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AAF Nebraska AdMuse | August 2026

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aaf nebraska admuse • august 2026

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aaf nebraska annual meeting
professional development & breakfast

Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Time: 8 – 9:30 AM
University of Nebraska at Omaha | Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center | Omaha

Buffet Breakfast is Free to all Attendees!

Join AAF Nebraska for a thought-provoking professional development presentation from our partners at StackAdapt.

AAF Nebraska’s 2025-2026 Board of Directors will be honored, new board members will be introduced, and outgoing President Cody Felber will give a club recap. Brad Eubanks will share federation goals for the year.

The parking lot for the Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center is directly to the north of the building. Parking has been reserved for our guests and is free.

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AAF NEBRASKA & AAF NATIONAL NEWS

Member Spotlight: Briona Palensky

AAF Nebraska is pleased to welcome Briona Palensky to our growing community of marketing, advertising, design, and communications professionals. Briona serves as a Specification Representative with Field Paper Company where she partners with designers, printers, marketers, and advertising agencies to help bring creative concepts to life through the power of paper.

Learn more about Briona here.

The President’s Muse | July 2026

A quarterly note from the
AAF Nebraska President

Brad Eubanks, Managing Director of Creative Services at Smith Kroeger

AAF Nebraska has a long history of bringing our industry together, but I think our value is really found in the smaller moments. Meeting someone new at an event. Learning something you can use the next day. Helping a student make an industry connection. Joining a committee and realizing you have something valuable to contribute.
Read here.

Insights from Steve Pacheco | July 2026

The Past is Prologue On the occasion of
Americas’ 250th Birthday!

Steve Pacheco, President and Chief Executive Officer of the American Advertising Federation (AAF)

I hope you found a great way to celebrate America’s 250th birthday with friends and family in your community.

Nationwide, Americans celebrated with parades, decorated bicycles, strollers, and cars in red, white, and blue, and gathered at community block parties.
Read here.

Building What’s Next: Why Investing in Students Matters

The next generation of our industry isn’t waiting in the wings. They’re already showing up. Curious. Creative. Eager to learn. AAF Nebraska is committed to meeting students where they are and helping them take the next step.
Read the full story here.

AAF Nebraska Named National Club of the Year; Cody Felber Honored as President of the Year

AAF Nebraska received national recognition at AAF ADMERICA 2026, earning the prestigious Division III Club of the Year award from the American Advertising Federation (AAF). In addition, AAF Nebraska President Cody Felber was named Division III President of the Year, recognizing his outstanding leadership and commitment to advancing the organization and industry.
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On Brand 2026: Brand Human Brings Nebraska’s Marketing Community Together

On Brand 2026, held on July 16th at Creighton University, brought Nebraska’s marketing, advertising, public relations and communications community together for a day of ideas, inspiration and connection centered around this year’s theme, Brand Human. Read more.

Creativity Begins with Inclusion

As a creative industry, we are at our best when we listen, learn, and collaborate with people whose experiences and perspectives may differ from our own. Diversity of thought and the essence of creativity come from diversity of background. Read more 

AAF National Government Report | July 2026

State Privacy Activity

In the absence of Congressional action, many states are seeking to pass their own privacy laws, some comprehensive and some more narrowly targeted, such as regarding health, location data, or pricing programs. The AAF does not support the enactment of any of these laws, believing a single national standard would better serve both consumers and businesses. Read more.

Make The Most of Your Membership: Benefits & Resources

From advocacy to professional development, networking, fostering the next generation of advertising professionals, and more, AAF Nebraska membership offers a wide array of benefits and resources.

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Member Benefit: AAF SmartBrief

By hand selecting only the critical industry news from hundreds of media sources and condensing it into a succinct, easy to read email, the AAF SmartBrief will save you time and keep you informed.

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With more than 200 professional and student members, the American Advertising Federation Nebraska (AAF Nebraska) is the unifying voice for advertising throughout Nebraska and western Iowa. AAF Nebraska offers an organization to educate, inspire and bring an inclusive sense of community to the advertising professionals of Nebraska so that we, and future generations, can continue to do the work we love.
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