LINCOLN, Neb. (August 2, 2022) – Swanson Russell welcomes Olivia Boldt, Madeline Christensen, Serena Hackett, Meg Higgins, Dan Hinz, Ryan Holt and Kate Sliva. Read More
AAF Nebraska NewsPress Releases
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
AAF Nebraska NewsPress Releases
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
AAF Nebraska NewsPress Releases
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
AAF Nebraska NewsPress Releases
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.
Read More
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
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
AAF Nebraska NewsPress Releases
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
AAF Nebraska NewsPress Releases
(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.
Read More
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
AAF Nebraska NewsPress Releases
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
AAF Nebraska NewsPress Releases
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
AAF Nebraska NewsPress Releases
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
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
AAF Nebraska NewsPress Releases
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
AAF Nebraska NewsPress Releases
“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
AAF Nebraska NewsPress Releases
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
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
AAF Nebraska NewsPress Releases
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
AAF Nebraska NewsPress Releases
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
AAF Nebraska NewsPress Releases
(Omaha, NE, November 19, 2021) The American Advertising Federation Nebraska (AAF Nebraska) announces the winners for Ad Pro and Ad Rookie of the Year. Kelli Britten, University of Nebraska Lincoln was recognized as Ad Pro of the Year and Adam Turner, Eleven Twenty-Three was honored as Ad Rookie of the Year during AAF Nebraska’s BOOM! Roasted Awards event on November 18 at the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema. The event also featured the roast of Jen Landis, founder of Pincurl Girls and professor at the University of Nebraska Lincoln and Patrick Stibbs owner of On The Spot Productions. Read More
AAF Nebraska NewsPress Releases
LINCOLN, Neb. (November 13, 2021) – Swanson Russell recently promoted eight in its Lincoln and Omaha offices: Julie Nielson, Lisa Schumacher, Jon Lundeen, Zach Henke, Ryan Stoner, Madison Knopik, Judy Pickens and Amber Mencl. Read More
AAF Nebraska NewsPress Releases
LINCOLN, Neb. (November 6, 2021) – Swanson Russell welcomes Dakotah Hicks, Jenna Baird, Sarah Carritt, Lindsay Elting, Blake Haley, Cassie Sleicher, Michael Girard and Alanna Metzger. Read More
AAF Nebraska NewsPress Releases
LINCOLN, Neb. (October 23, 2021) – Swanson Russell received 10 honors at the 2021 Turf and Ornamental Communicators Association (TOCA) Awards held September 2. The annual event recognizes outstanding marketing efforts within the green industry, and Swanson Russell received four first-place awards, four merit awards and two Gardner Awards. Read More
AAF Nebraska NewsPress Releases
LINCOLN, Neb. (October 9, 2021) – Swanson Russell recently promoted six in its Lincoln and Omaha offices: Jack Chatelain, Jenna Jaynes, RJ Shrimpton, Ian Ohlman, Leah Giess and Heather Garth. Read More
AAF Nebraska NewsPress Releases
LINCOLN, Neb. (September 4, 2021) – Swanson Russell welcomes Kaitlyn Smejdir, Lupe Dimas, Margaret Davenport, Eric Smits and Andrew Foster. Read More
AAF Nebraska NewsPress Releases
July 28, 2021 (Omaha, NE) – Inclusive Communities is proud to announce the 2021/22 class of LeadDIVERSITY advocates. LeadDIVERSITY, is a year-long program designed to build a network of leaders (referred to as Advocates) dedicated to creating opportunities and solutions related to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the Midwest region. Read More
AAF Nebraska NewsPress Releases
(NORFOLK, Neb., Aug. 18, 2021) – Flood Communications, which reaches more than 500,000 homes as one of the largest news operations in Nebraska, announced today it has secured a place on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies in America. Read More
AAF Nebraska NewsPress Releases
LINCOLN, Nebraska (August 4, 2021) – For the third time, KidGlov, a boutique advertising agency has been named one of Lincoln’s Best Places to Work. The marketing and branding agency with offices in Lincoln and Omaha, received honors in the small business category of the awards program, sponsored by Woods Aitken LLP, along with the Lincoln Human Resource Management Association and the Lincoln Journal Star. Read More
AAF Nebraska NewsPress Releases
Washington DC, July 26, 2021—ADMERICA 2022 will be hosted in Nashville, Tennessee, June 2-5. Read More
AAF National NewsPress Releases
LINCOLN, Neb. (August 2, 2021) – Swanson Russell received eight Prism awards and six Sterling awards at the 2021 American Marketing Association (AMA) event held on June 17. The annual awards honor marketing and communications in the Lincoln community, with a special focus on objectives and results. Read More
AAF Nebraska NewsPress Releases
LINCOLN, Neb. (July 24, 2021) – Swanson Russell recently promoted six in its Lincoln and Omaha offices: Meghan Wiedeburg, Matt Anderson, Laura Duensing, Kaylee Minnick, Chloe King and Megan Bird. Read More
AAF Nebraska NewsPress Releases
LINCOLN, Neb. (July 17, 2021) – Swanson Russell recently promoted seven in its Lincoln and Omaha offices: Andrew Sipple, Megan Woodard, Michael Rudolf, Dan Dunbar, Millie Worthington, Gloria Rediger and Bailey Lisosky. Read More
