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Join AAF Omaha on Facebook
Wednesday, March 10th, 2010
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Become a friend of AAF Omaha. If we reach 120 friends by March 15th, all friends will be entered into a drawing to win two FREE tickets to the screening of Crazy People on March 25 at 7pm at the Dundee Theater. Tickets will be presented at the March 16th AdBite Event. Post this to your Facebook profile to spread the news!
Movie Screening Crazy People
Wednesday, March 10th, 2010
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Join AAF Omaha for a special screening of Crazy People!
Thursday, March 25, 2010 – 7:30 PM
The Dundee Theatre
Admission $7.00
You won’t want to miss this comedy starring Dudley Moore, Daryl Hannah and Paul Reiser about a burned out New York advertising executive who enters a sanitarium, falls in love and puts together a creative team made up of patients.
AAF Omaha will be collecting old cell phones for the YWCA. Donate your old cell phone and receive a chance for great door prizes!
AAF Web Seminar
Tuesday, March 9th, 2010
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Brand:YOU Presented by Donna Farrugia Executive Director The Creative GroupWednesday, March 31, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EDT |
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| To land a job in the competitive creative industry, professionals must view themselves as “brands,” and make sure all of their job-search materials provide a compelling and cohesive brand presence.In this presentation, Donna Farrugia, executive director of The Creative Group, will provide advice for developing a personal brand that grabs the attention of potential employers. You’ll get ideas for using platforms like LinkedIn and Twitter to establish your credibility, tips for conveying key attributes during a job interview and suggestions for developing stand-out application materials. | ||
Click here for the Web seminar archive. For more information on upcoming presentations check www.aaf.org/fromthesource.
AAF National Conference 2010: Ideas at Work
Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010
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Okay, we’ll say it. Conferences can be dull. That’s why this conference will be unlike any conference you’ve ever been to. No boring case studies. No mind-numbing speeches. No hard metal chairs.
In marketing, it’s always been about the “big idea.” How do you come up with one? Once you have one, how do you grow it? Manage it? Make it profitable? AAF National Conference 2010 will explore the “idea” from inception to execution, and everywhere in between.
Want to explore? Sign up for the “Scavenger Hunt,” a workshop that will send you on a hunt for the next big idea.
How far can you stretch a penny? Our speakers will help you discover innovative and efficient ways to address conservative budgets in today’s marketplace.
Can you think on your feet? Take an improv workshop to boost your creativity and quick-thinking skills.
To register for this year’s conference or learn more about any of our events go to www.aaf.org/conference
See you in Orlando June 10–12
2010 AAF Omaha Ad Pro & Ad Rookie
Thursday, February 18th, 2010
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AAF Omaha proudly congratulates Greg Ahrens Ad Pro of the Year!
Greg Ahrens is the recipient of the AAF Omaha Ad Pro of the year. Ahrens is a partner and co-creative director with SKAR Advertising. He wears lots of hats with great aplomb, including writer and producer/co-creative director/vice president/partner.
The Ad Pro of the Year award is give to an AAF Omaha member who has a distinguished track record of service in advertising including professional and community service, with particular attention to AAF Omaha Service.
Ahrens has been involved with the AAF Omaha board of directors for the past five years and has been a member of AAF Omaha for many more. Ahrens has served as the president of our organization and as the board chairman. He also has chaired several public service campaigns on behalf of AAF Omaha. Ahrens has more than 20 years of advertising experience and has worked for SKAR Advertising for 15 years. With Greg’s Public Service leadership, he and his committee won both AAF District Nine and AAF national awards with outstanding public service campaigns.
Ahrens also served our country as a member of the Iowa National Guard for approximately 20 years. He has been involved in public service projects for Teddy Bear Hollow, JDRF, the Ollie Webb Center, the Hope Center and Partners for Meth Prevention. Other professional pursuits on behalf of AAF Omaha include his involvement with legislative issues as they affect advertising and his creative contributions to local ADDY shows and the District Nine Convention held in Omaha in 2008.
AAF Omaha proudly congratulates Katie Godbout Ad Rookie of the Year!
Katie Godbout has been awarded the 2010 AAF Omaha Ad Rookie of the Year. Godbout is the Public Relations Director for the Boy Scouts of America, Mid-American Council. She’s in charge of nearly all things communication including the councils website, newsletter, e-newsletters, media relations and promotional pieces.
Despite her young age, her responsibilities are great. She handled the crisis communications for the Little Sioux Scout Ranch in June of 2008. This year, the council is celebrating 100 Years of Scouting. Katie developed the Mid-America Council Centennial History Exhibit at the Durham Museum and she’s even compiling the Council’s History Book.
