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Campaigns We Love: Does DirecTV make you want to “Get Rid of Cable”?

February 21, 2012

This clever campaign for DirecTV by Grey NY highlights typical frustrations customers experience with cable. The new commercials grab the viewer’s attention with humor and exaggerate the situation to the maximum absurdity, which creates a memorable spot. They also show us what happens when you make bad decisions with cable TV: you end up in a ditch or with a grandson who wears a dog collar. 

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Novant Health’s Heartbeat Spot Launched During Super Bowl

February 21, 2012

To promote Novant Health’s new partnership with internationally renowned Cleveland Clinic – ranked No. 1 in cardiovascular care by U.S. News and World Report – LGA created a television commercial built around one sound – a heartbeat. The heartbeats in this case were made up of unexpected sounds – the ones patients make when they are back to health and in the rhythm of their lives. 

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Jennifer Jones Talks Super Bowl Commercials on WCNC

February 7, 2012

LGA Group Creative Director Jennifer (“J.J.”) Jones appeared on WCNC’s Charlotte Today to give her thoughts on this year’s best, worst and most talked about Super Bowl commercials. Little did we know that Honda aired the full two and a half minute commercial featuring Ferris Bueller on YouTube because it would have cost $17.5 million to air live during the Super Bowl. After J.J.’s appearance we now know that little tidbit and much more. Click here to watch the segment.   
 

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LGA Mentioned Twice in Forbes During November

December 8, 2011

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Stories in Forbes.com mentioned LGA’s work with clients twice in November. On Nov. 14, a story headlined “How North Carolina Showed Hurricane Irene Who Was Boss” reported how LGA and Development Counsellors International teamed with N.C. Tourism officials to ensure both visitors and residents knew how the storm was impacting the coast – and when the state’s many attractions would be open for business. On Nov. 30, a Forbes.com story headlined “Ad, PR agencies grow despite slowing U.S. ad spending growth” noted how LGA CEO Steve Luquire is bullish on opportunities to help both existing and new clients. LGA has benefited as clients increasingly look for more niche-type agencies, Steve said. “It’s easier for them to see the talent, and they know they’re going to be dealing at an executive level.”

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