All AAF members can now reap the benefits that the US Pharmacy Card has to offer. This includes the uninsured, underinsured, those who have high deductibles, and more!
Worried about the eligibility requirements? There are none. Don’t fret over applications, approval processes, or limitations. Everyone is eligible. Read More
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The Google News Initiative (GNI) has launched applications for four new Labs in North America, focused on helping small and medium-sized news organizations in the United States and Canada grow their digital businesses. Read More
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We are thrilled to let you know that our TikTok Inventory Filter has just launched in 25 countries and 15+ languages globally. The TikTok Inventory Filter is a new proprietary brand safety and suitability solution which gives advertisers more control over the environment where their ads are shown. Driven by innovative technology and informed by TikTok’s Community Guidelines and GARM standards, the solution offers a choice of three tiers of inventory to run adjacent to In-Feed Ads on the For You page. Read More
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I know we’re all still very much in the “dog days” of Summer—but this month also marks the start of an all-new Club year for the AAF. May I be the first to wish you a very Happy New Year! Read More
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LINCOLN, Neb. (July 14, 2022) – Andrew Warner, account director for Swanson Russell, has been named president of the Missouri-Kansas Chapter of the National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA). Read More
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LINCOLN, Neb. (July 11, 2022) – Swanson Russell received three gold awards and six silver awards at the 2022 Telly Awards. The annual Telly Awards honor excellence in video and television across all screens. Read More
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LINCOLN, Neb. (July 9, 2022) – Swanson Russell welcomes Mckenna Arthur, Kenny Bottoms, Scot Eaton, Katie House, Nathan Schreiter, Olivia McCown and Grace Niemeyer. Read More
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OMAHA, Neb. – For the first time in two years, the local ON Brand Conference will gather hundreds of professionals for purposeful conversations and meaningful professional development focused around the event’s theme, “ON Brand. On Purpose.” Attendees are invited to Scott Conference Center on Thursday, July 21 to network, grow and get inspired. Read More
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The AAF National American Advertising Awards took place in Nashville on June 3rd. Congratulations to all Gold & Silver ADDY winners from across the country. Read More
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LINCOLN, Neb. (June 22, 2022) – Swanson Russell received eight honors at the 2022 Turf and Ornamental Communicators Association (TOCA) Awards. The annual event recognizes outstanding marketing efforts within the green industry, and Swanson Russell received four first-place awards, two merit awards and two Gardner Awards. Read More
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Privacy issues continue to draw the attention of lawmakers at both the state and federal level. Read More
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OMAHA, Neb. (June 10, 2022) – RCG Advertising & Media’s Steve Armbruster and Paula Steenson with Paula Presents! received AAF Nebraska Lifetime membership status during the AAF Nebraska Board of Directors’ meeting held in Omaha, which took place on June 9th.
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Clark Creative Group is honored to announce that the 2021-2022 Metropolitan Community College branding campaign, “Your Path Forward Starts Now,” won both gold and silver Telly Awards!
This raises the total Telly count for MCC to seven, as the Awards also recognized “Empowered by MCC” with five wins in 2020. Read More
Sioux Falls, SD (June 2, 2022) — Mud Mile Communications and its sports division, Adrenaline Sports Marketing, have again been recognized among the nation’s best video content creators with nine Telly Awards. Started in 1979, the Telly Awards recognize the best in television and digital commercials and programs. Read More
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LINCOLN, Neb. (May 28, 2022) – Swanson Russell recently promoted eight in its Lincoln and Omaha offices: Robin Barrett, Quiller Caudill, Shelton Crouch, Laura Duensing, Chelsea Honnens, Chris Johnson, Jordan Kaiser and Kayleen Mourey. Read More
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LINCOLN, Neb. (May 21, 2022) – Swanson Russell Chairman Dave Hansen was inducted into the Turf & Ornamental Communicators Association (TOCA) Hall of Fame at their 32nd annual meeting, which took place May 3-5 in Kansas City, Missouri. The TOCA Hall of Fame recognizes the cumulative accomplishments of deserving communicators who have made outstanding contributions to the turf and ornamental industry over the years. Read More
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(Omaha, Neb. – May 19, 2022) – American Advertising Federation Nebraska (AAF Nebraska), announced winners of the 2022 AAF Nebraska Scholarships. In 1987, AAF Nebraska established two scholarship funds to honor students attending Creighton University, University of Nebraska Omaha, University of Nebraska-Lincoln and University of Nebraska at Kearney. Along with these foundation funds over the next 5 years the federation will award additional scholarships.
