LINCOLN (June 19, 2015) – Swanson Russell, Nebraska’s largest marketing communications agency, started construction on a $3 million, 12,000-square foot addition at its Lincoln offices today. The 53-year-old Lincoln- and Omaha-based agency is constructing a two-story building above its existing parking lot just north of its current location at 1222 P Street. Read More
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OMAHA, Nebr. – June 15, 2015 – Omaha-based marketing and communications firm, Redstone, has introduced their redesigned website, redstoneweb.com. The site showcases their integrated approach by giving visitors an insider look at the firm’s strategy, services and outcomes. Read More
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OMAHA, Nebr., June 4, 2015 – Omaha-based marketing and communications firm, Redstone, has announced that Randa Zalman, chief strategy officer has joined the executive management team as a partner. Read More
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‘Speaker Hadley: Lawmakers had great session’
(Nebraska Radio Network) — NebraskaRadioNetwork.com reports that that Speaker of the Legislature, Sen. Galen Hadley of Kearney, said he considers the 2015 legislative session a successful one. Read More
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Submitted by April Clark, Membership Committee co-chair
Greetings from your Membership Committee!
Once in a great while a position comes open on our committee… and due to job transfers... AAFO News In case you missed them, see below some articles on what is happening on the state level that is affecting advertising and the general economy. Read More
Legislative IssuesIn case you missed it, see the video of CNN Anchor and Special Correspondent Soledad O’Brien delivering a lecture on “Diversity In The Media: Behind The Scenes & In Our Lives,” sponsored by the Poynter Fellowship in Journalism at Yale. Read More
AAF National NewsDiversity in AdvertisingClark Rector Jr., Executive Vice President–Government Affairs, has published a new government report. Topics include:
Flawed Illinois Data Breach Bill Moving
Tax Writing Committees Still Hope to Enact Tax Reform
DAA Announces Enforcement Date for Mobile Principles Read More
This fall, the 3rd ever AAF Central Region Conference is your chance to hear from some of the best advertising minds in the business, while gaining insight to help your AAF chapter run better than ever! Read More
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David Lempp: This local sales manager’s journey in marketing started in Spain… in a bar. Read More
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Omaha’s award-winning comprehensive branding and design firm DAAKE is pleased to announce Katie Jo Huckins is joining the team as Junior Creative. Read More
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Unfortunately, no study of Bill Bernbach’s Creative Revolution is complete without discussing David Ogilvy. He was more famous than Bernbach (mostly because of his big mouth), but not a tenth as talented. Read More
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(Omaha, Neb. – May 20, 2015) – American Advertising Federation Omaha (AAF Omaha), formerly the Omaha Federation of Advertising, announced winners of the 2015 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. Read More
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AAF Omaha's 2015 scholars were honored during the club's professional development luncheon AdBites on May 19th at Anthony's Steakhouse. Six of the club's nine scholarship winners were in attendance to be honored by AAF Omaha's membership.
In 1987, AAF Omaha established two scholarship funds to honor students... AAFO News 
Your AAF Omaha Board of Directors has begun to make plans for 2015-2016, and we need your help to ensure another wonderful year! This year’s board has done an excellent job of bringing top quality programs, educational opportuni... AAFO News 
Lea Studer: You can find this VP of Marketing Communications ziplining, river rafting and hiking through the Rockies in her spare time. Read More
Member ProfilesIn case you missed it, ADCOLOR® announced that that The 9th-Annual ADCOLOR® Industry Conference and Awards will take place in New York City from September 16-19, 2015. Read More
AAFO NewsDiversity in AdvertisingThere are less than 25 working days remaining in the Nebraska Legislature’s 90-day session. From now until the scheduled June 5 sine die adjournment, senators will devote much of their attention to the state budget. Read More
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Legendary ad agency Doyle Dane Bernbach’s wild stepchild was Papert Koenig Lois (PKL). Founded in 1960 by two of DDB’s most talented creatives — cool, sardonic copywriter Julian Koenig and explosively profane art director George Lois — PKL took Bill Bernbach’s principles and literally ran with them. Read More
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Greetings from your Membership Committee! We need every member’s help to get the word out about our awesome, award-winning club right here in River City and volunteers to help the committee move forward. Read More
AAFO NewsClark Rector Jr., Executive Vice President–Government Affairs, has published a new government report. Topics include:
AAF Defends Advertising Deduction
Data Breach Legislation Moving
Net Neutrality Challenged Read More
This agency owner could have been a featured driver for the United States Lawn Mower Racing Association. (Yes, it’s a thing.) Read More
AAFO NewsMember ProfilesSheila’s review of the Nebraska Legislative Meet and Greet event and the “winner takes all,” bill, and list of the Speaker’s priority bills for this year. Read More
AAFO NewsLegislative IssuesI wish I would have known about the work of Doyle Dane Bernbach while I was going to college.
