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
AAF Nebraska NewsMember Profiles
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
AAF Nebraska News
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
AAF Nebraska NewsLegislative Issues
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
AAF Nebraska NewsAdMuse Archives
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
AAF Nebraska News
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
AAF Nebraska News
Omaha, NE (August 24, 2023) – OBI Creative, a research-based, innovation-driven advertising agency, has been named to the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States. The list, which is published by Inc. magazine, is based on percentage revenue growth from 2019 to 2022. Read More
AAF Nebraska News
(Omaha, Neb. – August 16, 2023) – American Advertising Federation Nebraska (AAF Nebraska), honored the 2023 AAF Nebraska outstanding student members during the federation’s annual meeting. Scholarship winners and national student ADDY winners were on August 15th at the Venues at the Granary during AAF Nebraska’s annual meeting. Read More
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The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Center for Nursing, is issuing the following solicitation:
Center for Nursing Media Campaign RFP Read More
I recently delivered a keynote presentation on the topic of “AI Driven Success: Embracing the Future of Business Today” The presentation was well-received, and I have received numerous emails and messages from individuals interested in accessing the keynote and obtaining further information. In response to this demand, I decided to create a long-format blog post that expands on the content covered in the keynote. This blog post aims to provide a comprehensive resource for businesses looking to venture into the realm of AI. Thanks to all who attended! Read More
AAF Nebraska NewsPast Event Recaps
Senators Turn Attention to Privacy
July 27, the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee passed two privacy bills aimed at teens and youth. The Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA 2.0), sponsored by Senators Ed Markey (D-MA) and Bill Cassidy (R-LA), and the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) sponsored by Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN). Both passed with broad bipartisan support. Read More
AAF National NewsLegislative Issues
The National Advertising Division (NAD) annual conference, NAD 2023, brings together advertising and legal professionals, academic and industry experts, government officials, and businesses of all sizes to examine and explore the complications of navigating the dynamic advertising landscape, best practices and trends, and perspective on what’s coming next. Read More
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The night before the ON Brand conference 2023, I sent LinkedIn messages to Ross Asdourian and several other presenters, a good way to meet before the buzz began.
Asking to connect, I referred to his “unexpected enthusiasm for otters” as listed in his biography and mentioned that our Henry Doorly Zoo had otters on display. I found it amusing that he mentioned a sea animal in his writeup. It seems that otter stories remain to be told or are better left unsaid. Read More
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As you know, multiple states have passed privacy laws in the first half of 2023. As a resource for AAF members, our partners at Venable and Privacy for America have created this document outlining the major provisions of each of the newly enacted state laws. These new laws are in addition to already existing privacy requirements in many states and add to the increasing complexity and challenges encountered by businesses and other organizations as they navigate the legal environment, and further underscores the need for a single national privacy law as supported by the AAF. Read More
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New York – July 6, 2023 – Basis Technologies, a leading provider of programmatic and workflow automation software for marketing and advertising, today announced the launch of a major curated marketplace in partnership of with Audigent, the leading data activation, curation and identity platform. Read More
AAF Nebraska News
ON Brand Conference Brings Together Professionals for Purposeful Conversations and Meaningful Development
Four area professional networking groups team up to host unique event for advertising, communications, graphic design, marketing and PR professionals Read More
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New State Privacy Laws Enacted and Considered
Lawmakers in Florida and Texas have enacted new comprehensive state privacy laws. Read More
Meet Sophia Gilsdorf, a Visual Communication & Design student majoring in Graphic Design with a minor in Marketing Management at the University of Nebraska – Kearney (UNK). Sophia is from Falls City, NE and will graduate with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from UNK on May 19th. After graduation Sophia is planning to pursue a career in graphic design or marketing. Read More
AAF Nebraska NewsMember Profiles
Action on state privacy issues remains quite hectic as many states reach the end of their 2023 legislative sessions.