The Ad Rookie of the Year award is given to an AAF Omaha member with five or fewer years in the advertising business who demonstrates outstanding work both professionally and in the community, with attention to AAF Omaha service.
Godbout started her AAF Omaha involvement serving on the Communications Committee and has served on the board of directors for the past three years as the Communications Board Member in charge of the organization’s monthly newsletter and official club communications.
Katie is a dedicated AAF Omaha board member who truly understands the AAF mission. She shares her commitment to make advertising a positive force in our community and helps bind together the mutual interest of corporate advertisers, agencies, suppliers, academia and other advertising and public relations professionals.
Cris Hay-Merchant Silver Medal Recipient
Sunday, February 7th, 2010
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Cris Hay-Merchant has been named the 
recipient of the 2010 Silver Medal Award from the American Advertising Federation Omaha (AAF Omaha).
Hay-Merchant, who currently serves as Director of Marketing Communications at Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Society, has more than 20 years of marketing communications experience and has worked in both corporate and agency settings.
The Silver Medal Award is given to an AAF Omaha member who has achieved success in his or her career; shown a consistent high degree of creative and original thinking in work endeavors; worked to increase the stature and raise the standards for the advertising profession; and been active in civic groups including the AAF Omaha.
Throughout her career, Hay-Merchant has been actively involved in industry organizations. She served as President and Chair of the Omaha Federation of Advertising (now American Advertising Federation Omaha); as President of the International Association of Business Communicators; and as President and then Chair of the National Fraternal Congress of America, Nebraska Chapter. She earned her Accreditation in Public Relations in 2006 from the Public Relations Society of America.
Hay-Merchant was presented the Silver Medal Award on Saturday, February 6, at the 17th Annual Nebraska ADDY Awards.
Diane Krajicek, Director of Strategic Planning at Bailey Lauerman was named the American Advertising Federation Lincoln 2010 Silver Medal winner.
2010 ADDY Duplicate Awards and Forwarding
Thursday, January 14th, 2010
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2010 ADDYs Duplicate Orders and Forwarding
Gold ADDY Award winners are automatically forwarded to the 9th District ADDY Competition at no cost to entrants.
If you have a Silver Award winner that you would like to forward to Districts, you request and payment must be received in the AAF Omaha office no later than Wednesday, February 24, 2010.
Questions please contact the AAF Omaha office at 402.561.6625 or email teri@novia.net.
AAF Omaha Names Board of Directors
Monday, July 6th, 2009
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Omaha Federation of Advertising
402.561-6625, teri@novia.net
The American Advertising Federation Omaha Names
New Board of Directors
(Omaha, Neb.) July 6, 2009 – The American Advertising Federation Omaha, a professional organization of advertising agencies, marketers, media, academia and public relations practitioners has elected a new Board of Directors for 2009-2010.
2009-2010 AAF Omaha Board of Directors
Officers:
President, Jane Shinn, JES Design
1st Vice President/Treasurer, Brooke Janousek, First National Bank
2nd Vice President, Ashlee Purcell, Redstone Communications
Chairwoman & Legislative Affairs, Kristin Petrick, TDAMERITRADE
Directors:
Randa Zalman, Redstone Communications
Jerry Underwood, Woodmen of the World
Thor Rosenquist, Chemistry Advertising
Sarah Childers, Coldwell Banker Commercial World Group
Katie Kassebaum, Boy Scouts of America
Patrick Stibbs, On the Spot Productions & Clear Channel Radio
Melissa Gerardy, Clear Channel Radio
Morgan Havermann, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
Lauren Norris-Rodgers, Vatterott College
Mike Cottrell, Jalapeno Design
Theresa Dowling, West Corporation
Katherine Ramirez, KETV Channel 7
Kathleen Overholt, Bailey Lauerman
American Advertising Federation Omaha, www.aafomaha.org
Founded in 1906, the Omaha Federation of Advertising (OFA) recently changed it’s name and brand to AAF Omaha, is considered the unifying voice of advertising in the Omaha/Council Bluffs metropolitan area. The professional association is made up of and represents corporate advertising, agencies, marketing, media, printing, suppliers, academia and other advertising and public relations professionals. As advocates for the rights of advertisers, we educate policy makers, the media and the general public on the value advertising brings to the well being of our community and the economy.
