(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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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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WASHINGTON DC, June 11, 2019— Wienerschnitzel and the American Advertising Federation (AAF) are pleased to announce that Ithaca College is the winner of the AAF’s 2019 National Student Advertising Competition (NSAC). As the official corporate sponsor/client of the competition, Wienerschnitzel provided a “real-world” marketing challenge to over 2,000 advertising and marketing college students nationwide. Read More
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WASHINGTON DC, June 6, 2019— The American Advertising Federation (AAF) Board of Directors announced it has appointed marketing veteran Steve Pacheco as the organization’s new president & CEO, effective immediately. The Board ratified the appointment today at the AAF’s annual national conference, ADMERICA. Read More
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(Omaha, Neb. – May 21, 2019) – American Advertising Federation Omaha (AAF Omaha), announced winners of the 2019 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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Swanson Russell Continues Business Growth
Agency Recognized as a Best Place to Work in Lincoln
LINCOLN, Neb. (May 10, 2019) — Highlights from Swanson Russell’s annual meeting in April point to continued business growth as well as a milestone in high employee satisfaction and culture. Read More
OMAHA, Neb., April 22, 2019 – Omaha’s award-winning brand strategy and design firm Daake has acquired local agency, Webster Design. In doing so, the firm doubles down on its focus of delivering specialized brand strategy and design services. Read More
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Celebrate the grand opening of the Hope & Healing Expansion at the Ronald McDonald House on Saturday, May 11th. Read More
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WASHINGTON DC, April 8, 2019— Today, the American Advertising Federation (AAF) announced the 2019 Mosaic Awards honorees, who will be recognized for their unwavering commitment to inclusion and for offering a voice to multicultural communities. Each year, the AAF receives entries from companies and agencies across the country that are reviewed and judged by senior industry leaders. This year, actor James Lesure, along with TBWA/Chiat Day’s Chief Diversity Officer, Doug Melville will join forces to host and celebrate the 2019 winners during the Mosaic Awards in Hollywood, Florida on June 6, 2019. Read More
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OMAHA, Neb., March 26, 2019 – SKAR Advertising, a full-service integrated advertising agency in Omaha, announced today it now will be known as Smith Kroeger. The agency was purchased in January by Terry Kroeger, who was previously chairman and chief executive officer of BH Media Group and publisher of the Omaha World-Herald. Read More
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LINCOLN, Neb. (March 26, 2019) – Swanson Russell led the competition and received more than 20 awards, including Best of Show, at the Nebraska ADDY Awards Show & Banquet held March 9 in Lincoln. The winning work was created and executed by both the Lincoln and Omaha offices on behalf of five clients in numerous categories including social media, photography, video, advertising and microsite. Read More
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Omaha, Neb. (March 26, 2019) The Creative Center (CC) would like to congratulate all 13 students who won a total of 20 awards in the 2019 American Advertising Awards at the state level and two awards at the district level. Read More
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OMAHA, NE (March 12, 2019) Angel Carl, president of Angel Carl Marketing, received the American Advertising Federation Omaha’s (AAF Omaha) top honor, the Silver Medal. The award was presented to Carl during the 2019 American Advertising Awards | Nebraska ADDYs show, Saturday, March 9, 2019, at the Rococo Theatre in Lincoln. Read More
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LINCOLN, Neb. (March 11, 2019) — Swanson Russell welcomes Dave Garretson, Leen Glenn, Jodi Hoatson, Dustin Smith, Kelli Sweeney and Mollie Wilken. Read More
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The Creative Center invites you to attend their Spring Open House! They will have general information about the college, a financial aid overview, and tours of both their facility and the design firm next door. Oh, and did we mention cookies? Read More
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Terry Kroeger, former BH Media Group CEO and Omaha World-Herald Publisher, plans to expand 57-year-old Omaha agency and propel growth. Read More
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The Nebraska 8 Invitational features the work of eight outstanding contemporary artists associated with Nebraska: Mary Zicafoose, Christina Narwicz, Karen Kunc, Jacqueline Kluver, Gail Kendall, Sheila Hicks, Catherine Ferguson, and Wanda Ewing. These well-established artists were selected for their distinctive expressions in the media of painting, prints, textiles, sculpture, and ceramics, as well as for their high levels of commitment to both craft and community. Read More
