PHOENIX - (October 11, 2010) - The Lavidge Company (TLC), a leading Phoenix advertising agency, offering a full-service menu including advertising, public relations, marketing communications, consulting and interactive marketing, took home two 2010 Rocky Mountain Emmy® Awards at Saturday's awards celebration.

TLC scored wins in the following categories:  Editor Short Form, Promos, PSA's, and Opens for Phiten's "You Need an Edge;" and Graphic Arts-Graphic Arts/Animation for the Boiler Room Animation Reel.

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

"The Southwest has a thriving creative community and we're honored to be included in such talented company," said Bob Case, Chief Creative Officer of TLC.  "Being recognized with an Emmy is exciting and we're as proud as we can be of the Lavidge Creative team, whose talent amazes me every day."

TLC's 2010 additional award nominations were in the following categories:

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

Commercial-Single Spot Campaign 
Phoenix International Raceway-Wild Ride

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'

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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