I Grew Up with An Ag Education. But I'm Not A Farmer.
By Brooke Behrendt, Public Relations Associate
It was the norm for small town Nebraska kids like me to join organizations like 4-H and FFA. I learned a lot of valuable things through my involvement that I still use today, even though I’m not a farmer.
Read ArticleAll 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 ArticleWhy I Love Being The Fly On The Wall
By Kelsey Wheeler, Writer / Producer
There’s only so much you can learn about your client inside the office. To make Real Connections™ between brands and their audiences, it helps to hear them speak to each other. That’s why I’m sitting here, in a firehouse break room in Papillion, Nebraska, sorting my notes and preparing my pen.
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.
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