The university I attended didn’t have a course on advertising history, so I never got to study the incredible portfolio of this legendary 1960s ad agency. In hindsight, I could have saved myself a fortune in tuition. Nearly everything you need to know about creating great advertising can be learned just by examining one of DDB’s print pieces. Read More
AAFO NewsBack to the ClassicsIn case you missed them, here are a few recent articles related to diversity in advertising. Read More
AAFO NewsDiversity in AdvertisingThank you to the committee members helping with the Heartland Hope Mission project. It’s time for local not-for-profit companies to apply to be considered for the 2015-2016 AAF Omaha Public Service project. Read More
AAFO NewsClark Rector Jr., Executive Vice President–Government Affairs, has published a new government report. Topics include:
WEBINAR: Government Affairs Programs and Club Membership Growth
President Proposes Privacy Bill of Rights
Congress Focuses on Privacy
Ad Tax Included in Governor’s Budget Read More
AAF Omaha brings individuals involved in advertising, marketing services, media and related businesses together for growth, service and fun. See upcoming AAF Omaha events and what is happening in the advertising community in our latest issue of AdMuse. Read More
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March is “Legislative Action Month” for members and friends of the AAF Omaha. It is my pleasure to announce a few specific programming dates for interested parties: Read More
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Melodae has worn many hats related to journalism and public relations and has found great passion in teaching. Read More
Member ProfilesBeing a doting disciple of legendary ad man Bill Bernbach, I have quotes from him plastered all over my walls. I read them over and over when I get into a creative rut or feel burned out. They’re worth a column all to themselves. Read More
AAFO NewsBack to the ClassicsSharing a Lincoln Journal Star Article on Sales Tax Exemptions and Property Tax Relief. Bills eye sales tax exemptions for textbooks, VFW food, horses, car washes. Read More
AAFO NewsLegislative IssuesJoin AAF Omaha and AAF Lincoln to meet and talk with our State Senators about our clubs and the impact their decisions have on the advertising industry. Read More
AAFO NewsOne of the most important contributions legendary ad man Bill Bernbach made to the industry was to define what it meant to be a true creative director. Read More
AAFO NewsBack to the Classics
The Silver Medal award will be presented during the 2015 Nebraska ADDY® Awards Show, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015, at the Rococo Theatre in Lincoln. Read More
AAFO NewsPress ReleasesSee pictures and scores and learn who snagged the traveling trophies. Read More
AAFO NewsPast Event RecapsUseless knowledge is power. Attend AdWars on April 16 for the annual battle of which team knows the most seemingly useless ad history and trivia. It’s a grueling and treacherous evening of famous jingles and tag lines. Read More
Seven startups — with technology directly applicable to agencies — will demo their software and discuss how brands and agencies are leveraging it. Read More
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Fred Thayer: This Director of Corporate Communications (Werner Enterprises) is a Native American artist and a loyal patron of Oscar’s. Read More
Member Profiles
LINCOLN, Neb., (February 11, 2015) Swanson Russell announces the addition of Brittany Freeman to the account service department of its Lincoln office.
Press ReleasesThe American Advertising Federation (AAF) and Starcom MediaVest Group are co-hosting this event where participants will learn how leading brands are addressing today’s hot digital topics and discuss best practices and future trend projections in digital advertising. Read More
AAF National NewsReview the timeline of milestones for Nebraska State Senators. Read More
AAFO NewsLegislative IssuesThis is my third column on the advertising innovations introduced by Bill Bernbach, the legendary creative director and founder of Doyle Dane Bernbach.
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ADMERICA is the only advertising conference where advertisers, agencies and media companies join with AAF’s vast grassroots network of advertising professionals and college students. Read More
AAF National NewsClark Rector, Jr., Executive Vice President — AAF Government Affairs, gives an update on current legislative issues affecting (or that could affect) the advertising industry. Read More
AAF National NewsDid you run out of hours to enter your work? Or just remember an extra piece you wish you would have submitted? Well you’re in luck. Read More
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Bowl-a-rama Friday, January 16th at 6:00 PM. Sempeck’s Bowling in Elkhorn, 20902 Cumberland RD. $20/person or $100 for a team of 6. Traveling trophy, raffle prizes and t-shirt contest. Register your team online. Questions 402-561-6625. Read More
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