WASHINGTON DC, SEPTEMBER 10, 2020—Communo and the American Advertising Federation have joined forces to provide their members with one-of-a-kind offerings intended to support agencies and staff impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More
WASHINGTON DC, AUGUST 31, 2020—It’s a Match!… between the world’s most popular dating app and the nation’s largest collegiate advertising competition. The American Advertising Federation (AAF) is excited to announce Tinder as the lead partner for the 2021 National Student Advertising Competition (NSAC). Read More
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
AAF Omaha has focused on how we can best support our members and the Omaha advertising community. Read More
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
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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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
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
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
LINCOLN, Neb. (May 29, 2020) — Swanson Russell welcomes Ben Fleming, Juliane Glasco, Candace Jindra, Holly Kohel and Megan Moore. Read More
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
(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
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
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
