Webinar Event ($5 Members, $10 Non-Members/Guests)
Our next AAF District 9 virtual series is on Dec. 2nd at 11:30am with Dan Copper and Casey Mills from Swanson Russell. How to balance AI integration with human judgment to deliver standout results and thoughtful creative. Strategic decision-making is more crucial than ever. Learn from Swanson Russell professionals Casey Mills and Dan Cooper, who skillfully balance AI integration with human judgment to deliver standout results and thoughtful creative.
December 2, 2025
11:30 AM
Zoom
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Along with a Dash of Professional Development | Bring the heat. Stir in some creativity. | Thursday, November 13, 2025 | 6:00 pm Kros Strain Brewery | 10411 Portal Road, Suite 102, LaVista, NE | Join AAF Nebraska for a one-of-a-kind Chili Cook-Off with a Creative Twist! Whether you’re a culinary genius, a branding wizard, or just here for the fun, you’ll love our five fiery Before the tasting begins, add a little extra flavor to your day with insights from our thought leaders at Nexxen as they explore: “The Converged World of Linear & Digital.” Learn how the worlds of traditional and digital media are blending — and what it means for advertisers and creatives today.
November 13, 2025
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Kros Strain Brewing
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October 2, 2025
5 - 6:30 PM
Lucky Bucket Brewing Co. | 11941 Centennial Road, La Vista
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AAF District 9 is hosting a virtual panel discussion to talk about what it takes to stay creative on the job.
They have gathered in-house designers that navigate brand guidelines, tight deadlines, and the grind of design repetition. We’ll hear how to keep your creative spark alive.
Let’s connect across state lines and have an honest conversation about staying inspired, building strong creative habits, and protecting your energy.
“How to Stay Creative as an In-House Designer”
Tuesday, September 9th
4–5 PM CST on Zoom
September 9, 2025
4:00 - 5:00 PM
Zoom
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Tuesday, August 12, 2025
8:00 AM Networking & Continental Breakfast
8:30 AM Program
Guest Speaker: Sandy Spady, The Great Connector
AAF Nebraska Member $25 | Non-Member Guests $30
Modus Coworking, 1901 Howard St, Omaha, NE 68102
Join AAF Nebraska for a thought-provoking professional development presentation from our guest Sandy Spady. Sandy is at the center of Omaha’s business scene and loves to use her connections to coach and collaborate with professionals to elevate their careers and stand out in their industry. She excels in supporting other locally owned businesses, corporate executives, and entrepreneurs to expand their vision and increase their bottom lines.
Sandy is the founder of Women with Voices, an Omaha-based empowerment and networking group that gives women a platform to share stories of overcoming their toughest challenges and sharing their greatest successes.
Sandy’s career success started in retail management, where she was a district manager and won top sales awards for Vanity, The Limited, The Buckle, and Herberger’s. After 15 years in retail, Sandy moved on to media sales for cable TV, print, and radio. She created, wrote, and directed over 300 TV commercials and worked closely with locally owned businesses and multi-owned franchisees to create advertising campaigns. She won multiple media achievement awards, including national awards like The Weather Channel Community Involvement Award and the MTV Promotion Award. Sandy was also featured in Strictly Business magazine and was nominated for and won “50 Over 50” awards.
AAF Nebraska’s 2024-2025 Board of Directors will be honored, new board members will be introduced, and outgoing President Chris LaCroix will give a club recap. Cody Felber will share federation goals for the year.
The 2025 AAF Nebraska Scholarship winners will be recognized at this breakfast meeting.
The Modus parking lot is available and there is also street parking on 19th Street and Howard Street.
August 12, 2025
8:00 AM
Modus
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The first AAF Nebraska AdReads was held five years ago. Now, 19 authors later, if you’ve never attended an AdReads, you may want to add it to your list of experiences. In a Zoom event June 12, at 5:15 PM, help AAF Nebraska welcome author Nikki Villagomez.
Whether you want the pleasure of exploring a book with the author via this Zoom event, or you are looking for insightful professional development on a topic, sit back, relax and enjoy AdReads for an hour!
June 12, 2025
5:15 - 6:15 pm
Virtual
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May 5, 2025
4:00 - 7:00 PM
Pint Nine Brewing Company | 10411 Portal Road, Suite 104, LaVista, NE
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Advertising Day Under the Dome will provide attendees with a briefing on the issues of importance facing the advertising industry as well as information on how to engage with elected representatives and officials. Attendees will spend the day meeting our state legislators at the Nebraska Capitol.
A recent AAF study highlights the critical role of advertising in Nebraska’s economy, generating $38.4 billion (19% of economic activity) and supporting over 193,000 jobs (18% of the workforce)—a level well ahead of neighboring states. The advertising industry supports and drives the health of the economy.
On March 26th, AAF Nebraska will meet with Nebraska lawmakers at their annual Day Under the Dome event. Join us for breakfast in Lincoln!
