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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LINCOLN, Neb. (March 3, 2017) – Swanson Russell rose to new heights in 2016, reaching $120 million in capitalized billings while building an addition that elevates its Lincoln office on the corner of 12th and P streets. Read More
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Bailey Lauerman received the Best of Show honor at the Nebraska ADDY Awards Show for their work for Community America Credit Union. It is the third consecutive year and 13th time since the ADDYs began that Bailey Lauerman has been awarded the Best of Show title. Read More
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LINCOLN, Neb., (March 7, 2017) RESCUE! has selected Swanson Russell to lead its packaging design and positioning for its extensive collection of consumer pest control products. Based in Spokane, Washington, RESCUE! is a brand supported by its parent company, Sterling International, and focuses on producing unique pest control solutions using no poisons or toxicants. Read More
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LINCOLN, Neb. (March 6, 2017) Swanson Russell received 19 awards at the Nebraska ADDY Awards Show & Banquet held Feb. 18 in Lincoln. Read More
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Bozell, an Omaha Advertising and public relations agency, has hired Mike Gilloon, Terri Koster, Jim Minge and Emily Burgess. Read More
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LINCOLN, Nebraska, (January 24, 2017) Swanson Russell announces two new employees in its Lincoln office: Kaylee Dump and Kylie Legree.
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Digital marketing agency Ervin & Smith has been honored as one of the 50 Best Places to Work in Advertising & Media by Advertising Age. This is the 33-year-old agency’s second time in three years to receive the exclusive recognition. The agency was among 50 companies from across the country selected based on survey criteria such as hiring practices, benefits packages, salaries, office perks and workplace environment and design. Read More
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LINCOLN, Nebr., (December 23, 2016) Swanson Russell announces the promotion of Charlie Stephan from associate creative director to vice president/creative director in its Lincoln office. Read More
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LINCOLN, Nebr., (December 20, 2016) Swanson Russell received three Paper Anvil Awards and a Best of Show Award at the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Nebraska Chapter’s 2016 Gala on December 8. Read More
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OMAHA, NE (Dec. 28, 2016) Paula Steenson, founder and owner of Paula Presents!,
will receive the American Advertising Federation (AAF) Omaha’s top honor, the Silver Medal. The award will be presented during the annual American Advertising Awards-Nebraska Show and Banquet, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017, at the Rococo Theatre in Lincoln. Read More
LINCOLN, Nebraska (November 8, 2016) – The Downtown Lincoln Association recognized Swanson Russell with its Significant Private Development Award at the 2016 Downtown Impact Awards luncheon October 27 at the Embassy Suites. Read More
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(Omaha, NE, November 3, 2016) AAF Omaha announces the winners for Ad Pro and Ad Rookie of the Year. Lisa Conklin and Christine Dunn will be recognized and awarded for their respective nominations at AAF Omaha’s BOOM! Roasted Awards Dinner on November 10 at 6:00 pm. The event will also feature the Roast of Angel Carl, president of Angel Carl Marketing. The Boom! Roasted Award Dinner will be held at Gallery 1516. Read More
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LINCOLN, Nebraska, (October26, 2016) Swanson Russell announces two new employees in its Lincoln office: Ryan Leichliter and Amanda Small. Read More
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AAFO NewsPress ReleasesThe NEBRASKA PRODUCTS SHOW for Business & Industry is considered one of the largest and diversified Business Expos in the Midwest. The Products Show is both a marketplace and technical center, where suppliers and vendors will be able to display their products, materials, and services for area users and buyers. Read More
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150 schools from across the country slated to compete by developing a winning advertising campaign for Ajinomoto Windsor’s Tai Pei Frozen Asian Entrées and Appetizers.
WASHINGTON, DC, August 22, 2016—The American Advertising Federation (AAF) is excited to announce its partnership with Ajinomoto Windsor, Inc. (AWI) as the 2017 sponsor of the National Student Advertising Competition (NSAC.) AWI has 14 brands and product lines in its portfolio and is one of the largest producers of ethnic frozen foods, including Tai Pei Frozen Asian Entrées and Appetizers. Read More
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Renze is pleased to announce the hiring of Sarah Slobotski as a Project Manager. Read More
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Connect with businesses and experience their innovative products and services at this progressive meeting ground.
…yeah, it’s quite an experience. Read More
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LINCOLN, Nebraska, (July 22, 2016) Swanson Russell announces three new employees in its Lincoln office: Joe Giusto, Chelsea Honnens and Ryan Koenig. Read More
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SKAR Advertising of Omaha has promoted Megan Madsen to Media Buyer/Digital Specialist, reflecting the agency’s added proficiency in digital media strategies, it was announced by SKAR Media Director Shiletha Snoddy.
