OMAHA, Neb., April 15, 2012 – There are fun places to work, and there is Ervin & Smith Advertising and Public Relations. The Omaha company placed second among medium-sized companies in the annual Best Places to Work survey.

The advertising, public relations and marketing firm prides itself on its fun, relaxing culture. How fun and relaxing? Ervin and Smith made up its own holiday — CRAPILAC — which is celebrated with special events and gifts over a number of days.

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OMAHA, Neb., March 30, 2012 – Ervin & Smith Advertising and Public Relations announces the promotion of Dawnelle Werger to senior account executive and Fawn Wentz to billing coordinator. The agency also welcomes Bre Gehrken, Nicholas Burroughs and Ryan Pickard to its team.

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OMAHA, Neb., March 28, 2012 – Sharon Carleton attributes her rise from intern to CEO at a southwest Omaha advertising firm in large part to her male boss who encouraged, mentored and pushed her to the top. Executive chairman and company founder Doug Smith says Carleton rose at Ervin & Smith Advertising and Public Relations on her own merits: She has the smarts, the drive and “is a lot more visionary than I am.”

Regardless of who is right, Carleton’s ascendency is part of why the company is being named Best Place to Work for the Advancement of Women. Ervin & Smith will get the award at this year’s Women’s Leadership Conference, an event expected to draw about 2,000 women to the CenturyLink Center Omaha on April 4.

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OMAHA, Neb., March 27, 2012 – Ervin & Smith Advertising and Public Relations announces that Sharon Carleton has been named president and chief executive officer. Doug Smith, former CEO, is now serving as executive chairman.

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OMAHA, Neb., March 20, 2012 – Baird Holm LLP and the Institute for Career Advancement Needs (ICAN) has named Ervin & Smith Advertising and Public Relations the Best Place to Work for the Advancement of Women. The award will be presented to Ervin & Smith at the 2012 ICAN Women’s Leadership Conference, which will take place on April 4, 2012 at CenturyLink Center Omaha.

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OMAHA, Neb., February 29, 2012 – Ervin & Smith Advertising and Public Relations announces the promotion of Mary Kate Gulick to associate creative director, Maellyn Hain to account supervisor and Katie Herzog to senior account executive. The agency also welcomes Candice Wong, Charlie Stanard and Emily Lukken to its growing team.

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(OMAHA, Neb.) February 23, 2012 – Ervin & Smith Advertising and Public Relations announced today that the company has been named one of Omaha’s “Best Places to Work” for 2012. The company was one of ten chosen for this year’s honor.

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(OMAHA, Neb.) January 19, 2012 – Ervin & Smith Advertising and Public Relations announces the promotion of Craig Hughes to associate creative director and Chad Lapel to account supervisor and welcomes Jim Mehsling and Lisa Martin to its team.

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(OMAHA, Neb.) November 18, 2011 – Ervin & Smith Advertising and Public Relations announces the promotion of Rachel Boshart to art director and welcomes Cindi Coulter, Matt Noa, Dawnelle Werger and Sarah Burnham to its team.

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(OMAHA, Neb.) September 19, 2011 – Ervin & Smith Advertising and Public Relations announces the addition of Ryan Cruickshank, Kirsten Bruner and Fawn Wentz to its team. Cruickshank will join the agency’s technology team; Bruner will join the agency’s client services team; and Wentz will join the agency’s operations team.

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