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Swanson Russell Wins Best of Show at Lincoln AMA Prism Awards
12 Awards Received in Omaha AMA Competition

LINCOLN, Neb., (June 11, 2008) - Swanson Russell won Best of Show at the Lincoln American Marketing Associationís (AMA) Prism Awards and received other recognition by the Lincoln and Omaha AMA chapters for outstanding marketing communications work.

Prism Awards recognize marketing excellence in 20 award categories for both non–profit and for–profit work from organizations, individuals and students.

The Best of Show, received May 15 at the Lincoln AMA Prism Awards luncheon, was for the Gateway computers ONE naming entry. The agency also earned six Prism awards and eight merit certificates. The awards were for marketing campaigns, direct marketing, advertising, Web site and promotional projects for the following clients: Gateway, Family Violence Council, Union Bank, Lincoln Youth Sports Coalition, Leupold & Stevens, National Strength and Conditioning Association, Weatherby, BryanLGH Medical Center, Rain Bird and Swanson Russell.

Swanson Russell received four Gold and eight Platinum awards at the Omaha AMA Pinnacle Awards ceremony in April. The following clients’ entries received awards: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Claas Omaha, Creighton University Medical Center, Great Plains Regional Medical Center, Schering–Plough Animal Health, Sergeantís, Tenet and the Doctors of University of Southern California University Hospital.

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 health care. For additional information and to learn more about Swanson Russell’s “real connection” approach to communications, visit www.swansonrussell.com.