Membership Committee Update – January 2019
Plan to get bowling at AAF Omaha Bowl-A-Rama! Assemble your team or just sign up – individuals are welcome and we will form teams. Read More
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Plan to get bowling at AAF Omaha Bowl-A-Rama! Assemble your team or just sign up – individuals are welcome and we will form teams. 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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Find out more about Meet the Pros 2019 in the December issue of AdMuse and join us welcome area students at the Scott Conference Center on February 18 and 19, 2019. Read More
AAFO NewsAdMuse ArchivesLess than a month left to submit your work! Read More
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Elections Bring Major Changes
A big transformation in power is coming to Capitol Hill in 2019, as the Democratic Party won control of the U.S. House of Representatives 234 seats to 201 ending complete Republican control of both Houses of Congress and the Presidency. The Republicans slightly increased their Senate majority from 51-49 to 53-47. Read More
Welcome to the December edition of the Digital Innovations Awesome List (DIAL) Read More
The membership committee would like to thank everyone who attended the AAF Omaha Holiday Luncheon on Tuesday, December 11 at Field Club of Omaha. Read More
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At AAF Omaha, we are continuously working toward improving our organization through AdBites luncheons, special events, communication, networking opportunities, and more. We appreciate your input and ask that you take 10 minutes to answer our Participation survey no later than Wednesday, December 19th. 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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AAF Omaha recently hosted our sixth annual BOOM! Roasted event, honoring our 2019 Ad Pro, Ad Rookie and our guests of honor, the Ervin Family. Alli Carlson of Redstone received the Ad Rookie award and Amanda Peterson, also of Redstone, received the Ad Pro award. Read More
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On November 15, 2018, AAF Omaha hosted our sixth annual BOOM! Roasted event, honoring our 2019 Ad Pro, Ad Rookie and our guests of honor, the Ervin Family. Alli Carlson of Redstone received the Ad Rookie award and Amanda Peterson, also of Redstone, received the Ad Pro award. Read More
Area advertising professionals are needed to assist with seminars, tours, roundtable discussions and student portfolio reviews. To join the committee or volunteer at the event, contact Meet the Pros Co-Chairs Steven Valish or Nate Eskra. Read More
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It is time to celebrate not just Dia de los Muertos, but also Dia de los Innovaciones Digitales. Read More
If your membership is up for renewal be sure to pay it right away to take advantage of the lower membership rate. Read More
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Join AAF Omaha as we celebrate the holiday season. 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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AAF Omaha fosters, inspires and protects the advertising community by delivering professional resources through fun and engaging events to our local advertising professionals. Our local chapter of the American Advertising Federation is one of more than 200 chapters across the country advocating for the rights of advertisers, so we can do the work we love to do here in Omaha. 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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The membership committee would like to thank everyone who attended the AAF Omaha AdBites Luncheon at Anthony’s Steakhouse on September 18! 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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The AAF protects and promotes advertising at all levels of government through grassroots activities. Our nation-wide network monitors advertising-related legislation on local, state and federal levels. We put our members face-to-face with influential lawmakers while encouraging self-regulation as a preemptor to government intervention, when appropriate of course. Read More
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AAF Omaha brings individuals involved in advertising, marketing services, media and related businesses together for growth, service and fun. Read More
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Each year, the American Advertising Federation Omaha (AAF Omaha) hosts a holiday luncheon and silent auction to benefit a worthy non-profit organization in the area. This holiday season, AAF Omaha is supporting our local Ronald McDonald House Charities.
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The membership committee would like to thank everyone who attended the AAF Omaha AdBites Breakfast Meeting at the Scott Conference Center on August 21! Read More
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Join AAF at Advertising Week New York, as we explore both the negative and positive impacts of artificial intelligence as it relates to diversity and inclusion. Read More
AAF National News
AAF wants to honor your advertising campaigns, media content, inclusion efforts and champions of diversity! Entries Due December 3rd. Read More
AAF National News
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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AAF Omaha is YOUR club and your advocate for a host of advertising industry-related issues. As one of a network of nearly 200 American Advertising Federation (AAF) clubs across the United States, we belong to something bigger than ourselves that is both dynamic and meaningful. Read More
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The membership committee would like to thank everyone who attended AdConnect at Annie’s Irish Pub in the Capitol District. Great networking and a super opportunity to see Annie’s and the Capitol District! Read More
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At Centro, we know that keeping up with the trade pubs and latest trends can be tough and time consuming. To make that easier, we’ve compiled all the articles, reports, and other bits of innovation you may have missed, but should definitely read. Read More
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The AAFO Public Service Advertising committee is looking for people from all AAF-related disciplines to help the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Omaha. Read More
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The inaugual ON Brand conference held on July 26, 2018 was a great success thanks to the Omaha branding community and our generous sponsors.
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Every year, AAF Omaha salutes three members who have demonstrated their commitment to their club and their community in outstanding ways. Read More
For Members Only
To be included in this approval, please return your ballot via e-mail or by mail no later than 8 AM on Tuesday, August 21, 2018. By mail your slate approval can be sent to AAF Omaha, P. O. Box 6146, Omaha, NE 68106. Read More
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If you’re active in Omaha’s advertising community, there’s a decent chance that you’ve seen me around at some point or another. I was a participant in the 2017 Oath: Advertising Knockout (fun fact: I was in the same group as Abbie Perry who also recently wrote a student profile); I attended this year’s Meet the Pros and took the chance to meet more pros as a volunteer at the ON Brand Conference; and over the summer, I have taken on the position of Bozell’s media intern. Though outside of advertising endeavors, you can probably find me playing music (preferably with friends) or rummaging through the DVD bargain bin of your local Walmart. Read More
AAFO NewsMember Profiles
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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AAF Comments to NTIA
The AAF has joined with many of our sister trade associations to provide comments to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration on “International Internet Policy Priorities.” The comments expand on our view that the free flow of data online, used in a responsible manner, fuels the economic engine of the Internet and that data-driven advertising provides great benefits to consumers by allowing them to access vast amounts of content and services at little or no cost. Read More
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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The membership committee would like to thank everyone who attended the AAFO Bingo Night on June 13. Many Bingo’s and a great time for all! 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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