We’re proud to announce that Best Place to Work Omaha has awarded Oath with top honors for the second consecutive year. Announced today by the Omaha Chamber of Commerce, the award is determined exclusively based on employee responses to surveys and participation in the Chamber’s program for at least four years. Read More
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One of the AAF’s major objectives is to recognize excellence and encourage high standards among industry professionals. The Club Achievement Competition is designed to recognize outstanding accomplishments of its affiliated advertising clubs and to showcase the programs and projects that these clubs undertake each year in eight separate categories. The competition culminates in the Salute to Achievers Luncheon, a celebration of the Club Achievement winners, at ADMERICA, the AAF’s national conference. Read More
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Omaha, Nebraska (April 4, 2018) – The Creative Center (CC) would like to congratulate three students who won a total of three awards in the 2018 American Advertising Awards. Read More
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In 2015, Facebook learned that a psychology professor at the University of Cambridge violated Facebook’s Platform Policies by passing data from an app he developed (which used Facebook Login to collect private information from user profiles) to Cambridge Analytica, a firm that does political, government and military work around the globe. This activity was not permitted by Facebook—while they do allow the collection of some data by third party apps, they strictly prohibit for this data to be sold or transferred to any ad network, data broker, or other advertiser or monetization-related service. When confronted, Cambridge Analytica acknowledged that they acquired the data, but said it was deleted as soon as they learned of the problem two years ago. Read More
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AMES, IOWA – Kellen Henry, assistant editor for digital platforms at The New York Times, will share the Times’ strategies for addressing change management and problem solving in a rapidly-evolving communication environment as the keynote speaker for the inaugural Greenlee Summit on Friday, April 6, in Ames. Read More
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LINCOLN, Nebraska (March 8, 2018) – Koch Agronomic Services has expanded its relationship with Swanson Russell to include marketing communications efforts for its broadacre agriculture division. Since 2014, the agency has worked with Koch’s Turf & Ornamental division to develop and implement a brand identity, website, collateral materials, advertising campaigns, public relations outreach, media plans and videos. Read More
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The Creative Center is proud to celebrate seven students who won a total of eight awards at this year’s ADDYs. Read More
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Every year, the American Advertising Federation of Omaha (AAF Omaha) invites area nonprofit organizations to submit applications for assistance with the development of their advertising, public relations and marketing efforts. Read More
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Webster struck ADDY gold at the 2017-2018 American Advertising Awards. Read More
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Emotional film wins a Nebraska ADDY award Read More
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OMAHA, Neb. (Feb. 1, 2018) Barb Ruser, senior vice president of creative services at SKAR Advertising Inc., will receive the American Advertising Federation Omaha’s top honor, the Silver Medal. The award will be presented during the annual American Advertising Awards-Nebraska Banquet and Show, Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, at the Scottish Rite Masonic Center in Omaha. Read More
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LINCOLN, Neb. (January 12, 2018) — Swanson Russell received two Paper Anvil Awards at the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Nebraska Chapter’s 2017 Gala on December 6. Read More
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Hoegemeyer Hybrids has selected Swanson Russell as its advertising and public relations agency of record. Read More
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Bozell, a full-service advertising and public relations agency, has been named agency of record for Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium. Bozell will be responsible for developing and executing strategic and creative marketing efforts including traditional advertising, digital promotions, and media planning and buying. Read More
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LINCOLN, Neb. (December 15, 2017) — Swanson Russell recently promoted three people in its Lincoln office: Brittany Lentz, Jeff Salem and Neale Stadler. Read More
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LINCOLN, Neb., (November 20, 2017) AMVAC Chemical Corporation has selected Swanson Russell as its advertising and public relations agency of record. Read More
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LINCOLN, Nebraska (November 13, 2017) – Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) has selected Swanson Russell as its agency of record. BQA is sponsored by the Beef Checkoff Program and administered by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA). The group aims to maximize consumer confidence in the acceptance of beef. Read More
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LINCOLN, Nebraska (November 13, 2017) – Hatteras Yachts®, a legendary builder of luxury motor yachts and convertible sport fishing yachts, has selected Swanson Russell as its agency of record. Based in New Bern, North Carolina, Hatteras is a 56-year-old company that pioneered the use of fiberglass in sport fishing yachts. Read More
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LINCOLN, Nebraska (November 9, 2017) – Swanson Russell recently promoted four in its Lincoln office and one in its Omaha office: Read More
