NEWS
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- Ebbeka Clients Gain National Recognition
- LSO Patron Comments Inspire New LSO Campaign
- Giving Non-Profits a Voice on the Web
- Leon's Launches Their New Location - on the Web!
- Licorice International Launches New and Improved eCommerce Website
- Boy Scouts of America Honor the Best of '07
- Official Website Launched
- Baker's Candies Website Launched!
- Ebbeka Honored as One of Lincoln's "40 Under 40"
- Lincoln’s Symphony Orchestra Makes National News
- Ebbeka Design Adds Kruse to Design Staff
- All moved into the new office in Central Lincoln!
- Ebbeka Designs Graphics for Museum Exhibit
- Lincoln’s Symphony Orchestra Presents New Logo
- Amy chosen for Star City Six
- Mapes Industries Hires Ebbeka Design
- Lincoln’s Symphony Orchestra Announces Partnership
Ebbeka Clients Gain National Recognition
Two of our website clients were recently featured on the National level. Licorice International was featured in Food Network Magazine (December 2009 issue) on page 188. The article titled "One and Only" showcased extreme specialty stores throughout the country. Ebbeka Design assisted with the design revamp and ongoing graphic support for their popular online store last year. Learn more about Licorice International at https://www.licoriceinternational.com.
Another Ebbeka client, Vahallan Papers, was honored to be asked to be involved in a project designed by Candace Olsen for the ever popular HGTV show Divine Design. In anticipation for the release of the episode, the Vahallan site was fully redesigned to portray a more upscale, professional image worthy of national attention. Visit http://www.vahallan.com to see their beautiful handmade wall coverings and learn more about the episode.
Both features have brought attention to some great businesses based right here in Lincoln, Nebraska. Congrats to both!
LSO Patron Comments Inspire New LSO Campaign
amazing, uplifting, rewarding, joyful, inspiring, exhilarating, refreshing, powerful, surprising, extraordinary
Last year, Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra asked patrons to describe their LSO experience, and they responded eloquently. Their exact words are reflected in the new advertising campaign that Ebbeka Design created for the 2009-2010 season.
"There is magic involved with attending a live performance", said Barbara Zach, LSO's executive director. "It can’t be replicated in your living room in your car or while working out with your headphones on. The art form of live symphonic music uniquely expresses community, and Lincoln is fortunate to have an incredible community of musicians that comes together to form Lincoln’s Symphony Orchestra."
We couldn't agree more. See the campaign on billboards throughout Lincoln, print and online advertising, email marketing, and their season program. Order season tickets at www.lincolnsymphony.com.
Giving Non-Profits a Voice on the Web
To some non-profits, a professional looking website can sometimes feel like a dream that is out of reach. But when Friends of Opera-University of Nebraska Lincoln approached us about helping out with their rebranding process, we found a way to make that dream a reality.
Utilizing existing materials like a newsletter masthead or brochure can be a great launching point to extend your brand to the internet. And working with a company like Ebbeka Design that can do it all sure has its advantages. "When we started the design concept for the Friends of Opera website, we already had the look and feel worked out on other pieces," said lead designer Matt Kruse. "Extending the existing design concepts for their newsletter masthead and membership brochures and adapting them for the web was so natural. The entire process did not take long at all."
The Friends of Opera website is a landing page for all things opera in Lincoln and Omaha, specifically the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Opera Department. Included on the site is information about how to join, how to give, past newsletters, and a schedule of where you can experience opera. To learn more, visit http://www.friendsofopera.org.
Leon's Launches Their New Location - on the Web!
Leon's Gourmet Grocer of Lincoln is all about the food, and now with the help of Ebbeka Design, leonsgourmetgrocer.com provides an online presence for this unique neighborhood gourmet grocer. The new website is a great introduction to the people and products that Leon's is known for.
"The website was born out of a need to let customers have a sneak peek inside Leon's and find out what it's all about before their visit," said Amy Ebbeka, creative director on the project. "The site has been optimized so that if someone is looking for a specific type of product in the area, for example, "Fine Olive Oils" or "Aged Vinegars", Leon's site is indexed for those search terms and registered with the most popular search engines. We feel this is an important part of Leon's overall marketing and branding and details like this shouldn't be overlooked."
Leon's Gourmet Grocer has been serving the needs of the Lincoln community since 1933 and boasts one of the best meat departments in the area. They also focus on bringing unique gourmet ingredients to customers as well as the daily staples, which makes for a unique and enjoyable shopping experience.
Please visit www.leonsgourmetgrocer.com to learn more!
Licorice International Launches New e-Commerce Website
Whether you're looking for Kookaburra licorice from Australia, or Kokindjes from Holland the freshly updated Licorice International site—located on the web at www.licoriceinternational.com—provides easy ways to find what customers are looking for.
"We couldn't be more pleased with the site that Ebbeka Design has helped us to create." said co-owner Elizabeth Erlandson. "It's always been our dream to have our online image portray the level of professionalism, service, and quality received from visiting Licorice International, and now we feel we've achieved that goal."
