PHOENIX - (September 1, 2010)  - he Lavidge Company (TLC), a full-service Phoenix advertising agency, offering a full-service menu including advertising, public relations, marketing communications, consulting and interactive marketing, received six nominations for the 2010 Rocky Mountain Emmy® Awards.

TLC's 2010 award nominations were in the following categories: Community/Public Service (PSA) - Single Spot or Campaign; Commercial, Single spot or Campaign; Editor - Short Form (Promos, PSA's, Commercials, Opens, etc.); and Graphic Arts - Animation.

The annual awards are run by the Rocky Mountain Southwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. The 33rd annual ceremony will be held on October 9, 2010 at the Downtown Sheraton in Phoenix.

"As always, we're honored to be recognized by the NATAS Emmy Awards-Emmy's are one of those trophies that just make you stop and look," said Bob Case, Chief Creative Officer of TLC.  "Winning one is exciting and we're as proud as we can be that we've got six opportunities to capture a few of those beauties in this year's show. Congratulations to the Lavidge Creative team, they are truly a group that works well together and produces great work."

The Lavidge Company is nominated for the following:

Community/Public Service (PSA) - Single Spot or Campaign
Celebrity Fight Night

Commercial-Single Spot Campaign 
Phoenix International Raceway-Wild Ride

Editor Short Form, promos, PSA's, Opens
Phiten-You Need an Edge
 
Graphic Arts-Graphic Arts/Animation 
Boiler Room Animation Reel

Graphic Arts-Graphic Arts/Animation  
Dark Room Animation Reel

Editor Short Form, promos, PSA's, Opens
i/o Data Centers- In a World of 1's
and 0's

In 2009, TLC won three awards, bringing its total number of Emmy's to over 12 in the last four years alone. 

About The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences:
The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) is a professional service organization dedicated to the advancement of the arts and sciences of television and the promotion of creative leadership for artistic, educational and technical achievements within the television industry. It recognizes excellence in television with the coveted Emmy Award for News & Documentary, Sports, Daytime, Creative Craft, Public & Community Service, Technology & Engineering/Advanced Media and Business & Financial Reporting. Excellence in Prime Time programming and international programming is recognized by its affiliate, the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. Local Emmys are given in 19 regions across the United States. Beyond awards, NATAS has extensive educational programs including National Student Television and its Student Award of Excellence for outstanding journalistic work by high school students, as well as scholarships, publications, and major activities for both industry professionals and the viewing public. For more information, please visit the website at www.emmyonline.org.

About The Lavidge Company
The Lavidge Company is a locally owned and operated full-service advertising, public relations, interactive, consulting and marketing communications agency.  Since 1982, The Lavidge Company has specialized in developing brand positioning for products and services.  Highlights of the agency's client base include Phoenix International Raceway, Discount Tire, Pearle Vision, Arizona Grand Resort, Massage Envy, Banner Health, McDonald's and many more. Named as one of the 15 fastest growing companies in Arizona by Arizona Business Magazine, The Lavidge Company was also included in Inc. Magazine's 2010 Inc. 5000 list, voted as one of the "Best Places to Work" in Phoenix by Phoenix Business Journal for four years, selected as one of Arizona Woman's "2008 Best Workplaces for Women," and was recognized by Comerica Bank as a 2008 "Arizona Company to Watch." The Lavidge Company offices are located at 2777 E. Camelback Road, #300, Phoenix, Ariz. 85016.  More information on the agency may be found at www.lavidge.com. www.internetmarketingagency.com @lavidgeco Facebook: LavidgeCompany. 

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Emmy Award Nominations 2010