
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LINCOLN, Neb. (May 29, 2020) — Swanson Russell welcomes Ben Fleming, Juliane Glasco, Candace Jindra, Holly Kohel and Megan Moore. Read More
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One thing you can be assured of is that AAF Omaha is operating and focused on how we can best support our members and the Omaha advertising community. We will continue to develop relevant content and virtual programming to support our community. Read More
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The AAF Omaha Board of Directors have been committed since mid-March to offer our members and the advertising community virtual educational programming, events and content. Read More
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On May 28, 1906, to be exact – when three men waiting out a sudden rainstorm under an awning of Omaha’s downtown Brandeis Store they agreed that they should “meet together more often.” Read More
AAFO NewsBack to the Classics
(Omaha, Neb. – May 13, 2020) – American Advertising Federation Omaha (AAF Omaha), announced winners of the 2020 AAF Omaha Scholarships. In 1987, AAF Omaha established two scholarship funds to honor students attending Creighton University, University of Nebraska Omaha, University of Nebraska-Lincoln and University of Nebraska at Kearney. Read More
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LINCOLN, Neb., (May 4, 2020) – Swanson Russell has been selected as creative agency for national workwear brand, Walls Outdoor Goods. Known as a go-to brand for workers who earn a living outdoors, Walls products are built to keep workers safe, warm and dry. The agency will handle Walls’ creative needs including brand development and seasonal campaign work, and focus on building deeper connection with professional tradesmen who are wired to be outdoors. Read More
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We want our AAF Omaha student members to know that we are with you during this unprecedented time. Read More
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Your Better Business Bureau knows what a stressful time this is for everyone, especially small businesses that are just trying to stay afloat! Read More
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This program is designed to help our local business community double the impact of their marketing through a matching grant. Read More
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Important guidance on protecting employees as organizations resume work, and distributed workforces re-enter office situations Read More
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One thing you can be assured of is that AAF Omaha is operating and focused on how we can best support our members and the Omaha advertising community. We are continuing to develop relevant content and virtual programming to support our community during these uncertain times. Read More
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With the news about COVID-19 – we are in unprecedented times and things are changing daily. One thing you can be assured of is that AAF Omaha is operating and focused on how we can best support our members and the Omaha advertising community. Read More
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LINCOLN, Neb. (April 21, 2020) — Swanson Russell recently promoted three employees in its Lincoln and Omaha offices: Kimberly Bertrand, Heather Garth and Kaylee Minnick. Read More
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As we all continue to grapple with the effects of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) AAF national partners have stepped up to provide resources so that we stay informed, stay safe, and stay productive. Below, you will find information on financial support for small businesses; tips on working from home; and content to promote social-distancing. Read More
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Does your company have available positions you would like to promote? One of your many benefits as an AAF Omaha member is free job postings on our website. Contact us today to post your job! Read More
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On April 16th AAF Omaha offered our members and the advertising community a virtual AdBites Zoom webinar. Our keynote speaker David Campbell, President and COO of Chernoff Newman shared his insights on Crisis Communication presenting from his home office in Columbia, North Carolina to 47 of or members and professionals from the Omaha advertising community. Read More
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AdReads from AAF Omaha is a virtual book club, where we talk about books about advertising via Zoom meetings. Read More
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LINCOLN, Nebraska (April 1, 2020) — Swanson Russell welcomes four new employees in its Lincoln office: Justin Anthony, Lana Erickson, Stephanie Havranek and Ryan Holt. Read More
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Please reach out to us and let us know how we can help! We want you to know that it doesn’t matter if we are in a time of crisis or not, everyone in our advertising community is important to us at AAF Omaha. Read More
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Omaha, Neb., (March 23, 2020) – The Creative Center (CC) would like to congratulate four students who won four awards in the 2020 District 9 American Advertising Awards. Read More
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On March 13, 14 and 15, a diverse, accomplished trio of creative pros from Minneapolis, MN, Jacksonville, FL and Johnson City, TN joined the AAF District 9 Board in Omaha to judge 366 different professional entries and 66 student entries from across the district. Read More
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With the news about COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) changing from day to day, we have made changes to many of our upcoming events. Read More
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Each year, the American Advertising Awards | Nebraska recognizes the best and brightest ads and campaigns created by Nebraska businesses and advertising agencies. AAF Omaha and AAF Lincoln members participate in this prestigious event annually. Thank you to all entrants and sponsors for supporting the Nebraska ADDYS. Read More
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OMAHA, NE (March 3, 2020) The Creative Center (CC) would like to congratulate 12 students who won 19 awards in the 2020 Nebraska American Advertising Awards. Read More
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On Saturday, February 22, 2020 the Nebraska advertising community came together to celebrate the best advertising created in Nebraska during the American Advertising Awards | Nebraska ADDYs Show 20/20 Creative Vision. This year in Nebraska the American Advertising Awards competition had more than 500 professional and student entries. Read More
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This year during AAF Omaha – Meet the Pros 2020 the federation hosted more than 150 students, professors and young professionals. Our next generation of advertising professionals learned “You Don’t Have to Go Far to Get Far.” Read More
AAFO NewsPast Event RecapsCongratulations and thank you for entering the American Advertising Awards | Nebraska.