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LINCOLN, Neb., (January 9, 2019) – Swanson Russell has been selected as the agency-of-record for Badlands. The agency will provide comprehensive marketing services for the Utah-based company including content development, e-commerce solutions and overall brand strategy to emphasize its outdoor apparel, gear and backpacks. Read More
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Omaha, Neb. (December 20, 2018) – The 12th Annual – OMAHA HEALTH, WELLNESS, & FITNESS EXPO – The Mind-Body-Spirit Fair– April 6-7, 2019 is back again at the UNO Baxter Arena at Aksarben Village!!! Free Parking!! Great space, new facility, etc. Also back — The Senior Living Expo — everything to do with senior living, retirement planning, assisted living, living longer, burial planning, and estate issues. Read More
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Omaha, Neb. (December 20, 2018) – One of the Midwest’s premier indoor farm events, the TRIUMPH OF AGRICULTURE EXPOSITION will be held Feb 27-28, 2019 at the CenturyLink Center, now CHI Health Center Omaha – Omaha, 10th and Capitol Avenue, just off I-480. The 53rd Annual Farm and Ranch Machinery Show will once again be filled with the latest agricultural innovations, equipment and supplies with more than 900 exhibits for farmers, ranchers, and their wives to visit all on one level of over 200,000 square feet in the state-of-the-art CenturyLink Center – Omaha. Read More
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December 19, 2018 (Omaha, NE) – Renze Display, a 123-year-old provider of exhibits, branded environments, event graphics and point-of-purchase solutions, has hired Ron Sack as Design Lead. Read More
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LINCOLN, Neb. (November 28, 2018) — Swanson Russell recently promoted Sarah Bisbee and Stephanie Riekhof to vice president/account director positions in its Lincoln office. As vice presidents, they serve on the agency’s Officers Council. Read More
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LINCOLN, Neb. (November 26, 2018) — Swanson Russell welcomes Jack Chatelain, Flor Garcia, Zach Henke, Caitlin March, Mikayla Thomas, Meghan Wiedeburg and Millie Worthington. Read More
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WASHINGTON, DC, November 8, 2018— The American Advertising Federation (AAF) hosted eight leading advertising industry professionals in Washington, DC to select the 2019 class of Most Promising Multicultural Students on October 24. This year’s judging panel included representation from Edelman, EnergyBBDO, HZDG, Publicis Health, Rp3agency, Wunderman, VMLY&R and Yes&. Read More
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LINCOLN, Neb. (November 7, 2018) – Four propane patio heaters. Eight rows of chairs. Six types of chip dip. Several beer kegs, one big projection screen and, altogether, one great night of tailgate-style learning and networking. More than 160 local digital and design professionals representing over 15 companies, as well as two dozen students from local colleges and universities, gathered in the Swanson Russell parking lot on Thursday, Nov. 1 to see “Designer & UX’s Role in Crafting Design Systems” presented by Josh Clark, the founder of New York’s Big Medium design studio. Read More
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(Omaha, NE, October 31, 2018) The American Advertising Federation Omaha (AAF Omaha) announces the winners for Ad Pro and Ad Rookie of the Year. Amanda Peterson, Redstone will be recognized as Ad Pro of the Year and Alli Carlson, Redstone will be honored as Ad Rookie of the Year at AAF Omaha’s BOOM! Roasted Awards Dinner on November 15 at The Paxton Ballroom. The event will also feature the roast of the Ervin Family. The Ervins, including Frank and his 10 children, Bill, Bob, Pat, Mark, Greg, Steve, Tom, Denise, Kathy and Marilou, are synonymous with advertising and design in the Omaha community. Read More
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Renze is proud to have played a part in helping Westside update their Little Theater. Read More
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Keeping up with the trade pubs and latest trends in the ad tech world can be tough and time-consuming. We took it upon ourselves to de-clutter the space, and compiled a list of articles, reports, and other bits of awesomeness you may have missed, but should definitely read. Read More
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LINCOLN, Neb. (October 12, 2018) — Swanson Russell announces the promotion of Kellie Wostrel, APR, to senior vice president/director of public relations. Also promoted are Allen Forkner, who moves to public relations manager in the Lincoln office; and Casey Mills, who takes a new role as social media manager. Read More
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LINCOLN, Neb., (September 14, 2018) – Swanson Russell has been selected as agency of record for the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board. Read More
