DAILY NEBRASKAN
MEDIA GROUP
ABOUT US
STUDENT-RUN, STUDENT-FOCUSED
WHO WE ARE
The Daily Nebraskan Media Group team is powered by the creativity and insight of current UNL students, guided by two experienced professional staff advisors. Our students are passionate, driven, and gaining hands-on experience in sales, marketing, design, and more. The result? Authentic, student-led strategies with a fresh, authentic perspective that speak directly to the campus audience. After all, who better to reach college students than their peers? Reach out today and let our team help you connect with this dynamic and valuable market.
AWARDS
Our creativity, innovation, and dedication to our clients has earned national recognition from the College Media Business and Advertising Managers. Let us bring those award-winning strategies to your next campaign!
2024 College Media Business and Advertising Managers Conference
Third Place Best New Idea
Third Place Best Out-of-Home Promotion
2023 College Media Business and Advertising Managers Conference
First Place Best Print Ad
First Place Best Non-Traditional Revenue-Generating Operation
First Place Best Special Event
First Place Best Social Media Strategy
Third Place Best Social Media Promotion
Third Place Best Multimedia Campaign
Third Place Best Self-Branded Promotional Giveaway
2021 College Media Business and Advertising Managers Conference
First Place Best Self Promotional Ad
Third Place Best Self Marketing or Promotional Plan
Third Place Best Self Promotional Website
Honorable Mention Best Sponsored Content or Native Ad
2020 College Media Business and Advertising Managers Conference
Third Place Best Self Promotional Website
Honorable Mention Best Special Event
2019 College Media Business and Advertising Managers Conference
First Place Best Ancillary Operation
First Place Best Sales Promotion Materials
First Place Best Out-of-Home Promotion
First Place Best Multimedia Ad Campaign
First Place Best Print Ad Campaign
Second Place Best Display Ad (Half Page or Larger)
Second Place Best Sales Pitch or Proposal
Third Place Best College Media Program of the Year
Third Place Best College Media Sales Program
Third Place Best Designer, Allie Laing
Honorable Mention Best Innovative New Idea
2018 College Media Business and Advertising Managers Conference
First Place Best Built Multi-Media Campaign
Second Place Best Sales Proposal
Third Place Best Digital Sales Increase
Third Place Best Innovation
Student Board Representative Allie Laing
2017 College Media Business and Advertising Managers Conference
First Place Best Printed Rate Card or Media Kit
Second Place Best Sales Pitch or Proposal
Second Place Best Event Operation
MEET OUR TEAM
Student Staff
Garret Schroeder
Business Development
dnadvertising2@unl.edu
Ben Reiff
Business Development
dnadvertising1@unl.edu
Tamyia Bender
Social Media Specialist
dnsocialmedia@unl.edu
Makayla Maxson
Event Coordinator
dnevents1@unl.edu
Maddie Garcia
Graphic Design
dncreative1@unl.edu
Coming soon
Marketing Coordinator
Professional Advisors
Nicole Pilcher
Director of Sales & Marketing
npilcher2@nebraska.edu
402-472-2589
I joined the Daily Nebraskan Media Group in March 2020, just as the pandemic began. After only three weeks in the office, we shifted to remote work—an unexpected but memorable start. Before DNMG, I spent 11 years in sales and marketing at the Lincoln Journal Star and three years at Nebraska Public Media. During my time at the Journal Star, I launched the inaugural Lincoln’s Choice Awards, which continues to be a celebrated annual event over a decade later. Those experiences helped me hone my skills and fueled my passion for supporting local businesses through creative and effective marketing strategies. I earned my degree in Communications from California State University, San Marcos. Today, I live in Lincoln with my two sons, and in my free time, I enjoy cooking, attending concerts, and escaping to the beach whenever I can.
Allen Vaughan
General Manager
avaughan7@nebraska.edu
402-472-2588
I’ve been the General Manager of the Daily Nebraskan since July 2019 when my wife, two young daughters and I moved from Des Moines – the place I finished the second phase of my career as a senior editor for Gannett (Des Moines and Springfield, MO). I am responsible for all financial matters of the DN and collaborate with the student newsroom to chart the organization’s vision. I’m obsessed with our two dogs, whatever music my daughters like and the St. Louis Cardinals.