All Gold Nebraska ADDYs will be automatically forwarded to the AAF District 9 competition at no charge to the winners. Read More
The AAF SmartBrief is an opt-in email news service available to the industry and delivering the most essential advertising news of the day. Read More
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Join us on February 22 for the American Advertising Awards at the Scoular Ballroom here in Omaha. Read More
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LINCOLN, Neb. (February 10, 2020) – Swanson Russell received 12 honors at the National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) Region II awards banquet on January 9 in Kansas City. The Best of NAMA awards program honors exemplary work in agricultural communications. Read More
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Two ad tax bills have been introduced in the Nebraska legislature. LB 946 would extend the state sales and use tax to all services unless specifically exempted. No exemption for advertising is mentioned in the bill’s language. LB 989 would impose the sales and use tax to digital advertising. Because Nebraska has a very short legislative session this year, and the governor has pledged not to raise taxes, these bills are not expected to be enacted. However, many observers in the state believe that they could lay the groundwork for more serious consideration next year. Read More
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AAF Omaha offers an organization to educate, inspire and bring an inclusive sense of community to the advertising professionals of Omaha so that we, and future generations, can continue to do the work we love. Read More
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Meet the Pros 2020 is nearly here! Now we look to you for inspiration to share with students and show them they truly Don’t Have to go Far to Get Far. And it just takes is an afternoon of your time. Below is information and links that will take you to our volunteer sign up, we hope you consider doing so. Read More
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Our AAF Omaha members and volunteers have been busy the past several months planning our winter lineup of educational and fun events for our members, students and the advertising community. Read More
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The New Year brings a new face to the AAF Omaha Board. Cassi Warren, KETV Digital Sales Manager, was confirmed to the open Legislative seat on January 8, 2020. Read More
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Each Year, AAF Omaha hosts a holiday party and silent auction to benefit a worthy, local non-profit organization. This holiday season, AAF Omaha is supporting the League of Women Voters for Greater Omaha as the federation’s 2019-2020 Public Service partner. Read More
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AAF Omaha’s Holiday Party was held on December 17th at the Field Club of Omaha. More than 75 members and guests gathered for the annual celebration to Celebrate the Season. Read More
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As we approach the holidays, February seems like eons away. But registration for Meet the Pros is open and we can use your help! Read More
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With more than 350 professional and student members, the American Advertising Federation Omaha (AAF Omaha) is the unifying voice for advertising in the Omaha/Council Bluffs metropolitan area. AAF Omaha offers an organization to educate, inspire and bring an inclusive sense of community to the advertising professionals of Omaha so that we, and future generations, can continue to do the work we love. Read More
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The American Advertising Federation will provide an update on three of the most pressing initiatives on marketers’ minds today. Read More
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(Omaha, NE, November 8, 2019) The American Advertising Federation Omaha (AAF Omaha) announces the winners for Ad Pro and Ad Rookie of the Year. Laura Spaulding, Bozell was recognized as Ad Pro of the Year and Jenna Baird, Bozell was honored as Ad Rookie of the Year at AAF Omaha’s BOOM! Roasted Awards event on November 7 at The Paxton Ballroom. The event also featured the roast of Mike Compton, Executive Vice President at Renze Display. Read More
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You can always say something nice, but it’s more fun to ROAST ‘em.
On November 7th AAF Omaha hosted the seventh annual “BOOM! ROASTED.” The event gave attendees the chance to be a little less-than-nice to Omaha’s Mr. Nice Guy Mike Compton, Executive Vice President at Renze Display. Read More
