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Swanson Russell Hires Two in Interactive Department

Lincoln, Neb. (March 16, 2009) - Swanson Russell has hired Chris Johnson and Corey Birkmann in the Lincoln office’s interactive department.

Johnson is an interactive designer for client Web sites and digital ads. He previously worked as a Web designer/developer at Corporate 3 Design and multimedia artist at Leopard Inc., both located in Omaha. A native of Crofton, Neb., Johnson has a Bachelor of Arts degree in graphic design/interactive media from Dana College in Blair, Neb.

Birkmann is a front end developer, responsible for checking the integrity and quality of digital ads and Web sites, and for researching interactive trends and implementing new technology. The Lincoln native previously worked at the minnow PROJECT in Lincoln as lead Web designer/developer. Birkmann is a graduate of Southeast Community College.

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.