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AAF Omaha Announces 2017 Ad Pro and Ad Rookie of the Year Winners

(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

AAF Omaha Remembers Lifetime Member Ruth Williams

Ruth Williams, an icon of the Omaha advertising and broadcasting community in the 1970s and ’80s, died on October 24th in Omaha. Ruth, an AAF Omaha Lifetime member was 91. Read More

Swanson Russell Welcomes Leichliter, Small

LINCOLN, Nebraska, (October26, 2016) Swanson Russell announces two new employees in its Lincoln office: Ryan Leichliter and Amanda Small. Read More

AdMuse October 2016

The reason AAF Omaha has stayed viable in our community – we offer a unique opportunity to our members. Strong networking events allow our members to: share ideas, opportunities, and learn from each other, from excellent speakers and educational programming. Read More

Share Your Advertising Memorabilia

The Durham Museum curatorial staff is looking for advertising memorability and artwork from the 1970s. It would be used in an upcoming show opening in February 2017. The objective is to show the changes in self-expression, social movements and the fragmented landscape of popular cultural ideals from the 70s. Read More

Five Things You Didn’t Know About Marsha O’Gara

Hello! I am Marsha O’Gara, KMTV3 Account Manager. I have over 25 years of marketing and advertising experience. Read More

Celebrate the Gift of Giving

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Legislative Spotlight – Looking Ahead to the 2017 Legislative Session

The Nebraska Legislature’s 2017 session will begin on Wednesday, January 4, 2017. The session will last 90 days, ending on Friday, June 2, 2017. Read More

Membership Committee: Getting The Most

AAF Omaha has stayed viable when many other marketing organizations have disappeared. The reason – we offer a unique opportunity to our members. We offer strong networking events that allow our members to: share ideas, search out job opportunities, and learn from each other and from excellent speakers. Read More

AdMuse September 2016

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Bozell promotes Mesick, Coleman; adds Knecht, Bath, Jarvis, Zuber

Bozell, an advertising and public relations agency, has promoted Read More

Five Things You Didn’t Know About Jim Janicki

My name is Jim Janicki. I am the Vice President of Marketing and Communications/Shareholder at Hillcrest Health Services, a health system providing a full continuum of care for aging adults. Read More

Membership Committee: September Update

Membership is starting off the new club year with lofty goals for our membership team. We welcome new team members Stephanie Sullivan, Bob Richardson, and Kelly McDonald. Read More

Legislative Spotlight – September

With the 2016 Nebraska Legislature still in recess, I wanted to share some information on from the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce & Industry, as well as a recap of the 2016 Nebraska Legislature while in session. Read More

Calling All Help For Meet The Pros

Heard an inspiring speaker at a local event recently? Or do you have what it takes to motivate 175 students? Are you an advocate for in-house marketing or a supporter of agency life? Meet the Pros is looking for amazing speakers and needs your help! Read More

Registration is now open for Omaha Advertising X!

Registration is now open for Omaha Advertising X! September 22, 2016, at Ralston Arena. Use your AAF Omaha discount and save $20 on your registration fee. Read More

Business & Industrial Expo, Lincoln, NE

The 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

AdMuse August 2016

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Ajinomoto Windsor, Inc. to Sponsor 2017 NSAC

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

Renze Display Welcomes Sarah Slobotski

Renze is pleased to announce the hiring of Sarah Slobotski as a Project Manager. Read More

AAF Omaha Remembers Richard Holland

AAF Omaha supporter Richard Holland passed away on August 9, 2016, at 95. Read More

Greater Omaha Chamber | Generate

Focused. Interactive. Fun.
Connect with businesses and experience their innovative products and services at this progressive meeting ground.

…yeah, it’s quite an experience. Read More

Swanson Russell Welcomes Three to Agency

LINCOLN, Nebraska, (July 22, 2016) Swanson Russell announces three new employees in its Lincoln office: Joe Giusto, Chelsea Honnens and Ryan Koenig. Read More

We Want Your Most Promising Interns

Now accepting applications for the most promising multicultural students program Read More

Promotion Reflects SKAR Proficiency in Digital Media

​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 Advertising Honored With Pro Patria Award

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

Diversity Spotlight: Why Doesn’t Diversity Training Work?

“Most diversity training initiatives fail because they come across as a none-too-thoughtful exercise in political correctness, rather than the valuable business education programs they should be.” Read More

Legislative Update – August

Curious to know what is happening in the legislative world around us? Read a report that our very own Sheila O’Connor has shared. Read More

Five Things You Didn’t Know About Alison Rasgorshek

Hello! My name is Alison Rasgorshek. I have been a member of AAF Omaha for one year. I am a Senior Media Buyer at Redstone, where I’ve worked for 14 years. Read More

Swanson Russell Adds Northeast Community College to Client Roster

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

Membership Committee: New year, new goal and how you can help achieve it!