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November 6, 2017 (Omaha, NE) – Renze Display, a 122-year-old provider of exhibits, branded environments, event graphics and point-of-purchase solutions, has hired Gayle Adams as Production Manager. Read More
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November 3, 2017 (Omaha, NE) – Renze Display, a 122-year-old provider of exhibits, branded environments, event graphics and point-of-purchase solutions, has hired Chad Stangl as Project Manager. Read More
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(Omaha, NE, October 31, 2017) The American Advertising Federation Omaha (AAF Omaha) announces the winners for Ad Pro and Ad Rookie of the Year. Sean Heisler will be recognized as Ad Pro of the Year and Cody Fenske will be awarded as Ad Rookie of the Year at AAF Omaha’s BOOM! Roasted Awards Dinner on November 16 at 6:00 p.m. at The Living Room. The event will also feature the roast of Michael Johnson, senior copywriter at Bailey Lauerman and the American Advertising Federation (AAF) 9th District governor. Read More
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LINCOLN, Nebraska (October 3, 2017) – Peak Nano has selected Swanson Russell to lead its branding efforts in three industries. Based in Coppell, Texas, the company focuses on nanotechnology development used in an array of products made for government and corporate clients. Read More
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You are invited to showcase your company at the Omaha Products Show for Business & Industry! Are you in business to business? Do you need to meet the buyers from ISM? This is your industry event, show people you are in business and support the industry! Read More
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NATIONAL PCC Week – 2017
Greg Graves, United States Postal Service Western Area Operations Vice President, will be the featured keynote speaker. He will discuss the future of the Postal Service following a video presentation by Postmaster General Megan Brennan. Read More
OMAHA, Nebraska (August 16, 2017) – Bailey Lauerman’s Senior Copywriter, Hannah Husman, was named to The Drum’s first-ever 50 Under 30 List. The Drum is a leading global media publication dedicated to showcasing the transformative effects that marketing can have on businesses. Read More
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Renze Display, a 122-year-old provider of exhibits, branded environments, event graphics and point-of-purchase solutions, has hired Ron Bosworth as Exhibit Designer. Read More
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The American Advertising Federation Omaha (AAF Omaha) is honored to have received “Club of the Year” recognition from the American Advertising Federations (AAF) District 9 on July 29th in Kansas City during the district’s annual Leadership Conference. The AAF District 9 includes eleven clubs from Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri and Kansas. Read More
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Twenty-five years ago, Fred and Melanie Clark realized there was only one way to quench their entrepreneurial thirst: to take a leap of faith and open their own agency. Read More
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July 24, 2017 (Omaha, NE) — Renze Display, a 122-year-old provider of exhibits, branded environments, event graphics and point-of-purchase solutions, has hired Valerie Friederich as Project Manager, Logistics. Read More
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Webster designs Union Pacific Golden Spike website Union Pacific chose Webster to create a website commemorating the 150th anniversary of the driving of the Golden Spike in Promontory Summit, UT. Through stories, images and events in communities along the route of the Transcontinental Railroad, we built an engaging and educational experience that can be viewed and shared on any device by a wide-ranging audience. Read More
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The Omaha Products Show for Business and Industry is an “Official” National Manufacturing Day Event. National Manufacturing Day is the first Friday in the month of October. Come help us celebrate on October 12, 2017 at the Omaha Products Show inside the CenturyLink Center – Omaha. Read More
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In an effort to help companies act on commitments to diversity and inclusion, the American Advertising Federation’s (AAF) Mosaic Center is launching #DiversityInAction, 20 days of actionable practices designed to increase recruitment, recognition and leadership opportunities for multicultural professionals and to encourage the industry to portray multicultural communities in a realistic way. Read More
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Omaha, Nebraska June 29, 2017
This year is a milestone for Best Buy Signs for a couple reasons. One is that this year is the 30th year Best Buy Signs has been in business here in Omaha and an involved member of the community. They were also awarded #1 Sign Shop by Omaha Magazine’s Best of B2B for the ninth straight year! Read More
Omaha, NE, June 23, 2017 – The American Advertising Federation Omaha (AAF Omaha), a professional organization of advertising agencies, marketers, media, academia and public relations practitioners, won several national American Advertising Federation (AAF) awards including first place in the category of Government Relations; second place in Advertising Education, Programs and Public Service; third place in Club Operations and Diversity and Multicultural Initiatives. Awards were presented during the national American Advertising Federation annual conference ADMERICA June 7-10, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Read More
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WASHINGTON DC, June 23, 2017—The 2017 Club Achievement Award winners were announced at the Salute to Achievers Luncheon on June 10 as part of ADMERICA, the American Advertising Federation’s (AAF) national conference, in New Orleans. The AAF awarded 37 of the AAF member clubs across eight categories of entry.
