Everyone likes to be recognized, and everyone likes a good surprise.
Helping us surprise our AAF Omaha members with occasional “just because” or “thank you” these select Omaha and Council Bluffs area retailers are participating in our Member Perks program. Read More
AdMuse is AAF Omaha’s monthly publication delivered each month via email to members, sponsors and friends of AAF Omaha. Articles include information on upcoming educational events and programming, federation highlights, resent awards, press releases from our members and more! Read More
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We are kicking off 2018 Meet the Pros and need your help to make it a successful event! Sponsorship opportunities are now available for every budget. Read More
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The Programs committee discussed promoting the responses from the last AdBites: Creating Inclusive Workplaces with Cammy Watkins of Inclusive Communities. Read More
AAFO NewsPast Event Recaps
Mike joined Bozell in November of 2016 after nine years at Starcom in Chicago. As Bozell’s Director of Strategic Communication, Mike oversees Bozell’s Public Relations, Social Media and Media Buying departments. Read More
AAFO NewsMember Profiles
You have heard about our active and fun Membership Committee lunches – there are only a few opportunities for normal people to join us (we are abnormally wonderful!!). Read More
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The Relationship Between DSP’s and Ad Exchanges Explained With A Simple Analogy Read More
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Renze Display, a 122-year-old provider of exhibits, branded environments, event graphics and point-of-purchase solutions, has hired Ron Bosworth as Exhibit Designer. Read More
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Greg Chambers the founder of the sales-and-marketing consultancy, Chambers Pivot Industries LLC facilitated this year’s retreat. Greg helps entrepreneurial companies create sales-and-marketing practices they can get excited about and are a perfect fit for their cultures. He helped AAF Omaha’s board get inspired about their leadership roles and give our leadership team tools to keep them engaged and focus on goals for the club year. Read More
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Advertising is a powerful engine that helps drive the economy of Nebraska. Advertising expenditures account for $33.1 billion of economic output or sales in Nebraska – that is 15.2% of the $218.5 billion in total economic output in the state. Sales of products and services that are driven by advertising help support 111,999 jobs, representing 10.7% of the 1.1 million jobs in Nebraska. Read More
AAFO NewsLegislative Issues
The American Advertising Federation Omaha (AAF Omaha) is honored to have received “Club of the Year” recognition from the American Advertising Federations (AAF) District 9 on July 29th in Kansas City during the district’s annual Leadership Conference. The AAF District 9 includes eleven clubs from Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri and Kansas. Read More
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Twenty-five years ago, Fred and Melanie Clark realized there was only one way to quench their entrepreneurial thirst: to take a leap of faith and open their own agency. Read More
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AAF Omaha’s Education team is looking for interesting speakers to participate in a number of programs and events throughout the coming months. We want you to join our team. We’re putting together a list of members who are looking for opportunities to speak in front of area groups (student groups and professionals). It’s a great way to share your expertise. Just give us your information and we’ll include you in the growing list of members willing to share their ideas who want to be part of our Speakers Bureau. Read More
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July 24, 2017 (Omaha, NE) — Renze Display, a 122-year-old provider of exhibits, branded environments, event graphics and point-of-purchase solutions, has hired Valerie Friederich as Project Manager, Logistics. Read More
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Webster designs Union Pacific Golden Spike website Union Pacific chose Webster to create a website commemorating the 150th anniversary of the driving of the Golden Spike in Promontory Summit, UT. Through stories, images and events in communities along the route of the Transcontinental Railroad, we built an engaging and educational experience that can be viewed and shared on any device by a wide-ranging audience. Read More
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The Omaha Products Show for Business and Industry is an “Official” National Manufacturing Day Event. National Manufacturing Day is the first Friday in the month of October. Come help us celebrate on October 12, 2017 at the Omaha Products Show inside the CenturyLink Center – Omaha. Read More
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Networking is a term that has stuck out to me the most during my summer internship at CSG Internal. Everyone within the company says to never let an opportunity to network with an individual slip away. Read More
AAFO NewsMember Profiles
AAF Omaha recognizes advertising excellence through local award competitions such as the American Advertising Awards – Nebraska ADDYs, Ad Pro and Ad Rookie of the Year and Silver Medal Award. Read More
AAFO NewsAdMuse Archives
Attention marketing professionals, please consider the benefits of an AAF Omaha membership and the opportunity to network with other marketing professionals. Read More
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The Legislative Issues Committee continues to follow developments that could impact advertising and communication decisions at the state and local level. Read More
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Every year, AAF Omaha salutes three members who have demonstrated their commitment to their club and their community in outstanding ways. Read More
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Omaha, Nebraska June 29, 2017
This year is a milestone for Best Buy Signs for a couple reasons. One is that this year is the 30th year Best Buy Signs has been in business here in Omaha and an involved member of the community. They were also awarded #1 Sign Shop by Omaha Magazine’s Best of B2B for the ninth straight year! Read More
Omaha, NE, June 23, 2017 – The American Advertising Federation Omaha (AAF Omaha), a professional organization of advertising agencies, marketers, media, academia and public relations practitioners, won several national American Advertising Federation (AAF) awards including first place in the category of Government Relations; second place in Advertising Education, Programs and Public Service; third place in Club Operations and Diversity and Multicultural Initiatives. Awards were presented during the national American Advertising Federation annual conference ADMERICA June 7-10, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Read More
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LINCOLN, Nebraska, (June 22, 2017) Peak Nanosystems has selected Swanson Russell to lead its branding efforts in three industries. Based in Dallas, Texas, the company focuses on nanotechnology development used in an array of products made for government and corporate clients. Read More
