(Omaha, Neb.) August 12, 2025 – The American Advertising Federation Nebraska (AAF Nebraska), a professional organization representing advertising agencies, marketers, media, academia, and public relations practitioners, is pleased to announce its newly elected Board of Directors for the 2025–2026 federation year. Read More
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OMAHA, Nebraska, August 5, 2025 — Smith Kroeger, a 63-year old, full-service advertising agency, has acquired Redstone Communications Group (RCG) from Jim Svoboda and Stacy Vance. The transaction is effective immediately. Read More
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RENZE, a 130-year-old provider of exhibits, branded environments, event graphics, and point-of-purchase solutions, has announced a strategic leadership transition. Scott Buchanan has been appointed President, while current President Doug Buchanan will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer. 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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(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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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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Washington DC, August 22, 2024 —The American Advertising Federation (AAF), the “unifying voice for advertising,” announced nine new inductees into its prestigious Advertising Hall of Achievement (AHOA). The AHOA celebrates those individuals aged 40 and younger who are helping to lead the industry forward. 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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The Learning Community of Douglas and Sarpy Counties (Learning
Community) is seeking a new marketing and communication agency and is
requesting proposals, through the RFP process described in the attachments
to this letter. The Learning Community hereby invites proposals from
organizations interested in providing marketing and communication services. 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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Mud Mile Communications has again been recognized among the nation’s best content agencies with six Telly Awards. Started in 1979, the Telly Awards recognize the best in television and digital commercials and programs. 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 NUMBERS ARE IN! Jeffrey Maciejewski, Managing Partner of Elemental, reports that their 2023 Fall Appeal fundraiser for Interfaith Community Shelter in Santa Fe, N.M., raised $273,852 in donations, a $57,000 or 26% year-over-year increase! Read More
A&K Marketing and Morningfire Inc. announce a strategic merger, effective January 1, 2024, expanding A&K’s reach and expertise in the media planning and placement landscape. Read More
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Basis DSP is The First to Use Dynamic Exclusion List of Made-for-Advertising Sites from Jounce’s Daily Data; Allows Publishers to Be Unblocked if They Change MFA Behavior Read More
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NEW WORK SERVING HOMELESS IN NEW MEXICO: Jeffrey Maciejewski, owner of Elemental WRITING+DESIGN, shares new work done for Interfaith Community Shelter. 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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On Friday, October 6, the firm announced an evolution of its own brand to reflect a view toward the future, rooted in the deep dives of account planning while offering the services that take clients’ brands to stratospheric heights.
With that as its starry backdrop, Zaiss & Company is now: Constellation Collective, powered by Zaiss & Co. Read More
The American Advertising Foundation’s Mosaic Center Honors Organizations and Individuals Creating Impact for Multicultural Communities; Also Launches Inaugural Mosaic Awards Scholarship Fund to Support the Next Generation of Diverse Talent Read More
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(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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Lincoln, Neb. (August 15, 2023) – Swanson Russell has been selected as the marketing agency for Blue Ox, the Pender, Nebraska-based manufacturer of high-quality towing products. Blue Ox was founded in 1925 and has grown into an internationally respected maker of tow bars, baseplates, brakes, hitches, weight-distributing hitches, and 5th-wheel hitches for both commercial and recreational customers. Read More
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(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
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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
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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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(Omaha, NE, October 31, 2022) The American Advertising Federation Nebraska (AAF Nebraska) announces the winners for Ad Pro and Ad Rookie of the Year. David Moore, Co-founder, and Creative Director with Kingswood & Palmerston will receive the Ad Pro of the Year award and Johnny Shea, Designer at Daake will be honored as Ad Rookie of the Year during AAF Nebraska’s BOOM! Roasted Awards event on November 17 at the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema. The event will also feature the roast of Laura Spaulding, Corporate Communications Director at Bozell in Omaha, NE and Fred Knight, Marketing Director at T.O. Haas Tire in Lincoln, NE. Read More
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LINCOLN, Neb. (August 2, 2022) – Swanson Russell welcomes Olivia Boldt, Madeline Christensen, Serena Hackett, Meg Higgins, Dan Hinz, Ryan Holt and Kate Sliva. Read More
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LINCOLN, Neb. (July 14, 2022) – Andrew Warner, account director for Swanson Russell, has been named president of the Missouri-Kansas Chapter of the National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA). Read More
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LINCOLN, Neb. (July 9, 2022) – Swanson Russell welcomes Mckenna Arthur, Kenny Bottoms, Scot Eaton, Katie House, Nathan Schreiter, Olivia McCown and Grace Niemeyer. Read More
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OMAHA, Neb. – For the first time in two years, the local ON Brand Conference will gather hundreds of professionals for purposeful conversations and meaningful professional development focused around the event’s theme, “ON Brand. On Purpose.” Attendees are invited to Scott Conference Center on Thursday, July 21 to network, grow and get inspired. Read More
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OMAHA, Neb. (June 10, 2022) – RCG Advertising & Media’s Steve Armbruster and Paula Steenson with Paula Presents! received AAF Nebraska Lifetime membership status during the AAF Nebraska Board of Directors’ meeting held in Omaha, which took place on June 9th.
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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
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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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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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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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
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., 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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“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
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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(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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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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