May 9, 2012 by Amy Engle
With the staff of Silicon Prairie News busily working to get everything just right for Big Omaha 2012, we wanted to make sure we stopped and took a minute to thank our final group of sponsors that make Big Omaha possible. In-kind donations are some of the most vital, providing crucial services like wifi and creature comforts of lounge areas. Each year, we honor our sponsors with recognition in a … read more
April 25, 2012 by Guest Contributor
Omaha Why we like branding Big Omaha 1. Silicon Prairie News trusts us, 2 .the branding is an essential and enduring part of the conference, 3. but … the branding is irrelevant to selling tickets. Together, that means no matter how the conference is branded, it’ll still be a massive success. So, if there's no risk in doing it wrong, we can try some wacky things to make sure it's really right. The best branding is … read more
March 15, 2012 by Danny Schreiber
Prairie Moves keeps our readers informed about career moves, media coverage, product development and more from the companies and individuals we cover on Silicon Prairie News. If you or your company would like to submit one of the items below for our next Prairie Moves post, please email editor@siliconprairienews.com. And if you have suggestions on how we could improve these posts … read more
March 2, 2012 by Danny Schreiber
Published Tuesdays and Fridays, Prairie Moves keeps our readers informed about career moves, media coverage, product development and more from the companies and individuals we cover on Silicon Prairie News. If you or your company would like to submit one of the items below for our next Prairie Moves post, please email editor@siliconprairienews.com. And if you have suggestions on how we could improve these posts or any … read more
February 24, 2012 by Jeff Slobotski & Brittany Mascio
Omaha We're beyond excited to reveal the new look of Big Omaha with the launch of today's preview website. For us, this marks a collaborative effort from our team and creative partners, and we are thrilled to share the branding pieces behind this year's event. Thanks to Oxide Design, our branding and identity partner, we're pushing things far beyond the pastures and doing something daring this year. Their design work takes the iconic Big Omaha bovine to the next level in a bold and personal way. We hope you enjoy the big twist! In addition to the … read more
November 28, 2011 by Danny Schreiber
Omaha Have you ever wondered who's behind that Big Omaha cow? You know, the cow with the daredevil motorcyclist jumping off its head, the skiers skiing down its back and the one making the adventurous leap over the moon? Since the cow was introduced in 2009 as part of our Big Omaha brand, the team at Oxide Design has continued to find a place for the bovine in each year's unique design. On Thursday, you'll have a chance to meet the creative team … read more
September 6, 2011 by Brittany Mascio
A little holiday break won't slow events down on the Prairie, so after you've finished one of the last grill-outs of the summer, look forward to a week full of events. Tuesday is the start of Omaha Creative Week so make sure to check out omahacreativeweek.com for the events around the city. On Wednesday, Des Moines will feel the artistic love this week when BitMethod hosts a Design+Tech … read more
June 23, 2011 by Guest Contributor
Omaha Three years in, it can officially be called an annual tradition: design an entirely new identity for an entrepreneurial conference utilizing a giant cow. The premise is so ridiculous that it should have only worked once — if at all. And yet, three years in, we’re still discovering solutions that make sense. And three years in, we’re still having a lot of fun. Big Omaha 2011 … read more
June 22, 2011 by Danny Schreiber & Brittany Mascio
Published every Tuesday (one day late this week), Prairie Moves keeps our readers informed about career moves, media coverage, product development, and more from the companies and individuals we cover on Silicon Prairie News. If you or your company would like to submit one of the items below for our next Prairie Moves post, please email info@siliconprairienews.com. And if you have suggestions on how we could improve these … read more
June 14, 2011 by Danny Schreiber & Brittany Mascio
Published every Tuesday, Prairie Moves keeps our readers informed about career moves, media coverage, product development, and more from the companies and individuals we cover on Silicon Prairie News. If you or your company would like to submit one of the items below for our next Prairie Moves … read more