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Hi! My name is Annie Albin, and I’m currently a senior at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln majoring in journalism, advertising and public relations, and minoring in Spanish and psychology. Read More
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LINCOLN, Nebraska (June 14, 2017) Swanson Russell received a gold ADDY award in the 2017 National American Advertising Awards (ADDY) held on June 10 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Read More
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We’re writers, designers, producer, creative directors, account managers, media buyers, media sales professionals, advertising agency owners, students, data analysts, rookies, professionals and retirees who come together through AAF Omaha to advance our industry, our community and ourselves. If you care deeply about Omaha and the advertising industry that helps support it; if you’re looking for opportunities to connect with others in the ad biz; if you want your creative fire kindled, join AAF Omaha. Read More
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Omaha, NE (June 12, 22017) – The Creative Center (CC) would like to congratulate Liz Scott who won a Silver award in the category of Illustration Campaign at the national level of the 2017 American Advertising Awards. Read More
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Omaha, NE (June 12, 2017) – Teri Hamburger, Executive Director of the American Advertising Federation Omaha (AAF Omaha), received the Betty Riehl Excellence in Service Award recognizing her longstanding commitment and service to AAF, AAF Omaha and AAF District 9 on June 10th in New Orleans during the AAF National Conference, ADMERICA 2017. Read More
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With over 40,000 entries across the country, the American Advertising Awards are the world’s largest and statistically the toughest advertising competition. The competition represents the true spirit of creative excellence by recognizing all forms of advertising and cultivates the highest creative standards in our industry. Read More
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The Legislative Issues Committee continues to follow developments that could impact advertising and communication decisions at the state and local level. Read More
AAFO NewsLegislative Issues
Its summertime and the livin’ is easy, right? Many of us already have BBQs, pool parties and outdoor happy hours filling our calendar. But while these events are meant to help us relax, it’s important not to overlook the importance of networking at these casual happenings. Read More
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Nearly 40,000 people came to this year’s Berkshire Hathaway Shareholders Meeting and were greeted by signage and graphics produced by Renze and designed by Mint Design Group. Read More
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AAF Omaha’s Public Service committee would like to thank all who worked on and were part of supporting our non-profit partner — RESPECT — for the 2016-2017 club year. Read More
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The best hobbies are the ones that you carry with you from your early years into adulthood. I’ll never forget the feeling of accomplishment from mastering my first real puzzle. Read More
AAFO NewsMember Profiles
I came to Mid-America Expo in 2005. Our Company produces trade shows, events, and festivals. The Omaha Health & Wellness Expo, the Triumph of Agriculture Expo – Farm & Ranch Machinery Show, the Taste of Omaha, the Nebraska Balloon & Wine Festival, and the Omaha Products Show for Business & Industry are a few of our shows. Read More
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Founded in 1962, Swanson Russell is a Nebraska-based marketing communications firm with offices in Lincoln and Omaha. In addition to working with local and regional clients, the full-service agency is nationally recognized for expertise in agriculture, health care, outdoor recreation, construction and the green industry. Read More
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AAF Omaha binds together mutual interests of corporate advertisers, agencies, marketing and media services, suppliers, academia, and other advertising and public relations professionals. Read More
AAFO NewsAdMuse Archives
Teri Hamburger, Executive Director of the American Advertising Federation Omaha (AAF Omaha), was named the 2017 recipient of the Betty Riehl Excellence in Service Award earlier this month recognizing her longstanding commitment and service to AAF. Read More
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ADS is a national honor society sponsored by the American Advertising Federation (AAF) that recognizes and encourages scholastic achievement in advertising studies. ADS is the only national, professional advertising honorary society in American higher education.
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Eight talented University of Nebraska at Kearney students are ready to set out on a journey, discover the world, chase dreams and reach goals. Read More
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We have been hard at work creating even MORE benefits and advantages to your AAF Omaha membership. Read More
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AAF Omaha’s Meet the Pros event is recruiting planning committee volunteers. Read More
AAFO NewsMeet The Pros
The Legislative Issues Committee continues to follow developments that could impact advertising and communication decisions locally. Read More
AAFO NewsLegislative Issues
National American Advertising Award winners from AAF District 9 have been announced. Winners will learn at the Awards show in New Orleans in June if they have won a Gold or Silver national ADDY. Read More
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With a softball in my hand and a mound beneath my feet, the diamond taught me life lessons I will never forget. Every time you fall, get back up. If you want something, put in the hard work to make it happen. Each pitch showed me accountability, confidence and leadership which translated over into my relationships and my career. At the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO), I am learning the fundamentals of public relations and advertising to ready for the field. Read More
AAFO NewsMember Profiles
AAF Omaha educates members on the latest trends in technology, creativity and marketing through seminars, monthly luncheon speakers, exhibitions and trade shows. Read More
AAFO NewsAdMuse Archives
On Saturday, April 15, 2017 AAFO members Ann Woodford (Goodwill Omaha) and Shiletha Snoddy (SKAR) attended the Annual Teen Career Fair hosted by 100 Black Men of Omaha, Inc. Read More
AAFO NewsDiversity in Advertising
AdWars hosted on April 13th was a fun and fact filled event. This team competition tests your knowledge of advertising practices, terminology and trivia. Read More
AAFO NewsPast Event Recaps
In case you missed it, AdWeek shares the second part to their video series “Best Advice I Ever Got”—as five more top advertising creative directors reveal the best advice they got in their careers that made them better. Read More
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