New laws have been enacted in numerous states. Read More
AAF National NewsLegislative Issues
(Omaha, Neb. – May 1, 2023) – American Advertising Federation Nebraska (AAF Nebraska), announced winners of the 2023 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. Read More
AAF Nebraska NewsPress Releases
Every year, the American Advertising Federation Nebraska (AAF Nebraska) invites area nonprofit organizations to submit applications for assistance with the development of their advertising, public relations and marketing efforts. Read More
AAF Nebraska News
Thank you to our members and guests for joining AAF Nebraska at DJs Dugout on April 6th for AdWars. Read More
AAF Nebraska NewsPast Event Recaps
On March 23, seven AAF Nebraska members participated in the club’s Day Under the Dome. Read More
AAF Nebraska NewsLegislative IssuesPast Event Recaps
AAF’s March 23 Advertising Day on the Hill was a rousing success. Forty AAF members from 19 states and the District of Columbia attended. They were briefed by speakers from the Federal Trade Commission and advertising self-regulatory programs and learned about the important issues confronting the industry, including privacy and data security and preservation of the federal tax deductibility of advertising expenses. Read More
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AAF District 9’s American Advertising Awards judging was completed the week of March 21. Winners of the second tier of the three-tiered completion were notified on March 27 for student and professional entries. Judges were impressed with the work coming out of AAF District 9. All gold winners for the district level competitions were forwarded on to the National American Advertising Awards. Read More
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ONWARD AND UPWARD
My long time friend and colleague – John B. Osborn (a past AAF Board Chair, and a member of the AAF Board of Directors and Presidents Advisory Council) signs off all his emails with the line – “Onward and Upward.” I always find this encouraging and inspiring – no matter what the topic at hand is or what we are focused on. Read More
AAF National News
We want you to be a part of Mosaic10, the consumer-selected list of the top advertising and multicultural moments of 2022. We’re looking for your help to identify and showcase the most impactful and creative campaigns that represent and celebrate diversity, inclusion, and representation. Read More
AAF National News
The first academic study on the gender pay gap in advertising in more than 30 years has been launched by Jess Watts, Brand Director, and Nancy Wayne PhD, UCLA.
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Lincoln, Neb. (March 14, 2023) – Swanson Russell was recently honored with 15 awards at the 2023 AAF Celebrate Creative Nebraska Awards (The ADDYs), held February 10 at the Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum in Ashland, Nebraska. Read More
AAF Nebraska News
Lincoln, Neb.(March 2, 2023) – Swanson Russell has been chosen by global ag and turf chemical product company Nufarm to lead their U.S. marketing efforts. Headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, Nufarm is a worldwide leader in herbicides, insecticides, fungicides and plant growth regulators for the ag, lawn care, golf and ornamental markets. Read More
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Join the American Advertising Federation March Adness NCAA Men’s Basketball Bracket Pool. Read More
AAF National News
Conducted annually by the AAF, the local tier of the American Advertising Awards “Creative Nebraska” is the first of a three-tier, national competition. Concurrently, across the country, local entrants vie to receive an ADDY Award—recognition as the very best in their markets. Read More
Lincoln, Neb. (February 9, 2023) – Swanson Russell received five distinctions at the Region II 2023 National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) Awards. The annual event recognizes outstanding marketing efforts within the agricultural industry, and Swanson Russell received one first-place award and four merit awards. Read More
AAF Nebraska NewsPress Releases
With the new year comes a new Congress, new state legislative sessions and a renewed interest by all in pursuing possible new privacy laws. Read More
AAF National NewsLegislative Issues
OMAHA, NE (January 16, 2023) Doug Smith, Founder and Executive Chairman of Ervin & Smith, an Omaha marketing agency, will receive the American Advertising Federation Nebraska’s (AAF Nebraska) top honor, the Silver Medal. Smith will be honored during the 2023 American Advertising Awards | Creative Nebraska show, Friday, February 10, 2023, at the SAC Museum in Ashland, Nebraska. Read More
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