Patrick Stibbs

Member Profile

How long have you been a member of AAF Omaha?
Since 2004

Why did you join AAF Omaha?
First, as a networking tool; now I just really enjoy meeting with my fellow ad & media junkies and do what I can to spread the word about this crazy business. Despite all the changes I still can't think of anything else I'd rather do.

If you could have a super power, what would you pick?
Invisibility! Think about the fun you could have!

If a song were to describe you, what song would it be?
"They're Coming to Take Me Away Ha Ha" by Rolf Harris..see question #2.

What time is your most productive part of the day?
Early morning and late at night.although the older I get, the late at night is getting earlier and earlier.

What's your favorite drink?
Coca Cola in an 8 ounce GLASS bottle! They're hard to find and kind of pricey but worth every penny. Not only does it taste great, it takes me back to a simpler time.

If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live?
Right here, I absolutely love Omaha.okay, maybe Anaheim, California since I'm a Disneyland freak.

What do you like most about your job?
Meeting with clients -- whether its one I've worked with for 25 years or meeting one for the first time --and coming up with fun, creative ways & promotions to sell their product. And writing radio commercials is still my favorite thing to do!

What did you want to be when you grew up?
A disc jockey. As a kid I used to go over to the old Mighty 1290 KOIL studios at 8901 Dodge and watch guys like Joe Light, Shotgun Tom Paige and Big Bruce Vidal light up the airwaves.and I was hooked! Years later in college I got my first D.J. gig at Z-92 working overnights, eventually ending up at KOIL.so it was truly a dream come true.

Imagine you woke up in the morning and discovered you'd switched bodies with someone you know. What would you do?
Tell that person to lose some weight.

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AAF Omaha April AdBites: AAF 9th District ADDY

The World's Largest Advertising Competition The ADDY Awards represent the true spirit of creative excellence by recognizing all forms of advertising from media of all types, creative by all sizes and entrants of all levels from anywhere in the world. View the AAF 9th District 2009/2020 ADDY winners.

Event Date: 4/20/2010

Event Time: 11:30 AM

Location: Regency Park Lodge

Address: 909 South 107th Avenue
Omaha, NE 68114

Event Pricing:
Non-Members - $30.00
Standard Membership - $25.00
Student - $25.00

Register here.

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AdWars 2010

Show off your trivia knowledge at AAF Omaha's 10th annual trivia challenge. 

When:  4/22/2010 at 6:30 PM
Location: Fox & Hound English Pub & Grill
Address: 120th and Dodge Streets,
Omaha, NE 68154

Register here.

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Become a member of the Board of Directors!

AAF Omaha's nominating committee is currently seeking members for the 2010-2011 AAF Omaha Board of Directors. Many positions are available.  Please contact Teri Hamburger (561-6625) or Ashlee Purcell (392-4864) if you would like to nominate an individual, or if you're interested in being a board member yourself.

Make the most of your AAF Omaha membership and become an influential leader for the unifying voice for advertising in the Omaha/Council Bluffs metropolitan area.

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Have a summer internship program you would like to post?

AAF Omaha offers our job posting service at no charge to members. Non-members may also post available jobs to our website for a monthly fee of $25. If you're currently a member and want to post a position, e-mail us at teri@novia.net.  We'll get the position posted as soon as possible. If you're not currently a member and want to post a job to this site, simply call Teri at (402) 561-6625. She'll get you the information needed to post your position. Payment must be received prior to posting.

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Ad World News

New Apple Authorized Training Center

The New Apple Authorized Training Center (AATC) at Creighton University is the only one of its kind in the region. The Creighton AATC offers Apple certified training in Final Cut Pro 7 (levels one and two), Motion 4 (level one), sound editing in Final Cut Studio, color correction in Final Cut Studio and certification in DVD Studio Pro. Both small and large group discounts are available.

Training at the Creighton AATC would be great for agency creatives who want to add Apple certification to their list of qualifications, or for creatives who simply want to become proficient in using Final Cut Studio. Future plans call for the AATC to offer other it-related courses. More info can be found at: http://appletraining.creighton.edu

Renze Display Promotes Two to Vice President

Howie Maxwell	Marcia Meridith

Renze Display, a 115-year-old exhibit, graphics and point-of-purchase provider in Omaha, NE, has promoted Marcia Meredith to Vice President, Finance, and Howie Maxwell to Vice President, Operations.

Meredith, a graduate of the University of Nebraska at Omaha, had been Controller at Renze for the last 12 years.  She is in charge of all accounting and administrative functions.  Prior to joining Renze in 1998, she had been in accounting with the local corporate office of 7-11 and with Fleming Foods.

Maxwell has been with Renze for 22 years.  In that time he has served in a variety of positions, including Exhibit Manager, Sr. Exhibit Manager, and most recently as Production Manager.  He will oversee all manufacturing operations at the company's 90,000 sq. ft. production, warehouse and showroom facility in Omaha.

According to company president Doug Buchanan, "I am very proud of Howie and Marcia's accomplishments here at Renze.  Both have worked tirelessly over the years to help us grow and improve our operations.  I appreciate their efforts, loyalty and hard work, and all of us at Renze congratulate them on their promotions".

Irish Joins Anderson Partners as Media Director

Cort Irish

Anderson Partners announced today that Cort Irish has joined the firm as media director. Irish will manage Anderson Partners' media planning and buying services, including both traditional and online media. Irish will also have a role in the firm's client development efforts.

"Cort brings very sophisticated media-buying experience to the clients we serve," said Deb Ahl, Anderson Partners' vice president and director of client services. "He has already had a very positive impact on our clients' businesses."

Previously partner in charge, media director for Bozell in Omaha, Irish has also worked for several national agencies, including Publicis/MediaVest and Starcom in New York and Chicago, where he worked with advertisers like Denny's restaurants, Kraft, Green Giant and Allstate, before returning to Omaha, his hometown.

About Anderson Partners

Anderson Partners is a full-service advertising, public relations and marketing agency in Omaha, Neb., which serves local, regional and national clients.

UNO Alumni Association issues teaching award to Hugh Reilly

The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) Alumni Association celebrates the 14th year of its Alumni Outstanding Teaching Awards program. The association will present the honor to nine faculty members, including Huge Reilly, on Thursday, April 8.

Association President Lee Denker will present the awards, established in 1997 to honor distinguished teaching in the classroom. Peer committees in each college choose recipients, each of whom receives a $1,000 award.

Including the 2010 awards the association will have issued $122,000 in Alumni Outstanding Teaching Awards since the program's start.

Hugh Reilly primarily teaches courses in public relations and advertising. He also teaches courses in writing for newspapers and creative writing. He has taught 10 different courses at UNO. Reilly is the internship coordinator for UNO's School of Communication and serves as the advisor for UNO's Ad Club and its National Student Advertising Competition team. He earned his BA (1978) and his MA (1997) from the University of Nebraska at Omaha.

UNO Alumni Association
Founded in 1913, the UNO Alumni Association advances the University of Nebraska at Omaha through a variety of innovative programs, communications and resources that engage the university's 80,000 alumni worldwide.

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