 April Birthdays
1
Amanda Peterson Redstone
2 Rich
Bailey Lifetime Member retired Bailey
Lauerman
6 Jillian Jumps University of
Nebraska at Kearney
11 Cole McCombs The
Creative Center
13 Amanda Riley The
Creative Center
16 Sheila Kuehn Lamar
Outdoor Advertising
16 Kenneth Hanranhan The
Creative Center
17 Angelica Carl Right At Home,
Inc.
19 Jeanie Sturgeon Omaha
Print
21 Michael Edwards Graceland
University
21 Elizabeth
Bashaw Mid-America Center
23 Uriah
Rittenhouse SCC Milford College Graphic
Design
25 Laura Hanson
26 Danica
McLain Graceland University
26 Joe
McLaughlin The Creative Center
28 Ariel
Loghry The Creative
Center
29 Stephanie Milward Zaiss and
Company
 Nikki
Bruner Ervin and Smith
Lynnette
Roxburgh EG Integrated
Bridget
Rohan EG Integrated
Catherine
Kraemer EG Integrated
Ken
Wurdeman EG
Integrated ..............................................
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AAF Omaha Website and in the AdMuse!
Utilize the AAF Omaha's communication
mediums to promote your business, product or service. We have
several special prices to help you get the word out about who you
are and what you do.
Home page banner -
rotating banner ad for 1 year $500.00
AdMuse ad - logo and
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AAF Omaha
membership, what's in it for me?
What You
Get
The American Advertising Federation
Omaha is committed to the professional development of its members.
Our educational programs provide the knowledge and skills you need
to be the very best in your field.
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:
Member pricing for AdBites: Professional
Development While You Eat, our monthly luncheon programs featuring
nationally known speakers and topics that are relevant to your daily
business
Discounts on entry fees for the Midlands
Marketing Expo and the Addys
Free admission to every After Hours
event
Complimentary listing in and access to
the membership directory on aafomaha.org
Plus, a plethora of discounts from the
American Advertising Federation (AAF)
How To Get
It
Joining AAF Omaha is easy and
affordable. Go online to aafomaha.org.
Fill out the membership application and mail it with your check
to:
Teri Hamburger Executive Director
AAF Omaha P.O. Box
6146 Omaha, NE
68106 402.561.6625 Make checks
payable to AAF Omaha. For questions or more information, contact
Teri Hamburger at 561-6625 or teri@novia.net.
Rates
Individual: $90
Corporate: $85 for each
member at the same company after four individual memberships have
been paid
Why We're Here The
AAF Omaha is the unifying voice for advertising in the Omaha /
Council Bluffs metropolitan area. 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. Above all, we come together to make advertising a
positive force in our economy and culture. We strive to be advocates
for advertisers' rights and to help educate policymakers, the news
media and the public on the benefits of responsible, well-crafted
advertising.
Upcoming
events:
Tuesday, May 17,
2011 AdBites
"Cut through the Clutter with
the Magic of Entertainment" Todd Sanning, SKAR Advertising
Regency Lodge 11:30 AM
Networking 12 Noon Luncheon and Program
Watch
for program
details!
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SKAR Advertising wins 2011
AdWars!
After
six rounds of tricky advertising questions, special bonus sections,
and a tie breaker the 2011 champion emerged. The SKAR Advertising
team took home the win!
Thank you to the AdWars and Special
Event committee for organizing the 2011 AdWars!
Jenny
Dillingham, SKAR Advertising
Patrick Stibbs, On the SPOT Radio
Joe Sacco, The Sacco Group
Trish Newell, HDR
Amy Jacobberger, Redstone
Kathy McArdle, Lamar Outdoor Advertising
A
special thank you to the following companies for their continued
support to this event:
SKAR
Advertising, Redstone, Swanson Russell, A & K Marketing, Bozell,
Anderson Partners, Ervin & Smith, Lamar Outdoor Advertising and
KPTM.

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APRIL ADBITES SCHEDUlED FOR TODAY HAS
BEEN CHANGED
TO:
Tuesday, May 17,
2011 11:30
AM
Networking
12 Noon
Luncheon
Regency
Lodge
Todd
Sanning, SKAR Advertising
"Cut Through the Clutter with the Magic
of Entertainment"
Presented by Todd Sanning, SKAR
Advertising
How many brand messages did you see today? How
many do you recall?
Consumers see 5,000 messages a day compared to the
500 seen in the 70s. Do you want to be seen, or do you want to
be seen AND REMEMBERED? Using Entertainment Marketing, you
will connect with your target audience on a deeper, more emotional
level. You will enhance your brand's personality. And,
consumers WILL remember your brand.
Cut Through the Clutter, leave a lasting impression
and gain results with Entertainment Marketing.
Register
Today!
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Join an AAF
Omaha Committee today!
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
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active involvement to achieve another successful year for the
club.
Please
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may select more than one committee listed below. You will be
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information and meeting dates. Your active participation in the AAF
Omaha is very much
appreciated!
Education/Scholarship/Speakers Bureau &
Diversity Meet the Pros AdBites Professional Development over
Lunch AdNight After Hours Networking Fundraisers Holiday
Party Bowl-O-Rama AdWars Nebraska Advertising Awards,
ADDYs Newsletter, AdMuse and Public Relations Public
Service Membership Legislative Issues Movie
Series
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most dynamic companies in the Omaha and surrounding area.
Information about who to contact for further information on each
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for a monthly fee of $100. If you're currently a member and want to
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this site, simply call Teri at (402) 561-6625. She'll fax or e-mail
the form you need to send in with your payment. Payment must be
received prior to posting.
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Andrea
Leesley Joins Design Team at DAAKE
Recent
U. of Minnesota Grad Previously Served as Summer
Intern

