Brad Achtemeier
CURRENT ROLE
Brad Achtemeier joined Flood Communications in 2015 as Senior Vice President. He oversees the company’s radio operations in Beatrice/Fairbury, Nebraska City, and Gordon while also serving on the News Channel Nebraska sports sales team. Working across radio, television, digital, and marketing, Brad supports programming, news, sales, and administrative staff throughout the organization.
A firm believer that advertising should produce measurable results, Brad works closely with local businesses to develop marketing strategies that help them grow. His passion lies in finding creative solutions, strengthening local media, and helping clients maximize their return on investment. Operating in multiple markets and across multiple media platforms provides the challenge that continues to drive him.
BACKGROUND
Brad graduated from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in 1990 with a Bachelor of Journalism degree in Advertising.
During his career, he has worked for ten radio stations across Nebraska, including KFMQ, KYNN, KFGE, KUTT, KWBE, KGMT, KBIE, KNCY, KSDZ, and KDJL. He has also worked for five broadcasting companies: Midwest Broadcasting, Siebert Communications, Siebert Broadcasting, Mitchell Broadcasting, and Flood Communications.
In addition to broadcasting, Brad has owned Beanstalk Advertising, an advertising agency, and published Dig Magazine, experiences that broadened his perspective on marketing and business development..
GIVING BACK
Community involvement has always been an important part of Brad’s career. He has served as a board member of the Beatrice Pregnancy Resource Center, the Beatrice Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Gage Area Growth Enterprise. He is a longtime member of the Beatrice Rotary Club, where he also served as president.
Brad has also volunteered as a coach for the Beatrice Bullets select baseball program and continues to help organize fundraising efforts for the Beatrice Community Fourth of July Fireworks Display through Rotary.
FAMILY & FUN
Brad and his wife, Michelle, have four children—Brady, Noah, Olivia, and Isaias. Their home is shared with three dogs—Doug, Jones, and Peanut—and one cat, Vanilla Bean, better known as “Baby Kitty.”
Outside of work, Brad enjoys strength training, gardening, investing, reading, and following Nebraska Cornhusker athletics, the Kansas City Chiefs, and the Kansas City Royals. He also enjoys studying advertising, consumer psychology, and business strategy.
FAST FACTS
Favorite Bands/Musicians: Cheap Trick, Ryan Adams, The Replacements, Matthew Sweet, Kathleen Edwards
Favorite Movie: Dumb and Dumber
Favorite Authors: Lee Child, C.J. Box, J.D. Salinger
Favorite Business Books: Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill, Ogilvy on Advertising by David Ogilvy, The Wizard of Ads by Roy H. Williams
Favorite Teams: Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City Royals, Nebraska Cornhuskers
Email: brad@newschannelnebraska.com