AAF Nebraska NewsPress Releases
Washington, DC, July 16, 2021—Each year, the American Advertising Federation welcomes new leaders committed to furthering the mission of the organization and advertising industry. This year is no exception. Three exemplary leaders and long-time supporters have been identified and look to impact great change in the coming year. We congratulate Larry Brantley, Tina Tsang and David Campbell on their new roles and willingness to further their AAF leadership journey. Read More
AAF National NewsPress Releases
LINCOLN, Neb. (June 30, 2021) — Swanson Russell recently promoted six employees in its Lincoln and Omaha offices: Jaylyn Armstrong, Megan Bollish, Mikayla Flanagan, Emily Gauger, Emily Hallstrom and Lauren O’Malley. Read More
AAFO NewsPress Releases
LINCOLN, Neb. (June, 21 2021) – Swanson Russell received five gold awards and four silver awards at the 2021 Telly Awards, which were announced on May 25. The annual Telly Awards honor excellence in video and television across all screens. Read More
AAFO NewsPress Releases
LINCOLN, Neb. (June 17, 2021) — Swanson Russell recently promoted six employees in its Lincoln and Omaha offices: Allison Hergenrader, Chloe King, Justin Klemsz, Kylie Legree, Kelsey Pittam and Peter Worth. Read More
AAFO NewsPress Releases
(OMAHA, NE, June 14, 2021) – The American Advertising Federation Omaha (AAF Omaha), a professional organization of advertising agencies, marketers, media, academia, and public relations practitioners, won a national American Advertising Federation (AAF) award for Public Service. The award was presented during the national AAF annual conference ADMERICA Salute to Achievers virtual presentation on June 11, 2021. Read More
AAFO NewsPress Releases
(OMAHA, Neb. – May 14, 2021)– On July 15, 2021, local chapters of American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA), American Advertising Federation (AAF), American Marketing Association (AMA), and Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) will virtually host marketing communication professionals from across the region at ON Brand 2021. Read More
AAFO NewsPress Releases
(Omaha, Neb. – April 21, 2021) – BL congratulates UNL Ad/PR student Carina Collins, the first winner of the Bailey Lauerman Fund for Student Opportunity $5,000 scholarship which recognizes commitment to her craft and her efforts to cultivate a rich UNL campus environment by helping special needs students. Read More
AAFO NewsPress Releases
(Omaha, Neb. – April 19, 2021) – American Advertising Federation Omaha (AAF Omaha), announced winners of the 2021 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
AAFO NewsPress Releases
April 19, 2021 (Omaha, NE) — RENZE, a 126-year-old provider of exhibits, branded environments, event graphics and point-of-purchase solutions, has promoted John Kestner to Graphics Dept. Manager and has hired Tim Grutsch as Preflight Designer. Read More
AAFO NewsPress Releases
(Omaha, NE, March 23, 2021) – Representatives from the American Advertising Federation Lincoln (AAF Lincoln) and the American Advertising Federation Omaha (AAF Omaha) announced this week that the two Nebraska chapters of the American Advertising Federation (AAF) will be merging on July 1, 2021 resulting in the American Advertising Federation Nebraska (AAF Nebraska). This union is to strengthen and grow the American Advertising Federation and both clubs’ mission across the state. Read More
AAFO NewsPress Releases
(Omaha, NE, February 23, 2021) The Creative Center (CC) would like to congratulate 11 students who won 20 awards in the 2021 Nebraska American Advertising Awards. Read More
AAFO NewsPress Releases
(Omaha, NE, February 19, 2021) The American Advertising Federation Omaha (AAF Omaha) announces the winners for Silver Medal, Ad Pro and Ad Rookie of the Year. Ray and Jan Dotzler, from Dotzler Creative Arts and the Creative Center received AAF Omaha’s top honor the Silver Medal Award. The Dotzlers were honored during the virtual 2021 American Advertising Awards | Nebraska ADDYs awards show, Thursday, February 18, 2021. Read More
AAFO NewsPress Releases
LINCOLN, Neb. (February 10, 2021) — Swanson Russell welcomes Libby Bullerdick, Bruce Hartford III, Joey Lenihan, Maddie Keast and Rick Kourchenko. Read More
AAFO NewsPress Releases
LINCOLN, Neb. (January 29, 2021) — Swanson Russell received 15 awards at the 2021 Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Nebraska Paper Anvil Awards Gala held virtually on January 28. Read More
AAFO NewsPress Releases
LINCOLN, Neb., (January 22, 2021) – Swanson Russell has been selected as the agency of record for Takeuchi U.S. in Pendergrass, Ga. Headquartered in Japan, Takeuchi manufactures a wide range of compact equipment, including compact track loaders, compact excavators and compact wheel loaders. Swanson Russell will handle and execute Takeuchi’s public relations and paid media strategies. Read More
AAFO NewsPress Releases
LINCOLN, Neb. (January 26, 2021) – Swanson Russell received five honors at the National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) Region II awards held on January 14. Best of NAMA honors exemplary work in agricultural communications. Read More
AAFO NewsPress Releases
In 2020, the coronavirus pandemic has proved that people are resilient and we don’t necessarily have to be collocated with our colleagues to be effective. BL is now bringing more geographic flexibility to its hiring practices and is committed to finding the best talent out there, no matter where they operate from. Read More
AAFO NewsPress Releases