The AAF’s Club Achievement Competition is designed to recognize outstanding accomplishments of its affiliated advertising clubs, showcasing the programs and projects its professional member clubs undertake each year. It was established to honor significant contributions to the AAF network of professional advertising clubs and to encourage excellence in areas of club operations that strengthen the AAF’s member clubs. Read More
WASHINGTON DC, June 28, 2017—Partnering with another global, iconic brand, the American Advertising Federation (AAF) is excited to announce Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. as the corporate sponsor for the 2018 National Student Advertising Competition (NSAC).
The 2018 NSAC will require each AAF college chapter team to develop a written, integrated marketing campaign proposal and a 20-minute presentation in response to a real-world advertising challenge facing Ocean Spray. Read More
LINCOLN, Nebraska, (June 22, 2017) Peak Nanosystems has selected Swanson Russell to lead its branding efforts in three industries. Based in Dallas, Texas, the company focuses on nanotechnology development used in an array of products made for government and corporate clients. Read More
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NEW ORLEANS, LA, June 10, 2017—Charged with generating excitement and buzz in the frozen foods category while making the Tai Pei brand more relevant to younger millennial consumers, Johnson & Wales University’s insights and creativity pushed the team past seven competing groups to win the 2017 National Student Advertising Competition (NSAC). The competition, hosted by the American Advertising Federation (AAF), took place during its annual conference, ADMERICA, in New Orleans, LA. Read More
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2017 Advertising Hall of Achievement Inductees Announced
The American Advertising Federation (AAF) to Recognize Top Executives from Beats by Dr. Dre, BBDO SF, JP Morgan Chase, Kimberly-Clark, STORY, Twitter and UM/J3 Read More
LINCOLN, Nebraska (June 14, 2017) Swanson Russell received a gold ADDY award in the 2017 National American Advertising Awards (ADDY) held on June 10 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Read More
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Omaha, NE (June 12, 22017) – The Creative Center (CC) would like to congratulate Liz Scott who won a Silver award in the category of Illustration Campaign at the national level of the 2017 American Advertising Awards. Read More
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Omaha, NE (June 12, 2017) – Teri Hamburger, Executive Director of the American Advertising Federation Omaha (AAF Omaha), received the Betty Riehl Excellence in Service Award recognizing her longstanding commitment and service to AAF, AAF Omaha and AAF District 9 on June 10th in New Orleans during the AAF National Conference, ADMERICA 2017. Read More
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With over 40,000 entries across the country, the American Advertising Awards are the world’s largest and statistically the toughest advertising competition. The competition represents the true spirit of creative excellence by recognizing all forms of advertising and cultivates the highest creative standards in our industry. Read More
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WASHINGTON, DC, June 9, 2017—The American Advertising Federation (AAF) today elected its new Board Leadership and Directors in conjunction with its annual national conference, ADMERICA, in New Orleans, LA. The new leadership will serve during the 2017–2018 year, beginning July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 and includes leaders from the most well-known and well-respected brands, media companies and agencies spearheading the advertising industry. Read More
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Nearly 40,000 people came to this year’s Berkshire Hathaway Shareholders Meeting and were greeted by signage and graphics produced by Renze and designed by Mint Design Group. Read More
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Founded in 1962, Swanson Russell is a Nebraska-based marketing communications firm with offices in Lincoln and Omaha. In addition to working with local and regional clients, the full-service agency is nationally recognized for expertise in agriculture, health care, outdoor recreation, construction and the green industry. Read More
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Teri Hamburger, Executive Director of the American Advertising Federation Omaha (AAF Omaha), was named the 2017 recipient of the Betty Riehl Excellence in Service Award earlier this month recognizing her longstanding commitment and service to AAF. Read More
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Creative Center students won a total of 5 awards at the district level of this year’s Nebraska American Advertising Awards (affectionately called the ADDYs), sponsored by the American Advertising Federation. Students entered original creative projects into competitive categories which were judged by professionals in the field. The competition is tiered, with state winners advancing to one of 15 district competitions, and district winners advancing to the national level. Read More
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Omaha, Neb. (March 23, 2017) – The Creative Center (CC) would like to congratulate all 6 students who won a total of 12 awards in the 2017 Nebraska American Advertising Awards. Read More
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