Omaha Federation of Advertising

Mission Statement

  

 

The Omaha Federation of Advertising (OFA) is the unifying voice for advertising in the Omaha/Council Bluffs metropolitan area.  As advocates for the rights of advertisers, we educate policy makers, the media and general public on the value advertising brings to the well being of our community.  We foster the highest standards of practice and cultivate the industry’s present and future leaders.  Sharing a commitment to make advertising a positive force, we are the only professional association that binds together mutual interests of corporate advertisers, agencies, marketing and media services, suppliers, academia, and other advertising and public relations professionals.

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The Omaha Federation of Advertising is one of 210 ad clubs across the United States that is a member of the American Advertising Federation (AAF).  On the local level, OFA is the unifying voice for the Omaha Council Bluffs metropolitan area.

 

OFA Member Benefits:

 

AAF SmartBrief — an opt-in e-news service available to OFA and AAF members — delivers the most essential advertising news of the day. By hand selecting only the critical industry news from hundreds of media sources and condensing it into a succinct, easy to read e-mail, AAF SmartBrief will save you time and keep you informed. AAF SmartBrief's 10,000 readers rave about this must-have news source. SmartBrief is Available FREE with your AAF membership. Visit www.smartbrief.com/aaf today to view a sample issue and sign up!


AdCases.com AdCases.com – Portfolio, Presentation and Shipping Cases
The advertising industry's one-stop online source for portfolios, shipping cases and presentation cases is offering OFA and AAF Members a 15 percent discount on all items in their online store. Visit www.AdCases.com to browse their selection of unique and hard-to-find cases for presenting and transporting artwork and collateral. Same-day express shipping is available on most items ordered by one p.m. eastern. Contact sales@AdCases.com or call Rose Bennett at (800) 688-4745 to receive your AAF member discount code for 15 percent off at checkout from www.AdCases.com.


Adweek.com Adweek — The definitive source of news and information for advertising executives, Adweek covers the stories that move the needle in the advertising and media communities. As a benefit of your OFA and AAF membership, Adweek offers Six Free Trial Issues to all AAF members and a considerably discounted subscription price. With in-depth analysis, features and commentary in print and up-to-the-minute news updates online, no other source covers your business like Adweek. Start your Six-Week Trial subscription today by clicking here or call (800) 562-2706.


Advertising AgeAdvertising Age: Save 25 percent on your Advertising Age subscription. The OFA and AAF member price on renewals and new subscriptions is only $74.00, a $25.00 savings off the published subscription price of $99.00. Call (800) 678-9595, ask for Advertising Age circulation and identify yourself as an AAF member to take advantage of the discount.


VisaAmerican Advertising Federation Visa Credit Card
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Simply call (800) 438-6262 (TYY users (800) 833-6262) to apply! Be sure to mention priority code G 1 V 5.


Brandweek Brandweek is the leading source of news and information in the U.S. marketing industry. Focusing on marketing strategies and services, brand identity, media usage and promotions, Brandweek is an indispensable tool for brand marketers, large and small. In partnership with AAF, Brandweek invites all AAF members to enjoy Six Free Issues with no further obligation. Click here to start your trial subscription today. Or call (800) 562-2706 and take advantage of this special offer by mentioning your affiliation with the AAF.



Business WireBusiness Wire: Business Wire and the AAF have developed a strategic relationship that provides AAF members with access to Business Wire's worldwide media distribution services and preferred benefits and member services. Business Wire electronically delivers full-text news releases directly to editorial desktops in newsrooms worldwide. The agreement provides AAF's 130 corporate members and 210 regional club members with cost-saving pricing options as a benefit of association membership. To take advantage of this offer as an AAF member, contact Gregg Castano, SVP-global sales, Business Wire, at (888) 381-WIRE (9473) or gregg.castano@businesswire.com.


CobaltCobalt Web Hosting: Cobalt, the official hosting provider of the AAF Web site, is proud to offer OFA and AAF members a special 10 percent discount on Shared Web Hosting. Cobalt hosting clients enjoy the facilities of Intel's Tier One Data Center and the hands-on customer service of Cobalt's technical staff. To learn how Cobalt can cost-effectively host your Web site, call (888) 4Cobalt ((888) 426-2258) or visit their Web site at www.cobalt.net.


