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Charlene Edmundson Kris Grzywa Linda Hollingsead Keri Leece Chris McCain Marsha Kay O’Gara James Taylor OFA membership, what’s in it for me? What You Get And with a membership in the only professional association dedicated to the advertising and marketing community in Omaha and Council Bluffs, you’ll have the opportunity to meet others who share your career interests, get involved in public service projects and give your talents to industry-related events. What’s more, your membership earns you great benefits:
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OFA Membership Profile Jane Shinn, The Maids International  1. How long have you been a member of OFA? 2. Why did you join OFA? 3. What is your favorite member benefit? 4. Do you prefer to be inside or outside? 6. What’s your favorite smell? 7. If you were a candy, what kind would you be? 8. What’s the biggest risk you’ve taken that was a success? 9. If you were speaking to a graduating class, what would you say? 10. What is the last film you saw? 11. Would you go bungee jumping or sky diving? I’d go sky diving, maybe – if the conditions were right – enough vodka in my cranberry juice or a few glasses/bottles of wine. Funny you should ask about sky diving, I recently looked into the indoor simulated sky diving and I would definitely do that – the closest one I could find was in Colorado. 12. What do you like most about your job? 13. What did you want to be when you grew up? 14. What inspires you? 15. You can’t leave home without? .............................................................................................................................................. Meet the Pros The OFA is looking for Meet the Pros committee members. Please contact Randa Zalman for more information. Email Randa. Meet the Pros will be held:
.............................................................................................................................................. Ad World News Nebraska Chapter of American Society for Training & Development American Society for Training & Development, Nebraska’s week-long Trainer’s Institute, is nationally recognized for providing new and seasoned trainers an opportunity to increase their effectiveness. Trainer’s Institute is designed as an introduction to and an overview for the training role. For individuals who are new to the field of training, Trainer’s Institute provides a challenging opportunity for mastering the basic skills every trainer must have to succeed. Experienced trainers have an opportunity to polish their skill set and network with some of the top professionals in the field. October 13 – 17, 2008 Register at www.astdnebraska.org or you may also register by calling ASTD Nebraska at 402-850-6710 or contactus@astdnebraska.org. .......................................................................... SKAR Advertising Hires Nicolle Dontigney, Expanding Agency’s Consumer Packaged Goods Expertise  SKAR Advertising of Omaha announces the addition of Nicolle Dontigney to its agency staff as account executive supporting ConAgra Foods. Dontigney previously served as an associate manager in the Integrated Marketing division of ConAgra Foods in Omaha, where she specialized in promotions. She also served as a senior analyst in the Consumer Insights department during her seven-year tenure at ConAgra. Other work experience includes serving as a research analyst at BASES, a marketing research and sales forecasting firm in Westport, Conn. Dontigney holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Tufts University in Boston, where she graduated summa cum laude. Joleen David, SKAR Advertising president, commented: “Nicolle is a great addition to the ConAgra team, and a perfect fit for SKAR.” SKAR welcomes Nicolle Dontigney to its agency staff. .......................................................................... Swanson Russell Hires Habeeb as Public Relations Counsel  Swanson Russell has hired Kellie Habeeb as a public relations counsel in its Omaha office. Habeeb works with various clients in the agriculture and pet care industries. She develops and executes comprehensive public relations programs including media relations and social media plans and campaigns. She previously served as media relations director at Bozell in Omaha and public relations director for USA Roller Sports based in Lincoln, Neb. Habeeb also worked on the national “Got Milk?” campaign while at Weber Shandwick in Chicago A native of Omaha, Habeeb has a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism with an emphasis on broadcasting from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She serves on the Public Relations Society of America Nebraska Chapter board of directors and was named the chapter’s 2006 Nebraska Newcomer of the Year. She was also on the All About Omaha board of directors in 2006 and 2007, and is involved in a variety of other organizations including Ted E. Bear Hollow, a center for grieving children in Omaha. Founded in 1962 and with offices in Lincoln and Omaha, Neb., Swanson Russell is a full-service agency offering advertising, public relations, media, database and interactive marketing communications services. The agency is a recognized national leader in the green and outdoor recreation industries, while also offering specialized expertise in agribusiness and healthcare. For additional information and to learn more about Swanson Russell’s “real connection” approach to communications, visit www.swansonrussell.com. .......................................................................... E-Z-GO® Names Swanson Russell As New Agency of Record E-Z-GO, the leading manufacturer of golf cars and utility vehicles, has enlisted Swanson Russell as its new agency of record (AOR) for the planning and implementation of its marketing communications. The partnership follows Swanson Russell’s recent award-winning redesign of the E-Z-GO Web site, www.EZGO.com, and assistance in introducing its revolutionary new RXV golf car. Since beginning to work together in early 2007, E-Z-GO has continuously escalated Swanson Russell’s role in its wide variety of marketing communications. “The new EZGO.com demonstrates Swanson Russell’s exceptional knowledge of the golf industry and understanding of consumer markets,” said Kathy Searle, E-Z-GO vice president of communications. “The quality of work we received as a result was some of the best I’ve seen. I’m sure this partnership will result in great things for both companies.” As the new AOR, Swanson Russell will provide a broad range of services to E-Z-GO, including marketing strategy and planning, corporate identity development, media planning and buying, consumer ad campaigns, interactive marketing, collateral material, direct marketing and dealer relations. “With more than 20 years in the golf industry, our extensive experience made us a great fit to partner with E-Z-GO,” commented Dave Hansen, Swanson Russell’s executive vice president and managing director. “We’re thrilled to apply our marketing communications expertise to their diverse consumer and commercial audiences. After all, it’s not every day you have the opportunity to work with an organization as highly respected and recognized as E-Z-GO.” About E-Z-GO More than a maker of golf cars, E-Z-GO is also a leading provider of industrial, turf and utility vehicles for a variety of applications and industries. Products under the E-Z-GO flagship include the Shuttle Personnel Carrier, ST Trail Utility vehicles, and the Clays Car, the world’s first vehicle designed specifically for the sporting clays shooter. E-Z-GO also produces the Cushman line of heavy duty burden carriers. Founded in 1954 in Augusta, Ga., E-Z-GO became part of Textron Inc. in 1960. About Textron .......................................................................... Joe Audio Productions acquires the audio studio operations of Telepro Joe Wolf, owner of JoeAudio Productions, Inc has acquired the audio studio operations of Telepro Inc. JoeAudio Productions has been a successful audio studio for 16 years, specializing in commercial and voiceover production. The acquisition will enable JoeAudio Productions to expand it operations and services in a new West Omaha location, at 10850 John Galt Blvd., just off the I-80/I-680 interchange. The new studios will continue a legacy of successful audio operations in the facility, including Sight & Sound, Sorensen Sound, SoundTrek-Omaha & Telepro Inc. Telepro Inc. had operated an audio studio for 14 years since its acquisition of Sight & Sound in 1994. The audio studio, purchased in 1997 from SoundTrek (formerly Sorenson Sound) operated primarily as support services for the video productions of Telepro Inc. Telepro’s primary business has always been Location and Live Multi-Camera Video Production. The sale of the audio studios has allowed Telepro to enter into High Definition Video Production, with the purchase of the Panasonic P2 High Definition Camera System, Panasonic High Definition P2 Playback Deck, and Final Cut Pro High Definition Editing. .......................................................................... |
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