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The 2018-2019 school year marks the 25th anniversary of Omaha’s Creative Center, college of art & design. Read More
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WASHINGTON DC, August 27, 2018—AAF President & CEO James Edmund Datri announced today: “Dawn Reeves has joined the American Advertising Federation’s national staff as our organization’s Vice President of Club Services Membership & Programs. Read More
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(Omaha, Neb.) August 21, 2018 – The American Advertising Federation Omaha (AAF Omaha) formerly the Omaha Federation of Advertising, a professional organization of advertising agencies, marketers, media, academia and public relations practitioners has elected a new Board of Directors for 2018-2019. Read More
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LINCOLN, Neb. (August 1, 2018) — Swanson Russell welcomes Bri Harding and Alex Jensen to its Omaha office and Michael Rudolf, Kiley Shuler and Katie Struckman to its Lincoln office. Read More
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LINCOLN, Neb., (July 23, 2018) – Swanson Russell has been selected to serve as the agency of record for the Nebraska State Fair. The agency will provide comprehensive marketing services for the State Fair account including traditional advertising, digital placements and social media strategy. Read More
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OMAHA, Nebr. July 6, 2018 – Help ENTN build and improve bike trails in Omaha and join Nebraska’s largest one-day bicycling event. Register TODAY to get your company, club, or as an individual signed up for the Corporate Cycling Challenge Bicycle Ride which is on Sunday, August 19, 2018. Read More
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Alison Rasgorshek and Amanda Peterson step into media director roles
OMAHA, Nebr. June 1, 2018 – Omaha-based marketing and communications firm, Redstone, announces the promotion of two team members to leadership roles in media. Read More
Renze is proud to have played a part in producing the interior branding of the new Reiver Athletic Performance Center at Iowa Western Community College Read More
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LINCOLN, Neb. (May 23, 2018) – Swanson Russell received 17 awards at the annual American Marketing Association Prism Awards ceremony sponsored by the Lincoln AMA chapter on May 10 in Lincoln. The awards recognize excellence in marketing and communications throughout the local advertising community. Read More
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WASHINGTON, D.C., May 22, 2018—AAF President & CEO James Edmund Datri announced today: “Joanne Schecter has informed me that she is retiring from her post as the Federation’s Executive Vice President of Club Services; her last day with the AAF will be June 15th. Joanne has been a central part of the fabric of the AAF for decades; over that time, her enormous talent, energy, and commitment has been a driving force in our national club network. Read More
AAF National NewsPress Releases(May 15, 2018 – Omaha, Nebr.) Fully Promoted offers complete branding and marketing solutions. We create customized campaigns that meet your needs, from a wide range of products and services that include everything from corporate apparel and promotional products to printed marketing materials and digital services. F Read More
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(Omaha, Neb. – May 9, 2018) – American Advertising Federation Omaha (AAF Omaha), announced winners of the 2018 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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Centro (www.centro.net), a provider of enterprise-class software for digital advertising, today announced that it has been recognized as the leader in the G2 Crowd Demand-Side Platform (DSP) Grid report for Spring 2018. Read More
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PRSA, AAF, and AMA are hosting the inaugural event on July 26
OMAHA, Neb. (May 1, 2018) – Three professional groups in Omaha announced today that they will be presenting a new conference in the area called ON Brand. The local chapters of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), American Advertising Federation (AAF), and American Marketing Association (AMA) are coming together on July 26, 2018 to host marketing communication professionals from across the region as they learn about the challenges facing today’s professionals. ON Brand marks the first time all three groups are working together to create an event. Read More
LINCOLN, Neb. (April 10, 2018) – Swanson Russell announces the promotion of four senior management team members: Brent Schott, Dick Placzek, Greg Wiley and Lisa Lorraine. Read More
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OMAHA, Neb. – After 24 years in business and seven moves to office spaces throughout the city, Turnpost Creative Group has finally found a home that fits just right. Read More
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