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Swanson Russell Nationally Recognized for Web Work

Lincoln, Neb. (Nov. 4, 2008) - Swanson Russell has received five W3 Awards for work on client Web sites.

Sanctioned by the International Academy of Visual Arts, the W3 Awards competition recognizes creative excellence on the Web, as well as the creative and marketing professionals behind award-winning sites, videos and marketing programs.

“It is an honor to be recognized for this work and I couldn’t be prouder of our team,” said Eric Gautschi, interactive creative director at Swanson Russell. “Our goal has always been to build a world-class digital group at the agency and that means pushing the envelope creatively, technologically and strategically. Kudos to our clients for being such forward-thinking partners on these projects.”

Swanson Russell won a gold award for E-Z-GO (www.ezgo.com), a manufacturer of golf cars; and for Leupold & Stevens, Inc. (www.leupold.com), maker of sports optics. The following received silver awards: Doctors of USC (University of Southern California) (www.doctorsofusc.com); Weatherby Nation (www.weatherbynation.com), an online community of Weatherby gun owners; and the You Can Go Farther site (www.youcangofarther.com) for the National Strength and Conditioning Certification Commission.

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.