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:: September 2008 ::
AFL September Luncheon: AFL and AMA Welcome Kelly McDonald for Joint Luncheon
Kelly McDonald will be the featured speaker at the AMA/AFL joint luncheon on September 11, 2008. Kelly’s presentation is entitled “How to Market to People Who Are Not Like You: The New Market Segmentation.”
The luncheon will be held on Thursday, September 11, 2008 at the Embassy Suites Hotel, 1040 P Street. Networking and registration begin at 11:45 a.m. with the luncheon program beginning at noon. Cost for members is $20 and non-members $27. For more information, or to make your reservation, please call 434-6664 or e-mail info@adfedlincoln.org. All no-shows will be billed.
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A Letter From The President: We're Off and Running!
With one official board meeting under our belts the AFL is out of the running blocks and off to an impressive start. Some big changes are on the horizon and already underway this year.
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AFL Accepting Scholarship Applications
The Advertising Federation of Lincoln is pleased to recognize and support the future leaders of the advertising industry. Each year, our organization offers scholarships to three individuals who are full-time Nebraska students, enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a course of study in the areas of advertising, marketing, public relations, communication, or commercial art. This year, each scholarship is valued at $1,000.
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2008-2009 Nebraska ADDYs Deadlines
Ready for recognition? The 2008-2009 Nebraska ADDYs Awards are on the way!
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Save the Date: AFL's Ad Camp Nov 19th
As summer winds down and another school year begins, AFL's Ad Camp is just around the corner. This year, Ad Camp will be held on November 19th at the Embassy Suites in Lincoln.
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3rd Annual Red White & Hot Chili Cookoff - September 26th
The Advertising Federation of Lincoln (AFL) will host their 3rd annual Red White & Hot Chili Cook-Off on Friday, September 26th at the dock at Embassy Suites. The event begins at 6:30 pm.
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AFL at UNL's "Big Red Welcome," a Recap:
The Big Red Welcome was a success! Approximately 10,000 UNL students were welcomed back to campus by various UNL departments, student organizations and Lincoln businesses on Sunday evening August 24th.
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The Creative Brief: September 2008
A new section to AdVentures focusing on the latest and greatest creative from around the world.
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AFL's 2008-2009 Public Service: Junior Achievement
During World War II, the US Government issued huge posters with a mean-lookin' Uncle Sam pointing his finger, saying, "We Need YOU!" It was an iconic effort to get men to volunteer for the Armed Forces.
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Legislative Report: MTV Rocks the Vote, Reverses Policy on Political Ads
Politicians can finally get their MTV. The cable channel, which has declined political advertising since its inception in 1981, reversed its long-standing policy this year.
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Minority Report: September 2008
Black women are more likely than other female consumers to spend time using technology, and they view cell phones and the Internet as tools of empowerment and self-expression, a study finds.
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AFL New Member Spotlight
Kevin Fuller, Archrival
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AFL Student Member Spotlight
Marissa Piette, UNL
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Industry Updates
-- Swanson Russell Promotes Henderson, Hires Kollars, Mohs, Hassler and Jones in Interactive Department
-- Swanson Russell Hires Habeeb as Public Relations Counsel
-- E-Z-GO® Names Swanson Russell As New Agency of Record
Quote of the Month
"Advertising becomes a dialogue that becomes an invitation to a relationship."
--Lester Wunderman
Mark Your Calendars
Special Projects Meeting
September 4, 2008 (Thursday)
11:30 am to 1:00 pm
September Board Meeting
September 9, 2008 (Thursday)
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Programs Committee Meeting
September 11, 2008 (Tuesday)
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Membership Committee Meeting
September 17, 2008 (Wednesday)
4:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Special Projects Committee Meeting
September 18, 2008 (Thursday)
11:30 am to 12:30 pm
ADDY Committee Meeting
September 23, 2008 (Tuesday)
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Red White & Hot Chili Cook-Off
September 26, 2008 (Tuesday)
6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
September Birthdays
| 9/2 |
Sam Lambert |
Acton |
| 9/9 |
Tammy Schomaker |
Synerg Marketing |
| 9/11 |
Samantha Mosley |
UNL Student |
| 9/11 |
John Thu Le |
Swanson Russell Associates |
| 9/13 |
Scott G. Stewart |
Nebraska Printing Center |
| 9/14 |
Jeffrey L. DeLong |
Jumpstart Automotive Media |
| 9/14 |
Haley Hinze |
UNL Student |
| 9/14 |
Adam Myszewski |
Houck Transit Advertising |
| 9/15 |
Ami Graham |
Broadcast House |
| 9/18 |
Meg Lauerman |
University of Nebraska-Lincoln |
| 9/23 |
Bridget Kennedy |
UNL Student |
| 9/24 |
Donna Martin |
Lamar Outdoor Advertising |
| 9/26 |
Kathy Guiducci |
Lincoln Arts Council |
| 9/26 |
Judi Yorges |
Lincoln Chamber of Commerce |
| 9/27 |
Michael Nielsen |
Archrival |
| 9/27 |
Virg Stewart |
Retired |
| 9/29 |
Rich Claussen |
Bailey Lauerman |
| 9/30 |
Dan Levy |
Dan Levy, Writer |
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