FedEx ExpressFedEx® Shipping
Few things are as important to your business as reliability, and FedEx delivers with reliability you can depend on day in and day out. And now, through your membership in OFA and AAF, your business can enjoy FedEx reliability and special savings on a variety of FedEx Services. All you have to do is sign up. Opening an account is free and there is no shipping requirement. If you already have a FedEx account, your AAF discount can be set up using that existing account, no problem.

FedEx GroundSave up to 20 percent on select FedEx Express® services
Save up to 12 percent on select FedEx Ground® services
Save up to 13 percent on select FedEx Express® International services

To take advantage of this benefit call the FedEx Association Enrollment specialists toll free at (877) 269-0605. After completing the enrollment process on the phone, you will receive your shipping information in just a few days.

Note: Call (877) 269-0605 for more information on which services are discounted. Exclusive of any FedEx surcharges, premiums, or special handling fees. FedEx service marks used by permission.

Hertz
Hertz is offering OFA and AAF members up to a 20 percent discount at participating locations in the U.S. and around the world. Please visit
www.hertz.com
, fill in your reservation information and indicate that you have a "discount, coupon or other offer." On the next page, enter CDP# 1570434 in the discount plan number field. Or call the Members Only Reservations Line at (800) 654-2200 or your travel agent.



Magnet MailMagnet Mail Blast E-mail/Fax Services Create, distribute and track high-impact HTML e-mail messages and newsletters through MagnetMail. This AAF endorsed, Web-based e-marketing service allows you to manage broadcast e-mail and faxing with ease directly from your desktop. Send a fax automatically to bounced e-mail addresses and e-mail to undelivered fax recipients. Utilize integrated tracking to gauge the performance of your e-mail and fax campaigns. Plus, AAF members receive a 10 percent discount on Magnet Mail services! For more details, visit the program Web site at www.realmagnet.com/aaf, e-mail members@commpartners.com, or call (877) 488-2666.


Mediaweek Mediaweek is the only ad-trade magazine offering in-depth coverage of all the major ad-supported media—network TV, cable TV, syndication, TV stations, radio, print and interactive media—tracking programming and content decisions and how advertising dollars follow them. It is the definitive source for media buyers, as well as a must-read for ad-sales, programming and editorial executives across all the major media. Join the leaders of the media and advertising communities by starting your subscription to Mediaweek today. This special offer, for OFA and AAF members only, entitles you to Six Free Issues with no further obligation. Sign up online at by clicking here or call (800) 562-2706.


MIMS InternationalMIMS INTERNATIONAL PROINSURE/PROBOP: Through PROINSURE, AAF offers its members professional liability (errors and omissions) insurance designed to meet the E&O insurance needs of the advertising profession. Through PROBOP, AAF offers a variety of insurance coverages to protect your business from potential loss. For more information, call (800) 899-1399 or visit www.mimsintl.com/content.asp?cid=206.


Mutual of OmahaMutual of Omaha Insurance: Disability, Life and Business Overhead Expense coverages are available to AAF members through the Mutual of Omaha Companies. Most plans feature reduced premiums. Simply call (800) 624-5554, and identify yourself as an AAF member. There is no cost or obligation. For more information, visit

www.mutualofomaha.com/aaf/omaha/.




Citizens ConferencingPremiere Global Services: Significant saving to members on conferencing and other managed virtual meeting solutions from Premiere Global Services. Choose audio, video, Web or Webcast solutions. Comprehensive programs bring you seamless, turnkey events reinforced by exceptional customer service and support. Contact Member Services toll free at (877) 488-2666 or visit us at www.commpartners.com/AAF, or e-mail members@commpartners.com, to set up your account today!


Tendenci Tendenci® Web Marketing Solution — Use the latest social networking software to empower your Web users to participate in the conversation with the help of a Web site powered by the Tendenci software backbone. AAF members are guaranteed the best prices available, with monthly hosting and licensing costs as low as $175 and Web design as low as $2,000. Tendenci integrates with any organization’s existing online presence to build on brand equities while incorporating essential online tools that enable you to manage Web site content, promote events, automate e-newsletters, post podcasts and automate search engine optimization. For more information, contact Schipul – The Web Marketing Company at (877) 724-4785 or visit www.tendenci.com.