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The Carson Group Wins Two Houston ADDY Awards

HOUSTON, February 2010 -- (Business Wire) The American Advertising Federation of Houston presented The Carson Group with two ADDY Awards at the 48th Annual AAF-Houston ADDY Awards on Feb. 13 in Houston.

The Carson Group was awarded a Gold ADDY award for the Becks Prime "Culinary Romance" local television campaign. The campaign will be submitted to compete in the American Advertising Federation’s Regional ADDY Competition.

The second award was a Citation of Excellence for a television commercial created for Houston-based Gabby’s Ribs & Barbeque Restaurants.

AAF-Houston is one of the oldest professional organizations in Houston, and the AAF-Houston ADDY Awards are celebrating its 48th year. The ADDY Awards is the advertising industry's largest and most representative competition, attracting over 50,000 entries every year in local ADDY competitions. The mission of the ADDY competition is to recognize and reward creative excellence in the art of advertising.

About The Carson Group

The Carson Group, a full-service advertising and digital communications firm, helps organizations increase sales and build brands through interactive, print and broadcasting media for more than 35 years. The Carson Group is currently creating powerful campaigns for retail, consumer goods, health care, home services, technology and energy companies.

The Carson Group is headquartered in Houston and serves clients throughout Texas and the United States. The Carson Group Web site can be found at www.carsongroupadvertising.com

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