LINCOLN, Neb., (August 21, 2020) – Swanson Russell has been selected as agency of record for WOW – World of Watersports. The agency will provide media planning and buying, digital strategy, brand development and social media management for the Omaha-based company. Read More
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AAF Omaha has focused on how we can best support our members and the Omaha advertising community. Read More
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Omaha, Nebraska – Eleven local marketing agencies joined together to take the first step toward reducing the diversity hiring gap within the advertising industry. In an effort to cultivate more Black marketers and creatives in Omaha, the American Advertising Federation of Omaha (AAF Omaha) and Bozell, a locally owned mid-size agency, created the ADvance Omaha Fund. Read More
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Marlee Cowdrey joins the AAF Omaha board as a co-chair for Meet the Pros alongside Kevin Olive. Read More
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Bozell and AAF Omaha have asked agencies in Omaha to donate money to the ADvance Omaha Fund. The ADvance Omaha fund is an initiative focused on closing the diversity hiring gap, starting with our very own marketing and advertising communities right here in Omaha. Read More
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The Nebraska Legislature reconvened on July 20th through August 14th to finish hearings suspended in March due to Coronavirus. Read More
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WASHINGTON DC, JULY 27, 2020—The Room, an exclusive event series that includes influential members across all disciplines and career levels in marketing, and the American Advertising Federation (AAF) today announce their strategic partnership that will offer the AAF’s professional and student members access to thought leadership events.
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AAF Omaha has focused on how we can best support our members and the Omaha advertising community during the pandemic. We consider our organization essential to our advertising, marketing and communication professionals. Our leadership continues to develop relevant content, virtual programming, and valuable tools to support our community. Read More
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AAF Omaha is excited to announce that our Public Service team has selected the Refugee Empowerment Center as our public service partner for the 2020-2021 club year! Read More
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With TV emerging, advertisers had a whole new medium through which to sell their goods and services. On the national scene, Kenyon & Eckhardrt, which would later merge with Omaha’s own Bozell & Jacobs, made Lincoln-Mercury synonymous with the Ed Sullivan Show. Locally, Bozell & Jacobs lined up Arthur Godfrey as Mutual of Omaha’s pitchman. B&J also won the rights to handle the national TV advertising program for Serta, a countrywide association of mattress manufacturers. Read More
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AAF Omaha is led by a board of directors elected by AAF Omaha members. It is time to officially elect our 2020-2021 Officers and Board members who will guide the direction of the organization and plan events that promote, celebrate and bring the Omaha advertising community together in 2020-2021. Read More
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The American Advertising Federation Omaha (AAF Omaha) is the unifying voice for advertising in the Omaha/Council Bluffs metropolitan area. AAF Omaha offers an organization to educate, inspire and bring an inclusive sense of community to the advertising professionals of Omaha so that we, and future generations, can continue to do the work we love. Read More
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The AAF Omaha Board of Directors have been committed since mid-March to offer our members and the advertising community virtual educational programming, events and content. Read More
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So much has changed in the world over the last few months as issues like privacy, taxes and equality top the headlines. Read More
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Omaha, Neb. (June 17, 2020) – Mid-America Expositions, Inc. is excited to announce The 13th Annual Omaha Health, Wellness & Fitness Expo – the Mind-Body-Spirit Fair, is now scheduled for Saturday, July 11th & Sunday, July 12th, 2020, at the Baxter Arena. Read More
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Building by building, business by business, the city of Omaha and its economy matured during the 1920s. In 1922, the first commercial radio station debuted. WAAW, 660 on the AM dial began broadcasting from the Grain Exchange Building at 19th and Harney streets. During its four-hour broadcasts, the station announced grain prices, a little live music and interviews with people of note. Commercials weren’t a staple of the two-year old medium. Read More
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‘The Viewing Vortex’ shared the latest on new and unexpected viewing trends in 2020, an updated breakdown on how to approach video and television audiences and the latest options for buying ‘watchable’ advertising. Read More
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June 9, 2020 | Omaha, Neb.
