:: October 2008 ::

AFL October Luncheon: “Print Matters.”
Dr. Randy Hines will be the luncheon speaker at the Advertising Federation of Lincoln luncheon on October 15, 2008. Randy's presentation is called "Print Matters."

The luncheon will be held on Wednesday, October 15, 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 $18, students $16 and non-members $23. 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: I can’t wait for tomorrow, because we get better every day!
Last month I mentioned we had some big changes in the works and this month I'm pleased to tell you some of those changes have been implemented.
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EXTRA: U.S. Senator Chuck Hagel to receive IABC Lincoln Leader in Communication award
Lincoln Advertising Federation members are cordially invited to join the Lincoln chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) as they recognize U. S. Senator Chuck Hagel as a “Leader in Communication.” The award recognizes a non-IABC member who exhibits leadership in fostering excellent communications in their organization.
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AFL Accepting Scholarship Applications – Last Call
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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Save the Date: AFL's Ad Camp Nov 19th
This year, Ad Camp will be held on November 19th at the Embassy Suites in Lincoln.
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The 3rd Annual Red White and Hot Chili Cook-off Brings the Heat
The weather was perfect and the chili was hot!
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The Creative Brief: October 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
Watch AdVenutures next month for the unveiling of new materials to recruit voluneers for JA. Ok...so here's a teaser: "Take Five"...yes,it's a delicious crunchy candy bar, but it's also what it takes to be a JA volunteer. Stay tuned for more!

Legislative Report: Consumers Judge Environmental Ads as FTC Reviews ‘Greenwashing’ Rules
You may not be familiar with the term greenwashing, but you’ve surely experienced misleading marketing about the environmental benefits of a product, service or company.
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Minority Report: October 2008
Ad Agencies Making Progress on Hiring Minorities, After All
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AFL New Member Spotlight
Mark Eckstrom, HOME GAME Magazine
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AFL Student Member Spotlight
Sarah Armstrong, UNL
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Industry Updates
-- Swanson Russell Promotes Luedtke in Media Department
-- New Hire for aijalon

Quote of the Month
"Properly practiced creativity can make one ad do the work of ten."
--William Bernbach

October Board Meeting
October 14, 2008 (Tuesday)
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

October Luncheon with keynote speaker
October 15, 2008 (Wednesday)
11:45 am to 1:00 pm

Special Projects Committee Meeting
October 16, 2008 (Thursday)
11:30 am to 12:30 pm

ADDY Committee Meeting
October 21, 2008 (Tuesday)
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Membership Committee Meeting
October 22, 2008 (Wednesday)
4:30 pm to 5:30 pm

September Birthdays

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