AAF Nebraska is able to award a total of $12,600 in scholarship funds to outstanding area student members this year.
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Agency Receives Top Honor and Three AMA Prism Awards
LINCOLN, Neb. (May 14, 2022) – Swanson Russell has been named “Corporate Marketer of the Year” by the American Marketing Association (AMA), Lincoln Chapter. The agency was recognized at the AMA annual Prism Awards, which were held May 5 in Lincoln. Read More
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Soon after AAF alerted its Kentucky members to an ad tax included in legislation introduced by State Representative Jason Petrie (R-Elkton) Chair of the House Appropriations and Revenue Committee, the provision was removed from the bill. As introduced, HB 8 would have expanded Kentucky’s 6% gross receipts sales and use tax base to 39 new services, including advertising and graphic design services. Read More
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Congratulations to Smith Kroeger the 2022 AdWars champions! Read More
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LINCOLN, Neb. (April 16, 2022) – Swanson Russell recently promoted eight in its Lincoln and Omaha offices: Kim Bertrand, Stephanie Havranek, Ryan Koenig, Katie Scherer, Kiley Shuler, Kaitlyn Smejdir, Eric Smits and Andrea Tremayne. Read More
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The KC Ad Club is partnering with Mirren Live to bring their annual conference from New York to the Midwest! As members of AAF District 9 the KC Ad Club has offered AAF Nebraska members a discount for this conference. Read More
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LINCOLN, Neb. (April 9, 2022) – Swanson Russell welcomes Jill Ahrendsen, Lucas Fahrer, Whitney Hansen, Tyler Loebig, Grace Malone, Elise Peterson, Lauren Simonsen and Bud Wooten. Read More
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Suit Up Program
The mission of the Midlands African Chamber’s Suit Up Program is to empower young men and women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire, headshot, and job readiness workforce preparation. Read More
AAF Nebraska took to the halls of the Nebraska State Capitol on March 29, 2022 for Ad Day Under the Dome. Read More
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Looking to develop yourself personally and professionally and to strengthen your leadership skills while sharing your talents with your local chapter of the American Advertising Federation? Read More
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The February issue of AdMuse is filled with news and happenings in our advertising community. Pros are invited to the many sessions, luncheons and AdConnect during Meet the Pros. Read More
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The February issue of AdMuse is filled with news and happenings in our advertising community. Pros are invited to the many sessions, luncheons and AdConnect during Meet the Pros. Read More
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Iowa Senate bill SF 2206, which proposed taxes on digital automated services and cloud data services, has been withdrawn. In its place is HF 2317, which has no such provisions. Read More
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AAF Nebraska Congratulates Daryl Anderson!
Clark Creative Group (CCG) announces the promotion of Daryl Anderson on his promotion to Vice President of Creative Services at CCG.
Anderson recently celebrated his 20-year anniversary at CCG in November and continues to steer the creative ship with his industry veteran expertise….all while keeping up with the young crew. Read More
Each year, the American Advertising Awards recognize the best and brightest ads and campaigns created by Nebraska businesses and advertising agencies. AAF Nebraska members participate in this prestigious event. The latest information on the local American Advertising Awards entry and show can be found at www.creativenebraska.org. Read More
AAF Nebraska NewsPast Event RecapsLINCOLN, Neb. (February 26, 2022) – Swanson Russell welcomes Colin Ball, Davita Berven, Sydny Boyd, Dan Cooper, Alli Inglebright, Joe John, Jace Robinson and Casey Wurst. Read More
On February 28 Nebraska state legislators will hold a hearing on LB 1188, seeking to adopt the Uniform Personal Data Protection Act (UPDPA). As proposed, the bill presents yet another set of privacy standards to be met by Nebraska businesses. If passed, the bill may provide individuals with fewer, and more limited, rights including the right to copy and correct personal data. In addition, the bill may not include the right of individuals to delete their data or the right to request the transmission of their personal data to another entity. It is the position of the AAF that while maintaining online privacy is critically important, federal standards are necessary so as to prevent the promulgation of state-by-state privacy legislation which in itself may be a disservice to consumers and negatively affect competition. At the very least, proposed state privacy legislation should align with other state privacy bills, such as the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act. At this point, only Nebraska and Oklahoma are considering the adoption of UPDPA. Read More
