Programs
Hear from the Movers & Shakers
Attend an AAF Omaha program and you’ll hear firsthand experiences and advice from some of the leading industry professionals. AAF Omaha programs feature speakers from all walks of the business.
AdBites (professional development while you eat)
Monthly AAF Omaha offers professional develpment programs. Interact professionally and personally with local industry leaders through the AAF Omaha programs. The program committee annually develops a series of meaningful and entertaining programs addressing the diverse needs of Ad Club members.
For program information or to join the program planning team contact Theresa Dowling Program Committee Chair.
Theresa Dowling 965-7533
tcdowling@west.com
AAF Omaha Chapter Awards
Giving Credit Where It’s Due
Every year, AAF Omaha salutes three members who have demonstrated their commitment to their club and their community in outstanding ways. But first we need to hear who you think has gone above and beyond this year. To find out how you can nominate a worthy AAF Omaha colleague, click on any of our award links:
- Ad Pro of the Year Nomination Form
- Ad Rookie of the Year Nomination Form
- Silver Medal Award Nomination Form
Well-respected and recognized in the advertising industry, these prestigious accolades salute our industry’s best and brightest. Our awards programs offer the best of both worlds – a chance to be inspired as we present the Omaha advertising industry’s legendary heroes and rising stars.
For more details or if you have questions on the AAF Omaha Awards contact Kristin Petrick.
Kristin Petrick 574-6569
kristin.petrick@tdameritrade.com
After Hours – AdNights
Advertising, After 5-Style
Sneak out a few minutes before 5, spend some time with your fellow AAF Omaha members and step inside an AAF Omaha member’s business or area hot spot. It’s all part of AAF Omaha AdNights. It’s a darned good excuse to NOT stay late at the office for once.
Interested in Sponsoring Your Own After Hours?
Contact Morgan Havermann, After Hours Committee Chair for the details.
Morgan Havermann 397-2873
mhavermann@jdrf.org
Meet the Pros
February 8 & 9, 2010
Register for the conference, check the current schedule, view the list of speakers and read the blog to unearth the knowledge to defend yourself in the job market. No fancy filter, metal portfolio or plastic binder can save you from the vicious onslaught of the real world. Nail a killer concept and you just might live to see day two.
Area advertising professional are needed to assist with seminars, roundtable discussions and student portfolio reviews. Interested in joining the committee or volunteering at the event contact Meet the Pros Co-Chairs Randa Zalman and Jerry Underwood.
Randa Zalman 392-4852
rzalman@redstoneweb.com
Jerry Underwood 342-1890, extention 7340
junderwood@woodmen.org
Education
The More You Know
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 member networking. It will assist you expanding your client and referral lists – plus networking offers you the opportunity to broaden your appeal in the job market.
AAF Omaha encourages young people to enter the advertising business. For college students pursuing a career in advertising, AAF Omaha is their link to the business world. AAF Omaha gives college scholarships and sponsors college chapters at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln, the University of Nebraska at Omaha, the University of Nebraska at Kearney and at Creighton University.
For more information about educational opportunities contact the Education C0-Chairs Lauren Norris-Rodgers and Mike Cottrell.
Lauren Norris-Rodgers 891-9411
lrodgers@vatterott-college.edu
Mike Cottrell 891-9411
mcottrell@vatterott-college.edu
Speakers’ Bureau
The AAF Omaha 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
AAF Omaha Speakers Bureau List
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.
Public Service
Each year, the AAF Omaha chooses a worthy non-profit organization to arm with a full-scale multi-media campaign. The work produced by the committee has achieved critical acclaim and has received back-to-back-to-back Club Achievement Awards from the American Advertising Federation.
Be a part of this award winning project contact Kathleen Overholt.
Kathleen Overholt 514-9418
koverholt@baileylauerman.com
ADDY Awards
Recognizing Our Best
Each year, the Nebraska Addys awards the best and brightest of the previous year’s advertising created by firms throughout Nebraska. American Advertising Federation Omaha (AAF Omaha) and the Advertising Federatio of Lincoln (AFL) members participate in this prestigious event. Every-other-year the AAF Omaha hosts the event in Omaha. The latest information on the Nebraska Addys award show can be found at www.nebraskaaddys.org.
Questions: contact Thor Rosenquist at thor@chemistryadvertising.com 505-3300 or Sarah Childers at schilders@worldgroupllc.com 697-8899.
Special Events
This AAF Omaha committee annually hosts 4 to 5 fundraising events. Money raised throughout the year helps benefit the AAF Omaha’s fully integrated marketing campaign for one non-profit organizaiton, chosen by the organization each year. Money raised also helps fund educational programming throughout the year. You are invited to make great business contacts at our next Specail Event.
Plan to attend the our next Special event!
For event questions or to join the committee contact:
Patrick Stibbs 213-3132
patrick@onthespotradio.com
Melissa Gerardy 561-2057
melissagerardy@clearchannel.com
Bowl-O-Rama
Polish your bowling shoes and start throwing strikes! This annual AAF Omaha event is held each January. Get your team of 4 to 6 bowlers entered early. Great prizes! You need the trophy to showcase at your office!
Grape & Grain Tasting & Media Auction
Enjoy a seleciton of wines, brews and appetizers while you shop the Silent Auction. Each year thousands of dollars of media buys, creative services and packages are donated from our members to help raise funds for AAF Omaha.
AdWars
You Can’t Handle the Trivia!
Ad Wars promises to be a fun-filled and fact-filled addition to our roster of annual events. The team competition tests your knowledge of advertising practices, terminology and trivia. But it’s anything but trivial – just ask anyone from the 2009 AAF Omaha Ad Wars championship team from REDSTONE Communications! It’s a brutal display of seemingly useless terms and acronyms. It’s a grueling and treacherous evening of famous jingles and tag lines. It’s almost fun!
