LINCOLN, Neb. (June 17, 2021) — Swanson Russell recently promoted six employees in its Lincoln and Omaha offices: Allison Hergenrader, Chloe King, Justin Klemsz, Kylie Legree, Kelsey Pittam and Peter Worth. Read More
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(OMAHA, NE, June 14, 2021) – The American Advertising Federation Omaha (AAF Omaha), a professional organization of advertising agencies, marketers, media, academia, and public relations practitioners, won a national American Advertising Federation (AAF) award for Public Service. The award was presented during the national AAF annual conference ADMERICA Salute to Achievers virtual presentation on June 11, 2021. Read More
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(OMAHA, Neb. – May 14, 2021)– On July 15, 2021, local chapters of American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA), American Advertising Federation (AAF), American Marketing Association (AMA), and Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) will virtually host marketing communication professionals from across the region at ON Brand 2021. Read More
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(Omaha, Neb. – April 21, 2021) – BL congratulates UNL Ad/PR student Carina Collins, the first winner of the Bailey Lauerman Fund for Student Opportunity $5,000 scholarship which recognizes commitment to her craft and her efforts to cultivate a rich UNL campus environment by helping special needs students. Read More
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(Omaha, Neb. – April 19, 2021) – American Advertising Federation Omaha (AAF Omaha), announced winners of the 2021 AAF Omaha Scholarships. In 1987, AAF Omaha established two scholarship funds to honor students attending Creighton University, University of Nebraska Omaha, University of Nebraska-Lincoln and University of Nebraska at Kearney. Read More
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April 19, 2021 (Omaha, NE) — RENZE, a 126-year-old provider of exhibits, branded environments, event graphics and point-of-purchase solutions, has promoted John Kestner to Graphics Dept. Manager and has hired Tim Grutsch as Preflight Designer. Read More
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(Omaha, NE, March 23, 2021) – Representatives from the American Advertising Federation Lincoln (AAF Lincoln) and the American Advertising Federation Omaha (AAF Omaha) announced this week that the two Nebraska chapters of the American Advertising Federation (AAF) will be merging on July 1, 2021 resulting in the American Advertising Federation Nebraska (AAF Nebraska). This union is to strengthen and grow the American Advertising Federation and both clubs’ mission across the state. Read More
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(Omaha, NE, February 23, 2021) The Creative Center (CC) would like to congratulate 11 students who won 20 awards in the 2021 Nebraska American Advertising Awards. Read More
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(Omaha, NE, February 19, 2021) The American Advertising Federation Omaha (AAF Omaha) announces the winners for Silver Medal, Ad Pro and Ad Rookie of the Year. Ray and Jan Dotzler, from Dotzler Creative Arts and the Creative Center received AAF Omaha’s top honor the Silver Medal Award. The Dotzlers were honored during the virtual 2021 American Advertising Awards | Nebraska ADDYs awards show, Thursday, February 18, 2021. Read More
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LINCOLN, Neb. (February 10, 2021) — Swanson Russell welcomes Libby Bullerdick, Bruce Hartford III, Joey Lenihan, Maddie Keast and Rick Kourchenko. Read More
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LINCOLN, Neb. (January 29, 2021) — Swanson Russell received 15 awards at the 2021 Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Nebraska Paper Anvil Awards Gala held virtually on January 28. Read More
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LINCOLN, Neb., (January 22, 2021) – Swanson Russell has been selected as the agency of record for Takeuchi U.S. in Pendergrass, Ga. Headquartered in Japan, Takeuchi manufactures a wide range of compact equipment, including compact track loaders, compact excavators and compact wheel loaders. Swanson Russell will handle and execute Takeuchi’s public relations and paid media strategies. Read More
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LINCOLN, Neb. (January 26, 2021) – Swanson Russell received five honors at the National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) Region II awards held on January 14. Best of NAMA honors exemplary work in agricultural communications. Read More
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In 2020, the coronavirus pandemic has proved that people are resilient and we don’t necessarily have to be collocated with our colleagues to be effective. BL is now bringing more geographic flexibility to its hiring practices and is committed to finding the best talent out there, no matter where they operate from. Read More
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December 10, 2020 (Omaha, NE) — RENZE, a 125-year-old provider of exhibits, branded environments, event graphics and point-of-purchase solutions, has promoted Nate Johnston to Director of Manufacturing. Read More
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LINCOLN, Neb. (December 8, 2020) – Swanson Russell received 12 awards from the American Marketing Association (AMA) Prism Awards sponsored by the Lincoln chapter. The ceremony recognized excellence in marketing and communications throughout the local advertising community. Read More