Madsen has been certified in Google AdWords, which provides search engine marketing services for SKAR, and will use her expertise to develop digital media tactics, metrics and placements to help the agency’s clients reach their advertising goals. Madsen joined SKAR in August 2015 and has a Bachelor of Journalism degree from the University of Missouri. Read More
SKAR has been recognized for support of its employees in the National Guard and Reserve by the Pro Patria Award, the highest level award that can be given by the state committee of the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESRG). Read More
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LINCOLN, Nebr., (August 1, 2016) Northeast Community College has selected Swanson Russell to lead its advertising and promotions efforts. Located in Norfolk, Nebraska, Northeast Community College serves a 20 county area. Read More
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LINCOLN, Nebraska (June 22, 2016) – Swanson Russell won 12 awards at the annual American Marketing Association Prism Awards ceremony sponsored by the Lincoln AMA chapter on May 5. The Prisms recognize excellence in marketing. Read More
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(Omaha, Neb. – June 1, 2016) – American Advertising Federation Omaha (AAF Omaha), announced winners of the 2016 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. For the fourth year, in addition to already established scholarship funds, AAF Omaha is administering a Richard Holland Advertising Scholarship to student(s) attending college, design and trade schools in the Omaha/Council Bluffs metropolitan area. Read More
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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 categories of Public Service, Club Operations and Membership; second place in Advertising Education, Diversity and Government Relations. Awards were presented during the national American Advertising Federation annual conference ADMERICA June 4-7, 2016 in Anaheim, California. AAF Omaha was named AAF’s Division III Club of the Year and Amanda Peterson was named Division III President of the Year. Read More
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LINCOLN, Nebraska, (May 25, 2016) Swanson Russell announces the promotion of Heidi Grunkemeyer to vice president/account director in its Omaha office. Read More
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Omaha radio station, Classical 90.7 – KVNO, will begin broadcasting Omaha Business Brief on Wednesdays, starting June 15th following the 4PM BBC World News. An encore broadcast will air before the 7AM BBC World News on Friday mornings. Read More
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LINCOLN, Nebr. (May 23, 2016) Swanson Russell received 18 awards in the national Turf & Ornamental Communicators Association (TOCA) Communications Contest. Read More
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LINCOLN, Nebraska, (April 19, 2016) Gerber Gear has selected Swanson Russell to lead strategic marketing efforts for an exciting new product. Based in Portland, Oregon, Gerber is a leading producer of knives, multi-tools and outdoor gear. Read More
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NEW YORK, NY, Apr. 11, 2016—The American Advertising Federation (AAF) announced the election of four new members to its Board of Directors earlier today. The announcement was made in conjunction with one of the industry’s most prestigious events, the Advertising Hall of Fame induction ceremonies and gala dinner, which is being held at the Waldorf Astoria New York. Read More
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LINCOLN, Nebraska, (March 24, 2016) Swanson Russell announces two new employees: Heather Garth and Scott Piper. Read More
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Congratulations to the 2016 District 9 American Advertising Award Winners!
Nebraska Winners: Bailey Lauerman, Webster, Swanson Russell, The New BLK, OBI Creative, Agent and AAF Omaha
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Nebraska New Car & Truck Dealers Association
Is sponsoring a 2016 Compliance Seminar for all licensed dealers (new and used) presented by William Jackson, Executive Director, Nebraska Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board and Betty Johnson, Administrator, Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles. Read More
STEP Program has aided Nebraska small businesses in opening up overseas markets Read More
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Lamb Weston, maker of french fries and prepared potato products, wanted to spice up their production facility in Boardman, OR and their corporate office in Kennewick. Read More
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LINCOLN, Nebraska (January 25, 2016) – Swanson Russell has received four Badges of Honor from LogoLounge.
An indispensable tool for logo designers, LogoLounge is an online logo database that houses more than 200,000 logos. The website hosts an international design competition to recognize top designers. This year, a panel of LogoLounge jurors awarded Badges of Honor to 2,000 logos from a pool of more than 23,000 submissions. Read More
Press ReleasesOmaha, NE, January 15, 2016 — An all-star panel will gather at 5 p.m. on January 28 for a special Professional Development Seminar, presented by the Omaha Press Club and PRSA Nebraska. Read More
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Working with LIVE Marketing and Renze, Kelly revamped her exhibit marketing program, significantly increasing Tate & Lyle’s qualified leads at the last three IFT Shows, and receiving the titles of Most Visited Booth and of Most Remembered Booth, as ranked by attendees, at the 2014 IFT Show. Read More
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Swanson Russell Welcomes Three New Employees
LINCOLN, Nebraska, (January 11, 2016) Swanson Russell announces the additions of Sandra Baumgarner, Rachel Dicke and Emily Madden. Read More
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OMAHA, Neb. (Jan. 11, 2016) Mark Carpenter, partner and vice president of creative strategy and production services at SKAR, will receive the American Advertising Federation Omaha’s top honor, the Silver Medal. The award will be presented during the 2016 American Advertising Awards-Nebraska Show and Banquet, Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016, at the Scottish Rite Masonic Center in Omaha. Read More
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LINCOLN, Nebraska, (December 17, 2015) Swanson Russell announces the addition of five employees to its Lincoln office: Clover Campbell, Courtney Faber, Emma Hulsey, Aaron Jarosh and Amber Mencl. Read More
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LINCOLN, Nebraska, (December 17, 2015) Swanson Russell announces six promotions: Read More
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Washington, D.C. (Dec. 9, 2015)—Today, the American Advertising Federation (AAF) announced that Seth Kaufman, Chief Marketing Officer for PepsiCo North America Beverages will deliver the opening keynote for AAF’s Digital Conference, Edge Effect: Media Meets Technology in Advertising. Read More
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In the new role of Director of Marketing, Katie Herzog supports Ervin & Smith’s growth and leads the marketing team, taking charge of strategies for the agency and its roster of clients. She develops and oversees comprehensive digital marketing plans – conducting research, delivering measurable results and managing the needs and goals of her department along the way. Read More
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Revolution Wraps is pleased to have been selected as the graphics and installation provider for the Flagship Commons glass tower. Read More
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