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Swanson Russell Receives Best of NAMA Awards

Lincoln, Neb. (March 6, 2009) - Competing against leading agencies in the central United States, Swanson Russell won 10 awards at the regional Best of NAMA awards banquet held Jan. 8 in Kansas City, Mo.

The National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) is the nation's largest association for professionals in marketing and agribusiness. NAMA awards honor the best in agricultural communications. First place and merit award winners are eligible for national awards consideration.

Swanson Russell took home four first place awards in advertising, marketing and self- promotion campaign categories for Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health (www.intervet.com), Purina Mills (www.purinamills.com) and work for the agency itself.

Six merit awards were received in advertising, marketing and catalog categories for Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health, Purina Mills, Meridian Animal Health (www.meridiananimalhealth.com), NC+ Hybrids (www.nc-plus.com) and Reinke Manufacturing (www.reinke.com).

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.