Omaha,
NE - Andrea Leesley, a recent graduate of the University of
Minnesota, has joined the award-winning visual communications and
design firm DAAKE as a junior designer. Leesley plans to build upon
what she learned as an intern at DAAKE last summer, initially
concentrating her efforts on print and Web design
projects.
A 2003
graduate of Millard West High School, Leesley was told of the summer
internship by an instructor in Minnesota. "DAAKE has a great
reputation among the graphic arts community because the people here
and the work they produce are so impressive," she says. "I learned a
lot every day during my internship, and I had fun. I liked it so
much I moved back to work here."
Leesley
majored in graphic design and earned a bachelor of fine arts degree
last December. She had begun her college career studying computer
engineering but found it too restrictive. "In design, there's no
defined set of rules," she says. "I like the opportunity for
creativity, and the excitement of discovery along the
way."
Greg
Daake, the firm's principal and founder, says Leesley is a welcome
addition. "Our team and our clients will benefit from her fresh
perspective and enthusiasm."
An avid
dancer and former dance instructor, in her free time Leesley will
coach the dance team at Papillion-LaVista South High School.
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Anderson
Partners Welcomes New Copywriter

Kerrey
Brennan has joined the creative department at Anderson Partners as a
copywriter and producer. Brennan
adds value for a number of the Anderson Partners' clients, including
Gavilon, ConAgra Mills, Godfather's Pizza and Methodist Health
System.
"Kerrey brings more to the table than just her
experience in writing and production," said Mark Hughes, Anderson
Partners president. "She also contributes to the strategy behind the
messaging, and the overall concepting of campaigns. In collaboration
with the entire creative department, she helps develop advertising
that not only satisfies our clients' expectations, but generates
real, measurable results."
Brennan graduated from the
University of Kansas in 2005 with a degree in journalism, with an
emphasis in strategic communications. Previously, she worked for
both corporate and independent companies in Omaha, organizing,
planning and developing annual advertising from conception to
execution, as well as written copy for all forms of media.
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Anderon
Partners
Announces Two New Hires
 
Annie
McCallister and Amanda Beerman have joined the Anderson Partners
team. McCallister maintains the daily management of all client
projects throughout the agency as traffic coordinator, while Beerman
is the company's new administrative assistant and assists with
billing, media and production.
McCallister
joins Anderson Partners with years of experience in coordinating
daily project logistics and managing the workflow for all key agency
projects.
Beerman
brings a great deal of experience and creativity to Anderson
Partners, having previously worked in both administrative support
and event planning positions.
"Both
Annie and Amanda are strengthening Anderson Partners by providing
organization and efficiency for our clients," said Krista Meisinger,
chief financial officer at Anderson Partners. "We always strive to
exceed our clients' expectations and remain professional in all
aspects of those relationships, and both will play a vital role in
continuing to do that." ..............................................................................................................................................
Anderson
Partners Announces Promotion Of Dan Swoboda To
Associate Creative Director
Dan
Swoboda has been promoted to associate creative director at Anderson
Partners Advertising.
Swoboda
has worked at Anderson Partners for 11 years, initially as an art
director and, for the past eight years, a senior art director. His
primary responsibilities consist of concept and brand development,
print and web design, and production direction for the agency. As
associate creative director, Swoboda will lead the creative
department for Anderson Partners' national and local
clients.
"Dan's
creative contribution to Anderson Partners has played a large role
in helping us generate effective advertising," said Mark Hughes,
Anderson Partners president and executive creative director. "Over
the years, he has developed and perfected the skills necessary to
not only deliver, but to now oversee the creation of advertising
that produces positive results for our clients. Making him associate
creative director was only natural."
Swoboda
graduated from the University of Nebraska at Kearney where he earned
a bachelor's degree in visual communication and
design. .............................................................................................................................................. Daake
Helps Children's Hospital & Medical Center Win Four Marcom
Awards In 2010, Including Two Platinum And Two
Gold
DAAKE,
a modern design consultancy that specializes in comprehensive
re-brandings, helped Children's Hospital & Medical Center win
four MarCom Awards in 2010. Winning entries included two Platinum
Awards for the We know children. External Communication
Program and the Our Story Unfolds Annual Report, as well as
two Gold Awards for the Intensive Care for Newborns
Advertising Campaign and Spira Magazine. Other collaborators
included writer Nick Schinker, writer and producer Jeanette Bendtsen
and photographer Scott Dobry.
"We
savor collaboration with our clients and other creatives." said
agency principal Greg Daake, "Winning these awards proves that one
plus one can equal
eleven."
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AAFO Quote of the Month:
"A good ad should be like a good sermon: It must not only
comfort the afflicted, it also must afflict the
comfortable."
--Bernice Fitz-Gibbon, member, Advertising Hall of
Fame ..............................................................................................................................................
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