All I Want For Christmas Is Someone Else To Write This Damn Christmas Card
By Charlie Stephan, Vice President / Creative Director
Every year the Creative Department is tasked with creating a Christmas card for the agency. And every year it’s a chore. Until this year, when we found a way to make an old solution new again.
Read ArticleWhat I Do Around Here: Public Relations
By Jeff Salem, Public Relations Counsel
Jeff Salem explains his responsibilities as a public relations counsel at Swanson Russell. Hint: It involves a lot of hats and a lot of coffee.
Read ArticleWhat To Expect When You’re Expecting An Internship
By Matt Sueper, Contributor
If you’re starting an internship, you’re probably a little anxious or maybe even a little intimidated. Here’s what to expect.
Read ArticleA Fish Story: Making A Real Connection On The Water
By Jon Lundeen, Senior Writer / Producer
A native Midwesterner, I grew up around walleye, crappie, and bass anglers. I know my audience because I went to school with him. I’m neighbors with him. I’ve spent Saturdays out on the water with him. But the saltwater angler is a different animal, not found in these parts. With Humminbird placing more emphasis on this key audience, I needed to see what made him tick.
Read ArticleI Grew Up In The Country
By Kathleen Durkin, Contributor
You never forget where you came from. To create Real Connections™ between agribusiness brands and their audiences, we draw inspiration from our own lifestories. This is Kathleen’s.
Read ArticleHunting With Gus: Stories From Our Founder’s Son
By Mark Swanson, Print Production Manager
You could say hunting and fishing are in our DNA — quite literally. Our founder, Gus Swanson, was an avid outdoorsman. It’s a passion he shared with his son, Mark, who serves as a Production Manager in our Lincoln Office. We asked Mark to share a few hunting and fishing memories from his youth.
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