Meet Jocelyn Stange | New Member Spotlight
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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Jocelyn is an Omaha-based process consultant, 200-hour registered yoga teacher, and dog mom to a black goldendoodle named Murray. Read More
AAF Nebraska NewsMember Profiles
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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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 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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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 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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AAF believes in recognizing those who work hard to make a difference. We do so in many ways. Whether through the American Advertising Awards and recognition of creative excellence or the Advertising Hall of Fame which honors a legacy of work in the industry, the AAF is committed to the applause of amazing people. This also includes those individuals who selflessly give of their time and talent to furthering the four pillars of the AAF.
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Deadline Quickly Approaching Register for ADMERICA (June 5–8, 2025 at The Westin Pittsburgh) AAF’s annual conference TODAY. 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
AAF Nebraska News
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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Should we all fear missing out?
I don’t have a lot of great memories from past Halloweens. It’s likely because I never got into the whole Halloween mood, even as a kid, I avoided most of the scary stuff. It just wasn’t my thing. My version of trick or treating was all treats – no tricks. 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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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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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
OMAHA, Neb. (July 9, 2024)– For the sixth year, the local ON Brand Conference will bring together hundreds of professionals for purposeful conversations and meaningful professional development focused around creative communications. Attendees are invited to Creighton University’s Mike & Josie Harper Center on Thursday, July 25 to network, grow and get inspired. Read More
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Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen has called for a special session of the Nebraska Legislature to start on July 25, 2024. Gov. Pillen has been working to garner grassroots support for his new property tax relief plan through town hall meetings across the state. Read More
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The AAF Nebraska Legislative Committee’s panel discussion on June 4, 2024 was led by Gil Cohen from Omaha Publications.
Panelists shared information and answer questions on the economic impact advertising makes for our country and for the state of Nebraska. Read More
Proposed Nebraska Ad Tax Still Alive
Despite passing in an earlier vote, and the strong support of Governor Jim Pillen (R), the Advertising Services Tax Act in Nebraska was defeated prior to the end of the legislative session. The measure would have placed a 7.5% tax on all advertising services in the state for companies with over $1 billion in US revenue. One of the Governor’s motivations for the tax was to raise replacement revenue for proposed lower property taxes.
The industry correctly noted that the tax would have been passed through to local businesses in the form of either higher advertising costs or as a line item on the invoice for the service provider ultimately resulting in higher prices for Nebraska consumers. Read More
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On May 2nd students, professors and area professionals joined AAF Nebraska in Kearney, Nebraska for professional development and networking. We gathered at the Gail & Michael Yanney Pavilion and Burlington Green Courtyard located in Yanney Heritage Park outside Kearney. Read More
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Claudia Martin’s unwavering dedication to AAF began more than half a century ago when she was a young professional in the advertising industry. Her journey with AAF Nebraska has been one of remarkable commitment, service, and leadership exemplifying the values and spirit of our organization. It is with admiration and appreciation to share Claudia’s AAF journey with members. Read More
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The Advertising Services Tax Act in Nebraska remains a threat. The measure, originally proposed by Governor Jim Pillen (R) currently does not appear to have enough votes to pass. Sources in the Capitol report that the Governor and sponsors are still searching for support. The tax would place a 7.5% tax on all advertising services in the state for companies with over $1 billion in US revenue. Read More
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Congratulations to the agencies and companies across Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska for winning their AAF District 9 American Advertising Awards! Read More
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Omaha, NE (April 3, 2024) – The AAF Nebraska Legislative committee has focused on opposing LB 1354, the Advertising Services Tax Act. The Nebraska Governor is proposing to implement a 7.5% tax on all advertising services in the state for companies with over $1 billion in US revenue. The tax will be passed through to local businesses in the form of either higher advertising cost or as a line item on the invoice for the service provider. The local business will then add the higher advertising cost to the price of its goods and services, causing higher prices for Nebraska Consumers. Read More
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The AAF’s grass roots network is a powerful lesson in effective Leadership that doesn’t get talked about nearly enough. How else do you efficiently lead a National organization with 35,000 Members across North America without a strong volunteer leadership framework in place? Read More
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Selection of the most creative entry in each category of the American Advertising Awards is affected by a scoring process in which a panel of judges evaluates all creative dimensions of every entry. A Gold Award is recognition of the highest level of creative excellence and is judged to be superior to all other entries in the category. Entries that are also considered outstanding and worthy of recognition receive a Silver Award. The number of awards given in each category is determined by the judges, based on the relative quality of work in that category. Read More
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What a way to start the day!
