Odney Named 2026 SABRE Award Finalist for “Find the Good Life” Campaign
April 9, 2026 Odney Named 2026 SABRE Award Finalist for “Find the Good Life” Campaign The “Find the Good Life” campaign, developed by Odney in partnership with the North Dakota Department of Commerce, has been named a finalist for a 2026 SABRE Award, one of the public relation industry’s top honors. The campaign takes […]
Wahlman Returns to Odney as Director of Public Relations
December 10, 2025 Wahlman Returns to Odney as Director of Public Relations Odney is excited to welcome back Lauren Wahlman, who rejoined the team as Director of Public Relations. Lauren brings a unique blend of agency and client-side experience that strengthens our ability to tell compelling stories and build meaningful relationships for our clients. “Lauren’s […]
Seeley Joins Odney as Project Manager
November 11, 2025 Seeley Joins Odney as Project Manager Odney is thrilled to welcome Heather Seeley to our team as Project Manager. With 17 years of experience and a strategic approach to operations, Heather brings valuable expertise to our project execution and results for clients. Odney President Gwen Butler says, “Heather’s background in sales, […]
Celebrating 40 Years With a Tribute to Bismarck-Mandan
October 1, 2025 Celebrating 40 Years with a Tribute to Bismarck-Mandan This year marks a major milestone for Odney—our 40th anniversary. To celebrate four decades of serving our community, we wanted to give back. We commissioned a vibrant new mural in downtown Bismarck that honors the history, culture and spirit of the region we’re proud […]
Wilhelm Joins as PR and Social Media Specialist
September 30, 2025 Wilhelm Joins Odney as Public Relations and Social Media Specialist Odney is pleased to welcome Bailey Wihlelm to the team as a Public Relations and Social Media Specialist. She brings fresh energy and a solid foundation in communications to help amplify our clients’ stories across multiple platforms. “Bailey hit the ground running […]
Larkin Returns to Odney as Growth Strategist
September 5, 2025 Larkin Returns to Odney as Growth Strategist Odney is excited to welcome Scott Larkin back to the team in the role of Growth Strategist. This is Odney’s first dedicated full-time business development position. With two decades of experience in marketing and communications, Scott brings a wealth of expertise and a fresh perspective […]
Divide County’s New Brand Identity
July 23, 2025 Divide County’s New Brand Identity When Divide County Economic Development Council approached us in 2024, they faced a challenge familiar to many rural communities: people simply didn’t know what they had to offer. The perception problem was significant as many people had little awareness of the quality of life and career opportunities […]
Odney’s Addy award shelf just got more crowded.
July 17, 2025 Odney’s Addy award shelf just got more crowded. In Odney’s Bismarck office it’s hard to overlook the multi-tiered, long shelves displaying shiny Addy awards earned by our team over the years. In continuing this tradition, Odney was thrilled to add two new Silver awards, one in the Regional/National Single television spot category […]
Jamestown’s New Brand Identity
May 30, 2025 Jamestown’s New Brand Identity When the City of Jamestown approached us in early 2024, they faced a common challenge that many communities grapple with: three separate entities each operating with their own distinct brand. Jamestown Tourism, the Jamestown Chamber of Commerce and the City of Jamestown each had their own logo, which […]
Bonnette Takes the Lead as Director of Traditional Media
May 2, 2025 Bonnette Takes the Lead as Director of Traditional Media Odney is proud to welcome Mark Bonnette as our new Director of Traditional Media. With his proven track record in media leadership and strategic planning, Mark brings valuable expertise to our growing media department. “Mark’s extensive experience and strategic approach to media planning […]