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The American Advertising Federation (AAF) protects and promotes advertising at all levels of government through grassroots activities. Our nationwide grassroots network of corporate partners and advertising professionals are ready and able to engage with lawmakers on behalf of the advertising industry on tax, privacy, First Amendment and other issues of concern. Read More
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In the past we have asked our members to fill out a survey to improve our services and experience being delivered to our membership. There was a lot of great feedback and we have started implementing those recommendations. Read More
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LINCOLN, Neb. (February 4, 2022) – Swanson Russell received three honors at the Region II 2022 National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) Awards held January 13. The annual event recognizes outstanding marketing efforts within the agricultural industry, and the agency received one first-place award and two merit awards. Read More
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OMAHA, Neb. (Feb. 4, 2022) – Greg Ahrens, executive vice president and co-creative director at Smith Kroeger, will receive the American Advertising Federation Nebraska’s top honor, the Silver Medal. The award will be presented during the annual Nebraska Advertising Awards Show and Banquet, Friday, Feb. 18, 2022, at the Farnam Hotel in Omaha. Read More
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On behalf of AAF Government Affairs Chair, Carla Michelotti, I am pleased to invite you to the next online meeting of AAF’s Government Affairs Committee Wednesday, February 23 at 3:30 pm Eastern Time (2:30 Central, 1:30 Mountain and 12:30 Pacific). Read More
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Omaha, Neb., January 19, 2022 – Anderson Partners is excited to announce Dan Swoboda as co-owner. Swoboda joins fellow co-owners Krista Meisinger and Deb Murray in leading the local marketing and advertising agency. Swoboda has been with the company since 1999 and has held the role of director of creative services since 2011. Read More
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With the start of the new year comes Nebraska state senatorial redistricting and a first hearing on a potential state digital ad tax. Nebraska senate districts have been redrawn with a number of changes. Read More
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“It blows you away when you first see it.” That’s how coach Greg McDermott describes the new Creighton men’s basketball locker room at the CHI Health Center in Omaha. Their new environment combines the excitement and energy of the Creighton brand while maximizing the space to its fullest potential. Read More
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AAF Nebraska congratulates member Janet Noll on the honor of being named the Greater Omaha Chamber Chairman’s Award of Excellence 2022 recipient.
As the Vice President of Flood Communications, Janet Noll oversees the Spanish sales operations for Telemundo Nebraska TV and KBBX Radio Lobo 97.7FM. She has contributed to the Greater Omaha Chamber’s President’s Club since December 2017. Since that time, she has sold more than 50 chamber memberships generating more than $47,000 in membership sales and retention revenue. Read More
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. Read the latest news from AAF Nebraska in the December issue of AdMuse. Read More
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Steve Pacheco, president & CEO of the American Advertising Federation, is among the marketing group leaders who share their thoughts on 2022 trends and he highlights AAF’s advocacy work. Read More
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The Build Back Better legislation soon to be considered by the U.S. Senate currently includes language to give unprecedented broad civil penalty authority to the Federal Trade Commission. While AAF strongly supports the mission of the FTC, this new authority would go far beyond the powers previously granted by Congress under Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act. In addition to being poor policy, we believe the provisions violate Senate rules of procedure, specifically the Byrd Rule, which prohibits non-budgetary provisions from being included in reconciliation legislation. Read More
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The State of Maryland has adopted its Office of Comptroller’s proposed “digital ad tax.” Read More
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LINCOLN, Neb. (December 4, 2021) – Swanson Russell recently promoted eight in its Lincoln and Omaha offices: Suzanne Petersen, Justin Klemsz, Kylie Legree, Kristi Leaders, Emily O’Malley, Michael Rudolf, Kaylan Petersen and Liz Dorland. Read More
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OMAHA, Nebraska, December 1, 2021 – Envoy, Inc., a Nebraska corporation that offers full-service marketing, advertising, and public relations, has announced the promotion of Karla Lubeck to Account Executive and the addition of Aubrey Riggins as Social Media Manager. Read More
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LINCOLN, Neb. (November 27, 2021) – Swanson Russell welcomes Bob Gropp, Jess Schmitz, Casey Hodgin, Ryan Connolly, Matia Ward, Nicole Vitera, Adam Furley and Haley Fischman. Read More
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