Lincoln, Nebraska, Swanson Russell received four Silver and two Bronze awards at the 36th Annual Telly Awards.

The Telly Awards was founded in 1979 and is one of the premier competitions honoring outstanding local, regional, and cable TV commercials and programs; video and film productions; and web commercials, videos and films. Winners represent the best work of the most respected advertising agencies, production companies, television stations, cable operators and corporate video departments in the world.

Swanson Russell earned two Silver Tellys, the highest honor possible, in the Online Commercial Campaign – Business to Consumer category for Minn Kota's "Talon Torture Chamber" and Leupold's "Ruggedness." The agency was also awarded another Silver Telly for Minn Kota's "Launch Ramp" in the Online Commercial – Sports/Sporting Goods/Games category. The final Silver Telly received was for Nosler's "26" campaign in the Commercial – Regional TV & Multi Market Cable Sports/Sporting Goods/Games Category. Swanson Russell also received two Bronze Tellys for the Nosler "26" campaign in the Use of Animation and Use of Graphics categories.

Founded in 1962, Swanson Russell is a Nebraska-based marketing communications firm with offices in Lincoln and Omaha. In addition to working with local and regional clients, the full-service agency is nationally recognized for expertise in agriculture, health care, outdoor recreation, construction and the green industry. For more information about Swanson Russell's Real Connection™ approach to advertising, public relations, interactive and branding services, visit www.swansonrussell.com.