In February 2002, Licorice International was started by Elizabeth Erlandson and Ardith Stuertz and later moved the company to the Haymarket at 803 Q Street. At Licorice International, you'll find nearly 160 varieties of licorice from 14 different countries. In addition, its Haymarket store stocks a line of fine chocolates as well as other gourmet foods and candy dishes. For more information, please visit us in the Haymarket, or at www.licoriceinternational.com
Boy Scouts of America Honor the Best of '07
Ebbeka Design and the Boy Scouts – Cornhusker Council have been honored with the 10th Annual President's Award for Marketing Excellence in 2 categories. The piece honored was created to show modern scouting activities, values, and ways of giving to potential donors.
"We had a wonderful time working with Ebbeka Design on
our major gift campaign brochure. They were timely and very
professional." said Mike Hale, Scout Executive/CEO Cornhusker Council.
"The Boy Scouts of America has a marketing contest where
all of the 301 Boy Scout Council's from through out the country submit
entries in a number of categories. We submitted our brochure from
Ebbeka Design in the category of Finance Support Material and Marketing
Collateral Material and won in both categories."
Each year the judges are thoroughly impressed with the quality and the strategy behind the materials they review, and this year was no exception. With more than 330 entries, councils are aligned in their efforts to position the BSA brand in their local communities with creativity and relevancy.
The solution can be downloaded here.
Official Website Launched
Welcome to the new look of Ebbeka Design online! We've just launched a site-wide redesign which features a wider range of project samples.
"We recommend that our clients take a look at their website from year to year and review the pros and cons. I guess you might say we're just taking our own advice", said company founder, Bob Ebbeka. "And, the new website is a great way to get to know our group at a glance."
But we're not done yet! We'll always be looking for ways to improve the site and if you have any suggestions please let us know!
Baker's Candies Website Launched!
After years of assisting in their packaging design, Todd Baker of Baker's Candies asked if we would be interested in creating a website for the growing Nebraska based company. The challenge: to create a simple web presence which could have the opportunity to grow with the company in the future. When asked to say a few words about the process, Todd writes, "Ebbeka Design ranks among the most professional and elite companies that we have ever done business with... I am thoroughly satisfied with their performance, products, and services and highly recommend them." Thanks, Todd!
The site features a tour of the facility and a simple way to find Baker's retail locations in your area throughout the US.
The solution can be viewed at www.bakerscandies.com.
Ebbeka Honored as One of Lincoln's "40 Under 40"
For the past three years, the Lincoln Business Journal has honored 40 Greater Lincoln area entrepreneurs, business executives and professional men and women under the age of 40. This year, Amy Ebbeka was included in that group of individuals. The honorees were announced prior to the ceremonies in a mid-May issue of the Lincoln Business Journal. On June 1st, awards were presented at a breakfast award ceremony at the grand ballroom of the Cornhusker Hotel. There were approximately 450 attending, including winners, guests, business and government leaders and others. Typically, the winners have one of three things in common. They have either built a successful business as the owner; or helped their business or government unit grow as a manager or department leader. Or they have had a key role in a group in fields such as medicine, the law, accounting or other professions.
Lincoln’s Symphony Orchestra Makes National News
Lincoln’s Symphony Orchestra recently made national news in an article published in the January-February issue of SYMPHONY Magazine, the bi-monthly publication of the American Symphony Orchestra League.
Writer Peter Panepento was researching an article entitled, "Who We Are,” focusing on orchestras that have re-branded over the past year. LSO’s innovative name change, new logo, long-range strategic planning, free community concert, and significant increase in subscription sales caught his attention. As a result, LSO is one of a few orchestras across the nation profiled in the article.
“This article is so timely because it highlights a truth that orchestras across the country are facing: the need to communicate a consistent message that connects with our home community. As an orchestra, we need to be interwoven into the fabric of the entire community, instead of focusing on being an elite club. It’s very exciting to see that other orchestras are inspired by the work that we have done here over the past two years,” said Barbara Zach, LSO executive director.
Included in the article is a photograph of LSO at the free community concert on July 4 and an image and description of LSO’s new logo, which was designed by Amy Ebbeka of Ebbeka Design. The complete article is available on the LSO Web site. Founded in 1927, Lincoln’s Symphony Orchestra has a mission to enrich, educate and entertain current and potential audiences through the performance and advancement of symphonic music.
The American Symphony Orchestra League provides leadership and service to American orchestras while communicating to the public the value and importance of orchestras and the music they perform. For more information about Lincoln’s Symphony Orchestra, call 476-2211 or go to: www.lincolnsymphony.com.
Ebbeka Design Adds Kruse to Design Staff
Ebbeka Design recently added Matt Kruse to the company’s design staff. The appointment was made in response to the design firm’s continued growth. In his role at Ebbeka Design, Kruse will provide graphics and design services to help the Firm’s clients reach their marketing and communications goals.
“Matt’s fresh approach to creative design is aligned with our firm’s philosophy of providing strategically sound and innovative design solutions,” said Bob Ebbeka, the design firm’s founder.