March 26, 2025
7:30 AM
Lincoln
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🎮✨ Get ready for a night of networking, nostalgia, and nonstop fun! ✨🎮 | Join AAF Nebraska for our Networking + Arcade Competition on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at Arcade 33! Challenge your fellow advertising pros, enjoy some great snacks, and compete for epic prizes. Whether you’re a pinball wizard or just in it for the vibes, this is an event you won’t want to miss! 📍 Arcade 33 | 3301 Leavenworth St., Omaha
April 3, 2025
6 - 8:00 PM
Arcade 33 | 3301 Leavenworth Street, Omaha
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AAF Nebraska Panel Discussion
AI in Action: Shaping the Future of Business and Creativity
Thursday, November 14, 2024
4 – 4:30 PM Networking
4:30 – 5:30 PM Program
$15 AAF Nebraska Members | $20 Non-Members & Guests | $5 Student Members
Join us for an exciting panel discussion, AI in Action: Shaping the Future of Business and Creativity!
Discover how AI is transforming industries, driving innovation, and unlocking new possibilities for businesses and creative. Our expert panelists will dive into the latest trends, real-world applications, legal and ethical issues and how the future of AI is shaping our world. Be prepared to get answers to your questions.
Whether you’re a business leader, or a creative visionary, media professional, student or a technology enthusiast, this discussion will provide valuable insights from case studies on how AI is redefining the world of work and client relationships.
November 14, 2024
4:00 - 5:30 PM
DJs Dugout | 114th & Dodge, Omaha
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Join AAF Nebraska for our second annual Lessons from Legends event, where pros from the community will share their knowledge and experiences in advertising.
October 17, 2024
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Nebraska Brewing Company | 6950 S. 108th St, LaVista, NE
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Network at AdConnect
Member Perk! AAF Nebraska Members – please join us for AdConnect, a free night to help you Connect. Network. Relax. (Just $10 for non-members.)
AAF Nebraska Members Free | $10 for Guests/Non-Members
AdConnect is a quarterly perk for AAF Nebraska members. Watch for future event dates and volunteer for the Membership Committee if you would like to help plan or host a future AdConnect.
September 26, 2024
4:30 - 6:00 PM
Yi
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Thursday, September 28, 2023 | UNL Experience Lab | 11:30 AM Doors Open, Lunch & Keynote Speaker FREE to Student
AAF Nebraska would like to invite you to our upcoming event, AdVenture+! Join us for an afternoon full of food, fun…and of course information from ad pros! If you are passionate about creating/developing brands and/or collaborating with people in the industry-this event is a perfect fit for you.
September 26, 2024
11:30 AM - 4 PM
UNL Experience Lab
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Thursday, July 25 | 8 AM – 3 PM with networking starting at 3:30 PM | Harper Center on the Creighton University campus
Promo code for AAF Nebraska member: Contact our office for the code!
The ON Brand 2024 Conference is a collaboration of the AAF Nebraska, AMA Lincoln, AMA Omaha, and PRSA Nebraska. This is the fifth year these organizations have combined efforts to unify their voices for the advancement of their members, the community, and the region. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from national, regional, and local thought leaders in the fields of advertising, marketing, communications and public relations.
Please visit www.onbrandcon.com for the conference agenda, speaker details and breakout session descriptions.
Conference registration fees: $125 Members | $150.00 Non-Members | $50.00 Students
July 25, 2024
8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Harper Center | Creighton University
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Meet AAF Nebraska in Kearney on May 2nd at the
Gail & Michael Yanney Pavilion and Burlington Green Courtyard | 1:00 – 4:00 PM. Join us for an afternoon of professional development and networking. Students and the Kearney community will have a front row seat to a keynote presentation and a panel of advertising professionals speaking to the various pathways to careers in advertising.
May 2, 2024
1 - 4 PM
Gail & Michael Yanney Pavilion and Burlington Green Courtyard | Kearney, NE
Read MoreRegular Event ($150 per team of 6 to 10 people)
AdWars
AAF Nebraska’s Annual Team Trivia Contest
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Barrett’s Barleycorn Pub & Grill | 4 – 6 PM
The AdWars team competition will test your knowledge across multiple categories, including a few advertising challenges. We will test your hearing, sight, and brain to find out the true champion. There will even be a surprise fun activity involved. Don’t miss it!
Cash bar and food service will be available.
Register soon! Team space is limited – space for teams will be first come first serve.
April 25, 2024
4:00 - 6:00 PM
Barrett's Barleycorn Pub & Grill | Omaha
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Join AAF Nebraska for an AdConnect happy hour at OBI Creative.
It’s a bit of a celebration–OBI Creative was recently recognized on the 2023 Inc. 5000 list which honors the fastest-growing private companies in the nation. This is an incredible recognition for OBI Creative and the Nebraska advertising community.
With clients like FNBO, Bud Light and Children’s Hospital & Medical Center — you don’t want to miss out on the opportunity to hear from this talented team.
Join us on Thursday, November 9th at 4:30 p.m. to meet the OBI Creative team, learn more about their work, and network with other advertising professionals.
Location:
OBI Creative
4909 S 135th St #200
Omaha, NE 68137
Thursday, November 9, 2023
4:30 – 6:30 pm
Registration:
Non-member pre-registration price: $10
Member pre-registration price: $0
Walk-up registrations are welcome!
November 9, 2023
4:30 - 6:30 PM
OBI Creative, 4909 S. 135th St., #200
Read MoreRegular Event (Members $25 through November 24 (early discount)/$30 after November 24 | Guests $30 through November 24 (early discount)/$35 after November 24)
December 7, 2023
11:15 AM - 1:00 PM
Gorat's Steak House
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February 23, 2024
6:00 PM
Rococo Theatre, Lincoln, Nebraska
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