We had a fantastic year last year and reached our goal of 200 professional members. Now the membership committee has their eyes set on 250. It’s a big goal and we need your help to achieve it. Though recruiting is an important task for the membership committee, it’s equally important for all of you to spread the word as well. We ask you continue to ask family, friends, colleagues, business associates and community members to join AAF Omaha. Read More

AdMuse July 2016

Every year, AAF Omaha salutes three members who have demonstrated their commitment to their club and their community in outstanding ways. This month nominate a worthy AAF Omaha colleague. You’ll find more details about nominated an advertising industry leader in this issue of AdMuse. Read More

AAF Government Report | June 30, 2016

The House of Representatives Republican leadership has released its Blueprint for tax reform. While the Blueprint does not specifically mention the tax treatment of advertising, it does offer some clues. Read More

In Case You Missed It – How CEO Sarah Hofstetter Promotes Diversity at 360i

In case you missed it, Steven Perlberg with The Wall Street Journal, posted a column titled ‘How CEO Sarah Hofstetter Promotes Diversity at 360i’. Read More

In Case You Missed It – Pokémon Go Is Inspiring Small Retailers

In case you missed it, Christopher Heine of AdWeek posted a column titled ‘Pokémon Go Is Inspiring Small Retailers. So Has Augmented Reality Gone Mainstream? Driving foot traffic via gamification’. Read More

Membership Committee: Two Basic Assignments

AAF Omaha membership committee has two basic assignments: Retaining current members and enticing new members to join our club. Read More

Legislative Update – July 2016

Curious to know what is happening in the legislative world around us? Read a few reports that our very own Sheila O’Connor has shared. Read More

Five Things You Didn’t Know About Robert Richardson

My name Robert Richardson and I’m the Coordinator of Business Development / Partner at A&K Marketing, Inc. Read More

Swanson Russell Honored at Lincoln AMA Prism Awards

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

AdMuse June 2016

2016 AAFOpen | June 9

AAFOpen 2016 bragging rights go to Webster! The Webster team took home the coveted AAFOpen Blazer on June 9th at Boulder Creek. Read More

Five Things You Didn’t Know About Elise Gerdes

I joined AAF when I was working as a Marketing Specialist for a non-profit. I really love how the topics discussed at the AAF events are very often applicable for both non-profit and for profit businesses. Read More

Legislative Update – June 2016

A quick look at the roster of state senators suggests that at least 30 of the 49 members of next year’s Legislature will be rookies or senators who have served no more than two years. Read More

Membership Committee: Membership Is The Heart

Membership is the heart of any organization. Membership is the responsibility of the “Village”. It takes all our members to recruit and invite new people to our luncheons and events. Read More

AAF Omaha Awards Scholarships for 2016-2017 School Year

(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

AAF Omaha Wins National Awards|AAF Division III Club of the Year & Amanda Peterson Division III President of the Year

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

AAF Government Report | May 31, 2016

AAF has joined with a broad group of industry allies to comment on the Federal Communications Commission Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on privacy issues. If adopted, the NPRM would insert the FCC into an area of regulation that has largely been the province of the Federal Trade Commission. Read More

Swanson Russell Promotes Grunkemeyer to VP

LINCOLN, Nebraska, (May 25, 2016) Swanson Russell announces the promotion of Heidi Grunkemeyer to vice president/account director in its Omaha office. Read More

Graphis Poster Annual

Congratulations to Sean Heisler and the creative team at Webster, AAF Omaha’s 2015 AdWars poster is in the new Graphis Poster Annual! The 2015 AdWars poster was designed by Sean Heisler AAF Omaha Board Member and Co-Chair of the club’s Special Events team. Read More

24th Annual Advertising Hall of Achievement®

The American Advertising Federation (AAF) to Recognize Top Executives from Fox Networks Group, HBO, Pandora, Time Inc., Visa Inc., Wieden+Kennedy and YouTube

WASHINGTON, D.C., Jun. 1, 2016—The Advertising Hall of Achievement’s distinguished Council of Judges elected seven industry superstars for induction into the Advertising Hall of Achievement Class of 2016. Leaders from Fox Networks Group, HBO, Pandora, Time Inc., Visa Inc., Wieden+Kennedy and YouTube will be honored at the 24th annual induction ceremonies and luncheon on Tuesday, November 15, at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City. Read More