Kruse joined Ebbeka Design shortly after graduating with distinction from Southeast Community College’s Graphic Design program. In addition to his design responsibilities, Kruse’s technical expertise will add to the Firm’s offerings.
Said Ebbeka, “Matt is highly-skilled in both design and technology, which is a rare combination. I’m very gratified to be able to offer Matt’s unique talents in the service of our clients.”
Ebbeka Relocates to New Office in Central Lincoln
Please visit us at our new location at 2748 South Street! Our new location is easier to find, which is due in part to the large sign right on South Street, and a large sign above the office itself. The sign is easy to spot from the busy intersection of 27th and South. When you add this to the convenient location, comfortable neighborhood, and friendly staff, visiting Ebbeka Design is a pleasant experience. Which is probably why we have noticed more people stopping in just to say hello since we have moved to our new location. Please give us a call if you'd like to stop in and see the new place!
Ebbeka Designs Graphics for Museum Exhibit
Bizarre Beasts - Past and Present, a travelling museum exhibit created by nationally renoun sculptor, Gary Staab, opened to rave reviews on June 5th at the Hastings Museum of Natural and Cultural History in Hastings, Nebraska. All the graphics included in the exhibit - banners, displays, panels - were created by Ebbeka Design in tandem with friend and colleague, Ingrid Sepahpur.
"The project was a huge undertaking but was very exciting and fun to work on. Gary's prehistoric sculptures are amazing and I wanted the graphics to enhance the sculptural pieces without overwhelming the viewer," Amy commented.
The project will be on display in Hastings until August 20th, 2006. From there, it will travel to the National Geographic Museum in Washington, DC. For more information about Bizarre Beasts - Past and Present, visit the Hastings Museum at www.hastingsmuseum.org or Staab Studios at www.staabstudios.com.
Lincoln’s Symphony Orchestra Presents New Logo
Lincoln’s Symphony Orchestra has partnered with Amy Ebbeka of Ebbeka Design to create a new logo in conjunction with the announcement of its upcoming 80th season in 2006-07.
The logo, designed to be classic, inviting and ageless, features the script monogram “LSO” in purple with a musical staff in the background. Following the logo is the text, “Lincoln’s Symphony Orchestra, Edward Polochick, Music Director.” The new logo continues the transformation of the orchestra, which last year changed its name from The Lincoln Symphony Orchestra, to Lincoln’s Symphony Orchestra, to reflect its commitment to serving the community.
“I wanted to create an icon that would blend rich tradition with modern innovation. I felt the logo should be timeless in nature and inviting to all. Seeing the symphony is a transforming experience and I wanted the logo to depict that feeling,” according to Amy Ebbeka, of Ebbeka Design.
“We believe that Amy Ebbeka has a true sense of the mission of Lincoln’s Symphony Orchestra, where we’ve been and where we’re going. The logo, in addition to our branding strategy, will help us strengthen our position as a vital arts organization and a community asset,” according to Barbara Zach, LSO executive director.
“LSO feels extremely fortunate to be working with Ebbeka Design, as we move together in one direction to meet our future goals, which is to expand our audience and strengthen our organization,” Zach said.
Amy chosen for Star City Six
Amy Ebbeka, Creative Director, has been selected as one of February's Star City Six. The Star City Six is a monthly feature in Strictly Business Magazine. Each month, they feature six businessmen or women who are active in the community. The Star City Six section is one of the most popular in the magazine and is read by an estimated 40,000 active businesspeople each month.
Mapes Industries Hires Ebbeka Design
Mapes Industries, industry leader in the manufacturing of high quality commercial architectural products for glazing infill, has hired Ebbeka Design to provide their company with strategic planning and the development of creative materials including advertising, print materials and web site development.
Founded in 1952 by J.S. Mapes, the company developed the original laminated metal panel to be used extensively for wall facing and storefront remodeling. Mapes also creates architectural canopies for walkways, awnings and more. Information about Mapes Industries can be found on the web at www.mapes.com.
Lincoln’s Symphony Orchestra Announces Partnership with Ebbeka Design
Lincoln’s Symphony Orchestra announces a partnership with Ebbeka Design, a Lincoln-based design and communications agency, for website design and management and ongoing marketing and communications materials.
“We are very excited to be working with Amy Ebbeka and the staff at Ebbeka Design. Amy brings a fresh approach and talent to Lincoln’s Symphony Orchestra, which is needed as we move ahead in our mission to expand our audience and serve the Lincoln community,” said Barbara Zach, Executive Director of Lincoln’s Symphony Orchestra.
"Ebbeka Design will be working closely with Zach and Susan Larson Rodenburg, Marketing Director for Lincoln’s Symphony Orchestra.
Founded in 1927, Lincoln’s Symphony Orchestra has a mission to enrich, educate and entertain current and potential audiences through the performance and advancement of symphonic music. From traditional performances to magical concerts for families, young people, and children, Lincoln’s Symphony Orchestra offers entertainment for everyone. In addition to exceptional musical performances, LSO provides educational programs, rehearsals, and master classes for students from grade school through university.