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Omaha, Neb. (November 9, 2020) – The Aradius Group Board of Directors announced that they have elected Chris Mueller to succeed Chuck Kinzer as president of Aradius Group Read More
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LINCOLN, Neb. (November 4, 2020) — Swanson Russell announces the promotion of Lisa Lorraine, Katie Sands and Tony Sattler to executive vice presidents. They have been added to Swanson Russell’s Executive Leadership Team. Read More
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WASHINGTON DC, SEPTEMBER 10, 2020—Communo and the American Advertising Federation have joined forces to provide their members with one-of-a-kind offerings intended to support agencies and staff impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More
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WASHINGTON DC, AUGUST 31, 2020—It’s a Match!… between the world’s most popular dating app and the nation’s largest collegiate advertising competition. The American Advertising Federation (AAF) is excited to announce Tinder as the lead partner for the 2021 National Student Advertising Competition (NSAC). Read More
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LINCOLN, Neb., (August 21, 2020) – Swanson Russell has been selected as agency of record for WOW – World of Watersports. The agency will provide media planning and buying, digital strategy, brand development and social media management for the Omaha-based company. Read More
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AAF Omaha has focused on how we can best support our members and the Omaha advertising community. Read More
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Omaha, Nebraska – Eleven local marketing agencies joined together to take the first step toward reducing the diversity hiring gap within the advertising industry. In an effort to cultivate more Black marketers and creatives in Omaha, the American Advertising Federation of Omaha (AAF Omaha) and Bozell, a locally owned mid-size agency, created the ADvance Omaha Fund. Read More
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WASHINGTON DC, JULY 27, 2020—The Room, an exclusive event series that includes influential members across all disciplines and career levels in marketing, and the American Advertising Federation (AAF) today announce their strategic partnership that will offer the AAF’s professional and student members access to thought leadership events.
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Omaha, Neb. (June 17, 2020) – Mid-America Expositions, Inc. is excited to announce The 13th Annual Omaha Health, Wellness & Fitness Expo – the Mind-Body-Spirit Fair, is now scheduled for Saturday, July 11th & Sunday, July 12th, 2020, at the Baxter Arena. Read More
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June 9, 2020 | Omaha, Neb.
WoodmenLife is changing the Omaha skyline this summer, and we’re inviting the media and residents to follow along. Over the next 10 weeks, we’re swapping out the iconic lettering the tower has had for 51 years, so it will say WoodmenLife. Read More
WASHINGTON DC, JUNE 9, 2020—Adobe and the American Advertising Federation (AAF) are pleased to announce that the University of Virginia is the winner of the AAF’s 2020 National Student Advertising Competition (NSAC). Read More
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WASHINGTON DC, JUNE 8, 2020—The American Advertising Federation (AAF) today announced that Lynn Lewis, US CEO of UM Worldwide will serve as Chair of the National Board of Directors, July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021. Tiffany R. Warren, Senior VP, Chief Diversity Officer at Omnicom Group and Founder & President, at ADCOLOR, will serve alongside Lewis as the Vice Chair of the Board. Melanie Mitchem, SVP, Global Communications & PR at FCB Global will serve as the Chair of the Mosaic Council Executive Committee during this time. Read More
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LINCOLN, Neb. (May 29, 2020) — Swanson Russell welcomes Ben Fleming, Juliane Glasco, Candace Jindra, Holly Kohel and Megan Moore. Read More
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WASHINGTON DC, May 19, 2020— L. Kevin Kelly, Associate Professor at Brigham Young University, has been selected as the recipient of the 2020 Distinguished Advertising Educator Award. Read More
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(Omaha, Neb. – May 13, 2020) – American Advertising Federation Omaha (AAF Omaha), announced winners of the 2020 AAF Omaha Scholarships. In 1987, AAF Omaha established two scholarship funds to honor students attending Creighton University, University of Nebraska Omaha, University of Nebraska-Lincoln and University of Nebraska at Kearney. Read More
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In a time of massive change, new technologies, a post-Coronavirus business landscape, and sweeping regulatory developments, there has never been a better time to become involved in issues of advertising ethics, trust and transparency. Read More
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LINCOLN, Neb., (May 4, 2020) – Swanson Russell has been selected as creative agency for national workwear brand, Walls Outdoor Goods. Known as a go-to brand for workers who earn a living outdoors, Walls products are built to keep workers safe, warm and dry. The agency will handle Walls’ creative needs including brand development and seasonal campaign work, and focus on building deeper connection with professional tradesmen who are wired to be outdoors. Read More
