WASHINGTON DC, AUGUST 18, 2026—The American Advertising Federation (AAF), the “Unifying Voice for Advertising,” announced today that Rocket Mortgage will be the presenting sponsor for this year’s National Student Advertising Competition (NSAC). Read More
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OMAHA, Neb. (August 13, 2026) – The American Advertising Federation Nebraska (AAF Nebraska) will officially welcome its 2026–2027 Board of Directors during its Annual Meeting on August 19, 2026, marking the beginning of a new leadership year dedicated to strengthening Nebraska’s advertising, marketing and communications community. Read More
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OMAHA, NEB June 30, 2026 — The US Agency Awards has announced Story Sellers Group as a finalist in its Campaign Effectiveness Award for work with Cloudbound. Read More
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OMAHA, NEB June 19, 2026 — Story Sellers Group, and its car wash platform, Mud Mile Communications, has received 12 Telly Awards for marketing, video and digital excellence, being honored for work with Omaha Central Library, The Summit League and MOJO Car Wash – Mammoth Holdings. Read More
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OMAHA, NEB June 19, 2026 — Mud Mile Communications has received international recognition for its work with MOJO Car Wash with a 2026 Telly Award. Read More
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Omaha, NE – June 17, 2026
RENZE expanded their Omaha manufacturing and storage campus with an additional 40,000 square feet of warehouse capacity — and now they are opening that space to clients who need room to operate smarter. Read More
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OMAHA, NEB, June 9, 2026 — Story Sellers Group and Mud Mile Communications, its car wash marketing division, have received 9 Communicator Awards for marketing and digital excellence, being honored for work with Cloudbound, Omaha Central Library, The Summit League, and MOJO Car Wash. Read More
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Austin, Texas (May 30, 2026) — AAF Nebraska received national recognition at AAF ADMERICA 2026, earning the prestigious Division III Club of the Year award from the American Advertising Federation (AAF). In addition, AAF Nebraska President Cody Felber was named Division III President of the Year, recognizing his outstanding leadership and commitment to advancing the organization and industry. Read More
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WASHINGTON, DC – MAY 28, 2026 The American Advertising Federation (AAF), “The Unifying Voice for Advertising,” announced today that Anne Kierig will be joining as Vice President, Government Affairs. She will succeed Clark Rector, who is retiring after 37 years with the AAF. Anne comes from Amazon, where she most recently served as Senior Manager of Public Policy. She will be based in DC and will start immediately. She will report directly to Steve Pacheco, President and CEO of AAF. Read More
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Omaha, Neb. — [April 30, 2026] — The American Advertising Federation Nebraska (AAF Nebraska) is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026/2027 Scholarship Awards, recognizing outstanding students pursuing careers in advertising, marketing, communications, public relations, and related creative fields. Read More
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OMAHA, Neb. (March 30, 2026) — Meet the Pros once again brought energy, inspiration, and meaningful connection to life as students and professionals came together for two impactful days dedicated to shaping the future of the advertising industry. On March 26 and 27, 2026 AAF Nebraska hosted more than 110 students, professors and professionals at LinkedIn’s corporate offices in Omaha. Read More
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Nine Husker students recently received Creative Nebraska Awards from the American Advertising Federation’s Nebraska chapter for their outstanding creative work. The awards, also known as ADDYs, come in gold and silver. Read More
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Envoy is pleased to introduce a few new additions to their team. As they continue to grow, they are focused on bringing in individuals who strengthen their day-to-day collaboration and support the work they do for our clients. Read More
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The Ad Pro of the Year award is presented to an AAF Nebraska member with a distinguished career in advertising, including professional achievement, community impact, and dedicated service to AAF Nebraska. Read More
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Under the Creative Nebraska clouds, on February 20th during the American Advertising Awards AAF Nebraska honored a leader who represents the very best of creativity, innovation, and legacy in Nebraska’s advertising and marketing community. Read More
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NEW YORK, DECEMBER 16, 2025 – On the occasion of the 75th Anniversary of the AAF Advertising Hall of Fame (AHOF), the esteemed Council of Judges, led by Chair Ross Martin, President of Known and Vice Chair Rita Ferro, President of Disney Advertising, has chosen to induct six legendary leaders along with one corporate honoree and two special President’s Award recipients. Honorees will be celebrated at the annual Induction Gala in New York City at Cipriani Wall Street on April 23, 2026. The announcement was made today concurrent with the ringing of the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange. Read More
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AAF Announces the Call for Entries for the 2025-2026 American Advertising Awards Competition
The Largest Creative Competition in the U.S. Recognizes Excellence at Both Collegiate and Professional Levels
WASHINGTON DC, NOVEMBER 25, 2025 – The American Advertising Federation (AAF), “The Unifying Voice for Advertising,” announced today that entries are open for the 2025-2026 American Advertising Awards. Read More
LINCOLN, NE., November 18, 2025 – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has awarded the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce the prestigious Accreditation designation in recognition of its sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and significant positive impact on the community it serves. Read More
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OMAHA, Neb. (November 5, 2025) — Mud Mile Communications has added two Davey Awards to its growing list of honors. This marks Mud Mile’s first year entering the international competition, which recognizes creative excellence from agencies that deliver big results without big budgets Read More
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As of September 4, 2025, Alpha Media is now Connoisseur Media. This milestone strengthens our ability to serve you, combining the expertise and dedication of two organizations into one trusted company. Read More
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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, Neb. — August 12, 2025 — The American Advertising Federation Nebraska (AAF Nebraska) is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 Student Scholarships, awarded annually to outstanding students pursuing careers in advertising, marketing, public relations, and related fields. 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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(February 8, 2024)
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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