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AAF Omaha Wins National Awards
Monday, July 6th, 2009
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Omaha Federation of Advertising
402.561.6625
The American Advertising Federation Omaha (AAF Omaha) Wins National Awards
(Omaha, Neb.) July 6, 2009 – The American Advertising Federation Omaha (AAF Omaha), a professional organization of advertising agencies, marketers, media, academia and public relations practitioners, won several national American Advertising Federation awards including first place in the categories of Public Service, Education and Programs, and second place in Communications and Club Operations.
The AAF Omaha received top honors for its public service advertising campaign developed for Children’s Respite Care Center, an Omaha-based non-profit providing comprehensive educational, medical and therapeutic care for special needs children through behavioral health, day and overnight weekend programs. Members of Omaha’s advertising and marketing community donated time and resources to complete the public awareness campaign valued at nearly one million dollars.
AAF Omaha Public Service Campaign Contributors:
Turnpost Creative Group
Visual Utility
OnTrack
EmJay
Clear Channel Radio
Robert Ervin Photography
Albers Communications
Barnhart Press
Regal Printing
PrintCo
Lamar Outdoor
Waitt Outdoor
One Magazine
Omaha Family
Today’s Omaha Woman
The Reader
Her
Omaha Magazine
Encounter
B2B Quarterly
Omaha World-Herald
Metro Monthly
Women’s Eduction
WOWT
KETV
KMTV
Journal Broadcast Group
Cox Media
KPTM/KXVO
NRG Media
Each year, the AAF Omaha chooses a local non-profit organization to receive a comprehensive advertising campaign at little or no cost. Local non-profits can apply to be considered for the 2009 Public Service Campaign. The application can be found online at www.aafomaha.org. Recent campaign recipients include Partners for Meth Prevention, The Hope Center, Shaken Baby Task Force, The Kim Foundation/Project Relate and Youth Emergency Services.
AAF Omaha also won national American Advertising Federation awards for first place in Programming and Education.
AAF Omaha educates members on the latest trends in technology, creativity and marketing through seminars, monthly luncheon speakers, exhibitions and trade shows. In addition, AAF Omaha offers members networking to assist members in expanding client and referral lists, offering the opportunity to broaden members’ appeal in the job market. One of AAF Omaha’s national award winning programs is Meet the Pros, attended annually by over 200 students and involves over 150 area professionals. Meet the Pros is a two-day educational program that helps college students learn more about the advertising industry, become better prepared for the “real world,” and meet area professionals. The American Advertising Federation Omaha each spring awards college juniors and seniors scholarships to area universities. For more information on AAF Omaha educational programs visit www.aafomaha.org .
AAF Omaha, www.aafomaha.org, founded in 1906, formerly the Omaha Federation of Advertising (OFA) is considered the unifying voice of advertising in the Omaha/Council Bluffs metropolitan area. The professional association is made up of and represents corporate advertising, agencies, marketing, media, printing, suppliers, academia and other advertising and public relations professionals. As advocates for the rights of advertisers, we educate policy makers, the media and the general public on the value advertising brings to the well being of our community and the economy.
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Join an AAF Omaha Committee today!
Thursday, June 25th, 2009
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Join An AAF Omaha Committee
The American Advertising Federation Omaha (AAF Omaha) is driven by the volunteer efforts of its membership. Through the work of board members and committees AAF Omaha remains a strong voice in your industry. Most efforts require just an hour or two of your time per month. Please consider joining a committee today!
Thanks to members like you, AAF Omaha will continue to grow stronger. As we move forward to make our club and industry even better, we need your active involvement to achieve another successful year for the club.
Please email teri@novia.net with your committee selections. Or update your Membership Profile and tell us what activities you would like to be involved with. You may select more than one committee listed below. You will be contacted by an AAF Omaha Board Member to provide you with committee information and meeting dates. Your active participation in the American Advertising Federation Omaha is very much appreciated!
- Education/Scholarship/Speakers Bureau
- Meet the Pros
- AdBites Professional Development over Lunch
- AdNight After Hours Networking
- Grape & Grain Fundraiser
- Holiday Party
- Bowl-O-Rama
- AdWars
- Nebraska Advertising Awards, ADDYs
- Newsletter, AdMuse and Public Relations
- Public Service
- Membership
- Legislative Issues
- Diversity
2010 AdWars
Tuesday, April 28th, 2009
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Thursday, April 22, 2010
Fox & Hound English Pub & Grill, 120th and Dodge Streets
6:30 PM
Show off your trivia knowledge at AAF Omaha’s 10th annual trivia challenge. Sign up today to vie for bragging rights and the much-coveted traveling helmet trophy!
Cost per team is $150 (6-10 people).
To register, email teri@novia.net or contact the AAF Omaha office at 402.561.6625. Individuals are also welcome. We’ll find you a team!