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This program is designed to help our local business community double the impact of their marketing through a matching grant. Read More
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LINCOLN, Neb. (April 21, 2020) — Swanson Russell recently promoted three employees in its Lincoln and Omaha offices: Kimberly Bertrand, Heather Garth and Kaylee Minnick. Read More
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LINCOLN, Nebraska (April 1, 2020) — Swanson Russell welcomes four new employees in its Lincoln office: Justin Anthony, Lana Erickson, Stephanie Havranek and Ryan Holt. Read More
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Omaha, Neb., (March 23, 2020) – The Creative Center (CC) would like to congratulate four students who won four awards in the 2020 District 9 American Advertising Awards. Read More
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On March 13, 14 and 15, a diverse, accomplished trio of creative pros from Minneapolis, MN, Jacksonville, FL and Johnson City, TN joined the AAF District 9 Board in Omaha to judge 366 different professional entries and 66 student entries from across the district. Read More
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OMAHA, NE (March 3, 2020) The Creative Center (CC) would like to congratulate 12 students who won 19 awards in the 2020 Nebraska American Advertising Awards. Read More
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LINCOLN, Neb. (February 10, 2020) – Swanson Russell received 12 honors at the National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) Region II awards banquet on January 9 in Kansas City. The Best of NAMA awards program honors exemplary work in agricultural communications. Read More
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(Omaha, NE, November 8, 2019) The American Advertising Federation Omaha (AAF Omaha) announces the winners for Ad Pro and Ad Rookie of the Year. Laura Spaulding, Bozell was recognized as Ad Pro of the Year and Jenna Baird, Bozell was honored as Ad Rookie of the Year at AAF Omaha’s BOOM! Roasted Awards event on November 7 at The Paxton Ballroom. The event also featured the roast of Mike Compton, Executive Vice President at Renze Display. Read More
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Omaha, Neb. ( October 29, 2019) – Investors Realty, Inc. is a team of commercial realtors and property managers that help clients buy, sell and manage commercial real estate. They recently moved into a new space and asked Renze to brand their environment. Read More
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LINCOLN, Neb. (October 1, 2019) — Swanson Russell recently promoted eight people in its Lincoln and Omaha offices: Bri Koch, Bailey Lisosky, Jeremie Memming, Emily Oatman, Zeth Schlenker, Kaila Shirey, Kaitlyn Stuhr and Kelsey Wheeler. Read More
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(Omaha, Neb.) August 28, 2019 – Omaha’s award-winning brand strategy and design firm Daake recently added Johnny Shea and Julie Ly to its design team. The growing firm now stands at 14 professionals ranging from designers to digital experts to strategists. Read More
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(Omaha, Neb.) August 26, 2019 – The American Advertising Federation Omaha (AAF Omaha) founded in 1906, a professional organization of advertising agencies, marketers, media, academia and public relations practitioners has elected a new Board of Directors for 2019-2020. The federation’s president David Lempp with Centro welcomed new board members at the organization’s Annual Meeting on August 21. Read More
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LINCOLN, Neb. (August 5, 2019) — Swanson Russell welcomes Jake Allen, Megan Bird, Chloe King, Amber Olderbak, Lauren O’Malley, Maddy Patten and Abby Stonehocker. Read More
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WASHINGTON DC, July 8, 2019—The American Advertising Federation (AAF) today announced that Tara Walpert Levy, Vice President of Agency and Brand Solutions at Google will serve as Chair of the National Board of Directors, July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020. Lynn Lewis, US CEO at UM Worldwide, will serve alongside Levy as the Vice Chair of the Board during this time. Read More
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Omaha, Neb., (June 28, 2019)
Congratulations to all the Creative Center 2019 graduates from both their associate’s and the bachelor’s degrees. The Creative Center added a total of 22 alumni to their ranks on June 1, and was pleased to distribute a multitude of awards and accolades as well. Read More
LINCOLN, Neb., (June 27, 2019) – Swanson Russell has been selected as the agency of record for the Texas Beef Council (TBC). The Austin-based non-profit organization focuses its efforts on the promotion and marketing of beef and beef products in the state of Texas. Swanson Russell will develop and execute full-service marketing and advertising strategies for TBC’s Producer Communications Program, including strategic planning, traditional and digital advertising, public relations and overall brand messaging. Read More
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LINCOLN, Neb. (June 24, 2019) — Swanson Russell recently promoted seven people in its Lincoln and Omaha offices: Jaylyn Armstrong, Brooke Behrendt, Liz Dorland, Meghann Kennedy, Kimberly Merk, Morgan Nebbia and Ryan Stoner. Read More
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