Meijer Ad Agency Wins Awards

WALKERNew York advertising agency DeVito/Verdi has racked up a slew of awards for its work with Walker-based discount retailer Meijer Inc.

At the 2005 New York ADDY Awards, the firm received a total of nine ADDYs, including two gold and seven silver awards. In the regional competition, DeVito/Verdi received two gold Addys and one silver for its work on Meijer and Mount SinaiMedicalCenter

At the national level, the firm received a gold ADDY for “Dry Cleaning Bag,” an alternative media ad done for Meijer.

The American Advertising Federation’s (AAF) ADDY Awards is the world’s largest advertising competition.

In the Telly Awards, honoring TV commercials and programs, DeVito/Verdi was awarded for six winning spots, including its work for Meijer and Grey Goose Vodka.

DeVito/Verdi has been voted the best agency in the country six times.