Omaha, Nebr., March 5, 2024
Scooter’s Coffee engaged Turnpost Creative Group to design environmental graphics for their lobby, collaboration spaces, offices, and break rooms at their new headquarters in Omaha, NE. Read More
Nebraska Advertising Tax on Hold
February 1, the Nebraska Legislature’s Revenue Committee conducted a hearing on the proposed Advertising Services Tax. Following alerts from AAF Nebraska and AAF National, numerous advertising professionals in the state contacted their representatives to express opposition to the tax. AAF Nebraska Legislative Chair Robert Richardson attended the hearing and testified against the proposed tax and published an op-ed explaining our opposition to the tax in the Nebraska Examiner. No further action on the bill has been scheduled at this time. The legislature is currently scheduled to adjourn in mid-April. Read More
January 29, 2024
Important update regarding LB1354 – the “Advertising Services Tax Act,” a hearing in front of the Revenue Committee has been scheduled for February 1st. Your support is crucial in our efforts to oppose this bill. Read More
Dear Senator Linehan and Honorable Members of the Revenue Committee,
The American Advertising Federation Nebraska is writing to express our opposition to LB 1354 before your committee which would establish a tax on advertising in Nebraska. With more than 275 professional and student members, AAF Nebraska is the unifying voice for advertising throughout Nebraska. We are an organization with the purpose to educate, inspire, and bring an inclusive sense of community to advertising professionals in Nebraska so that we, and future generations, can continue the work we love in a state we call home. Read More
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Happy New Year AAF Nebraska Members and Friends. I can’t believe how quickly 2023 flew by and am excited for the expectation the new year brings. Thank you to all the dedicated and talented AAF Nebraska leaders and volunteers who worked so hard to make 2023 a great year with excellent programming and engaging events. I would be remiss if I did not thank all our members. Your continued support and engagement are keys to our success, and I hope I am able to meet more of you in the upcoming year. Read More
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Make Your Voice Heard This Session! Read More
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Wednesday, January 17th Senator Albrecht introduced LB 1370, a bill that would add sales tax to all advertising in Nebraska. The AAF Nebraska Legislative team is reviewing this bill and the impact it could have on our industry. Read More
AAF Nebraska NewsLegislative Issues
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. Read More
AAF Nebraska NewsMeet The Pros
With more than 300 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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Lincoln, Neb. (Nov. 14, 2023) – Jason Schmaderer and Patrick Finnegan are Swanson Russell’s newest executive vice presidents. As a result of their promotions, the two longtime agency leaders are now also members of the agency’s Executive Leadership Team. Read More
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It sounds cheesy but it’s true; when great minds come together, good things happen. AAF Nebraska brings individuals involved in advertising, marketing services, media and related businesses together for growth, service and fun. Our programming offers a mix of educational, service-based, community-focused, and downright fun opportunities to connect, develop and release with colleagues, competitors and friends. Check out upcoming events and area industry news in the latest issue of AdMuse. Read More
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Ervin & Smith Celebrates 40 Years
The next era of Ervin & Smith: a letter from the President Read More
Heath Mello, President and CEO of the Greater Omaha Chamber announced to Chamber members on Monday, October 23, 2023 that the Chamber signed a memorandum of understanding with the Aksarben Foundation to assist them with InternNE Powered by Aksarben. This unique workforce initiative represents a $20 million collaboration between the Aksarben Foundation and the Nebraska Department of Economic Development. Read More
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OMAHA, NE (September 21, 2023) – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced today Mud Mile Communications is one of America’s top 70 small businesses, selected from among a record-breaking 15,000+ applicants for its annual “America’s Top Small Business” Awards. Read More
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Hello AAF Nebraska Members and Friends. As I officially start my year of Presidency, and our organization celebrates our third year as AAF Nebraska, I wanted to take a moment and share some thoughts on the upcoming year and highlight successes from our previous year. Read More
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