Founder Doug Smith awarded highest honor through AAF.

Doug Smith the the AAF silver medal award

We are excited and proud to announce that Doug Smith, founder and executive chairman of Ervin & Smith, has been selected as the 2023 recipient of the AAF Silver Medal award. This is the highest honor presented by AAF and is considered the equivalent of a lifetime achievement award.

Marketing meets advocacy at Pitch Black.

Two women - Katie and Leanne stand in front of the Pitch Black photo-op background

If there’s anything we love more than our work, it’s our ability to give back. So, when Ervin & Smith was approached with a unique give back opportunity – our answer was an easy yes.

Ervin & Smith names Leanne Prewitt president.

Leanne Prewitt

Agency poised for growth after record year Ervin & Smith has announced that Leanne Prewitt has been named the agency’s new president. Leanne joined Ervin & Smith in 2016 as creative director and has led a talented team of writers and designers who create award-winning creative for clients such as Creighton, Borsheims, Scoular, TD Ameritrade, […]

Don’t forget to vote. We’ll help.

Graphic that reads VOTE with E&S logo making the "O".

In the coming weeks, we’ll be using our social channels a little differently than usual. Instead of focusing on our work, we’ll be using our platform and design chops to remind Nebraskans to vote in the general election. Why? Accountability. It’s one of our core values and what we believe using your voice at the […]

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

At Ervin & Smith we live our mission to Create Things That Matter every day. Over the past few months, doing this in an authentic and active way has given us pause. We wholeheartedly believe Black Lives Matter. So when the murder of George Floyd sparked important discussions across the country, we realized we had […]

Why WordPress?

It’s hard to believe, but there was a time when every change to a website had to be made by a developer—they were called “webmasters” for a reason. There was no WordPress, no Blogger, not even Facebook. As the web evolved and businesses wanted direct access to updating their own websites, a field of commercial […]

Why July is the perfect time to recap and regroup.

July, where have you gone? We’re in the thick of summer and officially halfway through the 2019 calendar year, which means now is a great time to follow up with your personal and professional resolutions. Before we jump into a full revamp, first thing’s first—let’s take a moment to celebrate your midyear accomplishments. You may […]

Leanne Prewitt

President & Chief Executive Officer

Shaped by her background in creative direction, Leanne leads the agency’s culture and creative vision and also oversees the operations that allow a team of marketing, design and media specialists to create powerful and effective work for their client partners.

Leanne began her professional career in New York City working for some of the nation’s leading agencies. In 2016, after a five-month sabbatical around the world, she returned to her hometown and joined Ervin & Smith. Her global perspective and expanded professional experience influence the work she does today.