WoodmenLife is changing the Omaha skyline this summer, and we’re inviting the media and residents to follow along. Over the next 10 weeks, we’re swapping out the iconic lettering the tower has had for 51 years, so it will say WoodmenLife. Read More
WASHINGTON DC, JUNE 9, 2020—Adobe and the American Advertising Federation (AAF) are pleased to announce that the University of Virginia is the winner of the AAF’s 2020 National Student Advertising Competition (NSAC). Read More
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WASHINGTON DC, JUNE 8, 2020—The American Advertising Federation (AAF) today announced that Lynn Lewis, US CEO of UM Worldwide will serve as Chair of the National Board of Directors, July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021. Tiffany R. Warren, Senior VP, Chief Diversity Officer at Omnicom Group and Founder & President, at ADCOLOR, will serve alongside Lewis as the Vice Chair of the Board. Melanie Mitchem, SVP, Global Communications & PR at FCB Global will serve as the Chair of the Mosaic Council Executive Committee during this time. Read More
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On Tuesday, June 2, 2020 Yeosh Bendayan joined AAF Omaha presenting a webinar “Introducing Your Clients to Branded Podcasts.” More than 25 attendees tuned in to gain insights from Yeosh’s expertise in Branded Podcasting. Read More
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LINCOLN, Neb. (May 29, 2020) — Swanson Russell welcomes Ben Fleming, Juliane Glasco, Candace Jindra, Holly Kohel and Megan Moore. Read More
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As anticipated, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan (R) vetoed the digital ad tax passed by the General Assembly. The Assembly is expected to try to override the veto when it returns. Normally, the body would have reconvened in late May but did not because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The next session has not been scheduled and could be delayed until the Fall or next year pending the state of the health crisis. AAF Baltimore, AAF DC and the Maryland/Delaware/District of Columbia Press Association released a joint statement praising the Governor’s action. Read More
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One thing you can be assured of is that AAF Omaha is operating and focused on how we can best support our members and the Omaha advertising community. We will continue to develop relevant content and virtual programming to support our community. Read More
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WASHINGTON DC, May 19, 2020— L. Kevin Kelly, Associate Professor at Brigham Young University, has been selected as the recipient of the 2020 Distinguished Advertising Educator Award. Read More
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The AAF Omaha Board of Directors have been committed since mid-March to offer our members and the advertising community virtual educational programming, events and content. Read More
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The Institute of Advertising Ethics will be convening its Inaugural Symposium virtually on June 8, 2020. Read More
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On May 28, 1906, to be exact – when three men waiting out a sudden rainstorm under an awning of Omaha’s downtown Brandeis Store they agreed that they should “meet together more often.” Read More
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(Omaha, Neb. – May 13, 2020) – American Advertising Federation Omaha (AAF Omaha), announced winners of the 2020 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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In a time of massive change, new technologies, a post-Coronavirus business landscape, and sweeping regulatory developments, there has never been a better time to become involved in issues of advertising ethics, trust and transparency. Read More
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LINCOLN, Neb., (May 4, 2020) – Swanson Russell has been selected as creative agency for national workwear brand, Walls Outdoor Goods. Known as a go-to brand for workers who earn a living outdoors, Walls products are built to keep workers safe, warm and dry. The agency will handle Walls’ creative needs including brand development and seasonal campaign work, and focus on building deeper connection with professional tradesmen who are wired to be outdoors. Read More
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We want our AAF Omaha student members to know that we are with you during this unprecedented time. Read More
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Your Better Business Bureau knows what a stressful time this is for everyone, especially small businesses that are just trying to stay afloat! Read More
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On April 24, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer (D) issued an Executive Order that among other things, rescinded the advertising ban included in a previous order. The previous Executive Order addressing the COVID-19 crisis in her state sparked a well-covered protest because of the stay-at-home provisions included in the order. The order also included language that impacted advertising. Read More
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This program is designed to help our local business community double the impact of their marketing through a matching grant. Read More
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Important guidance on protecting employees as organizations resume work, and distributed workforces re-enter office situations Read More
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One thing you can be assured of is that AAF Omaha is operating and focused on how we can best support our members and the Omaha advertising community. We are continuing to develop relevant content and virtual programming to support our community during these uncertain times. Read More
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Just like our professional members, advertising students have been forced into a new normal over the past month. Campuses have shut down, classes are online, and some job and internship offers have been revoked. As they’re looking to continue to expand their education and skills in this challenging time, AAF students need a professional network now more than ever. Read More
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With the news about COVID-19 – we are in unprecedented times and things are changing daily. One thing you can be assured of is that AAF Omaha is operating and focused on how we can best support our members and the Omaha advertising community. Read More
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We are in unprecedented times and business has been disrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic. The Legislative Committee hopes you are all well and safe. Read More
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Morning Consult and the American Advertising Federation discussed new data examining how brands can navigate this tumultuous and troubling time by driving situation-sensitive, yet purpose-led growth. Read More
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ADMERICA Adjusted and goes virtual for 2020 conference.
Paramount to us is the health and safety of our members. In light of the critical health situation surrounding COVID-19, we have had to ADJUST this year’s annual conference, ADMERICA, making it a virtual experience. AAF will continue to host as many meetings, club leadership, awards and recognition sessions online that we can. Read More
LINCOLN, Neb. (April 21, 2020) — Swanson Russell recently promoted three employees in its Lincoln and Omaha offices: Kimberly Bertrand, Heather Garth and Kaylee Minnick. Read More
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As we all continue to grapple with the effects of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) AAF national partners have stepped up to provide resources so that we stay informed, stay safe, and stay productive. Below, you will find information on financial support for small businesses; tips on working from home; and content to promote social-distancing. Read More
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Does your company have available positions you would like to promote? One of your many benefits as an AAF Omaha member is free job postings on our website. Contact us today to post your job! Read More
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On April 16th AAF Omaha offered our members and the advertising community a virtual AdBites Zoom webinar. Our keynote speaker David Campbell, President and COO of Chernoff Newman shared his insights on Crisis Communication presenting from his home office in Columbia, North Carolina to 47 of or members and professionals from the Omaha advertising community. Read More
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Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer recently released an Executive Order addressing the COVID-19 crisis that has a number of negative implications for the advertising industry. Read More
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AdReads from AAF Omaha is a virtual book club, where we talk about books about advertising via Zoom meetings. Read More
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LINCOLN, Nebraska (April 1, 2020) — Swanson Russell welcomes four new employees in its Lincoln office: Justin Anthony, Lana Erickson, Stephanie Havranek and Ryan Holt. Read More
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Join AAF national members for a discussion about emergency small business loans contemplated in the new CARES Act legislation, including who qualifies, how to apply, and considerations for small business lenders. Presented by Venable LLP and the Association of Corporate Counsel. Read More
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