Cost per person is $25 for AAF Omaha members and $30 for non-members.
Six teams competed in 2009’s fierce competition.
After four rounds of tricky advertising questions, a creative challenge and a special bonus section, the 2009 champion emerged. For the third time in nine years, the Redstone Team triumphed over the competition, earning a whopping 410 points. Redstone last took home the trophy in 2006.
From the Source AAF’s Web Seminar Series
Monday, March 30th, 2009
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From the Source: AAF’s Web Seminar Series Presents: Turning Silver into Gold
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From the Source is the American Advertising Federation’s exclusive web seminar series. Bringing trade professionals directly to your desktop through monthly webcasts. This educational benefit is available to AAF members only and is a completely free!
This month’s presentation is entitled “Turning Silver into Gold.” Less than 10% of national marketing dollars are currently being spent to reach the “Boomer & Beyond” consumers who hold 80% of the nation’s wealth and most of its disposable income. Why? Join successful serial entrepreneur Mary Furlong, founder of SeniorNet and ThirdAge.com, one of Time Magazine’s “Digital 50 Most Important People” and author of Turning Silver into Gold, and Stuart Rosenthal, publisher and editor of The Beacon newspapers and president of the North American Mature Publishers Association for insight into the growing market of aging Americans. 2pm EST, Tuesday, February 23, 2010
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From the Source is the American Advertising Federation’s exclusive web seminar series. From the source brings trade professionals directly to the desktops of AAF members through bimonthly webcasts exploring a wide variety of topics ranging from social media to diversity to legal issues in media. From the Source is available to AAF members only and is a completely free benefit of membership!
Miss the last presentation? Each From the Source installment is available on demand for free to all AAF members after the initial webcast. Click here for the Web seminar archive.
For questions or comments contact fromthesource@aaf.org or visit www.aaf.org/fromthesource.
AAF Omaha & AAF Lincoln Host Legislative Meet & Greet
Monday, March 2nd, 2009
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Friday, March 12, 2010
5 – 7:00 PM
Billy’s – 1301 H Street, Lincoln, NE
Join AAF Omaha and AAF Lincoln in Lincoln to meet and talk with our State Senators about our clubs and the impact their decisions have on the advertising industry.
One of our organization’s purposes is to educate policy makers and the general public on the value of advertising and what it contributes to the well being of our community. This annual session with our state representatives gives us the opportunity to learn more about our Senators’ perceptions of the advertising community and gives us a chance to share our views and goals with them.
If you can join us for this mixer please register today.
OFA Selects Domestic Violence Coordinating Council for Public Service Campaign
Wednesday, February 25th, 2009
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The Omaha Federation of Advertising (OFA) has selected the Domestic Violence Coordinating Council of Greater Omaha (DVCC) as its public service recipient for 2009.
“This year’s OFA Public Service Committee will be producing a highly effective public awareness campaign to promote essential prevention, intervention, and treatment techniques for assisting individuals, area organizations and agencies dedicated to serving those effected by and at greatest risk of domestic violence (DV).” said James Taylor, OFA public service committee chair.
Karen Hadley, DVCC Executive Director said, “We’re looking forward to working with the OFA to create an ad campaign that will serve as a powerful Call to Action to create awareness about the inexcusable acts of violence that take a tremendous toll on families. We are keenly aware that many victims live in fear and silence every day. DV effects people from all walks of life and knows no boundaries. The DVCC is truly excited to work with the OFA to raise awareness and give hope to those in need of services and support.”
The OFA will help DVCC by providing a pro-bono advertising campaign, which in the past has had an average worth of $300,000 thanks to the support of area advertising agencies and vendors. The campaign is currently under development and is slated to kick off in May 2009 and run through December 2009. Past public service projects recipients include, Project Relate, The Shaken Baby Task Force, The Hope Center, The Ollie Webb Center, Parents United, Youth Emergency Services, the Aidan O’Neil Foundation for the Prevention of Childhood Cancer, Partners for Meth Prevention and Children’s Respite Care Center.
Speakers’ Bureau
Thursday, January 8th, 2009
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The OFA strives to educate members, students and area professionals about the advertising industry. If you’re looking for a speaker for your next event please contact us.
(Use the list below to choose a speaker topic and email teri@novia.net to schedule an engagement.)
Advertising
Agency/Client Relationships
Communications
Creativity
Design
Interactive
Management
Marketing
Media
Personal/Professional Development
Speakers
We are looking for professionals in the advertising/marketing industry who are willing to share their knowledge and experience with our club. Please email teri@novia.net if you are interested in speaking about one of the topics above.
