LAVIDGE Scores Three EMMY® Awards

LAVIDGE Scores Three EMMY® Awards

PHOENIX - (October 18, 2011) -The LAVIDGE Company (TLC), a Phoenix advertising agency, offering a full-service menu including advertising, public relations, marketing communications, consulting and interactive marketing, is proud to be the recipient of three 2011 Rocky Mountain Emmy® Awards at Saturday's ceremony.

Massage Envy's Valentine's Day was the big winner of the night scoring all three wins in the following categories: Commercial, Single Spot or Campaign; Editor, Short Form/Opens/PSA's and Graphic Arts - Animation.

The annual awards are presented by the Rocky Mountain Southwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. The 34th annual ceremony took place on October 15, 2011 at the Downtown Sheraton in Phoenix.

"Every nominee has something in common--a desire to tell a great story," said Bob Case, Chief Creative Officer of TLC.  "Our team behind Massage Envy's Valentine's Day spot was no exception. From logistical issues to electrical fires, there were few problems we didn't encounter. But the one constant was our desire to tell the best story possible. This Emmy supports our suspicions that we met our goal together."

The LAVIDGE Company was also nominated for the following:

Commercial-Single Spot Campaign

Phiten - On the Line

Commercial-Single Spot Campaign

Phiten - Always On

Graphic Arts-Graphic Arts/Animation

Phiten - Always On

Graphic Arts-Graphic Arts/Animation

Dark Room Compilation Reel

Graphic Arts-Graphic Arts/Animation

Phoenix Coyotes - Share the Experience

Director/Post Production

Massage Envy - Valentine's Day

Editor/Short Form/Opens/PSA's

Phoenix Coyotes - Share the Experience

In 2010, TLC won two awards, bringing its total number of Emmy's to more than 16 in the last five 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 Phoenix based full-service advertising, public relations, communications, consulting and interactive marketing 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, Phiten, 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 2011 & 2010 Inc. 5000 lists, voted as one of the "Best Places to Work" in Phoenix by Phoenix Business Journal for four of the last five years, designated one of "Arizona's Most Admired Companies" for 2011, 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 atwww.LAVIDGE.com . www.internetmarketingagency.com www.tlcdarkroom.com @LAVIDGEco Facebook: LAVIDGECompany .