Emmy Wins 2009
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THE LAVIDGE COMPANY TAKES HOME 3 EMMY® AWARDS
PHOENIX, Ariz. – (Ocotber 27, 2009) – The Lavidge Company (TLC), an award-winning full-service advertising, public relations, interactive, consulting and marketing communications agency based in Phoenix, walked away with three 2009 Rocky Mountain Emmy® Awards at this year’s award ceremony.
The Rocky Mountain Southwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences runs the annual awards and held the 32nd annual ceremony on October 24 at the Downtown Sheraton in Phoenix.
“The Southwest has a thriving creative community and we’re thrilled to be included in such amazing company and of course we’re proud of our fantastic team whose work has earned us this honor,” said Bob Case, Chief Creative Officer of TLC. The Lavidge Company won Emmys for the following:
Editor - Short Form
Phoenix Suns-Suns Open
Kip Helt Dan Davis
Graphic Arts – Animation
Phoenix Suns Open
Bob Case
Boiler Room-Compilation Reel
Bob Case
The Lavidge Company’s 2009 award nominations were in the following categories: Commercial, Single spot or Campaign; Editor – Short Form (Promos, PSA’s, Commercials, Opens, etc.); Graphic Arts – Animation; New Media – Commercial; New Media – Animator/Motion Graphic Designer; and New Media – Producer.
In 2008, TLC won six awards, the highest number the company has received in its 25 years of business and more than any other agency that year.
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 includes Discount Tire, Arizona Grand Resort, Massage Envy, Phoenix Suns, Arizona Diamondbacks, Phoenix International Raceway, Banner Healthcare, i/o Data Centers, LifeLock, 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 recently voted as one of the “Best Places to Work” in Phoenix by Phoenix Business Journal, 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, Arizona 85016. More information on the agency may be found at www.lavidge.com.
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